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  • Paul George avatar

    Preaching Of The King Series

    Contributed by Paul George on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,116 views

    In the first three Beatitudes we are called upon to witness the heart exercises of those who have been awakened by the Spirit of God.

    The Preaching of the King -4 Matthew 5:6 The poor in spirit, those who mourn, and the meek are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. In the first three Beatitudes we are called upon to witness the heart exercises of those who have been awakened by the Spirit of God. There is a sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "In Remembrance Of Me"

    Contributed by Emil Boniog on May 1, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,456 views

    As we celebrate the Lord’s Supper, let us remember the PROMISE, PROVISION, and PLAN of God for us in Jesus Christ our Lord.

    INTRODUCTION Congress is debating a new immigration bill. Proponents of both sides of the issue were demonstrating in the streets of major cities. In the center of it all are the 11 million illegal immigrants. What should be done with them? Deport them? All of them? President Bush says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Palm Sunday

    Contributed by Gregory Howell on Jan 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,510 views

    Jesus was devoted to God’s work, Paul was dedicated to God’s work...what are you dedicated to?

    Palm Sunday evening Service I think that it bears merit to mention that today is Palm Sunday. Today almost two thousand years ago, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey. Jesus was totally devoted to following the will of the Father. Jesus was dedicated to doing whatever it took to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worthy?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,837 views

    This sermon answers the question, "what makes us worthy to call ourselves a child of God?"

    Revelation 5: 11 – 14 Worthy? Intro: A story was told of a man who loved old books. He met a friend who told him he had just thrown away an old Bible he had found stored in the attic of his ancestral home for generations. “Somebody name Guten-something had printed it.” “Was it ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Afflicted Will Become The Affluent Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,024 views

    THE LORD’S PEOPLE, NO MATTER HOW DOWNTRODDEN, WILL BE BUILT UP TO ENJOY ALL THE BLESSINGS OF THEIR PRIVILEGED STATUS

    BIG IDEA: THE LORD’S PEOPLE, NO MATTER HOW DOWNTRODDEN, WILL BE BUILT UP TO ENJOY ALL THE BLESSINGS OF THEIR PRIVILEGED STATUS 3 EXHORTATIONS TO PRAISE THE LORD: I. (:1-6) THE LORD BUILDS UP AND HEALS HIS CHOSEN PEOPLE, NO MATTER HOW DOWNTRODDEN AND AFFLICTED THEY MAY BE A. Exhortation to Praise ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What's So Amazing About Grace?

    Contributed by Craig West on Feb 12, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,860 views

    This is a sermon that shows 3 benefits of God’s grace.

    “What’s So Amazing About Grace?” 2 Samuel 9 READ 2 Samuel 9:1—13 GRACE WILL SEEK YOU OUT - David was on the throne of Israel when he asked about Saul’s descendants…Grace begins in the throne room - Like Mephibosheth, before we were aware of grace, it was already seeking us out. - Romans 5:6—8: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Life Of Fairh Ii Series

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jul 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,034 views

    The life of faith is a living reality, we are living testimonies of the grace and and favor of God as we live the life of faith

    The Life of Faith Hebrews 11:6-7 6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. 7 By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Necessity Of Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,883 views

    It is a tragedy both on the physical level and the spiritual level for one to fail to grow or neglect to grow.

    The Growing Christian Series The Necessity of Spiritual Growth 2 Peter 3:18 Introduction It is a tragedy both on the physical level and the spiritual level for one to fail to grow or neglect to grow. When we were children, most of us had the fear that we would never grow up to adulthood. We could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Biblical Perspective Of Singleness Series

    Contributed by Nche Takoh on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,933 views

    “Jesus was never married,” writes Fred Hartley, “and He was normal. Paul was not married, and he was normal. John the Baptist was single, and he was normal. History is full of normal men and women who were never married. We need to understand that one

    THE BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE OF SINGLENESS “Jesus was never married,” writes Fred Hartley, “and He was normal. Paul was not married, and he was normal. John the Baptist was single, and he was normal. History is full of normal men and women who were never married. We need to understand that one is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Communion

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 27,210 views

    The importance of remembering at the time of communion.

    1 Peter 1:18-22 Communion • Why do we celebrate communion? o Do this in remembrance of me. o What are we to remember? I. Remember our Ransom (18-19) We are bought with a price. • “Redeemed”  slavery term buying someone’s freedom(ransomed)  one time event. • What do we need to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evangelization And Grace Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 23, 2015
     | 3,660 views

    The purpose of prayer is NOT to let God know something He does not know. It is to open us to His free gift.

    Thursday of Pentecost Week 2015 Joy of the Gospel In my opinion, one of the mistakes made in the seventies was the elimination of the Octave of Pentecost, and the changing of the season “after Pentecost” to what is now called “Ordinary Time.” That’s a perfectly awful ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Passionate Purpose Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 3, 2017
     | 5,722 views

    A PASSIONATE PURPOSE AT THE CORE OF OUR BEING DRIVES OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS.

    Passionate Purpose 2/19/17 Ephesians 2:8-10 INTRODUCTION Great Moments in the NBA Asleep on the bench Carmelo Anthony Vince Carter Andre Iguodala Chris Kaman Great Moments in Church Asleep in the row Alan Hirsch is an Australian missiologist, author, and thought leader in the missional church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Does The Non-Believer Get Points At Final Judgment For Going To Church?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 9, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,063 views

    A look at how knowing more about God without accepting Him worsens your Judgment Day.

    AN INITIAL CONFUSION: What do the “many blows” mean for a Christian? Answer: This is for non-believers. - Luke 12:47-48. - For me, one of the first places that my mind drifted in thinking about this passage was the idea of purgatory. After all, where else do you get the idea of a believer being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "but Is It In The Bible?"

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 6, 2022
     | 1,955 views

    Many people teach and practice things that are not in the Bible. Here is a sample of my book, "But Is It In The Bible?"

    At the outset, let me assure the reader that I believe that we are saved by grace through faith. We do not earn, merit, or work for salvation. It is a free gift, paid for and delivered by Jesus. But it is appropriated by faith. Faith is always more than mere head stuff. It is more than assent to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Second Sunday Of Easter: Sunday Of Divine Mercy

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 6, 2024
     | 637 views

    Justice and Mercy has been called the oldest joke in psychiatry because when it tries to find the answer to blending the two, new questions intrude.

    Psalm 85:10, “Justice and Mercy have kissed.” Justice and Mercy has been called the oldest joke in psychiatry because when it tries to find the answer to blending the two, new questions intrude.1 What did the Frenchman say when God gave him mercy? Merci Speaking of Frenchman, the celebrated ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic