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  • Keith Foskey avatar

    "The Two Ways Of Life”

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 28, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,083 views

    Here we have Jesus, the preacher of preachers, finishing His longest recorded sermon, “The Sermon on the Mount”

    “The Two Ways of Life” Matthew 7:13-27 INTRODUCTION: Here we have Jesus, the preacher of preachers, finishing His longest recorded sermon, “The Sermon on the Mount” He closes with a Gospel message, almost like an evangels would today – He lays before the people responsibilities in the form of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Need A Savior

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,006 views

    5 reasons the world needed a Savior

    We Need A Savior Luke 2:11 December, 1999 I. Introduction A. Not a day in has ever compared to the birth of Christ. B. Many important men born, none so important as Him. C. From the first promise in Gen. 3:15 throughout OT men waited for that day. D. Read Luke 2:11 E. On that day a Savior was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Great Banquet

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,331 views

    Who is worthy of your attention? Tough question for a clique, since God loves all his creations.

    The Parable of the Great Banquet Luke 14:15-24 I. The Initial Invitation List A. A man prepared a great banquet and invited many. 1. Vs. 15-17 15 Now when one of those who sat at the table with Him heard these things, he said to Him, "Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God!" 16 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Blessings In Christ

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,574 views

    This is a study in Ephesians 1:3-14 and talks about the Spiritual blessings we have in Christ Jesus.

    SPIRITUAL BLESSING IN CHRIST Ephesians 1:3-14 A. The Work of the Triune God on behalf of the believer. 1. The work of God the Father (vv 3-6) As an opera has an overture which sets the tone for all the melodies that follow, so Ephesians 1:3-14 sets the tone for the rest of Ephesians. Praise be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Hicks avatar

    The Son I Want To Be

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Oct 17, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,784 views

    The prodigal son and his elder brother had a loving father who was someone’s son. He’s the one I want to be like.

    THE SON I WANT TO BE Luke 15:11-32 11 And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. 13 And not many days after the younger son ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Acquittal Through Faith In Christ

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 27, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,779 views

    The content, source, and evidence of faith that brings acquittal from guilt of sin.

    Acquittal Through Faith In Christ Rom. 5:1 INTRO.: One word used in the New Testament to describe our salvation is "justification." This is a word borrowed from the court room. It has the meaning of being acquitted from guilt for a crime. In our American system of jurisprudence, a person may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tug Of War With Oneself

    Contributed by Cindy Breadner on Jul 12, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,131 views

    Romans 7 allows us to see the tug of war we face each and every day

    With the weather being so hot I was surprised to find upon returning from out biannual visit to my sisters in Chicago that there were still strawberries available for picking. I had noticed when we left the area that the signs were up that said, “pick your own” so I honestly felt that there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leaving The Carpenter's Shop Series

    Contributed by Bud Ross on Jan 26, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,332 views

    Jesus’ baptism was a transition from the tranquil world of his father’s carpenter shop into his Father’s world of kingdom building.

    My parents owned a small neighborhood grocery. Our house was located directly behind the store. As a child my world revolved around that store. People who bought their groceries there weren’t just customers, they were friends. The man who operated a road grader always stopped to drink a coke ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Righteousness Through Faith Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,242 views

    Examines just how God plans to keep His Promise to save man through Christ.

    Righteousness through Faith Romans 3:1–31 INTRODUCTION • In Romans chapter one Paul told us of The Promise of God, which leads to salvation. • Paul also outlined, in chapters one and two, the Common Bond of Sin that both the Jews and Gentiles shared. • In chapter three Paul starts to shed light ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Cook avatar

    His Banner Over Me Was Love

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 20,147 views

    Taken from the Song of Solomon, this message speaks of the love of God for all believers.

    “His Banner Over Me Was Love” Song of Solomon 2:4 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read Text - “He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love.” B. David wrote in Psalm 139:6 - “Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.” C. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Hodge avatar

    What's Important Is Where You Are Going

    Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 13,235 views

    This sermon’s aim is to get persons to realize that where they are headed in life is of greater importance than where they have been.

    What’s important is where you are going (Genesis 19:12-26) It has been said that familiarity breeds contentment. It’s safe to say that the previously mentioned statement reigns true for many of us. Once a pattern of living has been established, it is hard to change. Once we get into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Anthony Hodge avatar

    What Does Love Motivate You To Do?

    Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,824 views

    As person’s embrace this verse of scripture, individuals are being challenged to emulate what was done on their behalf.

    What does love motivate you to do (John 3:16) It could be said that John 3:16 is one of the most quoted and recognizable verses of scripture in the Bible. It can be seen on bulletin boards while traveling on the highway. It is displayed on signs at athletic events. It is seen in a number of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James Bryant avatar

    You're Not Alone

    Contributed by James Bryant on Jan 21, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 14,592 views

    Sometimes when we are hurt by fellow christians we wonder is ther really anyone who is pure. This sermon will help with the pain of mistrust.

    YOU’RE NOT ALONE by: Rev. James W. Bryant 1st Kings 19:13-18 (13) And it was so, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle, and went out, and stood in the entering in of the cave. And, behold, there came a voice unto him, and said, What doest thou here, Elijah? (14) And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Is God Just?

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 21, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 10,279 views

    There is a difference between how the world responds to life’s darker moments and how God’s best servants react. It is the difference between desiring and deserving.

    OPENING: A magician working a cruise ship had recently purchased a parrot to be part of his act. However, the bird was not only clever but also annoying. It was constantly telling the audience how the magician accomplished each trick. For example, the bird would say to the audience, "He has the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Morrison avatar

    Grounded In Grace:overview Series

    Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 8, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 7,311 views

    Grace is so giganic it exceeds our ability to measure it.

    GROUNDED IN GRACE, PREACHED AT MIDWAY COMMUNITY CHURCH APRIL 22 2001 Why this series? 1. It is for us to come to a better understanding of God’s greatest gift. Our theme here at Midway Community Church is: “healing the hurts, and renewing the mind” and I can tell you from my own personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist