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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 7, 2018
     | 9,961 views

    We, like John are called to prepare the way of the LORD, for His return.

    Prepare Ye the Way of the LORD. Luke 3:1-6 About thirty years had passed since the flurry of excitement over the birth of John the Baptist and the strange reports from the shepherds of Bethlehem about another birth. The world soon forgets and returns to its normal drudge. Many of those who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The "end Times"

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019
     | 6,335 views

    A sermon designed to lessen anxiety over the "end times" and redirect attentiveness to more immediate concerns and responsibilities.

    (If you found this sermon to be helpful please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) While the sections of the Gospel that deal with the end times, the culminating battle between good and evil, clearly instruct the Christian to watch and be ready, there is a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Am I More Than Dust Shaped By Accident?

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019
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     | 13,171 views

    This sermon witnesses to the truth that each of us has an immortal soul, speaks to the importance of recognizing that we have an immortal soul, and asks what life would be like if humanity had no soul.

    (If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Genesis 1:26-27 tells us that we are created in God’s image. By this we mean that we are created with a soul in which God communes with us. The sorry state of sinfulness into ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Eternal Life

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019
     | 6,423 views

    Christ’s promise of eternal life is central to the writings of the New Testament and to our understanding of the purpose of God’s plan of salvation. This promise is pondered and treasured in the heart and mind of every Christian.

    (If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    “taking The Journey, No One Wants To Take”

    Contributed by Emms International on Oct 19, 2016
     | 7,379 views

    This is a sermon in support of EMMS International (formerly Edinburgh Medical Missionary Society) in support of their Advent 2016 Appeal. It focuses on God's presence with us in the crisis of life and our responsibility to be with others.

    “TAKING THE JOURNEY, NO ONE WANTS TO TAKE” “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 INTRODUCTION Probably all of us have had to make journeys we would ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Back To Bethel Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 1, 2016
     | 10,196 views

    The Patriarchs Back to Bethel Genesis 35 This is the last message in our series, “The Patriarchs,”

    The Patriarchs Back to Bethel Genesis 35 David Taylor October 9, 2016 This is the last message in our series, “The Patriarchs,” in which we have seen God’s grace triumph over human sin in the lives of Abraham, Isaac, and now Jacob. This week Genesis 35 ends the Jacob cycle on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Live Free Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 11, 2019
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     | 3,288 views

    The theme for this stewardship emphasis is "Live Courageously." This week's topic is "Live Free." What do I own, and what owns me? Sometimes the things we possess can end up dominating our thoughts and pursuits.

    November 10, 2019 Stewardship Week Two Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 19:1-10; Hebrews 12:1-3, 12-13 Live Free Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Athletic wear and gear have become extremely aerodynamic and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    30 Days To Live

    Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,164 views

    What does the Bible say about Hell?

    DeathClock.com tells me I have until June 7, 2048. Type in deathcounter on google and watch it go…it has real time deaths ticking away…(start snapping fingers) The unnerving reality of watching this counter go is that at some unknown point, your life …my life…will ultimately collide with it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Commitment Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 3, 2014
     | 14,364 views

    Jesus is calling the church to commitment. We are committed to our sports teams, hunting, fishing, pleasure and entertainment. Jesus calls for commitment and repentance. It is a call for being in the world but not of the world.

    Intro: The words that Jesus share with the church in Laodicea are hard words. Sometimes it takes hard words to awaken those asleep. It will help us understand Jesus words if we know more about the city the church was in. The city of Laodicea was founded by Antiochus II in 253 B.C. It was named ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let The Sap Flow...and Don't Be A Sap! Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 16, 2014
     | 4,732 views

    A message about being part of the True Vine, Jesus Christ. Let the sap flow!

    Let The Sap Flow...And Don't Be A Sap! John 15:1-11 1 "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 "Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 "You are already clean because of the word which I ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Challenge Of Change

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 18, 2014
     | 12,516 views

    A sermon to challenge our perspectives about change.

    "The Challenge of Change" Isaiah 54:1-4 Isaiah 54:2 Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes; Introduction: How many of you are interested in seeing our church grow? I know that sounds ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Church Family: A Place For You To Belong

    Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 12, 2014
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     | 7,595 views

    The church is a family – a place of serving together, support and encouragement, spiritual warmth, and standing strong together.

    OUR CHURCH FAMILY: A PLACE FOR YOU TO BELONG INTRO TO TOPIC: What is the church? The church is family. This is a common NT metaphor. “So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God's holy people. You are members of God's family.” ...read more

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    The Adam Family

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 15, 2011
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     | 14,026 views

    We continue in our heritage as we "Lurch" through life, still allowing sin to "Fester" within us. What a strange "Thing" is this family. Yes Cousin, "It" is! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    The Adam Family Romans 5:12-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/AdamFamily.html What a strange family. They had it all, and gave it all away. A wonderful creation made by a wonderful Creator, but they chose to rebel and sin and go their own way. Dark and spooky, dressed in black! Hiding in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worthy To Worship The One Who Is Worthy

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 26, 2013
     | 7,382 views

    How could we ever be worthy enough to enter into the presence of God to offer our worship?

    Worthy to Worship the One Who is Worthy Psalm 24:1-10 Introduction Psalm 24 is titled like many of the Psalms, “a Psalm of David. It was written about three thousand years ago, but its message beckons to us today as well. It is part of consider the third of a set of psalms (22,23,24) which ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    O Resplendent God, Meet Your Repentant Servants!

    Contributed by Ed Lu on Aug 23, 2020
     | 1,948 views

    Sin has confiscated us from righteousness. Only Christ can compensate for our penalty.

    Margaret and I were debating on titles for last week’s sermon. Same letter adjectives. It started O Rotten Scoundrels, Meet Your Rescuing Savior. Too harsh, she said. How about O Despicable People, Meet Your Divine Power. Too critical, was her comment. Alright, O Worthless Fools, Meet Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist