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  • Carl Allen avatar

    The Joy Of The Cross

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 25,842 views

    The shame of the cross is frequently forgotten by modern-day Christians. Crucifixion was the ultimate in insult and public contempt for a criminal. It is impossible for us even to begin to understand the horror of the cross to the sinless soul of the i

    The Joy of the Cross Hebrews 12:2 Intro We have heard many sermons on the sufferings of Christ on the cross. Words do not have the capacity to communicate the suffering Christ experienced as he died for our sins. The loneliness of the cross was terrible. Jesus was forsaken by his friends. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rebuilding The Altar: "The Core Altar—a Community Of Prayer Warriors" Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Oct 27, 2024
     | 1,038 views

    We are in dark and challenging times, and the greatest battles are fought and won at the altar.

    Rebuilding the Altar (5) Dustin Lee Boden / General Rebuilding the Altar / Prayer “The Core Altar—A Community of Prayer Warriors" Acts 4:24 (NIV 2011) 24 When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God… Acts 4:31 (NIV 2011) 31 After they prayed, the place where ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sharing Our Lives

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 2, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,331 views

    A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 2:8 as a challenge to the church for the new year

    Sermon for 12/28/2003 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8 Introduction: William Wilberforce was born in 1759. In 1780 he was elected to the House of Commons in the English Parliament. James Boswell called him a shrimp because he was so short. But in 1807 the little representative of Yorkshire sat stunned as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let God Arise

    Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Nov 2, 2000
    based on 233 ratings
     | 92,765 views

    A study in the challenge and changes that God’s arising in our midst will bring.

    Pastor Billy G. Lobbs Theme: A study in the challenge and changes that God’s arising in our midst will bring. Introductory Remarks Today, I want to share with you on the challenging theme of "Letting God Arise" using Psalms 68:1-3 as the scripture text. I am praying that at the conclusion ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "What Are You Praying For?"

    Contributed by Alan Chandler on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,797 views

    When faced with a challenge does your prayer reflect your faith? This message looks at the prayer life of the early beievers as they faced a threatening challenge

    "WHAT ARE YOU PRAYING FOR?" Acts 4: 23-31 PREPARATION: Read and be familiar with the book "Who Moved My Cheese" I) Intro A) Zig Ziglar story of boy that went with his mother to the old general store. He liked to sneak away from his mother and when no one was looking he would dip his finger into ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    For Such A Time As This…

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jun 24, 2005
    based on 132 ratings
     | 161,427 views

    The challenge Esther received is found in Esther 4:14 and it may very well be the challenge that our Savior has for you at this point in your life.

    Why are you positioned where you are? Why do you work where you work? Why do you live where you live? Why do you go to school where you go to school? Why do you go to church where you go to church? You do what you do because God has assigned you there - and here – “for such at time as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pray Great Prayers Series

    Contributed by David Whitten on Aug 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,667 views

    Prayer is an activity that most Christians struggle with. Our challenge is to pray great prayers but admittedly most would be challenged to simply pray period.

    dsw@gbcc07-17-2011 Pray Great Prayers Matthew 6:9-13 Prayer is an activity that most Christians struggle with. Our challenge is to pray great prayers but admittedly most would be challenged to simply pray period. Thankfully There's an app for that! (show "Thy Phone" video from bluefish.tv) But ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Foundation— Understanding The Significance Of The Altar Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Sep 14, 2024
     | 3,125 views

    We are in dark and challenging times, and the greatest battles are fought and won at the altar.

    Rebuilding the Altar Dustin Lee Boden / General The Foundation— Understanding the Significance of the Altar Welcome and Introduction: Today, we are starting a brand-new series titled “Rebuilding the Altar.” In recent weeks and months, God has been stirring my heart with a strong conviction ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Would You Say "yes?"*

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 16, 2023
     | 2,208 views

    The command God gave Noah made no sense on any level. Studying the account, we can no doubt learn something essential about faith.

    “The earth was corrupt in God’s sight, and the earth was filled with violence. And God saw the earth, and behold, it was corrupt, for all flesh had corrupted their way on the earth. And God said to Noah, ‘I have determined to make an end of all flesh, for the earth is filled with violence through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beyond The Horizon: Living With Eternity In View Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 13, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 318 views

    As disciples of Jesus Christ, our lives are to be lived with eternity in view, with every choice echoing into the future God has prepared.

    Beyond the Horizon: Living with Eternity in View” Introduction Imagine standing on the shore, gazing at the horizon where the sky meets the sea. The waves lap gently at your feet, and yet, somewhere out there, beyond what you can see, lies a reality far greater than your imagination. This is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fear's Poison, Face It Series

    Contributed by James Dorman on May 10, 2016
     | 6,526 views

    Challenge to face the fears which may hinder our service to God.

    Fear’s poison, FACE it! INTRO: IL: As an elementary age kid I received a present which made my life complete. I finally had my very own set of cowboy boots! I was so proud of them, I would have slept in them if my mom would have allowed it. I have 2 cousins who were born the same year ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Has Nothing To Hide Series

    Contributed by Clay Hilton on Dec 18, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,542 views

    This message deals with the fact that God is a God of wrath, This message is kind of like a modern day "Sinners In The Hands Of An Angry God", except of course not as good, and not as well known.

    God Has Nothing To Hide FINDING GOD part 4 INTRO: In an American History discussion group, the professor was trying to explain how societies ideal of beauty changes with time. "For example, he said, "take the 1921 Miss America. She stood five ft tall, weighed 108 pounds and had measurements of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    These Are The Days Of Elijah Part 6: The Rest Series

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 12,654 views

    Number 6 in a series looking at the imagery in the modern Hymn These are the days of Elijah, looking at all the bits of the song that I couldn’t pad out to a full sermon.

    Introduction Over the past month we have been looking at the Biblical imagery in the song, These are the Days of Elijah and seeing what lessons of revival or renewal we can learn from it. Tonight we finish the series. While there may be one or two lines that I could force a whole sermon out of, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    What I Want My Children To Learn

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,831 views

    “Unless the Lord builds the family, the work of the parents is in vain . . . children are a gift from God. They are a reward from the Lord” (Ps. 127:1,3 Modern Translation).

    A.INTRODUCTION “Unless the Lord builds the family, the work of the parents is in vain . . . children are a gift from God. They are a reward from the Lord” (Ps. 127:1,3 Modern Translation). 1.To give them a Christian environment. “How from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Listen Up Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 2, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,256 views

    Part 2 of Take a Hike: Walking in the Spirit. This is about how to find God’s will, comparing OT ways, with our modern ways, with the NT ways.

    Psalm 25:1-5 – Listen Up The story is told of Franklin Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving lines at the White House. He complained that no one really paid any attention to what was said. One day, during a reception, he decided to try an experiment. To each person who came down the line ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist