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  • Davon Huss avatar

    The Day Of Atonement

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 19, 2013
     | 8,852 views

    A taught this at a Wednesday night Bible study (Adapted from Dr. Leon Morris' book, The Atonement: It's Meaning and Significance, chapter 3 "The Day of Atonement))

    HoHum: What or who was a common scapegoat in your family? I have always loved to see the spring come each year, with all that it brings, with one notable exception—spring cleaning. Israel’s annual Day of Atonement was something like a spiritual spring cleaning. In one sense, Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Mountain-Top Experience

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 30, 2023
     | 1,434 views

    Whatever comes, the offering up of ourselves to God results in receiving more than ourselves, better than our selves, back again. God has provided the lamb.

    It took a long time for Sarah to forgive Abraham. She knew something was wrong the minute Abraham and Isaac came back from their trip. Sarah hadn’t suspected anything before then; Isaac was almost 13 and spent most of his time with his father and the other men anyway. Every Hebrew mother learned to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Peter And The Palms Series

    Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on May 2, 2017
     | 4,419 views

    Peter is witness to the triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Things seem to be falling into place. On that day the people were doing what it takes. Are we willing to do the same when called upon?

    Peter & the Palms Mark 11:1-11 April 9, 2017 Palm Sunday, LFC We have been looking at Peter and Jesus the past several weeks. We have seen them get acquainted and Jesus calls Peter to follow him. The fisherman is being groomed into being a fisher of men. We have watched Peter get out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Priests (Leviticus)

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jul 15, 2019
     | 5,307 views

    Priests serve as intermediaries between God and Israel. Jesus is our High Priest for all time. Yet, we are still the priesthood of believers.

    “Priests” (Leviticus) Leviticus 8:1-3, 6-10 OPENING AND INTRODUCTION Last week, we started a journey in Leviticus by looking at offerings and how they were presented to God. Blood is a big part of sacrifices which cleaned Israel from their sins, their guilt, and even offered ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • R. Escoanyelin Ortiz avatar

    The Passion Of The Apostle Paul

    Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Dec 10, 2011
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     | 8,210 views

    WHAT MOTIVATED THE APOSTLE PAUL THE MOST

    WHAT WAS THE PASSION OF THE APOSTLE PAUL? JESUSCHRIST! PAUL WAS OBSSESSED WITH THIS DIVINE PERSON. WE NEED THE SAME PASSION TODAY. WE NEED TO BE ENTRANCED WITH THE PERSON OF CHRIST. THE CHURCH OUGHT TO BE CHRIST-CENTERED, NOT TONGUE-CENTERED, POWER-CENTERED, SELF-CENTERED, MONEY-CENTERED, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Anxious To Matter Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 13, 2013
     | 6,909 views

    If you want to live a life that matters, sacrifice, suffer, submit and serve. These are 4 words we don't like very much, because they seem like steps down to obscurity, but in God's Kingdom they are steps up to true greatness.

    The movie, Pearl Harbor, tells the story of two friends, Rafe and Danny, who survive the attack on Pearl Harbor and enter World War II as fighter pilots. In training before the war, Rafe McCawley is one of America's top fighter pilots. When America initially holds back from entering the war, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "The Price Is Right" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 8, 2017
     | 13,355 views

    Picture this with me. The disciples are standing on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. The have just finished a long night of fishing and they’ve got nothing. Ever had a fishing trip like that?

    "The Price is Right” Luke 14:25-35 Picture this with me. The disciples are standing on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. The have just finished a long night of fishing and they’ve got nothing. Ever had a fishing trip like that? And Jesus walks up and says to them, go back out and take the net ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advice To Graduates And Other Folk

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 10, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,500 views

    A motivational sermon to preach at the graduation of Seniors.

    Advice to Graduates and Other Folk Philippians 3:13-14 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Normal Christian Life

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Dec 18, 2001
    based on 317 ratings
     | 22,754 views

    The normal Christian life is one of FULL devotion to Jesus Christ.

    “The Normal Christian Life” Some 250 years ago, two young Moravian men heard of an island in the West Indies which was virtually owned by one plantation master. He was a violent man who treated his slaves with complete contempt. He would not allow them to know anything of Christianity; no ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Spititual Act Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012
     | 4,613 views

    Sacrifice, mercy, worship

    A SPIRITUAL ACT OF WORSHIP Romans 12:1 (p.803) June 13, 2010 INTRODUCTION: The kids were horrible to each other. The morning started with the 7 year old screaming at the 9 year old "It's My Turn Stupid!" There was no milk in the refrigerator for the Captain Crunch and the dryer was making ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Remember What

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 29, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,981 views

    A Memorial Day message on what it means to remember, not only to remember those who died to keep our country free, but also the freedom provided by Jesus as He died to set us free. Our study will center around the word, “remember,” and our remembrance of God and how He works in our lives.

    Remember What? Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDpjMLiufSo Tomorrow is Memorial Day, which is a federal holiday in America where we remember and give honor to those men and women who died while serving our country in the armed forces. Therefore, contrary to popular opinion, Memorial Day ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Seven Wonders Of The World

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 27, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,842 views

    Tourists before the time of Christ had their “A-List” of attractions to see, which they called the “Seven Wonders of the World.” After those, we'll look at the 7 Wonders of the Spiritual World, which will take our breath away for all eternity!

    THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD Psalm 40:5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: It's Free, This is Heaven 1. An 85 year old couple Christian couple, married 60 years, died in a car crash. They lived so long because the wife was strict on nutrition. 2. When they got to heaven, St. Peter took them to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Corporate Worship, Eyes Off Self, Genuine Worship Involves Sacrifice. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 14, 2024
     | 686 views

    Moses commands the people to build the Tent of Meeting. The peoples hearts are moved and the job is done. We like them are to be a contributing, vibrant community. Yes, us the Church.

    Corporate worship, eyes off self, genuine worship involves sacrifice. Last week Elana spoke on the ten commandments. The majority six of ten commandments relate to living well together as family and community. Today I’m going to talk about the tabernacle, Holy place and the Holy of Holies were ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Narnia Revealed

    Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Aug 23, 2007
     | 1,873 views

    A brief look at the behind the scenes of the Chronicles of Narnia movie.

    Narnia Revealed Gregg Barbour. the Point. 4/24/06 I. Purpose of the Story (perspective from C.S. Lewis) As Lewis wrote about the land of Narnia, an imaginary world visited by children of this world, he had two obvious purposes: to entertain the readers and to suggest analogies of the Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Why Didn't God Answer My Prayer Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 31, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,799 views

    This series is to make the church more aware of the importance of practicing the biblical discipline of prayer. Last three weeks adapted from a sermon series by Greg Groeschel called Prayer.

    Introduction Exciting to see people getting interested in prayer. Many things to get excited about- our relationship w/God should be at the top of the list. This morning- continue with our series on prayer- Pt 3. Have you ever prayed a prayer sincerely-someone very sick (they died),marriage in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic