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  • R. Joseph Owles avatar

    Palm Sunday

    Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Jun 22, 2011
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    Jewish Scriptural context for understanding Jesus' entry into Jerusalem

    The reign of King David was coming to an end. To put it plainly he was old. He was definitely tired. The first half of his life was spent building a kingdom; the second half of his life was spent trying to hold that kingdom together. God had promised that David would never lose his throne, and as ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Devil's Days Are Numbered

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 10, 2012
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    The fact that the Devil's days are numbered is a cause for rejoicing, a cause for concern, and a parallel that should spur us to action.

    SATAN’S DAYS ARE NUMBERED Rev. 20:1-3,10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An angel was once given a special assignment—to go down to earth and make a list of all the people who had misbehaved. Two months went by. 2. Then one afternoon the angel came flapping wearily through the Pearly Gates ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Desire For Approval

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jun 10, 2013
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    We must never let our desire for the approval of others become the major force is determining who we are or what we think.

    ILLUSTRATION As a very young child, one of my greatest fears was going to the hen house and gathering eggs. My grandmother had hundreds of chickens and she traded eggs at the local store for things like salt and pepper and fabric. Normally she was the one who gathered the eggs, but if I failed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Descending Into Greatness

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 6, 2012
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    A look at John the Baptist's words that Christ must increase, while he decreases. What does that mean for the Christ follower.

    ✞>I< John 3:26-30 February 5, 2012 When you think about words, the word “DOWN” doesn’t have many positive meanings. It’s a word reserved for cowards, losers and bear markets. It’s a word that is to be avoided or ignored. When you attach it to other words it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let It Shine

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 7, 2016
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    "This little light of mine; I'm gonna let it shine". What light? Let it shine how? Let's find out.

    LET IT SHINE "This little light of mine, I'm going to let it shine." What light? Let it shine how? Let's see. The light is Christ. John 12:46, “I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.” We all start out in the darkness; the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Advancing Through The Challenges Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 14, 2022
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    In today’s text I’m more interested in noting the message to the Philippians that can FUEL THEIR FAITH … Paul’s message is that Christians are Advancing Through The Challenges.

    Advancing Through The Challenges Philippians 1:12-20 Introduction American Ninja Warrior is a television show in its 14th season on NBC. People as young as 15 years old from all over America compete on the world’s most difficult obstacle courses. “A top prize of $1 million ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Slavery

    Contributed by Michael Russell on Jan 12, 2009
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    A description and defense of the Old Testament’s laws on slavery; Jesus as the one who saves us from slavery to sin

    Slavery Last week, we looked at the letter to Philemon, a letter about a slave. So this week, I thought we’d look in more depth at slavery. See, you’ll often hear this attack on the bible: the bible’s for slavery, and it’s wrong on that. So why listen to anything the bible says? If it gets ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    "Early Signs Of Spiritual Shock And Numbness" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 7, 2007
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    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affim to others that Resurrection Sunday 2007 find many believers looking good and strong, outwardly, when inwardly they are in shock-spiritually, and just a TURN-AROUND away from receiving instruct

    8 April 2007 EARLY RISE RESURRECTION SERVICE U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, California BIG IDEA: Many believers, who look good and strong, outwardly, are really in shock-spiritually, and just a TURN-AROUND away from receiving instructions from THE LORD TO GO AND DO ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The One Door Of It All Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 2, 2012
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    As the Good Shepherd, Jesus is the ONE DOOR that brings protection and provisions for the sheep of his pasture.

    1. Candid Camera and Shepherd Story The “Candid Camera” TV show went to an exclusive prep school where all of the students were well above average. The “Candid Camera” people posed as career consultants who were going to advise these brilliant young men concerning the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Unfinished Tower & A King's Rash War Series

    Contributed by Brian Keith on Feb 28, 2012
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    Part of a series on Core Issues, this message talks about counting the cost of discipleship.

    The Unfinished Tower and a King's Rash War – Counting the Cost of Discipleship Text - Luke 14:25-35 Introduction Did you hear about the accidental burning of the Quran in Afghanistan? Quote - "They should leave Afghanistan rather than disrespecting our religion, our faith. If next time ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Boundaries Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 12, 2012
     | 7,264 views

    Sex is not just physical. It is also emotional..In fact it is spiritual. It’s much more than a physical thing. And when we cross certain lines in our desire for intimacy, our sexuality there are things we can carry with us for the rest of our lives.

    Flee Baby Flee! 1st Corinthians 6:18-20 If there is one message Hollywood has successfully sold to the public it is this… if you are going to market a product … if you want to raise the image of your company or raise your personal self image… if you want to be successful then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love And Sacrifice: A Sermon For Armed Forces Sunday

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on May 4, 2014
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    This sermon is a celebration of the armed forces in the united states and a demonstration of the love and sacrifice that the military live in their service to our nation. It also shows the love and sacrifice that Jesus made for us. Based on Rom 12:9-12

    Introduction Today is a special day in our church calendar. It’s not a holiday. It’s not a specific celebration of any historical event, person or location. It’s a day we set aside to honor and remember the members of the Armed Forces who have served our nation so well. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Powerless To Take Sins Away Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 13, 2014
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    To show that animals are a poor substitute for CHRIST's redeeming and forgiving blood that's why old testament have defects in them.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are animals powerless to take sins away? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that animals are a poor substitute for CHRIST's redeeming and forgiving blood that's why old testament have defects in them. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:4 (Amplified Bible) 10:4 Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spiritual Graduation

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on May 19, 2014
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     | 15,919 views

    A sermon suitable for May and graduation time that likens baptism to a spiritual graduation.

    “Spiritual Graduation” Text: 2 Timothy 4:6-8 I. Welcome II. Introduction This morning I want us to return to the basics which is really our theme this year. One of the basics is what we must do to be saved. We’ve had sermons on faith and repentance and confession in 2014 – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Heavenly Inclined

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2014
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     | 4,710 views

    To show that we are need to be more inclined, proned or affected with heavenly things not on earthly things.

    I. EXORDIUM: What are you prone to do? Heaven or earth If unbelievers are prone to accidents, we are prone to heaven. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are need to be more inclined, proned or affected with heavenly things not on earthly things. IV. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal