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  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Pressing On (Determination)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,093 views

    This is a sermon focusing on staying the course despite rejection and obstacles.

    Luke 13:31-35 At that very hour some Pharisees came, and said to him, “Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.” And he said to them, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I finish my course. Nevertheless I must go on my ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Life-Changing Encounters With Jesus: The Government Official Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 11, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,006 views

    Jesus wants our faith to grow, regardless of whether or not we see miracles.

    To receive a free weekly sermon by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com. HOW IMPORTANT ARE MIRACLES? “Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thoughts

    Contributed by Eric Routon on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,272 views

    The enemy attacks us through our thoughts. We must take all of our thoughts captive, drag them to Christ and let Him make them obedient.

    Thoughts Prepared by: H. Eric Routon August 7, 2007 “For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    At Jesus' Feet

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Feb 1, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,258 views

    Everything we need can be found at the feet of Jesus Christ.

    At Jesus’ Feet Scripture Reading: Luke 7:36-50 Introduction: Almost everyone has some special place they would like to be (i.e., Hawaii, Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, etc.). Of all the wonderful and beautiful places that our Lord has created, the most wonderful place for a person to be is at ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Calming The Storm Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,914 views

    1 of 5 messages on the Miracles of Jesus. This message is on calming the storm. It was presented at our annual outdoor worship at a band shell in Lansing, MI

    Calming the Storm August 26, 2007 Band Shell Sunday Part One: What are you afraid of? Ferris Wheels Have you ever been afraid? I have been. I don’t mind working on roofs and climbing a ladder but there are some moments on the edge of a roof I feel like I’m about to pitch right off the edge and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hope That We Can Believe In

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 49,563 views

    An African American Perspective - Black History Month Program February 2008

    An Afro-American Perspective - Black History Month Program February 2008 HOPE THAT WE CAN BELIEVE IN Titus 1:2; 2:13 by Reverend Kelvin L. Parks at Shiloh Baptist Church Waukegan, IL on Sunday, 24 February 2008   Hope that we can believe in   As I was preparing myself to speak to you this morning, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus, The Same Yesterday, Today And Beyond

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on May 1, 2008
     | 4,902 views

    This is a sermon tailored to a group of soliders, sailors, airmen and marines deployed to Afghanistan. Jesus doesn’t change and we can count on that fact no matter where we are or what we are doing.

    24 Apr 2008 Isaiah 40:1-8 Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 Luke 14:1, 7-14 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. (Hebrews 13:8, ESV) Jesus Christ: The Same Yesterday, Today, and Forever Throughout history, mankind has depended upon great people for guidance, leadership, hope, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Money Series

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,556 views

    “The wealth of the rich is their fortress; the poverty of the poor is their destruction.” (Proverbs 10:15 NLT)

    Money Ooh boy. We could spend a while on this one. We will, as a matter of fact. We’ll be on this for a few weeks. Money isn’t a comfortable subject for Christians. Privately, we don’t have much of a problem with it at all. Who doesn’t like money? But publicly, we traverse the subject like we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Security In The Shepherd

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on May 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,300 views

    In a dialog with the religious leaders of Christ’s day, Jesus describes Himself as the "Good Shepherd". When we get a hold of what Christ was saying, then we will find security, peace and comfort. Today we will explore a little more closely what it means

    “Security In The Shepherd” John 10:7-16 05/11/2008 By Dcn. Chris Nerreau Introduction: I know a man named Steven who grew up in foster homes. He went from place to place, family to family and averaged a move a year – By the time Steven was 9 he had lived in at least ten different homes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    If A Man Dies Will He Live Again?

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jun 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 25,246 views

    This was a funeral sermon for a Fine Christian man who was a leader in the church, and who died of cancer. His widow asked me if I could preach his funeral from Job 14:14 I replaced his name with phrases such as our dear brother.

    IF A MAN DIES WILL HE LIVE AGAIN? JOB 14:14 FUNERAL FOR A CHRISTIAN LEADER WHO HAD DIED OF CANCER INTRODUCTION: 1.) Countless centuries ago, a great man of God came to a time when the circumstances and sorrow, pain and suffering of his life brought him to a place where for a time it appeared he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Should We Judge Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 5, 2014
     | 4,473 views

    Does Jesus prohibit judging one another?

    Should We Judge Matthew 7:1-6 Introduction How many times have we heard “Don’t judge me?” These people claim this verse as saying that no one has a right to confront their evil actions, as though Jesus was the ultimate preacher of tolerance. Is this indeed what Jesus means here? ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James Lee avatar

    12 Secrets To Living An Abundant Life: 8 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 9, 2011
     | 7,267 views

    *My grandfather, Olee Lee, was a share-cropper in Coward, SC. He was never rich or influential in the worlds eyes but his legacy lived on his daughter and in my father and now in me.

    In a certain village in Europe several centuries ago, a nobleman wondered what legacy he should leave to his townspeople. He decided to build a church for a legacy. The completed plans for the church were kept secret. When the people gathered, they marveled at the church’s beauty and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heaven's Call

    Contributed by Domingo Reyes on Aug 8, 2009
     | 4,243 views

    Heaven is calling all to make it their home. Will You Respond?

    Heaven’s Call – Matt 22:2-14 This coming Tuesday a historic event takes place in America, President Elect Barack Obama takes his place in History as the 44th President of the United States of America. There has been an energy that his campaign has created around the whole world and this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Jones avatar

    How To Run To Win

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 23, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,222 views

    Exposition of 1 Corinthians 9 regarding do you run to win? Are you in the Christian life to spectate? Is your Christian life just flailing along in laziness, flabbiness, outta shape, and without clear purpose?

    Text: 1 Cor 9:23-27, Title: Olympic Glory, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/15/11, AM Opening illustration: Tell a story or two about Camp Jubilee, maybe Erika and the suit of armor, and some others, but finish with the story of Aaron climbing the mountain with his prosthetics. Background to passage: On the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Four Lies We Believe About Who Jesus Is Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 24, 2013
     | 4,688 views

    A look at some of the ways that we make up who Jesus is rather than digging into the Scripture to find out who He really is.

    WHY DO I NEED TO READ THE BIBLE IF I'VE ALREADY ACCEPTED JESUS? You have not just been called to believe in Jesus, but to follow Jesus. - Matthew 4:19; Matthew 8:22; Matthew 9:9; Matthew 10:38; Matthew 16:24; Matthew 19:21; Mark 1:17; Mark 2:14; Mark 8:34; Mark 10:21; Luke 5:27; Luke 9:23, 59, 61; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist