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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    For This I Came

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 12, 2013
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    When Jesus said, To this end was I born, He was acknowledging His incarnation.

    FOR THIS I CAME. John 18:33-37. The interview between Pilate and Jesus paints a pathetic picture. The King of kings stood accused before the tribunal of an earthly governor. The prisoner appeared so unlike the usual kind of revolutionary that you could almost hear the scorn in the prefect’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Full Strength Love

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 24, 2011
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    We must keep fervent in our love toward one another.

    Full Strength Love May 22, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must keep fervent in our love toward one another. Focus Passage: I Peter 4:7-11 Supplemental Passage: But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come. For men ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Behind Closed Doors

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 9, 2011
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    Sermon for Ascension Sunday, 2011

    Luke 24: 44 – 53 / From Behind Closed Doors Intro: The following item appeared in the Lewiston, Idaho Tribune – “The crossword puzzle which should have appeared in today’s Tribune appeared instead in yesterday’s together with the answer to the puzzle that should ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Touch Of The Master's Hand Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jul 9, 2011
     | 9,412 views

    Leprosy, like sin, need to be cured. Both can only be cured by the touch of the Master.

    The touch of the Master’s Hand Matt 8:1-4 Intro: Biblical leprosy was one of the many scourges that the Israelites believed God had inflicted upon mankind in retribution for sins committed. Bear a mark of leprosy often meant a life of alienation because lepers were forced to live meager ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Zach

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 8, 2010
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    Can any church or individual really commit to change as a way of life?

    Luke 19: 1 – 10 / Zach There was once a fitness center that offered $1,000 to anyone who could demonstrate they were stronger than the owner. The owner would squeeze a lemon until all the juice ran into a glass. Then, he would hand the lemon to the challenger. Anyone who could squeeze ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "What Does It Mean To Be Crucified?"

    Contributed by Joe Robbins on Mar 4, 2009
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    What it means to be wholly dedicated to Christ.

    "What Does It Mean To Be Crucified?" Galatians 2:20 What does it mean? It means three things. 1. The man on the cross is facing only one direction. 2. He is not going back. 3. He has no futher plans of his own. To many Christians are trying to face two directions at the same time. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Faith, Feelings, Or Figures

    Contributed by Joel Quick on Aug 10, 2012
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    Feelings and figures will change, but faith will never change.

    1 Faith, Feelings, or Figures John 6:1-13 Synopsis 6 After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias. 2 And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased. 3 And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christian Dialogue With The State Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 19, 2017
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    Our responsibility is to hold these politicians’ feet to the fire, remind them of what is good, and vote godly people in to replace them if they do not.

    Thursday of third week in Lent 2017 Joy of the Gospel Teaching science, as I do every week in the school year, involves risk management. When one is teaching kids who are fifteen to eighteen years old, one has to recognize that these are children in adult bodies. Their frontal lobes, where logic ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Hang In There

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 17, 2014
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    It’s hard to live the Christian life, but it’s worth it.

    Hang in There November 23, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: It’s hard to live the Christian life, but it’s worth it. Focus Passage: 2 Timothy 1:8-12 Supplemental Passage: Then his wife said to him, "Do you still hold fast your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Birth Of Christ (Account Of Luke) Series

    Contributed by Jun Evangelista on Dec 7, 2014
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    A critical mind will certainly seek evidence about the nativity story i.e. if it is fictional or true to life event. Fortunately, historical event base on Rome’s history supported the nativity as a non-fiction.

    The Birth of Christ According to the Gospel Accounts Matthew and Luke The Birth of Christ in the Account of Luke Luke 2:1-20 I. The possible anachronism? 2:1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2(This was the first census that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lessons From The Wise Men

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015
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    Christmas

    Matt 2:1-12 Lessons from the Wise Men I. Their Identification 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, a) The Miss perception of this Group ie. Their Sum - 3 gifts - 3 men Their Search - Came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Unto You.

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015
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     | 2,060 views

    Christmas

    Luke 2 v 8 - 20 I. Unto You... A Personal Gift A. The Identity Of The Personal Saviour Christ the Lord B. The Individuality Of The Personal Saviour. "unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Life’s Most Important Question

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015
     | 6,344 views

    What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ?

    Matthew 27:1-26 LIFE’S MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION Matthew 27 v. 1 & 2 & v. 11 - 26 v22 " What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ?" 1. It’s a Personal Question - i.e. v. 22 "what shall I do" you alone must decide Here Pilate tried to :- (a) Disclaim the issue v. 17 "whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Holy Spirit Changes Everything

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 23, 2012
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     | 3,861 views

    Day of Pentecost & the Holy Spirit coming and what it means for us today

    This Stammering Tongue One day during his great mission in London, Mr. Moody was holding a meeting in a theater packed with a most select audience. Noblemen and noblewomen were there in large numbers, and a prominent member of the royal family was in the royal box. Mr. Moody arose to read the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Know Yourself (Short Homily)

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 10, 2012
    based on 69 ratings
     | 19,089 views

    This is a very short Homily titled "Know Yourself". That was used for the opening of a Men's retreat weekend.

    Let me share a reading from the Gospel of Mark with you. " They came to Bethsaida. Some people brought a blind man to him and begged him to touch him. He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village; and when he had put saliva on his eyes and laid his hands on him, he asked him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican