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  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Don't Be An Oxymoron!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 26, 2016
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    A Casual Disciple of Christ? Jesus teaches us that such a disciple is no disciple.

    What do you call these word combinations? “A little pregnant; airline food; plastic silverware; unbiased opinion; fresh dried fruit.” They’re all oxy…morons—expressions that in their superficial, or literal meanings are self-contradictory or absurd. Can you be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Visit To Peter's House.

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 17, 2016
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     | 7,756 views

    Jesus sees Peter's mother-in-law sick when He had entered Peter's Home. Jesus had compassion on here and healed her.

    I. Introduction A. Here after having taught the disciples the sermon on the mount, Jesus pays a visit to Peter’s home 1. And as He entered the house He saw Peter’s mother-in-law lying sick a. Now the Bible says sick with a fever. b. Where she had a fever or not is not that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perfectly Adapted High Priest

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 5, 2014
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    To show our GREAT HIGH PRIEST is JESUS, who lived, died, raised again from the dead and made us sit together with Him in His Heavenly throne.

    I. EXORDIUM: Where are you now sitting? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show our GREAT HIGH PRIEST is JESUS, who lived, died, raised again from the dead and made us sit together with Him in His Heavenly throne. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:26 (Amplified Bible) 7:26 [Here is] the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Perfectly Adapted High Priest

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 7, 2014
     | 3,165 views

    To show our GREAT HIGH PRIEST is JESUS, who lived, died, raised again from the dead and made us sit together with Him in His Heavenly throne.

    I. EXORDIUM: Where are you now sitting? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show our GREAT HIGH PRIEST is JESUS, who lived, died, raised again from the dead and made us sit together with Him in His Heavenly throne. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:26 (Amplified Bible) 7:26 [Here is] the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jun 13, 2007
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    We are called to encourage one another.

    Fifty-one years ago, on June 18, 1956, a freak accident happened on a lake in New York. A speeding motorboat bounced on a wave and shot into the water two of its passengers, a 50-year old man and a little girl. To keep her from drowning, the man held her head above water while the boat circled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fan, Follower Or Disciple?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 23, 2012
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     | 19,286 views

    What are you? Fan, Follower or Disciple! The cost of being a disciple is very high so are the stakes. If you are so, then for starters are you being Christ’s hands, feet, ears and hands? Are you …?

    Opening illustration: Watch a video clip on Follower or Disciple. Introduction: In Luke 9: 23 it says, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.” I think many of you will usher this word, because you are ready to move to a different level of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sheep Without A Shepherd

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 24, 2014
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    To show that shepherds need to act like associates of the LORD. Sheeps are helpless and wandered because of the fault and problem with shepherd.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a good shepherd who is an associate of the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that shepherds need to act like associates of the LORD. Sheeps are helpless and wandered because of the fault and problem with shepherd. IV. TEXT: Matthew 9:36 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Examples Of People Filled Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 31, 2016
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     | 9,794 views

    Biblical proof of the power of the Holy Ghost and how it is still for today.

    Title: Baptism of the Holy Spirit “Examples of People Filled” Text: Acts 1:8 I want to spend the next few weeks on a subject that has become neglected amongst Pentecostal churches. It is a subject and doctrine that we were founded upon. I want to spend some extensive time on ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sin And Peace Offering

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 13, 2015
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    To show that JESUS is both the sin offering and peace offering and as an added bonus He is also the Prince of Peace.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you need two to save you from sin and acquire peace? No. Only JESUS CHRIST is needed. 2 Peter 3:14 (Amplified Bible) So, beloved, since you are expecting these things, be eager to be found by Him [at His coming] without spot or blemish and at peace [in serene confidence, ree from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus The Refugee

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 26, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,471 views

    Christmas message based on Matthew 2 where Herod tries to kill Jesus

    “Jesus The Refugee” Introduction: Washington Post article (Dec 24, 2015) - Infertility, divorce, shame, mass murder, astrologers, injustice and doubt: these are a few of the topics that appear in the birth narratives of Matthew and Luke, but it is unlikely that they will feature in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leaders Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2017
     | 9,837 views

    Leadership is no small thing, it’s not to be entered into lightly. But to be a leader is to desire a noble thing. Paul describes he qualifications of Christian leaders.

    Sermon from Rev George Hemmings Yesterday was a very important day for Australia. Yesterday, we exercised our power to elect a new government. Regardless of what you thought about the main candidates and parties, or their policies, voting is a great privilege and a big responsibility. We get to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    How To Pick Your Friends Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,995 views

    Inside the courtyard of the Temple/Tabernacle there were three layers/levels. Outer court, inner court, Holy of Holies. Our friends can also be put into three main categories.

    Friendly Fire Sermon Series (Inspired by Perry Stone’s book, “Judas Goat”) “How to Pick Your Friends” 2 of 3 1/19/2014 Chester’s FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A Inside the courtyard of the Temple/Tabernacle there were three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resurrection: A Theology Of Hope! Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,563 views

    The resurrection gives us a REAL hope that can only be found in Jesus!

    INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP-Amistad • SLIDE #1 • Today we are here together to celebrate an empty tomb! We are not here to morning a death, but rather to celebrate a life! • We are here to celebrate our resurrected Savior Jesus Christ! • In the movie clip these slaves ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fruit Or Fake? (John 15:1-8)

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,346 views

    FRUIT OR FAKE? (JOHN 15:1-8)

    FRUIT OR FAKE? (JOHN 15:1-8) A church moving into the neighborhood made the following announcement: “Has the heaviness of you old fashioned church got you weighted down? Try us! We are the New and Improved Lite Church of the Valley. Studies have shown we have 24% fewer commitments than other ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Drop Was Necessary

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jul 17, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,941 views

    Being restored after going through some trials.

    Many of us know the major stories that come out of the life of David, and I pray at least some of the applications that flow out of those stories would help us in our own lives. When we look at a small portion of Davis’s resume’ we see how • David was anointing as King. • We can look back on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist