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  • Todd Riley avatar

    The Flood Part Ii

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 10,087 views

    an exposition of Genesis 8

    Islington Baptist Church March 18, 2001 Sermon text: Genesis 8 Scripture reading: Matthew 24:36-51 The Flood: Part II Last week we began a study of Genesis 6-9. These chapters detail God’s destroying of the earth by means of a world wide flood. Here’s what we learned last week 1. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Revelation Of Death Fulfilled Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 33 ratings
     | 4,597 views

    how jesus fulfilled the predications of his bones and piercing

    The Revelation of Death Fulfilled John 19: Now it was the day of Preparation, and the next day was to be a special Sabbath. Because the Jews did not want the bodies left on the crosses during the Sabbath, they asked Pilate to have the legs broken and the bodies taken down. 32 The soldiers ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    It's Time To Wake Up Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,810 views

    The reality of Christ’s return challenges all believers to a more serious and devoted life.

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO What Happens When A Person Dies Series It’s Time to Wake Up! 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Introduction: It’s time to wake up! I could be talking to Josh Stinnet and Andee Burnett, but I’m not. Most of you may not haven’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Jehovah Shammah- The Lord Is There Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 21,600 views

    a message on teh name Jehovah Shammah - the Lord is There.

    Hello I Love You… Jehovah Shammah – Ezekiel 40:1-5 – 48:35 Intro: In our series on the God’s names we’ve discovered many truths about Him. Elohim – The Eternal Creator who by Him all things have their being. Adonai – The Ruler of all – nothing escapes Him or catches Him by surprise. El Elyon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Galilean Call

    Contributed by Daniel Lupton on Jun 1, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,172 views

    Easter or Missionary message on the Great Commission

    It’s amazing what we hear and don’t hear. Most of us can be justly charged with selective hearing. If mention to you, “I’ve changed cars, my son is starting a new job this week, and Hey, you look great – you’ve must have lost 15 or 20 pounds,” what are you going to remember? Do you ever wonder ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Is The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 64 ratings
     | 44,039 views

    # 25 in Series. Jesus proclaims himself to be the light of the world.

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 25 “Jesus the Light of the World” John 8:12, 24-30 (v. 12 key verse) The Feast of the Tabernacles is the last of the seven annual feasts of Israel commanded by God, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Me To You

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 19, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,706 views

    This message explores the impartation of the blessing of God from one person to another as part of the hastening of God’s work.

    We have been looking at the person, the ministry, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, and what that means for those who have made a decision, and commitment to walk with God. Today’s message is a bit of a departure from our most recent series. Yet, at the same time, it naturally flows from what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What If Christmas Never Happened?

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 114 ratings
     | 50,393 views

    If Christmas never happened we would never fully understand God and his love for us. Evangelistic message for Christmas Eve.

    I’m guessing most of you have seen the classic Christmas movie, It’s a Wonderful Life with Jimmy Stewart. In the movie, Stewart plays George Bailey who has inherited the Bailey Building and Loan, and survives Black Tuesday in October 1929. Later his absentminded uncle misplaces $8000 and George ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Preparing The Way For The Messiah Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,513 views

    We need to make sure that our hearts are ready for Jesus coming.

    Preparing the Way For The Messiah Text: Matt. 3:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: Gene Getz once said of God’s plan for Joseph that: At age thirty, Joseph could never have handled this world-class task without an intensive and experience oriented course in management. It began in Potiphar’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Are You Here?

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Apr 18, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,478 views

    This is a sermon that deals with the importance of having the right relationship with God.

    What am I here for? Ecclesiastics 5:1-7 This is my eighth Easter as pastor at this church. Easter is kind of like the Super bowl Sunday for the churches. It is considered the biggest Sunday of the year. It is usually a time where you have the biggest attendance, the biggest offerings, the biggest ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    Bible Study Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,361 views

    Reading the word of God is important but with 2000 years of separation how are we supposed to understand the word of God?

    1. Spiritual Disciplines Series April 05th, 2009 Bible Study In high school I turned down an opportunity to make $500 in a night because of I had principles and was unwilling to dance at a club, I wouldn’t sell my body like that. So now rather than selling my body for $500 a night I sell it for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jesus Wept

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 14, 2009
    based on 76 ratings
     | 82,042 views

    This sermon explores the three occassions on which Jesus wept. It is topical and alliterated. Power Point is avaible upon request.

    Jesus Wept Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church Ella Wilcox once witnessed a strange phenomenon in the middle of a train car. Sitting quietly by herself, Ella noticed a woman near the front of the car who was crying. There was nothing subtle about it either. This wasn’t a single tear ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Why We Need One Another

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 25, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,177 views

    The world says you don’t need church. The WORD says you do.

    September 27, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Hebrews 10:23-25 Subject: The Church Title: Why We Need One Another Today’s sermon stems from a question that was asked at youth group on Thursday. Clint was encouraging the young people to be in church on Sunday and one of the girls who does not come ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Not A Moment Too Soon

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 28, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,208 views

    Father of a demon-possessed man

    NOT A MOMENT TOO SOON (MARK 9:15-29) There was a devout Christian mother who was always teaching her daughter lessons of faith and trust, especially telling her that she need never be afraid at any time because God was always near. One summer evening she tucked her little girl in bed after her ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Breakthrough Of Divine Rule Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 17, 2009
     | 4,352 views

    About the Kingdom of God breaking through into our lives, and what that means for us.

    What is the best news you can imagine hearing? > For most of us… that’s a question that would easily stretch our imaginations… and the ideas we might consider would likely get more expansive the more that we thought… but still prove small and simplistic because of our limited perspective on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational