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  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    The Dung Gate

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 5, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 21,268 views

    Illustrated sermon, drama appended to sermon. A message about the need to remove garbage and how ancient Jerusalem had people for that task. It is a nasty dirty job, that Jesus did for us. Message and drama were very well received.

    The Dung Gate PPT 1 series slide PPT 2, 3 Scripture Text Ne 2:9 So I went to the governors of Trans-Euphrates and gave them the king's letters. The king had also sent army officers and cavalry with me. Ne 2:10 When Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite official heard about this, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do Not Live At The Shallow End Of The Pool / Transfigured Moments

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 22, 2017
    based on 55 ratings
     | 21,197 views

    This yearning within us is not really about life's circumstances. It is about us! This restlessness this desire for something more generally means we have been living life at the shallow end of the pool. Updated August 2023..

    Each year ...we as Anglicans ... set aside a date to hear the glorious story... of the transfiguration. The Scriptures Speak to the transfigured nature of our Lord... in the books of Mathew, Mark, and Luke. Here God's Word (Pick one) ....... BIBLE "And he (Jesus) was transfigured before ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    I Will Ever Praise You

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 16, 2022
     | 1,814 views

    The writer will ever praise God for all the times God has been refuge, rock, his foundation, stronghold, and His Masada.

    Psalm 71:1-6 “I Will Ever Praise You” 1. The psalmist says “I will ever praise you”! • Because God is Refuge, God is stronghold, God is Solid Rock, God is Masada is a high, defensible rock plateau in Israel. • When David was fleeing for his life from King Saul, “[he] remained in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Love Story Series

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Dec 9, 2000
    based on 115 ratings
     | 6,268 views

    I want the hearers to celebrate the love that Christ has for them

    "A Love Story" - John 20:10-18 Pastor Antonio Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church If time were to write a romantic novel it would be synonymous with William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Jesus would be cast, as our Romeo and we, humanity, would be his leading lady Juliet. It would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Transformed Love Series

    Contributed by Warren Bird on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 8,566 views

    What is the nature of Christian love? It looks out for what is best; it persists; and it is practical.

    Context/Reminder Romans 12:1-2 - the Christian mind is a transformed mind, not slipping easily into the same pattern as the world around us, but renewed by our relationship with our almighty and merciful God. Romans 12:3-8 - how that principle works out in the way we think about ourselves: ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "A Great Dad" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 14, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,097 views

    What makes a great Dad according to scripture.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM churches June 15, 2003 Father’s Day “A Great Dad” Psalm 103:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Today is Father’s Day. Anyone can be a father but it takes a special person to be a Dad. The title for today’s message is a “A Great Dad.” Just what are the characteristics of a great Dad? ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Whole Secret Of Strength

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 21, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,429 views

    Ordination sermon, involving a play on the names of Samson in the Bible and Sampson, the ordinand, an entertainer, puppeteer, and beauty pageant winner. The whole secret of strength is in using the gifts God has given for ministry and not for one’s self.

    The world didn’t give it, and the world can’t take it away. Isn’t that what we sing. I’m not so sure. What do you think? The world didn’t give it? I agree. That’s true. But the world can’t take it away? I am not at all sure. We are here today because Yolanda Sampson has heard the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The High Price Of Getting Even

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,159 views

    We are meant to live as Christians in a "get even" world.

    The High Price of Getting Even Matthew 5:38-42 November 14, 2004 Morning Service Introduction When I was growing up my sister and I would fight a lot and I mean a lot. We just couldn’t seem to ever get along very well. I remember one day in particular when I was really being hard to get along ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    To All The Saints Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 23, 2013
     | 5,257 views

    The Apostle Paul is writing to the church in Philippi, all of the Christians and, basically, the church board. What does it say to us today?

    Philippians 1:1-11 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Every Mother's Child Matters

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 7, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,971 views

    Sarah's me-ism blinded her to Ishmael's value; Abraham's comfort blinded him to how best to support Hagar and Ishmael; Hagar, like many of our mothers, had to trust God in the desert. We today must support the Hagars of this world.

    The barren landscape seemed to dance before her eyes, as she looked toward a horizon littered with debris, strewn with the rubbish of thousands of careless people who had gone this way. Filthy and dirty as it was, though, it seemed to dance before her eyes, for the sun was high above and hot; the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 16, 2010
     | 2,894 views

    Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus' physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? Setting the stage for the Spirit of God are acts of...

    B-SETTING the STAGE for the SPIRIT-IV—Acts 1:4-8 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus' physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 11 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God are... 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discovering The Call Of God Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,239 views

    There is a call to every life that seeks to break us out of our isolation and independence. Apart from God we are like actors without a story…and this series is about rediscovering the story that defines our lives.

    Illustration – This past week…Dodger Baseball game with my two older sons and a friend of theirs. My oldest, Travis, wants to take his glove… to catch a ball. I try to reset the expectations in reality. As the game ends.. the players leave the field… he goes down to the lowest railing near the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Heavy? Pushed? Driven To Your Knees?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,106 views

    There are times that the worse thing that could happen to you might be the best thing that could happen --- if we are driven to our knees...

    HEAVY? PUSHED? SHOVED? DRIVEN TO OUR KNEES... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Introduction: Expect the seasons of testing, TRUST THE PROMISES, thrive in the season... knowing this too shall pass... Text: Isaiah 43:2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It's His Fault (The Blame Game)

    Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Oct 13, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,813 views

    Today we'll examine examples of biblical 'blamers', how not to pass the blame, and how to take responsibility for one's own actions.

    It's His Fault (The Blame Game) Scripture Reference: Romans 1:20-32 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on October 13, 2019 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson www.mountzionfamily.com Opening—This morning look to the person sitting near you and then point to a man across the room and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    …and Forgive Us Our Debts… Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 2, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,138 views

    So just what is Jesus speaking about when He says, "...and forgive us our debts (transgressions)..." If properly prayed this statement changes how we approach God!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: June 02, 2014 Date Preached: June 04, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Study on the Lord’s Prayer Sermon Title: …and Forgive US Our Debts…(Sermon 9) Sermon Text: Matthew 6:9-13 [HCSB] Essence of the Text: Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist