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  • William D. Brown avatar

    The Lion And The Lamb:

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 14, 2008
     | 4,102 views

    Jesus was The Lamb of God, and soon to be also The Lion Of the Tribe of Juda:

    THE LION AND THE LAMB ISAIAH 9:6-7 Isaiah 9:6 talks about two aspects of Christ in one verse and appears to blend them into one event while in reality the verse combines elements of both the first advent and the second advent of Jesus Christ. It speaks of His birth and earthly ministry as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fate Of The Fig Tree

    Contributed by Sunday Adelaja on Jan 16, 2008
    based on 37 ratings
     | 12,846 views

    Many of you know the parable of the fig tree. I want to draw your attention to its fate. Let us have a look at what the Word of God is telling us here.

    Many of you know the parable of the fig tree. I want to draw your attention to its fate. Let us have a look at what the Word of God is telling us here. Now in the morning, as He returned to the city, He was hungry. And seeing a fig tree by the road, He came to it and found nothing on it but ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    David Takes Jerusalem As His Capital Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 15,402 views

    David is first of all the Shepherd King. That is, he rules with humble loving-kindness, reflecting the love and grace of God, trusting him to bring the victories he needs. But secondly he’s, at the same time, a warrior king, using all the military prowess

    Saul’s son Ish-Bosheth is dead. David is now free to assume the kingship of all of the combined nation of Israel and Judah. The reason this has come about is that two of Ish-Bosheth’s own men have assassinated their king. You’ll find the story of this murder in 2 Sam 4, where David once again ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Douglas Vincent avatar

    Jesus: Son Of Joseph Or Son Of God

    Contributed by Douglas Vincent on May 28, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,123 views

    Jesus as the Son of God heals, reaches out, and is interested in our faith not our works.

    Luke 4:16-31 Jesus: Son of Joseph or Son of God January 25th 2004 This morning we are going to look at Jesus’ homecoming. Jesus’ neighbors were confronted with a decision they did not wish to make, and a claim they did not want to hear. Can Jesus still surprise us? He stood up to read. They had ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Douglas Vincent avatar

    Can Jesus Still Suprise Us

    Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Jan 27, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,146 views

    What we can learn from Jesus’ teaching in his home town.

    Luke 4:16-31 Jesus: Son of Joseph or Son of God January 25th 2004 This morning we are going to look at Jesus’ homecoming. Jesus’ neighbors were confronted with a decision they did not wish to make, and a claim they did not want to hear. Can Jesus still surprise us? He stood up to read. They had ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Zacchaeus Was A Wee Little Man

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 8, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,263 views

    A sermon about Zacchaeus. (Focused on Children’s Song: Zacchaeus was a wee little man)

    Sermon for 8/27/2006 Zacchaeus Was a Wee Little Man Luke 19:1-10 Introduction: Zacchaeus was a wee little man … Sing the song. WBTU: A. Jesus was often in the company of notorious sinners. (Luke 15:1 NIV) Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him. (Luke 15:2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thankfulness Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,709 views

    A defense, from Scripture, of the positive value of Thanksgiving as not only good but necessary for our individual and corporate spiritual, emotional and societal health!

    THANKFULNESS Series: “7 Spiritually Healthy Habits” Perth Bible Church Sunday, November 22, 2009 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: Thanksgiving week is upon us. As both a holiday and a 'national spirit' this concept of Thanksgiving has both been taken for granted and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Foundations Of Victory

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,832 views

    The greatest snare the enemy uses is in the area of preventing/denying the truth. Our faith, battle strategy are all based upon 3 unchanging biblical & spiritual foundations. The finished work of Christ. The believers union with Christ. The present wo

    Foundations of Victory (Nov. 30th 2011) 3 Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.4 No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.2 Tim 2:3-4 (NASB) A The text describes every Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Senseless Life

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 6, 2009
     | 6,353 views

    A senseless life is a life without God.

    Text: “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27). Since God created man in His own image, how come some people are living a senseless life? If we believe God created life and if we believe He did not create anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • L Lee avatar

    Justice Of God Series

    Contributed by L Lee on Sep 17, 2010
     | 8,088 views

    Learn more about the character and attributes of God. It is difficult to please God or respond to Him appropriately if we do not know what He is like.

    Justice of God Our God is a just God Deuteronomy 32:4 (NIV) He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he. Isaiah 45:21 (KJV) Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Justice Of God Series

    Contributed by L Lee on Sep 17, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,267 views

    Learn more about the character and attributes of God. It is difficult to please God or respond to Him appropriately if we do not know what He is like.

    Justice of God Our God is a just God Deuteronomy 32:4 (NIV) He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he. Isaiah 45:21 (KJV) Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Make Us A King To Judge Us

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011
     | 5,473 views

    There is a very popular saying that states, “those that ignore history are doomed to repeat it,” and this is the theme that we will explore today. Today we are going to learn a very valuable lesson from a terrible decision.

    As I have said on numerous occasions, no one is perfect. The truth is that all of us make mistakes, and are guilty of making decisions based on impulse. In other words, we allow ourselves to be led by our feelings, and the worst part is that we allow ourselves to be led by the things of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff van Wyk avatar

    The Strategies Of Satan

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Apr 26, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,834 views

    A vicious battle is being waged for the souls of men and women in the spiritual realm. It is a battle between God and Satan and the outcome will determine whether the truth of Jesus and His Lordship will reign in a person’s life, or whether the deception

    The Strategies of Satan A vicious battle is being waged for the souls of men and women in the spiritual realm. It is a battle between God and Satan and the outcome will determine whether the truth of Jesus and His Lordship will reign in a person’s life, or whether the deception of Satan will ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "Why Did My Savior Come To Earth?

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Mar 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,686 views

    A look at just eight of the reasons stated in the New Testament of why Jesus left the glory of heaven and came to this earth.

    “Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?” Text: Matthew 1:18-23 I. Welcome II. Introduction Perhaps many of you remember singing "Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?" out of the old Christian Hymns Number Two book in preparation for the Lord’s Supper. It was sung almost every Sunday for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Advice, That Will Bring Blessings Pt.2

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,500 views

    The wisdom of God is all important, and when you go after Him you will receive it, little by little. Verse upon verse teach from the book of Proverbs.

    Advice, that Will Bring Blessings pt.2 Text: Proverbs 21:1-31 The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, Like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes.2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the hearts. 3 To do righteousness and justice Is more ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal