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  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    It Is A Strange Story

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 19, 2010
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     | 8,001 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday after Pentecost, proper 7, Series C

    4th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr.7] June 20, 2010 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Almighty God, through your Son, Jesus the Christ, you not only revealed your redeeming grace, but you also call us to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Not So With You

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 21, 2010
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     | 4,615 views

    Jesus’ leadership command to His disciples was not one of lording it over others in entitlement, but rather selflessly serving them in humility.

    Originally preached on September 14, 2006 Sterling C. Franklin Chapel service, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School "Not So With You" Introduction Context -- Jesus was going up to Jerusalem since it was about time for the feast of Passover. This is a literal ’going up’ since Jerusalem is a city ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dare To Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 22, 2010
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     | 7,779 views

    If we are going to recapture our spirit of adventure for God, we must be willing to sacrifice for the Kingdom of Christ

    Last week I shared the story of Helen Keller and her incredible spirit and inspirational life. We are to tackle life with the same kind of spirit or tenacity. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. This week I want to look at the life of one of the most influential, conservative ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Wounds Of Christ

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 18, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,502 views

    Christ’s reprehensible suffering is prophesied in the Old Testament. Bruised, Wounded, Smitten! Have you ever stopped to consider the wounds He received in His substitutionary death for you and me.

    The Wounds of Christ Isaiah 53:5 Within a few days from the Triumphal Entry, the exaltation of Christ by the crowds would quickly give way to untold suffering and the angry shouts of a mob saying “Crucify Him!” Christ’s reprehensible suffering is prophesied in the Old Testament. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Cross Carrier (Simon Of Cyrene) Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 19, 2011
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     | 13,984 views

    #3 in series, about Simon of Cyrene, and about how we all need to carry our own crosses.

    Mark 15:21-24 – Were You There? #3 – Cross Carrier (Simon of Cyrene) The name Simon is fairly common in the New Testament. The name means, “God has heard”, and it’s a fairly noble idea. There was Simon the Zealot, one of Jesus’ disciples. One of the brothers of Jesus, son of both Mary and Joseph, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Last Enemy...destroyed Is Death

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 20, 2011
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     | 10,862 views

    Christ the King (A) - The last enemy to be destroyed is death. We learn what Adam did to us. We believe what Christ undid for us.

    “THE LAST ENEMY…DESTROYED IS DEATH” (Outline) November 21, 2010 - Christ the King - 1 CORINTHIANS 15:20-26 INTRO: Our Christian life in this sinful world is a battle against everything that opposes God and his holy will. We believe in the triune God: Father, Son, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Mystery Of The Communion

    Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Apr 24, 2011
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     | 69,302 views

    A Sermon that discusses the mystery of the Holy Communion with prayer points for healing added.

    THE MYSTERYOF THE COMMUNION "For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, 'Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christ Is Our Perfect Sacrifice

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 25, 2011
     | 6,415 views

    LENT 5 - God's Son, Jesus Christ, is our perfect Sacrifice. More than just the outside Jesus cleanses even the inside of mankind.

    CHRIST IS OUR PERFECT SACRIFICE (Outline) April 10, 2011 - Lent 5 - HEBREWS 9:11-14 INTRO: What is important in your life? What do you consider as the most valuable to you at this time? In our youth the little things held our attention. Pets, bikes, and good grades seemed to be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How Can We Trust It? Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016
     | 4,030 views

    The bible is absolutely reliable and trustworthy

    Story about someone who relied on another person’s word and the person was wrong. Turn with me to 2 TIMOTHY 3:16-17 “ALL SCRIPTURE IS GOD-BREATHED AND IS USEFUL FOR TEACHING, REBUKING, CORRECTING AND TRAINING IN RIGHTEOUSNESS, SO THAT THE MAN OF GOD MAY BE THOROUGHLY EQUIPPED FOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #11understanding Love: Beyond Duty

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 9, 2016
     | 2,769 views

    THIS IS THE 11TH LESSON ON UNDERSTANDING LOVE, it could be taught by itself. Love must reach beyond duty. We must love to love others. The person that needs your love the most probably deserves it the least.

    #11 UNDERSTANDING LOVE: REAL LOVE GOES BEYOND THE DUTY... BEYOND HAVE TO... LOVE GIVES EXTRA EFFORT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THE PEOPLE THAT DESERVE YOUR LOVE THE LEAST, PROBABLY NEED IT THE MOST! LOVE SACRIFICE IS NOT MEASURED BY HOW MUCH? HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH? HOW DO I LOVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Wayside Ground Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016
     | 8,302 views

    The Parable of the Sower

    The Parable of the Sower – 4 “Wayside Ground” Mark 4:15 “And these are the ones by the wayside where the word is sown. When they hear, Satan comes immediately and takes away the word that was sown in their hearts.” As we have stressed through this whole series, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Redeeming Stony Ground Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016
     | 5,295 views

    The Parable of the Sower

    The Parable of the Sower – 6 “Redeeming Stony Ground” Mark 4:16-17 “These likewise are the ones sown on stony ground who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with gladness; and they have no root in themselves, and so endure only for a time. Afterward, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Tabernacle Part 9 Table Of Shewbread Series

    Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Oct 25, 2017
     | 5,190 views

    Beware of the fellowship that resorts to worldly means and amusements. The Living Word and written Word are the center of all fellowship for the priests of this dispensation. Learn the lessons from the Table of Shewbread.

    THE TABLE OF SHEWBREAD (Exodus 25:23-30; 37:10-16; Leviticus 24:5-9) The table of shewbread stood on the north side of the holy place A table always speaks of fellowship One day, on the plains of Mamre, Abraham invited three strangers into his home and gave them a meal at his table. Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tekel: You Have Been Weighed

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 27, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,894 views

    There is a hole in your heart? Have you ever dreaded facing the scales? how shall we fill this loneliness and emptiness?

    TEKEL? CAN WE READ THE HANDWRITING ON THE WALL? WHEN I AM IN THE HOLE OF DARKNESS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I take a scale and lay it before the altar? THE WEIGH IN ALWAYS OCCURS BEFORE THE FIGHT. WHAT SHALL WE DO WITH THIS HOLE IN MY HEART? Matthew 12:44 Then he saith, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Outfitting For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017
     | 7,334 views

    The way of Jesus is the way of humble service to Him, His church, and others. God has given you gifts to build up the Body of Christ; to beautify the Bride of Christ.

    July 16 Outfitting for Ministry The way of Jesus is the way of humble service to Him, His church, and others. God has given you gifts to build up the Body of Christ; to beautify the Bride of Christ. Four important truths from this verse: 1. These gifts are from the Spirit “A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist