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  • Carl Finney avatar

    The Message Of The Cross

    Contributed by Carl Finney on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,616 views

    The Cross had not only a purpose, but also a message. This sermon reveals that message in a way every person can understand.

    “The Message of the Cross” Throughout history the cross of Christ was, is, and will always be a focal point of history and a point of division and controversy in this world. Some people look at the cross and see Christ being crucified. They imagine the broken, bloody body of Jesus hanging on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Maniac, A Miracle And A Mission

    Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on Apr 22, 2005
    based on 164 ratings
     | 28,798 views

    This sermon addresses what God can do with a broken life when that person comes to faith in Jesus Christ.

    Mark 5:1-6, 17-20 A MANIAC, A MIRACLE AND A MISSION H Lee Clay The wealthiest spot on this planet is not the oil fields of Kuwait, Nigeria, Iraq or Saudi Arabia. Neither is it the gold and diamond mines of South Africa, the uranium mines of the Soviet Union or the silver mines of Africa. Though it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Plus Nothing Equals Salvation

    Contributed by Marty Hopkins on May 6, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,057 views

    A message that shares how a person gets to heaven and who God uses in the process. In this case, it is Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch.

    Jesus + Nothing = Salvation (Acts 8:26-40) It’s good to be in God’s house this morning. And what a privilege it is to share God’s message from God’s word here with you today. Let me start off by asking a very simple question, “How many here are good in math?” I wish I could say I’m with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Caesarea-Philippi -- A Place Of Panic

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,332 views

    The greatest lessons about Christ’s person and His plan are often learned in places of panic, fear and anxiety.

    I. CAESAREA-PHILIPPI A. Today, It Is Modern Banias B. Located High Elevation Above Sea of Galilee 1. Mountains near headwaters of Jordan River 2. Mount Hermon – on the lower slopes of which is Caesarea-Philippi 3. There, Jesus took His disciples to test them as to His identity C. This Area of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Econ 101

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 1, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,620 views

    The incentive to share our resources has little to do with monetary return; however, ther are obvious personal benenfits.

    Title: Econ 101 Text: II Corinthians 8:7-15 Thesis: The economic incentive to share of our resources has little to do with monetary return; however, there are obvious personal benefits. Steven Levitt argues, in his book Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Looks at the Hidden Side of Everything, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding Strength In Walking Series

    Contributed by Christopher Gallagher on Sep 14, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,217 views

    This is part of a series on the book of Ephesians. It is designed to strengthen each person in their Christian walk. The strength in the church is found in the people.

    Sermon Outline: I Walk in love A Paul encourages them to be imitators of God (Ephesians 5:1). B Paul motivates them to walk in love by reminding them of the greatest sacrifice (Ephesians 5:2). C To become an imitator of God, the Ephesians must put away the things of the flesh (Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Perfecter Of Our Faith Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,757 views

    This is the second in a series on the 7 signs of Jesus in the gospel of John. Each of the signs points to an aspect or perspective of the person of Jesus.

    THE PERFECTER OF OUR FAITH Give me a sign Lord, any sign! Have you ever asked for a sign to encourage your faith, or to give you some assurance that you are on the right track? Have you ever needed something tangible to hold on to and help you feel like you can’t fail? I am sure you have. I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    What Can You Do With Talking Rocks?

    Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Apr 2, 2007
     | 4,159 views

    That the Person of the revealed Messiah calls us to decide to follow the crowd and the Pharisees or to follow Him in praise, worship and service.

    What Can You Do With Talking Rocks? Sermon for 1 April 2007 “Then, as He (Jesus) was now drawing near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen, saying: ’Blessed is the King who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finishing School

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,002 views

    When a person is almost right. He needs finishing school to help with the details. Pricilla and Aquilla help Apollos.

    Finishing School Acts 18:24-28 Last week Paul took off from Corinth leaving Silas and Timothy behind and traveled with Pricilla and Aquila. They arrived in Ephesus and Paul only stays a short time before he completes his journey which goes through Caesarea and Jerusalem. That loop ends the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    What Is Truth? Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,902 views

    There is a very serious lie rampant in our culture: there is no moral truth, no right or wrong that universally applies. Truth is a person.

    What Is Truth? In But Not Of John 18:28-40 May 22, 2005 Intro: When Pilate met God, he ended up articulating a timeless question. Listen to the story from John 18:28-40 (NLT) “Jesus’ trial before Caiaphas ended in the early hours of the morning. Then he was taken to the headquarters of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph, Do What You're Told

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 21, 2007
     | 2,174 views

    Joseph is held up as an example of the type of person we are encouraged to be by stepping beyond self and thinking of the welfare of others.

    Matthew 1: 18 – 25 Joseph, Do What You’re Told Intro: What manger scene or Christmas pageant would be complete without Joseph, “father of Jesus.” Fathers all say and do pretty much the same things. Here is my list of the top 5 things father’s say. “Ask your mother.” “Do I look like I’m made ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    Being Really Reconciled Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,785 views

    This sermon deals with reconciliation in terms of the truth that being really reconciled Reveals a problem, Restores a relationship and Relates to persons.

    Randy felt like a vending machine. Anyone wanting something could pull an invisible lever and get it. On the job, at home, in church or during leisure time Randy was continually being called upon to carry other people’s responsibility. And Randy deeply resented those people who by demanding so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chip Monck avatar

    From Me To You

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 19, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,714 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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    A Deacons Yardstick

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jan 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,468 views

    Today we are going to look at a measure of a person who makes the grade of being a Deacon, A yardstick if you please.

    A Deacons Yardstick Next week we will nominate those men we see as meeting the qualifications of a Deacon. Today we are going to look at a measure of a person who makes the grade of being a Deacon, A yardstick if you please. The term “Deacon” is a term which is our English transliteration of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    The Enemy Within: Pride Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 28, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,298 views

    Jesus addressed three kinds of pride: personal, social, and spiritual, any of which will hinder our spiritual life.

    The Enemy Within: Pride. Prov. 16:18, 19 INTRO.: ILLUS.: The Monroe Chamber of Commerce has apologized to Louisiana governor Kathleen Blanco after auctioning off a dinner with the governor at the governor’s mansion. "This was not a reflection of the chamber’s or the business community’s attitude ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ