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  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    2 - Matthew’s Genealogy Of Jesus

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,381 views

    Jesus’ Genealogy is like a sine wave! Some cool points about Jesus’ Genealogy in the account of the apostle Matthew.

    > Matthew’s Genealogy of Jesus < Matthew was a tax collector of Jewish descent. He wrote this Gospel with a main focus to a Jewish audience. Old Testament prophecies are mentioned in Matthew’s Gospel when the prophecies are fulfilled (He does this 9 times in this Gospel). Parallel to some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Persecution - Then & Now

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Sep 7, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,451 views

    It’s been estimated that more Christians have been martyred in the 20th Century than in all the prior 1,900 years combined. More than 200 million Christians in over 60 nations face persecution each day, 60% of these are children.

    By: Donna J. Kazenske I recently had the wonderful privilege of teaching a workshop on persecution at a Christian Training Conference in IIlinois. To my surprise, about 40 people attended the workshop. I was so blessed to be able to share this vital message with the body of Christ. Persecution ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Follow, Lead, And Get Out Of The Way

    Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Nov 23, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,717 views

    This sermon challenges leaders to disciple the body of Christ.

    If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Follow, Lead, AND Get Out of the Way! Calvary Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Doesn't Kill You Will Only Make You Stronger Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 22, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,779 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series "Momma Says...".

    Series: Momma Says… (James)[#1] WHAT DOESN’T KILL YOU WILL ONLY MAKE YOU STRONGER James 1:1-8 Introduction: For those of you who know my mother, you know where I get my “gift for gab”. My mom loves to talk and she always has a saying for everything. You have probably heard and said many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fine Tuning Your Senses As Jesus Did

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 12, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,920 views

    In 1636, a group of Puritans founded Harvard University. Its motto was Christo et Ecclesiae, which means "For Christ and the Church." One of the school’s guiding principles was this: "Everyone shall consider the main end of his life and studies, to know G

    Fine Tuning Your Senses as Jesus Did (Heb 5:1-15) Heb 5:8 - Even though He was a Son, He learned obedience through the things He suffered. Illustration: In 1636, a group of Puritans founded Harvard University. Its motto was Christo et Ecclesiae, which means "For Christ and the Church." One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Coming Judgment

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 16, 2005
    based on 23 ratings
     | 2,869 views

    Even at Christmas, we must remember that the coming judgment will deal with how we live our lives today.

    The skit that the youth ministry put on was superb! And the subject matter was very appropriate for Christians; "Judgment". This is the Christmas season, and I know it is traditional to only preach on the birth of Christ, but we must still remember something very important. The things that apply ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Forgiveness, Its Not Something You Keep

    Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,003 views

    We must forgive as we are forgiven. The same measure we use will be used to judge us.

    Last week I talked about how we need to meet people where they are at and accept them as they are and love them as Christ loves them. And some might here this to say that we are to love all the down and outs in our society, but the opposite is true as well. If we are one of the people who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Missions Work Is Fishy

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,072 views

    You may have felt you have served God long and faithfully in many areas of church life so why should I consider missions now? Why should I open my heart to people who may have their hearts closed to Gods message?

    Why Missions Work is Fishy Right here at New St. Andrews our WMS reaches men and women, boys and girls in Canada, India, Malawi, Guatemala, Mozambique and Nicaragua as well as Eastern Europe and even Israel and Palestine. We often take for granted that such far reaching work is being ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Of Increase

    Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 2, 2009
    based on 80 ratings
     | 64,452 views

    We do not always understand what God is up to, nor do we understand how He does things in a way that would benefit us in the end.

    God of Increase 1Kings 17:1 -15 Introduction: It doesn’t matter in what situation we are in right now. The bottom line is this: God is great, and He is able and willing to meet all our needs. I don’t know about you. but I’ve noticed how God can, at times be “strange” in the manner by which He ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When Your Faith Is Tested Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,044 views

    This is the 9th sermon in the series "Don't Be Discouraged". What do you do when your faith is tested?

    Series: Don’t Be Discouraged [#9] WHEN YOUR FAITH IS TESTED 1 Peter 4:12-19 Introduction: We have been studying 1 Peter for 9 weeks and I want to remind you of the things that were happening to the Christians when Peter wrote them this letter. Christians were being dragged out of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cats Never Forgive

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 11, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,976 views

    In other words, when it comes to forgiving others, don't act like a cat!

    24C Cats never forgive. Scientists have observed conciliatory behavior in many different animal species, like gorillas, goats, and hyenas, whom often follow confrontations with friendly behavior like embracing or rubbing noses. The only species that has so far failed to show outward signs of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Pinch Of Wisdom Goes A Long Way Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 6, 2019
     | 2,937 views

    Every bit of wisdom we can incorporate into our thinking helps us make better choices in both this life and in our walk with God.

    A Pinch of Wisdom Goes A Long Way (Proverbs 27:1-3) 1. Every year our church has a soup contest. One year, I decided to try making tortilla soup – with Emeril’s recipe. 2. I had never used chipotle peppers before, but I knew they were smoked jalepenos. 3. So when the recipe called for a half of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Prayer To Be Spared: Hezekiah In His Palace And Jesus In Gethsemane Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 22, 2021
     | 4,869 views

    God was especially gracious to Hezekiah, but, by offering only limited grace to Jesus, He opened a floodgate of grace for those who believe in Him.

    The Prayer to Be Spared: Hezekiah in His Palace and Jesus in Gethsemane (2 Kings 20:1-11, Luke 22:39-46) 1. You can learn a lot about human nature by reading complaint blogs. One blogger wrote, “Today, I got pulled over for a traffic violation. Thinking I could get away with it, I spoke with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "jesus Prayed"

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 22, 2019
     | 3,880 views

    To remind hearers that Jesus had an intimate prayer life & that we, as Christ-followers, need that type of prayer life, too.

    “JESUS PRAYED” Matthew 26:36-46 CWBC – 4/7/19 Jon Daniels INTRO – Good morning everyone! There’s no better place to be today than to be right here worshiping Jesus Christ, our Savior & Lord! Jab 1 – Whenever someone says to you, “I’ve got good news & I’ve got bad news. Which do you want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ever-Present Advocate

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 15, 2023
     | 1,099 views

    A Sermon for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year A

    May 14, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 14:15-21 The Ever-Present Advocate Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. I’ve been doing a lot of research into my family history. As I’ve pondered my relatives who ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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