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  • Stephen Wright avatar

    Our Great High Priest Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on Feb 13, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,820 views

    In what way is Jesus our great high priest

    Jesus Christ, Our Great High-priest Ex 29:1-21; 38-46 4:14 Seeing then that we have a great high-priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession After his digression, warning the Hebrews not to harden their hearts through unbelief like their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Harlot! (Part 6) Series

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Feb 21, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,389 views

    I show that the harlot who sits on many waters is the apostate church of the last days. I also give 3 bible evidences to examine to see if modern day Christians are a part of the apostate church.

    Title: The Tribulation Continued (Part 6) Text: Rev 17 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - Review using power point from the last 5 sermons - Who is the Great Harlot in Rev 17? - It is an apostate Church professing Christ yet not possessing Christ. - Revelation labels the apostate church of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The Great Cover-Up” Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Feb 22, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,924 views

    2nd in 3 part series on marriage.

    “THE GREAT COVER-UP” (Understanding our Roles in Marriage) EPHESIANS 5:21-33 INTRODUCTION: (Video Clip - Mona Lisa Smile - Chp. 24:1:30:20 - 1:32:45 - 2:25) It is obvious that Ms. Watson, played by Julia Roberts and Joan, played by Julia Stiles, have very different views on the role of a wife. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Jesus: Not Just A Great King

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,764 views

    Why Jesus excelled and dominated all the other kings in this world...

    John 18:36-37: Jesus said, "My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jews. But now my kingdom is from another place." "You are a king, then!" said Pilate. Jesus answered, "You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Great Is Your Faith

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,216 views

    Having faith even in times of difficulty

    "How Great is Your Faith?" Matthew 14 9/7/97 Intro: This week one of the topics of most conversations has been death and dying. The world mourned at the passing of Princess Diana and Mother Theresa. All the world seemed to stand still in a matter of speaking to grieve for these two notable ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Great Reasons To Praise The Lord

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 1, 2006
    based on 40 ratings
     | 45,178 views

    Praise the Lord! 1. because He is our salvation (vs. 1-3). 2. because He is our strength (vs. 2). 3. because He is our song (vs. 2-6).

    Great Reasons to Praise the Lord Isaiah 12:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 10, 2013 (Revised from sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church Jan. 22, 2006) BACKGROUND: *This morning please open your Bibles to Isaiah 12, thinking about great reasons to praise the Lord. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Character Of A Great Man Of God

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 16, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,673 views

    This message looks at the character of Joseph as a man of God, a man of Godly character, and a man of Godly action.

    THE CHARACTER OF A GREAT MAN OF GOD Genesis 50:19-20 ~ Romans 8:28-29 Genesis 50:19-20 (NIV) 19 But Joseph said to them, "Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? 20 You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For Every Great Person, There Was A Mom! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,997 views

    Faithful Christian mothers will produce faithful Christian children who may influence the world greatly for God!

    Our theme for this morning is this, “For every great person, there was a mother!” Standing before us are moms to whom God has given the honor to impact many people. Please join me in thanking them at this time……… As our children hand out the gifts for our moms, let me read this brief article to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    More Like Great Service

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Sep 16, 2010
     | 5,836 views

    Are you a true servant of Christ? This sermon shows what is required to be called a true servant of Jesus.

    MORE LIKE GREAT SERVICE (All my sermons use illustrations for www.sermoncentral.com and the scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted. ) In a popular televison commercial for a large insurance company that claims you can name your own price, the customer asks, “But will I still get good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Seven Great Promises Of God

    Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Sep 22, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 44,950 views

    A promise is of no more value than is the ability of the one who makes it to carry through. It also includes willingness to do so.

    “The 7 Great Promises Of God” Introduction: We are all accustomed to promises. We are also accustomed to seeing them made and broken. Anyone who has lived for a number of years would certainly never lay claim to having kept every promise made. There are many reasons why this is true. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Seven Great Bible Paradoxes

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 54 ratings
     | 123,168 views

    A "paradox" is defined as a seemingly self-contradictory declaration but is in fact true. There are several interesting paradoxes found in the Bible.

    Intro: The Bible is a unique and strange Book. It is very different from any other “sacred book” of other religions. The Bible contains “God’s thoughts” which are strange and yet marvelous spiritual teachings. Among them are paradoxes. A Paradox is defined as a seemingly self-contradictory ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Great Signs From Heaven

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,328 views

    We are called by Christ Jesus to live for today, hope for tomorrow and rest on the promise that Christ is coming in His due time. We cannot fear the future because it is in God’s hands. We cannot fear today because it is in God’s hands. So live and wa

    Luke 21: 5 – 11 / Great Signs From Heaven Intro: Whisper to one person in the congregation the following: “Jesus loves you! Jesus loves me!” --- Caution them to not tell anyone what they have been told. --- How many of you are even slightly curious about what I shared with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Our God – The Great Deliverer

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 28,460 views

    One of the most vivid pictures of God in the Bible is that of being our Deliverer. A deliverer is one who sets free or saves another from a difficult situation. An example is Moses. Today we shall look at seven kinds of people God delivers.

    Intro: One of the most vivid pictures of God in the Bible is that of being our Deliverer. A deliverer is one who sets free or saves another from a difficult situation. An example is Moses. Today we shall look at seven kinds of people God delivers. 1. THE LORD DELIVERS THE POOR AND NEEDY (Psa. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Five Great Powers In Life

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,496 views

    An amazing truth--Jesus did not hold any funeral services! The Bible tells us that whenever Jesus came in contact with the dead, He restored life to them! He raised three people from the dead: Lazarus, Jairus’ daughter, and the widow’s son. In the miracl

    Intro: An amazing truth--Jesus did not hold any funeral services! The Bible tells us that whenever Jesus came in contact with the dead, He restored life to them! He raised three people from the dead: Lazarus, Jairus’ daughter, and the widow’s son. In the miracle in our scripture passage I see the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • H.B. Charles Jr. avatar

    Great Expectations For A New Beginning

    Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jan 2, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 49,688 views

    "Great Expectations for a New Beginning" is an exposition of Psalm 126. It makes the point you can face life's turning points with confidence that the Lord who has intervened in the past is able to do it again. So look back and consider what God has alrea

    GREAT EXPECTATIONS FOR A NEW BEGINNING Psalm 126 The Mountain Valley Cathedral in a remote Swiss village was one of the most beautiful churches in the region. One of the features that attracted so many people to the cathedral was its beautiful pipe organ. People would come from miles away to hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist