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  • Mark Eberly avatar

    The Wedding Banquet Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,283 views

    A parable about Israel and Israel’s response to God’s kingdom. God has sent us an invitation. Will we respond? Will we respond appropriately?

    The Parables of Jesus The Wedding Banquet Matthew 22:1-14 June 28, 2009 This is considered by many scholars to be an extremely difficult parable. Some see the parable of the great feast or great banquet in Luke 14 as a parallel account. While there are several similarities such as the open ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Baptism Of Jesus

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Feb 16, 2009
     | 7,637 views

    A brief background about John the Baptizer, who was Mark, and why would Jesus have to be Baptized? This was preached on a Sunday morning when an adult Baptism was performed.

    The Baptism of Jesus This morning, we’ll begin taking a walk through the Gospel of Mark. It seems to me it’s probably a good idea to know a little about Mark as we begin this journey. And after we come to know a little more about Mark, we’ll look at what happened one day in a river long ago and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Where Is God When It Hurts

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 18, 2009
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     | 7,801 views

    This is a natural question. Job was a righteous man we should consider the reasons for suffering and then remember that suffering can be redemptive.

    WHERE IS GOD WHEN IT HURTS April 20, 2008 Jay Davis Robison JOB 1:1-3 & 13-21 Douglas- Faithful Xian who after yrs of training in psychotherapy turned down a lucrative career to start an inner city ministry few yrs ago wife discovered lump in breast, had breast removed Aft 2 yrs cancer spread to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus On Overload

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2008
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     | 4,076 views

    Communion Mediation for November 2, 2008

    (Slide 1) We are at the halfway point in our fall series, ‘Overload: How To Say ‘No’ So That We Can Say ‘Yes.’ And this morning, as we prepare for Communion I want to read Mark 14:32-42. You may wish to follow along in your Bible or on the screen. (Slide 2) And they came to an olive grove called ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Communion - Proclaiming The Lord's Death Until He Comes

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,927 views

    As we celebrate His birth; we pause to remember His ultimate mission, His death on the cross for us. His birth was announced by angels; but His death shook the earth and set us free!

    Dakota Community Church December 21, 2008 (am) Communion “Proclaiming the Lord’s Death until He Comes” I Corinthians 11:23-26 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Falling In Love With Jesus

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 29, 2008
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     | 7,836 views

    When faced with a barrage of questions from the Sadducees, Pharisees and Herodians. They asked political, religious, and ethical questions. However, the master Jesus answered the life question. What is the most important commandment of all. Love God a

    Intro: What a question! What is the most important commandment of all? What is the most important thing that God has said to us!! What you must know is that the Scribes, Pharisees, and Sadducees had not stopped with the law of God. There were 613 laws that were to be observed. 365 of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Wild Man [ Not Politically Correct ]

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 22, 2009
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     | 10,899 views

    Islam has come to America like never before. We are back to a 9/10 mentality and worse, for the wild man has found a home here and a friend at the highest levels of gov’t. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    The Wild Man Genesis 16:11-12   http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WildMan.html The “Wild Man” is loose on the earth and fulfilling Bible prophecy daily. He has always been here, but today he is ACTIVE. We can call him Ishmael; we can identify him, his descendants, ideologically and spiritually. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Show Jesus

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Apr 27, 2009
     | 2,530 views

    We can only share when we know the power of the Cross aqnd the Resurrection

    CALL TO MISSION - PART 2 Well, here it is “Our part in God’s Mission”! Are you raring to go? And if you are, what will you meet, and how will you react? Well, today I want to tell you two stories: Here’s the first: Many years ago Jill and I were on holiday in the Lake District. One day we ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Worry Cure

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 8, 2007
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     | 6,301 views

    Today, I encourage you take God at His word. Place your trust in Him alone to sustain your needs. Learn to be free from worry as you place your trust in God.

    “The Worry Cure” Mathew 6:25-34 Introduction One day I had taken my son Sebastian to a park to play. At one point while we were at the park I was repeatedly throwing him in the air and catching him just before he hit the ground. Sebastian was completely relaxed and having a great time, laughing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Motivated By His Grace

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,819 views

    This morning, whatever type of earthly father that you recall, I want to talk to you about what our Heavenly Father really looks like. Today, I encourage you to let go of counterfeit was of thinking about God. Whether your earthly father filled you with

    “Motivated By His Grace” Galatians 2:15-21 Introduction A little girl was drawing a picture of God. Her mother told her that nobody knew what God looks like. The girl replied that they would when she finished drawing His picture! We all have a picture of God in our minds, don’t we? For most of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Bite Your Tongue!

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,113 views

    The ability to speak is a wonderful thing, But how we use that ability can often make a tremendous difference in both our own life and the lives of others.

    I don’t know how many of you have heard about this this week • Don Imus made a comment that has stirred up the media, and everyone from Hillary Clinton to Oprah Winfrey . • What was happening was the Rutgers women’s basketball team had just lost the NCAA championship game. • And Imus was saying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Handiwork Of God Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 104 ratings
     | 36,820 views

    As we look at our unsearchable universe and our brievity of life in it, people can feel their true insignificance. When we connect ourself to the love of its Creator we can find our true significance.

    ISAIAH 40:21-26 THE HANDIWORK OF GOD (Hebrews 1:10-11) God’s majestic work as Creator is now emphasized. Isaiah describes God’s power to create, His provision to sustain and His presence to help. From His sovereign position in heaven God watches over His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A. David Hart avatar

    Having Faith In A Crippling Situation Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Sep 13, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 17,044 views

    This sermon is to help the believer understand that the time to activate your faith is not only when things are going well, but the critical time to display your faith is when there appear to be little hope.

    HAVING FAITH IN A CRIPPLING SITUATION Acts 14:8-12 My brothers and sisters in the book of Hebrews chapter 11 first verse we’ve read, Now faith is the substance of things hope for, the evidence we have not seen. And while we often quote this text, we still show ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Aaron Kilbourn avatar

    Remembering Our Anniversary

    Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,258 views

    We remember 9/11 not to dwell on the past but look to the future and remember what this day has taught us.

    Deuteronomy 26: 1 – 11 reads, “And it shall be, when you come into the land which the Lord your God is giving you as an inheritance, and you possess it and dwell in it, that you shall take some of the first of all produce of the ground, which you shall bring from your land that the Lord your God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    A Compassionate Ministry Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,438 views

    Jesus celebrates with His disciples the victories won in His name. But another test challenges the disciples. Will they pass the test in showing compassion and faithfulness?

    Mark 6:30-44 This miracle is recorded in all 4 gospels. It is the only miracle reported outside of the resurrection by all 4 writers. Mt 14.13-21; Lk 9.10-17; Jn 6.1-13 Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told Him all things, both what they had done and what they had taught. And He said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist