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  • Tommy Ellis avatar

    Jesus Betrayed

    Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,133 views

    Sermon describes the betrayal Jesus suffered in his final week, and how it compares with our betrayal of Him.

    JESUS BETRAYED! Most prisoners have a unique understanding of how Jesus felt in his last days. They arrive at the courthouse, only to see one of your best friends talking with the prosecutor. “Betrayal” summarizes well humanity’s response to Jesus. Please read Matthew 21:6-11; 33-40 The story ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living Life In The Spirit

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,113 views

    Steps to live a life in the spirit with evident fruit.

    *1 Cor. 1:21-29 ?it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. 22 For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; 23 but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks foolishness, 24 but to those who are called, both ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "We Don't Get What We Deserve" Series

    Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,546 views

    True mercy is compassion that goes into action.

    “We Don’t Get What We Deserve” Matthew 5:7 Beatitudes - #5 Intro: (My Court Date - Guilty - Judge showed Mercy - Didn’t get what I Deserved) Today, we look at Beatitude #5 which states, “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” First of all, let’s look at what MERCY is ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    A Second Mile Servant

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on May 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,596 views

    Jesus went to the grave and back for us, as followers of Him we are expected, and should be willing, to go the extra mile for His sake.

    A Second Mile Servant 05/31/09 Text: Matthew 5:38-48 Introduction “If someone forces you to go one mile…” This concept came out of old Persia and refers to the authority given by the king to those sent to do his bidding. If a courier or soldier needed assistance in fulfilling the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Filling Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,085 views

    Being drunk on wine and being filled with the Spirit both bring a person under an outside influence. But the effect are very different.

    [To receive freely weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE CONDITION The filling of the Spirit is mentioned 14 times in Luke’s writings: “For he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drink, and he will be filled with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning From Esther

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,113 views

    Learning from Esther

    Sermon Esther 4:16 Learning from Esther Introduction: We learn here that the author of Esther is unknown. Some think possibly Mordecai (9:29). Some have suggested Ezra or Nehemiah because of the similarity of the writing style. Esther was written for the purpose to demonstrate God’s sovereignty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dashboard Dining

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,234 views

    Learning to give God more

    Sermon Revelation 3:20 Dashboard Dining The term dashboard dining “has come to signify the growing practice of eating while driving to save a little time.” Popular freeway fare includes yogurt in squeeze packages, soup in heat and sip containers and small cookies that fit in cup holders. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Job Description For The Christian

    Contributed by James Chandler on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,284 views

    What is the Christian supposed to be doing with his life in order to please God? This sermon looks at the Great Commission that too often the "Great Ommission."

    I thought this week, what if preaching doesn’t work out and I need a second career. So I got on the internet and researched some careers and their job descriptions. Actor: Portrays role in dramatic production to interpret character or present characterization to audience: Rehearses part to learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unity In The Body

    Contributed by Gary Kelly on Nov 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,392 views

    God is returning for a bride without spot or blemish. Guidelines regarding unity within the Body of Christ

    Unity in the Body Joh 17:11 [NLT] Now I am departing the world; I am leaving them behind and coming to you. Holy Father, keep them and care for them - all those you have given me - so that they will be united just as we are. Joh 17:20-23 [NLT] "I am praying not only for these disciples but also ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    He Will See The Light Of Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 25, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,213 views

    The Messiah’s Resurrection is a key element to his saving work and without it, all would be lost.

    He Will See the Light of Life (Isaiah 53:10-12) 1. It is hard to know who to trust these days. Even technically honest people can have evil motives: Two brothers were getting ready to boil some eggs to color for Easter. "I’ll give you a dollar if you let me break three of these on your head," ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Yahweh And The Eagles Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 28, 2013
     | 7,000 views

    If you learn to wait upon the Lord, you will find him a source of strength that can transform you into an eagle.

    Yahweh and the Eagles (Isaiah 40:27-31) 1.Do you know any Eagle Scouts? 2. I have been privileged to participate in a number of Eagle Scout ceremonies; it is something to be proud of. I respect young men who achieve such an honor. 3. The idea of describing an honored scout as an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Less Than Perfect

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Apr 18, 2013
     | 7,240 views

    God has a perfect plan for each of us. He never applies it all at once, rather little by little, He wants us to Walk by Faith not sight. Moses was a murderer, Rahab was a harlot... And yet these are among the Bible's greats; Clearly indicating that God us

    Quotes: “The maxim ‘Nothing but perfection’ may be spelled ‘Paralysis’.” - Winston Churchill “Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect.” - Alan Cohen “God has a perfect plan for each of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ezekiel's Valley Of Dry Bones

    Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 23, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 77,184 views

    Challenge to respond to what God says and not what our experience says.

    Ezekiel’s Valley of Dry Bones reading; Ezekiel 37:1-14 Ezekiel lived in the 6th century BC and was a prophet of the exile under the Babylonians, which had begun under King Nebuchadnezzar, between 598 and 586 BC. He was the son of Buzi and his ministry spans some twenty two years, starting in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Leadership Without A Voice Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 24, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,312 views

    This is the last of the ’Without" sermon series, dealing with the church remaining true to the gospel and not conforming to the world. As Christians we must ensure that the Voice of the church is clear, consistent, and conforming today.

    Leadership without a Voice Micah 3:1-6, 12 Intro Today we finish up our sermon series on the topic of “Without.” We have taken a look at multiple areas of the church that the world has done its best to influence. Today I want us to now take a look at the stand point of leadership, and more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Forgiveness

    Contributed by Willie Fagg on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,611 views

    Encouraging Sermon

    The parable of the unmerciful servant is a classic biblical passage about forgiveness (Matthew 18:21-35) ***Read*** Forgiveness is an act of compassion, love expressed when you are sinned against. This passage teaches us several things about the nature of love as we forgive others. Forgiveness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist