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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    The Difference Between A Lapse And A Leap Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,226 views

    44th in a series from Ephesians. How followers of Jesus differ from unbelievers in the way they respond to sin in their lives.

    In his book, Listening to the Voice of God, Pastor Roger Barrier shares the account of how he was led by God to preach a one sentence sermon one Sunday morning. The account in the book focuses more on how that was an act of faith on his part than it does on the message itself. But the message ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Bad News Becomes Good News

    Contributed by Michael Duduit on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,865 views

    Palm Sunday is a good news/bad news kind of day. It is a day of celebration, as the people come out from Jerusalem to give Jesus a royal welcome.

    You are invited to attend the National Conference on Preaching. To learn more: Visit: http://www.preaching.com/events/ncp/ -------- Did you hear about the pastor who had been sick? Somebody visited him with a message. They said, “Pastor, the good news is the deacons just voted to pray for your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We'll Leave The Light On For You Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 9, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,444 views

    45th in a series from Ephesians. How to live as light in the midst of darkness.

    Most of us are probably familiar with the advertising for Motel 6 that ends with the advertising tagline, “We’ll leave the light on for you.” The image that those ads are trying to create is that Motel 6 is a place of hospitality, refreshment and rest for weary travelers. As we continue in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meeting God When You Are Hungry Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,008 views

    God allows us to participate in building his kingdom.

    Introduction Thomas Edison (inventor of the light bulb) said, “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” Today we are with Jesus’ disciples when they miss an incredible opportunity. Not dressed in overalls, but as the much despised Samaritans. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Crucifixion, The Foundation Of Our Faith

    Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,672 views

    If Jesus had refused to suffer the shame and reproach of the Cross, and if the Crucifixion had never taken place, then our sins could not be forgiven … remitted. As a matter of fact, there wouldn’t be a gospel, for the gospel stands on the foundation of t

    The Crucifixion, The Foundation Of Our Faith John 19:1 Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him. 2 And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe, 3 And said, Hail, King of the Jews: and they smote him with their hands. 4 Pilate ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    A Torn Curtain Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 25,083 views

    Significant truths we can learn and apply to our lives from the tearing of the temple veil at the moment of Jesus’ death.

    *INTRO>In 1966, Alfred Hitchcock directed a Cold War era mystery / thriller movie starring Paul Newman and Julie Andrews, a movie entitled, “The Torn Curtain.” The movie was not one of Hitchcock’s better-known films, as few people paid much attention to it. God understands when much expense has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spirituality For The Rest Of Us

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,173 views

    We seem to make the whole "knowing God" thing much harder than God ever did? Life is hard, knowing God is what makes sense out of life.

    Spirituality For the Rest of Us 2 Peter 3:18, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” Intro: Why should following Jesus Christ be so “hard”? If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard someone tell me: “Oh, Pastor Paul, it’s so haaarrrrdddd…” “Pastor, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Father Into Thy Hands I Commend My Spirit`

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 20, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 129,353 views

    The last 7 sayings of Christ. The 7th saying Jesus show us how we not only are to live but how we are to die - like a child falling asleep in his father’s arms.

    The 7 Last saying of Christ “Father into Thy Hands I Commend My Spirit.” by District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Luke 23:44-47 -- "And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Solving Problems God's Way Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Eldron Gill on Mar 20, 2008
     | 5,186 views

    Solving Problems God’s Way Part 4: The Purpose of Problems

    Solving Problems Part 4: The Purpose Of Problems Deut. 8:1-6 Job 14:1 Intro. * Being a Christian does no make us immune to problems. * As Christians we experience relational problems, financial problems, family problems, health problems, emotional problems, employment problems, parenting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He's My King Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,130 views

    The Whole world can reject Him and Jesus is still the King! Men today can do as they please and Jesus is still King! Folks can live as they please and Jesus is still King and He will still have the last word! The only question that remains

    “He’s My King” John 12:12-19 It is now late March, and the Feast of the Passover is near. We are now in the last week of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Abraham Justified By Grace - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,397 views

    In this sermon we see that Abraham was not justified by circumcision or by the law; rather, he was justified by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.

    Scripture Let’s read Romans 4:9-17: 9 Is this blessing then only for the circumcised, or also for the uncircumcised? We say that faith was counted to Abraham as righteousness. 10 How then was it counted to him? Was it before or after he had been circumcised? It was not after, but before he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Redemption And Forgiveness" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,176 views

    Sermon 4 in a study in Colossians

    “For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.” Every Zorro or Robin Hood movie I’ve ever seen, and I think I’ve seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Pitfalls Of Parenting 2 Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,800 views

    This is the second sermon looking at tips for successful parenting.

    Pitfalls of Parenting from the bottom of the Pit 2 I think it was John Wilmot 2 Earle of Rochester who said, “Before I was married I had six theories on raising children, now I have six children and no theories.” Last week we looked at Proverbs 22:6 Direct your children onto the right path, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Look What The Lord Has Done Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 14, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 27,743 views

    After all the Lord has done for us, how can we do anything than be thankful.

    Look What the Lord Has Done Text: Joshua 23:1-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: A forgetful husband thought he had conquered the problem of trying to remember his wife’s birthday and their anniversary. He opened an account with a florist, provided him with dates and instructions to send ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Standing In Grace Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 15, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 22,828 views

    In this sermon we observe the blessings of justification by faith, the first of which is peace with God, and the second is standing in grace.

    Scripture In the first four chapters of his letter to the Romans the apostle Paul explains how we come into a right relationship with God. The good news of God is that we can come into a right relationship with God by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. This is called justification by ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed