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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Suffering Servant's Trust Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 1, 2008
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     | 17,350 views

    The 3rd Servant Sermon teaches that obedient & faithful life is centered on obeying God’s Word. Through all the darkness & suffering the Servant holds to God’s trustworthiness. Then this Servant invites God’s disciples to trust God & walk in His Word.

    ISAIAH 50: 4-11 THE SUFFERING SERVANT’S TRUST [Mark 15:16-20] Following God’s declaration that He will deliver His people from their transgressions and rebellions begins the third (42:1-9 & 49:1-7) Servant Sermon in Isaiah. This obedient and faithful Servant’s life is centered on obeying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Set Apart For The Gospel

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,974 views

    Our love for Christ compels us to serve HIM and to reach out to others who need to hear the most powerful message that world will ever hear: John 3:16 NIV

    Cornerstone Church March 6, 2005 SET APART FOR THE GOSPEL Acts 13:1-12 INTRODUCTION: This morning I stand to speak in the middle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Spiritual Counsel About Marriage Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 11, 2008
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     | 6,545 views

    Paul gave some important advice about singleness and marriage for the Corinthian’s and their time that also applies to us and our time.

    Introduction: A. Today we want to talk about the spiritual counsel about marriage given by the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians chapter 7. 1. Before we get into the text, let’s lay a little ground work. B. Some questions about love and marriage were posed to kids ages 5 to 10 and here are a few of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When The Worst Recieves The Best

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Jul 20, 2008
     | 4,638 views

    God wants us to be honest with who we are so we can be faithful with what he has done.

    ** If you want a word file and power point for this sermon, please send me an email with the title in the subject line and you can make it your own...hope it helps. jaywmc@aol.com 1st Timothy 1:12-17 “When the worst receives the best” God wants us to be honest with who we are so we can be faithful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    "Amazing Grace” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 1, 2008
     | 4,624 views

    God is rich in GRACE, giving us what we don’t deserve.

    NOTE: There are a lot of people out there working in a lot of ways trying to be right with a lot of gods. • Pilgrimages/Passages, Works/ Weariness, Sacrifices/Sorrows. • In every country, on every day… • Man, trying to work his way into favor with God. Many years ago the Grand Rapids Press covered ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    "A Life Well Lived” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,792 views

    Live life with a readiness, an openness, and a willingness to preach the Word...when it’s expected and when it’s not.

    OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO 1 John 3:1-3 & 2 TIM 4 1. I believe it is God’s will & His steadfast desire that every generation live with the urgent expectancy that Jesus can and will return at any moment. a. That our lives would be tempered & targeted toward holy living and righteous conduct. b. That our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "A Clear Conscience And A Good Testimony" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 12, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,802 views

    Sermon 11 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

    “Who is there to harm you if you prove zealous for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. AND DO NOT FEAR THEIR INTIMIDATION, AND DO NOT BE TROUBLED, 15 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    "Fire And Judgment" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,594 views

    Sermon 15 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

    “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; 13 but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Article #8 - Repentance Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
     | 5,156 views

    The eighth in a sixteen-part series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith, this sermon looks at the conversion of Saul/Paul as an example of true repentance.

    Article of Faith #8 - Repentance Date: Sunday, July 18, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell It’s an ongoing battle at the Twitchell household. We have a great number of beautiful songbirds that come to our birdfeeders in the front yard: goldfinches, house finches, red-winged blackbirds, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    A Promise For You From The Lord

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 1, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,475 views

    THIS SERMON IS A PROMISE FOR YOU FROM THE LORD BASED ON LUKE 1:68-75 AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1. ADORATION 2. VISITATION 3. REVELATION 4. EMANCIPATION 5. ATTESTATION 6. RELAXATION 7. PURIFICATION

    A PROMISE FOR YOU FROM THE LORD ********************************************************************** LUKE 1:68-75 "Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come and has redeemed his people. He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charles Cline avatar

    Refreshing Leadership Series

    Contributed by Charles Cline on Jan 9, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,167 views

    Everything rises and falls on leadership.

    Refreshing Leadership 1 Corinthians 16:15-24 Leadership is vital in any organization, especially within the church. It is important this morning, to know how vital it is to have leadership. I believe the key to the success of any organization; especially the key to the success of the church is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Three Attributes Of God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 4, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,355 views

    Today I want to study three attributes of God mentioned in Romans 2:4, namely, God’s kindness, tolerance and patience.

    Scripture Let’s read Romans 2:2-4: 2 Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. 3 So when you, a mere man, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? 4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Am I Seeking Human Approval? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 20, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,694 views

    First message in revival series at Emmaus Baptist Church, Quinton, VA: We may so need human approval that we forget to seek God’s approval. Either we look backward too much, returning to old habits, or we look forward too much, expecting some "magic" wor

    There are certain questions all of us need to ask ourselves. There are certain ways in which we need to probe our own minds and figure out just what we are doing. It never hurts to look inside and be honest and dig out our own motives. For example, since I am now in that wonderful status of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    It's Good Lord, To Be Here

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 6, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,499 views

    A sermon on what a privilege it is for us as Gentiles to be called Christians and included in God’s plan of salvation.

    January 9, 2005 Ephesians 3:2-12 2 Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you, 3 that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. 4 In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Unleashng The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 6, 2005
    based on 94 ratings
     | 21,387 views

    Spiritual lifelessness is bound up in faithlessness which is exhibited in powerless prayer.

    (some material from Bill Hybels) SERIES: “THE CHALLENGE TO THE CHURCH FOR 2005” TEXT: MATTHEW 21:18-22 TITLE: “UNLEASHING THE POWER OF PRAYER” INTRODUCTION: A. Prayer has been called “communicating with God” --Here are some prayers from kids written ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ