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  • Jerry Owen avatar

    The Walk Of Christ

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Dec 22, 2019
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    sermon describes the walk of Jesus Christ. He is our example to follow in our walk of life.

    THE WALK OF CHRIST Phi 2:1-11 In our passage this morning, Paul is talking to the Christians in Philippi. He has great hope and desire for them to be a loving church that makes a difference in their city and surrounding area. Phil 2:1-2 1 if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Word From The Cross: Forgiven Series

    Contributed by Kevin Hall on Mar 5, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 87,138 views

    The First Word uttered from the Cross? 1.) Father 2.) Forgive 3.) They Don't Know what They are Doing

    Luke 23:34 Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them; they do not know what they are doing.” Close your eyes…imagine the scene if you will. Can you smell the sand in the air? Can you hear them say”Give us Barabas? Can you feel the hot air, the sweat rolling down your brow? Can ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Blessings Of A Selfless Saint

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 14, 2013
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    Do your fellow saints know you for your kindness? Today we will study a friend that was remembered by the Apostle Paul as a great encourager and examine the characteristics that enable us to bless one another.

    There was a time in our lives when our daughter was hospitalized for extended periods of time. We learned how friends can provide much needed encouragement during such times. One such friend was Dan Bubar. At the time, Dan was single and considering serving the Lord as a missionary to Hungary. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Have Seen The Lord

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 21, 2009
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     | 2,987 views

    Peter and John returned to their homes after seeing the empty tomb. Mary Magadalene, on the other hand, tarried at the tomb longing to see Jesus. As a result she could proclaim to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord."

    I Have Seen the Lord Introduction Good to be back from vacation- and yes, contrary to last weeks speaker, I did take a vacation. I do understand where Pastor Jay is coming from- many Christians do not have a sense of laboring in the fields or building God’s Kingdom. I do believe it is good to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Greater Kindness Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Mar 18, 2013
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    Sacrificial love is willing to lay down its life, and do the hard things that love demands, on behalf of another. This is the love that we experience in Christ and this is the love that we are challenged to live out with each other.

    A Greater Kindness - Ruth 3:10-18 - March 17, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth - #8 Let me ask you a question as we start this morning: How many decisions do you figure you make in an average day? A hundred? A thousand? Ten thousand? Any ideas? Any ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Entering The Holy Of Holies

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 18, 2013
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     | 13,105 views

    People today need an Aaron... someone who has been in the very presence of God, to tell them that God has forgiving them.

    ENTERING THE HOLY OF HOLIES Leviticus 16 INTRODUCTION: Picture this... It is a bright sunny day, a festive day when the city is filled with people, the streets are teaming with life and the Temple is filled to capacity. It is the 10th day of the seventh month on the Jewish calendar and this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Acceptable Worship Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 20, 2012
    based on 19 ratings
     | 17,721 views

    The joy and satisfaction which so many Christian lack can be received only by surrendering back to the Lord what He has already given to us. When we surrender our body, mind and will to God as a living sacrifice, then we can truly render spiritual worshi

    ROMANS 12: 1-2 ACCEPTABLE WORSHIP A tearful distraught young woman approached a pastor who had been speaking on worship at a conference and told him that she could not live the Christian life the way she should. She said, "I'm frustrated. My worship experience is not meaningful and fulfilling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Smells Like Love

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 1, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,043 views

    Mary's lovely act, Judas' lowly attack, Jesus lavish adoration. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Smells Like Love John 12:1-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/smellslikelove.html We're halfway through John, and the last half focuses on all the events of Passion Week, the days leading up to the cross. This is a gospel, and the good news is Jesus, and His cross! Lazarus is at this table in v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ's Desire

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 18, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,807 views

    How sad that many of us miss the joy and blessing that can be ours by knowing and doing what Christ desires. What is Christ’s desire for you and me?

    Christ’s Desire Luke 13:31-34; 19:41-42 Christ’s desire for Israel was that they might have known Him in an intimate relationship as their Messiah. Several days before His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, He expressed that desire when He said after being confronted by some Pharisees, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Presence Provides Ministry Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Aug 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,247 views

    If God is our patron...

    Concordia Lutheran Church Pentecost 14, August 29, 2010 Presence Provides Ministry Hebrews 13:1-17 † IN JESUS NAME † As you contemplate that God’s grace, that loving mercy and peace that heals you, poured out for you as the blood of Christ, may you grasp His unchanging nature that helps ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Xenophobia Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,951 views

    Exposition of Acts 28:11-16 about the hospitality shown to the Apostle Paul on his last few weeks of being transported to Rome

    Text: Acts 28:11-16, Title: Xenophobia, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/11/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Clark Griswold’s determination to have a good old fashion family Christmas, the story of Maria with eight children in El Salvador in wartime, and the four eggs B. Background to passage: After recovering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Out Of Control

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 31, 2023
     | 1,178 views

    Happy are we whose God is the maker of Heaven and Earth, because we do not have to bribe him to take care of us.

    Pete and Laura had been married 12 years, 7 months and 13 days when Pete told Laura he wanted a sex change operation. He told her that he had always felt that he was really a woman trapped in a man’s body, and that he could no longer go on living as a man. Laura couldn’t understand. How could she? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Extravagance Of Love

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 324 ratings
     | 86,106 views

    If our love the great enoough, then there will be a willingness to sacrifice the very best we have.

    Introduction: Unbelievers have always had a hard time figuring out the lifestyle of Christ’s disciples. When you think about it, you can understand their difficulty. They are guided by a life philosophy that promotes selfishness (the attitude that says, “You’ve gotta look out for ‘Number One’”), ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Another Important Question From Job

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 27, 2014
     | 3,599 views

    A sermon that deals with doctrine of justification.

    "ANOTHER IMPORTANT QUESTION FROM JOB" Job 25:1 Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said, 2 Dominion and fear are with him, he maketh peace in his high places. 3 Is there any number of his armies? and upon whom doth not his light arise? 4 How then can man be justified with God? or how can he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Double Your Income

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 7, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 10,006 views

    The beginning point in all stewardship campaigns is relationship, i.e., person’s relationship to God.

    HOW TO DOUBLE YOUR INCOME By Dr. Jerry Falwell I. FOUNDATION: THINGS ON WHICH TO BUILD A. Relationship To God. The beginning point in all stewardship campaigns is relationship, i.e., person’s relationship to God. "Ye must be born again" (Jn. 3:3). 1. We cannot buy a good relationship to God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist