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  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    The Redeeming Work Of God

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 17, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,214 views

    One cannot examine the gracious provision of salvation apart from the finished work of Christ. Christ made the opportunity of salvation a reality through His atoning sacrifice and triumphant resurrection.

    The Redeeming work of God Ephesians 1: 7-10 Our text today deals with the present aspect of our salvation and the provision of Christ which secured salvation for humanity. One cannot examine the gracious provision of salvation apart from the finished work of Christ. The Father had a plan that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Opposition Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 25, 2022
     | 4,737 views

    There was a spirit of renewal and revival. Worship was renewed and sacrifices were made. But opposition lurked around the corner. When God’s people are doing God’s work opposition comes.

    How do you respond to opposition? What if someone is doing everything they can to sabotage your work for the Lord? When you can face and overcome opposition by depending on God’s strength you will ultimately accomplish great things. Does taking a stand for Christ necessarily mean that you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Create In Me A Clean Heart

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Mar 21, 2015
    based on 83 ratings
     | 45,426 views

    The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and a contrite heart These, O' God, you will not despise. Create in me a clean Heart O' God! (Updated February 2023)

    Psalm 51 ... designated for today ... is one of the few psalms ... where we are given ... the historical background ... that led to the writing of this Psalm. The inscription reads, ..."A Psalm of David when Nathan the prophet came to him, ... after he had gone into ...Bathsheba." That ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Root Of Jealousy

    Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Apr 17, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,173 views

    Jealousy is that pain which a man feels from the apprehension that he is not equally beloved by the person whom he entirely loves.

    Introduction Joseph Addison says, “Jealousy is that pain which a man feels from the apprehension that he is not equally beloved by the person whom he entirely loves.” From the very begging of time jealousy has been a common ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    How Can We Protect Our Most Valued Resources Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,484 views

    Personal time with Jesus protects that which is most important in our lives--and keeps us on task

    One hundred forty vertical stone slabs that stretch 494 feet long and stand 10 feet tall at the highest point. Engraved on this coal-black wall are 58,132 names of American soldiers dead or missing. If you’ve been to the Vietnam Memorial, you have witnessed the somber silence that sets on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Entrusted And Faithful

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007
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     | 5,409 views

    We have called and entrusted to be a living witness. We are called to represent our Lord in a personal way.

    Entrusted and Faithful 1st Corinthians 4:2 Five things a man must learn to do, if he would make his record true: To think without confusion clearly To love his fellowmen sincerely To act from honest motives purely To trust in God and heaven securely. To proclaim our release & freedom ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Branch Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 24, 2021
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     | 1,693 views

    Repentance, conviction and responding are the parts of the righteous act. Do you want to live as a righteous person this Christmas.

    A Branch of Righteousness I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose scandal strap I am not worthy to loose. - Luke 3:16 Nicholas was born of wealthy parents in A.D. 280 in a small town called Patara in Asia Minor. He lost his parents early by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Those Ugly Tan Lines

    Contributed by Pat Herlitz on Jul 15, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,269 views

    AWhat a person DOES has a profound impact on what they become. (i.e. the coorelation between BEHAVIOR and CHARACTER

    Title: Those ugly Tan Lines! TEXT: 1Cor. 9:1-14 Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not the result of my work in the Lord? 2 Even though I may not be an apostle to others, surely I am to you! For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. 3 This ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Seed Of Abraham Series

    Contributed by Ken Carlson on Dec 2, 2019
     | 4,475 views

    This time of year, people are in search of the perfect Christmas tree. The first Christmas tree, however, is the most important and perfect of all—the family tree of Jesus. This sermon looks at the first person listed in Matthew's genealogy of Jesus: Abraham.

    INTRODUCTION By a show of hands, how many of you have done the Ancestry DNA testing? I did it a few months ago, and they recently updated their database, and with the updated results, I have some questions. I know my family tree goes back to Italy on my mom’s side, and Germany, Ireland, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stewardship: Trusting An Unchanging God

    Contributed by David Simmons on Feb 22, 2002
    based on 329 ratings
     | 22,922 views

    Our love for God is best measured by the use of our resources. God wants us to offer our entire selves as living sacrifices – sold out and on fire for God through and through.

    INTRODUCTION This week, I heard a sound I had not heard for at least six weeks. I was sitting at one of our city’s notoriously long red lights. There were a couple of cars in front of me, and when the light turned green, and the guy at the front of the line had was also slow off the light. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Jones avatar

    Blessed Are The Merciful Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 26, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,019 views

    The message deals with mercy. 1. The Principle of Mercy, 2. The Provider of Mercy, 3. The Power of Mercy, and 4. The Person of Mercy

    Blessed Are the Merciful Matthew 5:7 Introduction Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. We are now halfway through the beatitudes. The first four beatitudes deal with the inner attitudes of the heart and mind. We are to be "poor in spirit" or humble. We are to "mourn" over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Epic Fail Or Godly Success

    Contributed by Greg Burcham on Jul 9, 2016
     | 4,174 views

    This sermon deals with personal and church wide failure as well as failure when trying to do a work for God.

    Epic Fail or Godly Success Some time back it became popular on Facebook and other social media sites to post pictures with the title “epic fail”. There are even some sites dedicated to “epic fail” pictures. I find the church signs especially amusing. The hard truth is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Declare Your Dependence

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jul 12, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,433 views

    As Christians we should not seek to find personal independence but rather we should live with a radical dependence on God

    Declare Your Dependence Psalm 23 July 4, 2004 Introduction Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Calling Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 17, 2019
     | 5,479 views

    We are called to make God's glorious riches known to others, even at significant personal cost.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How loves a good mystery? For those who like to read, a good mystery is hard to put down, for moviegoers, it is exciting to what a mystery movie because you are always trying to guess, WHO DONE IT! • There are several murder mystery and crime dramas that folks tune in so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    Supper With The Savior

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Aug 13, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,966 views

    This is a monologue done in first person by David and is a reinactment of Psalm 51 presented in modern day situation and dialogue.

    “Supper with the Savior” Monologue from Psalm 51 Created by ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2005) Scene opens with modern day David entering stage area where you find a table for two that is stylishly set representing an upscale restaurant. David enters with brief case speaking as if talking to the maitre ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist