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  • Tim Smith avatar

    Why Did Jesus Have To Die? Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013
     | 6,061 views

    Reconciliation. It’s what Easter is all about. In our Scripture passage today, Paul explains the true meaning of Christ’s life and death in no uncertain terms: “All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself; that is, in Christ, God was

    Why did Jesus Have to Die? 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 For the past five weeks, we’ve been looking at the story of the Passion or Jesus’ road to the cross. We’ve looked at different people Jesus encountered on the way to the cross, how they contributed to his death and the lessons we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sleep On Peter, It’s Too Late To Pray!

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 14, 2013
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     | 12,367 views

    If we don't pray, trials may come that will overwhelm our faith. 3 times the Lord warned Peter to pray; 3 times Peter denied the Lord.There comes a time when it's too late to pray. We must get motivated to pray more in order to withstand the troublesome t

    “SLEEP ON PETER, IT’S TOO LATE TO PRAY!” Mark 14:34-42 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man, making a long driving trip, drove all night. By morning he was very tired; so he decided to stop at the next city, park somewhere, and catch an hour or two of sleep. 2. Unfortunately, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Let The Fire Fall

    Contributed by Wendon Pettey on May 24, 2013
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     | 14,549 views

    There is a need for the Fire to fall again--a pure, unprofaned, holy fire from heaven to burn away the sacrifice so that the sweet rain of the Holy Spirit can come pouring down upon this land!

    Let The Fire Fall! INTRO: I want you to see this picture (show picture on screens). This is the world famous fire falls of Yosemite National Park. This spectacular show and amazing feat was cancelled by the park services back in 1968, and has never been seen since. But my mother saw it once before ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Permissible Boasting

    Contributed by John Mccormack on May 30, 2013
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     | 4,118 views

    YOU CAN BOAST BUT ONLY AS AN OVERCOMER OF YOUR FLESH.

    In the fall of 1999 ABC launched a television game show that quickly became the #1 rated television program in the country. Hosted by Regis Philbin, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? hit the airwaves and soared in popularity. Airing three nights a week during primetime it seemed that Americans just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    1 Peter 1:1-2 An Introduction To 1 Peter Series

    Contributed by Stephen Georgeson on May 31, 2013
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    This introduces the series on 1 Peter.

    Today we begin a journey through this wonderful letter of 1 Peter. It is a rich piece of Scripture that has valuable teaching that will be very helpful for us as we live out our lives as Christians in the world today. I think we’ll see just how much it applies to us as we get deeper and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Miracle Of The Mercy

    Contributed by Pastor Dre on Apr 17, 2014
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     | 12,897 views

    Here is a sermon that talks about The Miracle of The Mercies of God. That He would chose you and I to be a witness for Him in this day and time...

    Isaiah 43:8-12 "The Miracle of the Mercy" 8 Lead out those who have eyes but are blind, who have ears but are deaf. 9 All the nations gather together and the peoples assemble. Which of their gods foretold this and proclaimed to us the former things? Let them bring in their witnesses to prove ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Superlatives Of The Easter Story

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 20, 2014
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     | 4,350 views

    It's hard not to use superlatives when discussing the Easter story. In this story we see...1) the darkest hour in all scripture; 2) the biggest discovery in all scripture; and 3) the loveliest word in all scripture (for one of it's characters).

    Superlatives of the Easter Story Chuck Sligh April 20, 2014 (A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com). TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to John 20. INTRODUCTION Illus. – A little boy had a tendency to exaggerate things in order to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Up Your Cross And Follow Jesus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 3, 2014
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     | 14,157 views

    Jesus' teaching on discipleship in Luke 9:23-27 shows us what is involved in being a disciple of Jesus.

    Scripture We have come to what one commentator called “a turning point in Luke’s Gospel.” In the first part of his Gospel, Luke demonstrated the identity of Jesus. Then Peter, on behalf of the twelve disciples, confessed Jesus as the Christ (9:18-20). From this point on now Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Mother's Day: I Have Been Reminded

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 14, 2014
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     | 10,971 views

    The sermons I used to preach years ago on Mother's Day just don't fit very well today. So let me suggest some things that describe what I think motherhood is, & what the home ought to be.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2014) NOTE: This message contains a number of illustrations and ideas gleaned from many sources that I no longer remember. But my thanks to all those who have enriched my sermon preparation!) ILL. An elementary teacher was teaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don’t Let Your Past Determine Your Future!

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 19, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 52,184 views

    Our past is valuable but can limit us, especially if we have failures. The Word of God reveals 4 reasons you have a great destiny and 4 ways to restart God's plan for your life.

    DON’T LET YOUR PAST DETERMINE YOUR FUTURE! Eccl. 1:9-10; Isa. 43:19; Mk. 9:23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BIBLE ILLITERACY 1. As of 2011, Pollsters found that in the Millennial generation (who ranged in age from 18-29) a full third of them had no plans to ever read the Bible. Hopefully that will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Moses Standing In The Breach

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 12, 2014
     | 10,767 views

    We look at the reality of Hedges, the crucial need for intercessors, the five things that hindered Moses' intercession, and the five arguments he used to prevail with God.

    MOSES STANDING IN THE BREACH Exodus 32:7-14, 32. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Bill’s girlfriend, Karen, got a job at a local hardware store. Karen told Bill, "The owners don't want us hanging out with our friends. If you stop by, tell them you're my brother." 2. On Bill’s first visit, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Three Touches Of Healing

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 19, 2014
     | 9,224 views

    First came the leading touch. Next the anointing touch. Then the healing touch. Sermon focuses on healing, God's soverigenty, unanswered prayers.

    On May 27th, I fell and injured my shoulder at an exercise facility due to sunscreen being sprayed by children on the floor. The next day I could not lift my arm above my head or to my side without excruciating pain. After taking x-rays and meeting with an orthopedic doctor, the decision was that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    I'm Not Going There And You Can't Make Me!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 8, 2013
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     | 8,098 views

    Let me tell you, “All men fall, great men and women get back up when they fall and keep pressing towards the prize.”

    I'm not going there and you can't make me! I can remember saying that as a child, when I would get coerced into trying something, or doing something that I didn't want to. Wether it be trying some kind of food my parents thought I should, like my dad for example, he always wanted me to eat beets ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Mouth Of Exhortation; The Encouragement And Comfort Of Christ

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 14, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,250 views

    The gift of exhortation is not for execution but it is to be executed for encouragement and restoration.

    The Mouth of Exhortation; The Encouragement and Comfort of Christ Romans 12:8 An article by Sherman Cox was sent to me this week from Sermon Central entitled: “Is the Bible the Seasoning or the Steak in Your Sermon?” I could answer that question with confidence because God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Quarrelsome Christians

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 18, 2013
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     | 8,838 views

    Shows the problem quarrelling is in the church and the home and how to stop it.

    “Quarrelsome Christians” October 20, 2013 2 Timothy 2:14, 23-24 “Keep reminding God’s people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.” “Don’t have anything to do with foolish ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness