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  • Paul Norwood avatar

    It Is Finished!

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Sep 26, 2011
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     | 8,630 views

    A brief look at our Savior's final minutes on the cross taken from the three sayings of Jesus from the cross recorded only be John.

    “It Is Finished!” Text: John 19:17-30 I. Welcome II. Introduction Recently I was talking with one of our members and I conceded that one of the biggest challenges I face is what to preach on each Sunday. While there are some ministers who have their sermons planned out for the entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Vanguard And The Rear Guard

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 31, 2011
     | 15,959 views

    A sermon on how God guides and guards His people.

    Message Notes: October 30, 2011 PM On the outskirts of town, there was a big old pecan tree by the cemetery fence. One day two boys filled up a bucketful of nuts and sat down by the tree, out of sight, and began dividing the nuts. "One for you, one for me. One for you, one for me," said one boy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shield Of God’s Word Series

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on May 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,643 views

    Abraham overcomes fear with the shield of God’s promises - so can we.

    The more I study scripture, the more I discover that there are no great men and women of God in the Bible. There is only one hero and that is the Lord himself. Even the greatest man or woman fails in Scripture and any success they do have is not of themselves but is completely the work of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Facts Of Life Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 11, 2012
     | 10,264 views

    God has given us a hint about life, death, and resurrection in our daily activities, our night time sleep, and awaking the next day.

    1. Jonah and Professor You probably heard about the lady who was riding on a crowded bus. She was quietly reading her Bible when a rather distinguished looking man took the seat beside her. After a while he noticed her reading material. He introduced himself. “Hello, I am Professor Smith. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Church Union Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,558 views

    The focus here is the union with Christ that produces the communion with one another as his body.

    Introduction In the previous passage Paul has taught that everyone in the church has spiritual gifts, that they all come from the same source, viz, God, and that they are to be used for the common good. With these gifts in mind, he now impresses upon them the profound truth of their union in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Where Are You God? When The Wicked Prosper And You’re People Suffer? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 17, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,930 views

    How should the Christian compare his life to others around us? Where is God when it feels like we are on the losing side?

    Psalm 37: 1-9 1 Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong; 2 for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. 3 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. 4 Take delight in the LORD, and he will ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Go Beyond The Faith Of Your Parents

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 19, 2013
     | 6,188 views

    A sermon to inform the whole congregation but to challenge young people (Much material taken from The NIV Application Commentary on Isaiah by John N. Oswalt, pgs. 504- 507)

    HoHum: Two Catholic priests, in their religious uniforms, were fishing on the side of the road. They thoughtfully made a sign saying "The End is Near! Turn yourself around now before it's too late!," and showed it to each passing car. Well this one car that passed didn't appreciate the sign and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fear And Faith Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 10, 2013
     | 5,006 views

    Suffering, Fearing God, Trust

    Job 1:1-3 (p. 350) October 13, 2013 Introduction: From the beginning of time there has been a philosophy that people believe...and it genuinely affects their relationship with God....Sometimes causing them to reject God altogether Here it is: “God things come to good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Prayer Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Terry Frazier on Jul 21, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,526 views

    This sermon is a closer look at the way Jesus prayed for Himself, those who were with Him at the time and for us today. Also a look at the need to pray for ourselves, others and the lost of this world.

    Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Prayer Part II Last week’s message was about how differently Christians look at prayer from the way the world looks at prayer. We talked about the fact that there are major differences in the way we pray, who we pray to and the results of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of Thorns Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,312 views

    Tests, weakness, God's power, grace

    THORNS 2 Cor 12: 7-10 September 2, 2012 INTRODUCTION: Why did God put thorns on roses? Well, here is the answer from a Harvard Science Professor… Rose plants have prickles not thorns. Prickles are sharp ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Killing The Flesh Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Aug 15, 2013
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     | 10,373 views

    These three nations are a picture of our old, fleshly natures. • Moab represents the power of the flesh. • Ammon represents the passion of the flesh. • Amalek represents the persistence of the flesh.

    Pastor Allan Kircher 18 Aug 2013 Shell Point Baptist Church Judges 3:12-30 HOW LEFTY KILLED HEFTY Intro: • 400 years covered/book/Judges • Nation/Israel followed/predictable pattern. • Serve God faithfully while/strong leadership of their judges. • Judge died/they had no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Foot Washing A Sacrament

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 23, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,383 views

    Does the church undervalue the practice of foot washing? Should it be an ordinance or a sacrament

    Is Foot Washing a Sacrament? John 13:1-17 Introduction Foot washing has been erratically performed by the church throughout the ages. Different groups hold to divergent opinions of it. I used to be in the Church of God where it was held in high regard, at least then. It seems even there to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Rising To Glory

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Aug 27, 2013
     | 7,106 views

    Sometimes we win/we lose our battles/flesh Sometimes We don’t fight against/desires/flesh at all.

    Pastor Allan Kircher 18 Aug 2013 Shell Point Baptist Church Judges 3:12-30 Rising to Glory Intro: • 400 years covered/book/Judges • Nation/Israel followed/predictable pattern. • Serve God faithfully while/strong leadership of their judges. • Judge died/they had no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Commitment Of Character Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 8, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,187 views

    People of high character keep their commitments.

    Commitment of Character Text: Joshua 10:1-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: A college man walked into a photography studio with a framed picture of his girlfriend. He wanted the picture duplicated. This involved removing it from the frame. In doing this, the studio owner noticed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Mighty God And Everlasting Father Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 14, 2008
    based on 54 ratings
     | 45,414 views

    What is it about the titles "Mighty God" and "Everlasting Father" that can give us hope?

    OPEN: Steve Harvey – "Introducing Jesus" (found on godtube at this address: http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=905620397b19c9d24978) APPLY: When I first heard about this video I didn’t know what to expect. A comedian introducing Jesus??? I thoroughly expected him to get the audience ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ