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  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    You Nailed Jesus To The Cross

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 12, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,211 views

    A sermon that ends the service of the nails, that highlights it was our sins that nailed Jesus to the cross, and why this happened.

    Prior to the sermon we looked at the following bible passages as part of the service of nails...(for more details contact me), to highlight some sins: ISAIAH 52:13-15 MARK 12:38-40 MATTHEW 26:47-56 MATTHEW 27:20-24 MATTHEW 20:20-28 MATTHEW 27:27-31, 39-42 LUKE 6:22,32-36 Act of confession Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Forgotten Winner

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 22, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,074 views

    This sermon teaches the importance of remaining faithful in your service to Christ and His recognition of your faithfulness.

    Several years ago I watched a news story about the Boston Marathon. In the coverage they described the race, how many ran, the winner, the time, weather conditions and observations. At the end they covered a special human interest story. The reporter told about a wheel chair victim who was the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Only Jesus

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 24, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,687 views

    This is a good friday service wherethere were 3 other pastor's speaking. (8 Min. Long)

    Only Jesus Text: Matthew 27: 32-44 32 Now as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. Him they compelled to bear His cross. 33 And when they had come to a place called Golgotha, that is to say, Place of a Skull, 34 they gave Him sour wine mingled with gall to drink. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Joseph's Crazy Dream

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,710 views

    Story format sermon in special Christmas service with three parts interspersed with scripture reading and carols.

    READ -- Matthew 1:18-19 “This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant through the power of the Holy Spirit. Joseph, her fiancé, was a good man and did not ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Because We Matter Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,318 views

    WHEN WE DISCOVER OUR LIFE MATTERS EVERYTHING CHANGES. A Christmas Eve Service and Message

    12/24 It's A Wonderful Life Because We Matter Video -- Christmas Eve Start 2:05:01 "Come on Come on" Mary pulling George down the stairs. To "The End." 2:09:55 When George discovered his life mattered everything changed. WHEN WE DISCOVER OUR LIFE MATTERS EVERYTHING CHANGES. Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Living In The Moment

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 51 ratings
     | 18,133 views

    This was one of the greatest services we have ever had. Hope it blesses you and other churches.

    In the Moment Text: Jeremiah 33:1-3 1 Moreover the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah a second time, while he was still shut up in the court of the prison, saying, 2 “Thus says the LORD who made it, the LORD who formed it to establish it (the LORD is His name): 3 ‘Call unto Me, and I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Spirit Changes Lives

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 24, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,219 views

    Pentecost Sunday sermon encouraging our people to allow the Spirit to fill them for holiness and service.

    The Spirit Changes Lives Acts 2 May 23, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: Last week we started a two-part series on marriage. And we’ll move on to part 2 of that next week. Today, however, I want us to visit about ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Making Impact In God's Kingdom

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,537 views

    A look into the life of Barnabas to understand the secerete of his oustanding suceess in his service for the kingdom of God.

    MAKING IMPACT IN GOD’S KINGDOM. STUDY TEXT: Act 11:22-30 Acts 11:22-30: 22 Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch. 23 Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Light Revealed As Meek And Mild Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,349 views

    This service is a January sermon series focusing on learning more about Christ and what he was about.

    Psalm 15:1-5 NIV A psalm of David. LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill? 2 He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from his heart 3 and has no slander on his tongue, who does his neighbor no wrong and casts no slur on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Inside Out Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 3, 2016
     | 4,199 views

    Each Christian receives at least one spiritual gift from God to be used in His service.

    1. Clark Kent's Deathbed Imagine Clark Kent living his whole life without knowing he was Superman. Can we picture Clark Kent on his deathbed, looking down and muttering, "What's that big "S" on my T-shirt? Superman? What's that?" How sad! Even sadder is the fact that figuratively many Christians on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To Be Like Jesus

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 7, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,608 views

    If you say you want to be more like Jesus, do you mean it or is it lip service?

    To be like Jesus Illus. By sermon central The American minister and writer Philip Brooks (1835-93); was noted for his poise and quiet manner. However, one day a friend saw him feverishly pacing the floor like a caged lion and asked him what the trouble was. "The trouble is," replied Brooks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dating God!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 3, 2014
     | 3,052 views

    People callously skip church services and attend weekend parties and dare to say that they love Him!

    Dating God! Hebrews 10:22”let us draw near [TO GOD] with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.” Boy! The title is so powerful that I am a bit shaky as to how to begin! I can never write this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fruitfulness Or Indifference

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 14, 2014
     | 3,670 views

    A sermonette for a rest home service on this topic with the aim to remind those listening to live out their faith.

    In different or fruitful? Sermonette for a rest home. Luke 6: 43-49 A thing to remember about this passage is that while Jesus was talking about trees and fruit; he was and he wasn’t talking about trees. This was metaphorical, that word picture stuff. Jesus was talking about people and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Heart Of My Own Heart, Whatever Befall Still Be My Vision, Oh Ruler Of All Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 13, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,749 views

    A family service with a kids talk based on the song You are My vision (Rend Collective version)

    KIDS TALK - VISION Choose some children to come out and draw a picture on the board whilst blindfolded. Get them to draw a house while blindfolded: Draw a square / a door / a roof / downstairs windows / chimney / upstairs windows / smoke coming out of the chimney/ someone looking out of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Funeral For Elderly Woman

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 27, 2019
     | 12,830 views

    Chapel service for an elderly woman with dementia and based upon the song "In the Garden".

    I have preached many times on the subject of heaven. I thought it might be good for us to be reminded how beautiful heaven must be. I thought that maybe we can get just a glimpse of what _______ is experiencing right now. We just heard one of _____’s favorite old hymns, In the Garden. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist