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  • Carl Allen avatar

    The King Is Coming Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 17, 2009
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    When the Tribulation period draws to a close the King of Kings will come again to usher in the new reign.

    A Biblical View of the End Times The King Is Coming Revelation 19:11-21 Intro: Since the day man sinned in the Garden of Eden, the whole of history has been moving toward one tremendous event. That event is the day when Jesus Christ returns to this world in power and glory to reign. When Jesus was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 19, 2009
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    What is it that distinguishes a mediocre shepherd from a really good shepherd? The answer is in one word alone: sacrifice.

    The Good Shepherd Griffith Baptist Church – 3/22/09 A.M. Service Text: John 10:11-18 Key verse: John 10:11 - I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. Premise: What is it that distinguishes a mediocre shepherd from a really good shepherd? The answer is in one word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Jesus Said About Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 20, 2009
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    Because our greatest problem is sin, our greatest need is forgiveness and our need to forgive.

    “Jesus Said” What Jesus to His Followers “About Forgiveness” Michael Wiley Matthew 6:9-15 John 8:7-12 Matthew 18:23-35 March 22, 2009 Introduction: In our 11 teaching in our series—last week we spoke about our message and the world we have been called to take it to. The world needs our message ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Freedom From Fear Series

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Mar 22, 2009
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     | 9,518 views

    All of us have to face death, but not all of us have to fear death. A valley is not a dead-end or a cul-de-sac, but rather a tunnel opened on both ends.

    The late great trumpet player Louie Armstrong tells a story about while growing up in Louisiana, having to go down to the pond and getting water for Allie May. He gets down there and is about to scoop the water out of the pond and all of the sudden coming out of the water are these two huge eyes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Your Brothers

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 30, 2009
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    How to handle conflict. Main scripture and exposition is not addresssed until the 1/3 of the way through the messaage. Expanded outline

    DEALING WITH OUR BROTHERS This past week, I had to kill a chicken. I was not happy about the situation, and Drew was even more upset. Tuesday I went out to our chicken pen to let the chickens out. Usually, all of them except some hens that might be trying to lay an egg at the time run out as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Double Vips

    Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Apr 2, 2009
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    WE ARE VERY IMPORTANT PERSONS (VIPs)TO GOD

    A TALK ON THE TOPIC: YOU ARE A DOUBLE VIP! BY REV’D EGERTON GBONDA AT THE BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY SERVICE HOLY TRINITY CHURCH BARKINGSIDE, LONDON-UK ON SUNDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER, 2008 INTRODUCTION I count this as a privilege to be at this all important service. I see it as an unmerited ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Rise Of A World Power Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 3, 2009
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    This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire Bible. It is based upon the study guide from an older Chuck Swindoll series. This message surveys Joshua-2 Samuel.

    Today, we set out on the second segment of our journey on God’s Route 66. This segment will be quite historical. These five historical books that we are going to survey today trace Israel’s transformation from a band of twelve wandering nomadic tribes to a powerful united nation. Also during this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Heads Or Tails

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 8, 2009
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    The old argument between Paul and James, faith or works, is really two sides of the same coin. Both are needed for a church’s life to be whole. Preached on a Sunday when members were asked to sign up for various ministries.

    The funny thing about arguments is that two people can use all the same information and can come out on exactly the opposite ends of the argument. Two different people, just because they are different personalities, can read the same data, hear all the same pros and cons, examine all the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introducing The Lost Parables Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 5, 2009
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    Lost People matter to God

    Introducing the Lost Parables Luke 15 February 8th, 2009 INTRODUCTION Well told stores of lost things have a way of pulling at our heart. One fine day in 1941, Violet Bailey and her fiancé Samuel Booth were strolling through the English countryside, deeply in love and engaged to be married. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Wearing Or Bearing The Cross

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 16, 2009
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    God’s love should lead us to serve Him. Or are we just faking it?

    Wearing or Bearing The Cross January 25, 2009 Mark 1:14-20 14After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. 15He said, “The time has come, the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!” 16As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David: The King Who Bared His Soul Series

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 25, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,955 views

    Ash Wednesday: Are we open with others and God about our sinfulness? We learn from king David’s life that God honors openness and "bared-soul" confession. (Note: While sermon is original, the theme is based in part on sermon helps from Concordia Publishin

    A man after God’s own heart… a woman after God’s own heart? – Beloved, let us take an honest inventory – see how we stack up: My overdependence on food for comfort instead of God has created its own public witness. We know that Jesus’ divinity peeked through at his transfiguration - - but for me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Lewis avatar

    The Encouragement Of Elijah

    Contributed by Mark Lewis on Mar 5, 2009
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     | 14,281 views

    Discusses the ways that God helped Elijah after hearing of threat from Queen Jezebel to kill him.

    THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF ELIJAH PHILIPPIANS 4:19; 1 KINGS 19:1-18; 1 KINGS 17-19 INTRO. – One of the strongest men to ever serve God, the prophet Elijah, was gripped by a spirit of discouragement and despair. Transition - Through the Holy Spirit and the author’s pen we are able to hear: I. Elijah’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Baptism: What Does It Mean?

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 15, 2009
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     | 4,279 views

    This is 1 of 2 sermons that share some common elements. This one focuses on the Greek behind the word “baptizo” and some of the historical, literature references

    Introduction Baptism has become a part of every believer’s life. At some point, we make the plunge, are cleansed from our sins, and take on the name as Christians. But, Christians, as a whole, can not agree on the proper way to baptize and the effect that bestows on us. Tonight, I’d like you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lifting Up Tired Hands

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jan 21, 2009
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     | 135,641 views

    Pastor appreciation is very much in order. God’s word calls us to support clergy. In 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 we read...

    LIFTING UP TIRED HANDS Exodus 17:8-13 Pastor appreciation is very much in order. God’s word calls us to support clergy. In 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 we are told: "And now, friends, we ask you to honor those leaders who work so hard for you, who have been given the responsibility of urging and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Call To Christ, Let Your Light Shine

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 22, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
     | 12,157 views

    We all have a purpose. We’re all here to worship and serve God. Nothing can stop His goals and purposes. We need to figure out how we fit in, and let our light shine in a world full of darkness.

    Call to Christ, Let Your Light Shine John 1:43-51, 1 Samuel 3:1-20, Jonah 1:1-17 Introduction A young man accepted Christ. A little while later, a Christian teacher asked him: "What have you done for Christ since you believed?" He said, "Oh, I’m only a learner." "Well, when you light a candle ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran