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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Puppies Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 11, 2012
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    A study of the Gospel of Mark 7: 24 – 30

    Mark 7: 24 – 30 Puppies 24 From there He arose and went to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And He entered a house and wanted no one to know it, but He could not be hidden. 25 For a woman whose young daughter had an unclean spirit heard about Him, and she came and fell at His feet. 26 The woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Do We Still Need The Local Church?

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 12, 2012
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     | 5,254 views

    This message examines whether or not you should leave your local church to meet in a home church.

    My own memories of church. I remember going to church EVERY SUNDAY. The place was Grace Protestant Church, on 92nd street in Canarsie (a portion of Brooklyn). I remember The church bell, which was rung by Uncle Henry reminding everyone on the block that it was time for church. I remember that after ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Throne Room Of Heaven Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 12, 2012
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     | 8,069 views

    John is given a picture of a God who is transcendent, unapproachable in his holiness, surrounded by the greatest of angelic beings who can think of nothing they’d rather do than fall down at his feet and sing his praises.

    I applied for ordination in 1988 - in another diocese from this. When I went for the interview to see if I was acceptable, one of the questions I was asked was “What is God like for you?” It’s a good question, isn’t it? What is your image of God? Now I have an idea that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Dangerous Digit

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 9, 2013
     | 4,750 views

    A sermon on how we can overcome and conquer the sin of gossip.

    "The Dangerous Digit" James 3:1 My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. 2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. 3 Behold, we put bits in the horses' ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Unto The Church In Smyrna, Write Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 13, 2013
     | 4,812 views

    The church made perfect by suffering

    Unto the Church in Smyrna, Write Revelation 2:8-11 Introduction Last week, we examined the letter the Lord directed John to send to Ephesus. This week we will examine the letter sent to Smyrna. As we will see, the situation in Smyrna was quite different than that of Ephesus. Jesus addresses ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Charge It To Christ

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 20, 2013
     | 3,339 views

    To enumerate the ways CHRIST have validated us and exchanged His life for us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you frequently charge to your credit cards? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the ways CHRIST have validated us and exchanged His life for us. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:18 (Amplified Bible) And if he has done you any wrong in any way or owes anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Gracious Master / The Meaning Behind The Parable Of The Unjust Manager

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 22, 2013
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     | 37,217 views

    This parable is deeply embedded in Middle Eastern tradition and culture, and it is to that culture that interpreters should turn.

    By the fourth century the parable of the unjust manager ..... which we read today ...... and the parable of the prodigal son were separated by ..... a chapter division. If the monks who established those divisions ...... had kept the two parables in the same chapter, ....... The entire history of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    When God Became A Man

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 6, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,622 views

    First in new series from John's Gospel. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    When God Became a Man John 1:1-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GodBecameMan.html It's not the Gospel of John, it's the gospel of Jesus! But I'm pleased today to begin a major new series in John's Gospel. King Solomon stood in the lavish temple he had built and said, 1 Kings 8:27 But will God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Faint

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 11, 2012
    based on 66 ratings
     | 34,634 views

    A sermon on unanswered prayer, and a great visual illustration involving a cement block that goes along with the message

    Don't Faint (Props needed for illustration: 8x8x16 cement block, hammer) Lu 18:1 And he spake a parable unto them [to this end], that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; (KJV) Today I want to talk to you about fainting. I have an illustration that I am going to use in a few moments that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus: The Second Adam Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2014
     | 10,330 views

    When you think of Old Testament shadows of Christ, Adam usually is not at the top of the list. This lesson shows why he should be near the top of your list.

    WHO AM I? My time on earth did not begin in a natural way. I had no earthly father. I was made in the image of God. I was innocent and without sin. In my innocence, I was tried and tempted by the serpent. I made an important decision which involved a tree that impacted all of history. My decision ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus And The Sabbath Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 20, 2014
     | 9,045 views

    Jesus did not celebrate the seventh day Sabbath according to the traditions of men but according to the "Spirit of the Law" and to fulfill the Mosaic Covenant.

    Sabbath: Jesus and the Sabbath Here is the previous CONTEXT for today’s message: Genesis 2:1: The Sabbath was a Holy Day for man to Delight in God as The Creator. Ex. 20:8-11: Remember God as Creator. Deut. 5:12-15: Observe God as Redeemer. 2 Cor. 3: The Letter of the Law kills, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Overseer’s Fitness-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 26, 2012
     | 2,806 views

    4 of 6. Paul related the moral qualifications for an overseer of the Church. Character traits for overseers of the church are definitive. ?How is his fitness determined? An overseer’s fitness is decided by his...

    The OVERSEER’s FITNESS-IV—1Timothy 3:1-7 Attention: My CDL. I went to truck driving school, went thru the appropriate training, passed the appropriate tests, made the appropriate contacts. I was trained for a few months on the road/I learned much from my trainers. I eventually was cut loose on my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Hear The Voice Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 30, 2012
     | 10,036 views

    Message about Authentic Christianity: Those who listen to the leading of His Spirit.

    Title: How to Hear the Voice of God Theme: To show how to hear the voice of the Lord and to listen Text: 1 Samuel 3:1 Introduction Over the last month or so we have been talking about Authentic Christianity. We have been working on an understanding about what it is to be an authentic ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Bill Bowdle avatar

    Postmodernism & The Stairway To Nowhere

    Contributed by Bill Bowdle on Jul 6, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,064 views

    Sermon compares postmodern "Stairway to Nowhere" to Jacob's Stairway to Heaven in Genesis which climbs to God. Postmodernism climbs nowhere toward relativism w/o universal truth. Christianity climbs to God, the author and anchor of TRUTH.

    "POSTMODERNISM: & THE STAIRWAY TO NOWHERE" REV. BILL BOWDLE 01/05/97 Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22 Gen 28:10 Jacob left Beersheba and set out for Haran. Gen 28:11 When he reached a certain place, he stopped for the night because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones there, he put it under ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Divorce And Remarriage Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 20, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,363 views

    Part of the Sermon on the Mount series where Jesus deals with the topic of divorce and remarriage.

    Sermon on the Mount “Divorce and Remarriage” Matthew 5:31-32 Today’s topic hits close to home because I was divorced as a Christian. I remember when the full impact hit as feelings of loneliness, despair, rejection and worthlessness overwhelmed me. But by the grace of God, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare