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  • Marc Bertrand avatar

    The Debtors Dinner Series

    Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,217 views

    The Pharisee’s were so furious over the forgiving of this woman’s great debt of sin, that they neglected the fact that they too had a debt which they were unable to pay.

    Introduction: Two men took a line of credit from an individual financier. Both used the line of credit for various purposes. One was careful to only dip into it for small amounts, a little extra to cover the mortgage on a tight month, or a few hundred extra to cover financing on a good used ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making A Difference

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 374 ratings
     | 103,955 views

    How can we make a difference as Christians? Is warming a church pew the best I can do?

    OPEN: Several years back the Merv Griffin Show had a guest that was a body builder. During the interview, Merv asked, “Why do you develop those particular muscles?” The body builder simply stepped forward and flexed a series of muscles from chest to calf. The audience applauded. “What do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Does The Bible Say About Spiritual Gifts? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 28, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 20,772 views

    This sermon explores what the Bible says about spiritual gifts.

    Scripture For the past three Sundays we have been looking at Romans 12:3-8, in which the Apostle Paul has been teaching us how Christians are to serve in the body of Christ. The first Sunday I gave you a general overview of the text. The second Sunday we looked at what the Bible has to say about ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Windows From History

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 3, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 22,228 views

    A series of stories from history illustrating Jesus’ call to carry the cross in Mark 8:434-38.

    Windows from History Mark 8:34-38 Mk 8:34 Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. Mk 8:35 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Distractions Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 20, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,834 views

    Did you know that this age seeks to distract you from becoming like the Lord and serving in His story? Plenty and want are two sides of the same coin and they seek to keep us from freely loving and being used by God. Find out how to beat them at their own

    So far in our study of the book of Matthew we have seen Jesus proclaim that only by realizing our lack or rightness and God’s provision of life can we have hope and a future. We saw that God intends for us to be light and salt—communicating His message to a dark and bland world. We saw that God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Biblical Model For Serving God Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,193 views

    All Christians are gifted and expected to use that gift. Not all service is pleasing to the One who gifted us, however!

    Note: Narrative is not normative, but see II Thess. 3:9 A BIBLICAL MODEL FOR MINISTRY I THESS 2:1-12 1. Illus. of my call into ministry • Knew God had called me to this work. 2. You may not realize it, but if you are a Christian God has called you to be a minister too! God’s plan is this: He gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth Series

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 25, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,531 views

    THIS MESSAGE WAS A 4TH OF JULY SERMON DEALING WITH FREEDOM AND TRUTH.

    HFL ARLINGTON PLACE JULY 3, 2009 JOHN 8;31-38 31To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thorns Of The Flesh Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,398 views

    Compassion, ministry endurance, hope

    THORNS OF THE FLESH 2 Cor. 1:3-11 (p816) Sept. 23, 2012 INTRODUCTION: It’s not the first time I’ve heard of a team or a class doing this…and I’m sure it won’t be the last… But it makes my heart smile a little every time I read about an entire team shaving ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Holding The Rope

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Oct 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,328 views

    SPIRITUAL GIFTS

    HOLDING THE ROPE ACTS 9: 19-25 KEY VERSE: ACTS 9:25 FOCAL POINT: NO PART OF MINISTRY IS UNIMPORTANT INTRODUCTION: THE APOSTLE PAUL WAS FORTUNATE TO HAVE MANY DIFFERENT MEN AND WOMEN HELP HIM IN HIS MINISTRY: THERE WAS AQUILLA, BARNABAS, FAIUS, LUKE ONESIMUS, PRISCILLA, SILAS, TIMOTHY, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What The Demons Know Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 21, 2012
     | 6,285 views

    The demons know more clearly than we who Jesus is.

    Introduction Our action-movie director Mark is ready to show Jesus in action. Jesus has proclaimed the good news, called his disciples, and now we are going to see just what this man can do. The Teacher The scene begins tamely enough. 21 They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Time For Healing Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 21, 2012
     | 8,245 views

    Presents Jesus the healer.

    Introduction Jesus’ ministry has started with powerful action. No sooner does he start to teach than he has his first encounter with an evil spirit, i.e. a demon. With a mere rebuke Jesus casts the demon out of his victim shrieking in agony. As Mark will show in this passage, that was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Time To Preach Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 21, 2012
     | 4,787 views

    As much excitement healing stirs up, Jesus says what really characterizes his ministry - preaching.

    Introduction Jesus’ ministry has gotten off to a great start. Really, what more could you want if you are trying to make a name for yourself? In one day he has become a phenomenon through his preaching and especially through his miracle healings and exorcisms. He has a nice centralized ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus' Family Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
     | 7,794 views

    In our passage, Jesus will use a family misunderstanding to give us greater understanding of his life and work.

    Introduction Mothers, have you ever wondered what it would have been like to have Jesus for a son. At first thought, it would seem wonderful. Just think, a child – a son, no less – who doesn’t misbehave. He never lies to you; he does all of his chores; he doesn’t get ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Terrifying Question Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,952 views

    The problem with the disciples is not that they didn’t have enough faith to trust Jesus in the storm. The problem is that their faith was not directed at the real Jesus.

    Introduction As we move along in our study of Mark, we would do well to review the purpose and theme of the gospel. Mark and the other gospel writers had an agenda, which was to tell the “good news” about Jesus Christ. They were not writing biographies to give insight into the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Amaze Jesus Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
     | 5,987 views

    Two types of people amaze Jesus - those who have great faith just by what they know about Jesus and those who lack faith even when they see him at work.

    Introduction Mark has made it clear how Jesus amazed people. He amazed them by his teaching; they were definitely amazed at his casting out demons. He amazed them by his healings; he amazed his disciples by calming the storm, and he amazed two parents by raising their daughter to life. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed