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  • Sean Smuts avatar

    Scars

    Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,436 views

    A look at the cost of sin.

    Scars Picture this; a man is hanging on a cross far away in a place that means “the skull.” Think about the scars on his hands and feet, bleeding for you. Also think of the scars that this event leaves on you. Think about all the times you cried for him, as he stood by and allowed others to ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Bride Of Christ

    Contributed by James Trusty on May 15, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 9,546 views

    Understanding what the Bride is. Is it the church,or not?

    "The Bride of Christ” Rev. Rev. 21:9 a[seven angels] These angels are redeemed people, for one of them tells John that he is a prophet (Rev. 1:1; Rev. 19:10; Rev. 22:8-9). He is a man (Rev. 21:17). b[Come hither, I will shew thee the bride] The Bride of Christ Rev. 21:9-10 should ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    School Of Rock

    Contributed by Michael Brown on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,952 views

    Learning from the memorial that Joshua built after the Israelites crossed the Jordan River.

    School of Rock Introduction I take more pictures that capture a moment than I take that capture the faces of loved ones. I collect random things that have sentimental value to them. I have realized that I am the type of person who has a tendency to memorialize things. I want to remember times and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Thomas- The "Concrete Man"

    Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Apr 5, 2013
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     | 4,756 views

    Doubts come and go, and often they can lead to greater faith. But living in doubt will leave us in our sin because we are saved "by grace through faith." Blessed are those who believe but have not seen because, in matters of faith, believing is seeing.

    "Tom- The Concrete Man" John 20:19-31 Did you hear the joke about the neighbor who loved children in the abstract? A young married couple who had several children lived next door to an older man who frequently told them how much he loved children, especially their little tykes. But when these same ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Faith Of A Doubter

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 28, 2014
     | 5,903 views

    Thomas is called the doubter, but he is also the confessor, who made a remarkable confession like no other and did a marvelous work as far east as India.

    Intro When Jesus appeared to his disciples after his resurrection what happened and what did he say? Goal I hope that we can learn that doubt is a normal and natural part of a life of faith. Plan We will look at Jesus’ appearance to ten of the eleven remaining disciples and then to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Letters Of Recommendation

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Sep 13, 2025
     | 344 views

    Paul reminds the Corinthians that true Christian leadership isn't about  credentials but pointing people to Christ. Our transformed lives are the Holy Spirit’s “letters of recommendation,” of God's truth.  

    Letters of Recommendation GOOD MORNING. This morning, we’re looking at our Epistle lesson, and letters of recommendation if you saw that. You might have needed one for a job, a college application, to rent an apartment. I’ve written lots. But what is your ultimate letter of recommendation? We can ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Overcoming Fear In Witnessing

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 367 ratings
     | 66,115 views

    5 Practical helps that will get your people talking! "A Witness is no braver than anyone else, just brave for about 10 seconds longer!"

    Overcoming Fear in Witnessing John 7:10-13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OvercomingFearWitnessing.html Our life should be a living witness…but we haven’t FULLY COMPLETED our witness until we open our mouth and speak. That is hard, but necessary—-"sharing the actual WORDS of the gospel." Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Situations And Advantages Series

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jun 29, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,666 views

    Boaz had several opportunities to exploit Ruth and Naomi but he chose to do the right thing.

    Situations and Advantages I. Introduction A.Text: Ruth 3: 1-14 1.Poor Boaz, not a chance. a.vs 3 b.Trapping men hasn’t changed much in 3100 years has it? c.Look pretty – smell nice – act vulnerable -catch ‘em sleeping. 2.Naomi was wise and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Two Keys For Avoiding Discouragement Series

    Contributed by George Bannister on Aug 4, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,528 views

    This message deals with the apostle’s encouraging words to the hebrew believers. he gave them two keys to avoiding discouragement.

    TEXT: Hebrews 12:3-11 TOPIC: “Two Keys For Avoiding Discouragement” INTRODUCTION: In Larry Olsen’s Outdoor Survival Skills, he tells of a guy who has been lost in the desert for days. His water and food have long since run out. His lips are parched, and his tongue is swollen. His legs are bruised ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let's Pray The Lord's Prayer

    Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 13,926 views

    Sermon on the Lord’s Prayer

    LET’S PRAY THE LORD’S PRAYER TEXT - Matt. 6: 5 - 14 INTRO. - The passage before us is best known as the Lord’s Prayer but in reality the High Priestly Prayer of John 17 is the Lord’s Prayer. This prayer would be better titled The Disciple’s Prayer. I call this message "Let’s Pray the Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus: Believe Him Or Not?

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,374 views

    Jesus must be accepted or rejected, there is no middle ground!

    JESUS: BELIEVE HIM OR NOT? JOHN 10:22-42 AUGUST 5, 2001 INTRODUCTION: A fool is not necessarily stupid he just doesn’t recognize the obvious. Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson went on a camping trip. After a good meal they lay down for the night, and went to sleep. Some hours later, Holmes awoke and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purifying Fire Of Trials Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 19, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,998 views

    Our lives are orchestrated by God to refine us.

    The Purifying Fire of Trials (I Peter 1:6-9) 1. Life is filled with difficult to answer questions. Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast to a horrible crisp, which no decent human being would eat? If the professor on Gilligan’s Island can make a radio out of coconut, why ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's First Name Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 3, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,642 views

    This is an introductory sermon on the names of God. It was given on an "Open House" Sunday where we recieved many visitors and guests.

    God’s First Name Names are often meant to be descriptive or hopeful I really enjoyed the movie “Holes”. All the boys who were required to dig holes – 5 feet deep and 4 feet in diameter every day – were given some pretty interesting nicknames. Armpit, Barfbag, Zero, Caveman are just a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • C.A. McCracken avatar

    From The Blessing Of Bethany, To The Promise Of Pentecost

    Contributed by C.a. Mccracken on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 134 ratings
     | 15,473 views

    This sermon challenges individuals to not be satisfied with their current spiritual status, but to go beyond Bethany to their own personal Pentecost.

    “From The Blessing Of Bethany, to The Promise Of Pentecost" Luke 24:44-53 44 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Did You Receive The Holy Spirit When You Believed?

    Contributed by Greg Tabor on Apr 7, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,047 views

    All Christians have the Holy Spirit dwelling within them. Paul’s question here is not referring to that. His question concerns whether or not the believers had been baptized in the Holy Spirit. This experience is subsequent to salvation.

    “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” Sunday 4/3/05 Ridgeway Assembly of God Pastor Greg Tabor Introduction Turn to Acts 19. Read verses 1-7. Who were these men? “Paul…at Ephesus. There he found some disciples…There were about twelve men in all.” Acts 19:1, 7 NIV While some ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God