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  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    Only Believe! Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,617 views

    Faith sometimes begins by stuffing your ears with cotton!

    Only Believe Mark 5:21-24, 35-43 Mark 5:21-24 21 When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him while he was by the lake. 22 Then one of the synagogue rulers, named Jairus, came there. Seeing Jesus, he fell at his feet 23 and pleaded ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Death To Sin Through Christ

    Contributed by Wayne Tindale on Oct 18, 2006
     | 2,898 views

    Believing it possible that through Christ we may live in the required manner, that we may avoid sin--desist from sinning--give it up and abandon it altogether, and put it forever away.

    Death to sin through Christ Romans 6: 10-23 Pastor Wayne Tindale 10/18/2006 The connection of this passage will help us to understand its meaning. Near the close of the previous chapter Paul had said," The law entered that the offence might abound; but where sin abounded, grace did much more ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    We Do Not Submit To Abuse

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,793 views

    Wives are not called to be slaves, and husbands have no business being bullies. Insecurity drives controlling behavior, which can lead to abuse.

    “We do not submit to abuse” I Peter 3:1-8 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. By this time tomorrow, nearly 6,000 women will be victims of domestic violence. As a spiritual community we are called to respond. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    That's My King!

    Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 6, 2006
    based on 46 ratings
     | 10,600 views

    A look at why people at the Triumphal Entry thought Jesus was the Messiah and what that means for us.

    “That’s My King!” Palm Sunday April 9, 2006 Introduction: Today is commonly referred to as Palm Sunday. It is the day we traditionally recognize the arrival of Jesus into the city of Jerusalem for the celebration of the Passover celebration and ultimately for his death. Did you ever ask the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Regarding Our Enemies

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,590 views

    Bless those who persecute you! Learn to reverse the process of evil by incorporating a God-empowered response towards your enemies!

    THERE ARE A LOT OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CHRISTIANITY AND OTHER RELIGIONS. ONE OF THOSE DIFFERENCES IS THE WAY WE TREAT THOSE WHO ARE OUR ENEMIES. THIS IS ONE OF THE CONSISTENT TEACHINGS OF JESUS. JESUS MODELED FOR US THE WAY HE WANTS US TO DEAL WITH OUR ENEMIES. JESUS’ SAYS THAT WE SHOULD NEVER ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    More Than Robes And Ritual Series

    Contributed by Stuart Blount on Dec 28, 2007
     | 3,279 views

    As this letter paints a magnificent and majestic portrait of Jesus it highlights the immensity of how our lives are affected as a result of who Jesus is and what he has done for us. What better way to inspire those whose faith is flagging or whose hearts

    AIM: To elevate our perspective of JESUS so that any sense of flagging faith is renewed by a fresh understanding of the importance and significance of JESUS. Hebrews was written to Jewish Christians, probably 2nd generation, whose parents had embraced ‘Christ’ as Messiah and so these people had ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Unmasking The Hypocrite Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 16, 2008
    based on 48 ratings
     | 11,938 views

    Jesus did something no one else had done...He stood up to the religious bullies that were leading people astray. There’s much we can learn about hypocrisy here. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

    Unmasking the Hypocrite Matthew 23:1-39 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/UnmaskingHypocrite.html This is Jesus’ last public message before He dies on the cross. It is stunning...a scathing denunciation of false religion and hypocrisy. Let’s set the scene: Jesus is speaking to 3 groups of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformed And Changed Life

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,306 views

    God desires and we should hunger for a transformed and changed life.There are reasons we miss the mark.1. I don’t need to change 2. When I know more.3. I can change myself 4. I can change overnight.

    The transformed and changed life Romans 12:1-2 INTRO- DO YOU THINK PEOPLE STRUGGLE WITH IDENTITY? DO YOU THINK SOCIETY SPENDS A LOT OF TIME TRYING TO FIND THEMSELVES? JUST THIS WEEK, MADONNA THAT WELL KNOWN THEOLOGIAN WAS ON T.V. TELLING THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Does God Answer Prayer?

    Contributed by Dwight L. Moody on Oct 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,538 views

    A classic short sermon by D. L. Moody on whether God really answers prayer

    I suppose there has been no word on Christians’ lips so frequently at this time as the word "prayer," and there is not one in this hall who has not thought often, during the last forty-eight hours, of the importance of prayer. During this week of prayer, they are a great many not only thinking ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Elements Of Prayer (#2 Of Series On Prayer) Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 25, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,936 views

    Prayer must include praise, provision, pardon, protection and people.

    The Elements of Prayer (Matthew 6: 13-19) Intro. A. In our previous lesson, we have discussed the essentiality of prayer. I hope it has encouraged you to be more prayerful and also to be persistent in prayer. B. For today’s lesson, we will study the important elements of prayer. C. First, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Thomas Cash avatar

    Understanding Our Message Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Apr 20, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,986 views

    1st in a series from 1 Timothy. In spite of the world’s conclusion that the church is inneffective, God still calls on today’s believers to "Hold Fast" and rely on His grace.

    Lessons for a Healthy Church: Understanding Our Message (1 Timothy 1:3-20) Introduction (Mention the devotional insert in the bulletin): Years ago the following ad appeared in a London Newspaper: “Men wanted for hazardous journey, small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Are You? Blessed?

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 25, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,844 views

    A sermon that explores as Christians even during our tough times we are blessed.

    Who are we? Who am I? People and organisations are constantly asking questions like these as they try to understand their identity. The answers to these questions are more than just a name like: Richard Schwedes Or Martin Luther Lutheran Church (Trinity Lutheran Church Devonport). And being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Praying In The New Year

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 1, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,260 views

    If we fail to pray we fail to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. We miss out on one the greatest privileges of our life. Connecting with the creator of the Universe! So we know prayer is a privilege but I also want to look at it’s purpose, pattern, an

    Intro: Is our church looking to have a purposeful, powerful year for the Lord Jesus Christ in 2006? As your pastor I am expecting great things from this New Year. Shall we go to seminars to find out how to be purposeful and powerful for the Lord? Shall we have guest speakers that will encourage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Burden avatar

    Sermon On The Mount (Intro) Series

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,330 views

    In all of the preaching of Jesus, the Sermon on the Mount is the most beloved of true believers. There should be no doubt that what is contained in this sermon is relevant today.

    Message #1 Matthew 5:1-12 “And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them,…” In all of the preaching of Jesus, the Sermon on the Mount is the most beloved of true believers. There should be no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    Jesus, Offering Grace To His Enemies (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 18, 2013
     | 4,919 views

    Christ can save anybody, but every person must accept the truth about Jesus Christ if he or she is to be saved. What did Paul learn about Christ on the road to Damascus?

    Jesus, Offering Grace to His Enemies – Part 2 Acts 9:1-7 Introduction: 1. In our Bible, we see several appearances of Jesus Christ. All of these appearances were prophesied beforehand. But did you know that Christ made a surprise, unprophesied appearance? He appeared in Acts 9 to a man ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church