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  • Albert Corey avatar

    The Celebration Of The Day Of Atonement

    Contributed by Albert Corey on Dec 3, 2009
     | 7,552 views

    TO SHOW HOW CHRIST IS THE ATONEMENT ONCE AND FOR ALL

    The Celebration of the Day of Atonement PSALM 32: 1 1. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered. 2. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord does not impute iniquity, And in whose spirit there is no guile. LEVITICUS 23:26-32 26. And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lessons From Nick At Night

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,694 views

    Nicodemus wanted to come to Christ on His terms but Jesus reveal who He really was.

    We have his disconnect in our society is that we attach what we do to how good we are. The more we do the better we are, and if sometimes we transgress, well we can just make that up. Our good works become a barrier to God. Some people seek religions that do this, some people create their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Who Expects Us To Forgive Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,062 views

    In order to be forgiven we must be willing to forgive.

    A Messiah Who Expects Us to Forgive Text: Matt. 18:21-35 Introduction 1. Illustration: A pastor finished his message early one Sunday, (and that pastor was not me) and he wanted to check his congregation’s understanding. So he asked, "Can anyone tell me what you must do before you can obtain ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God’s Enduring Word Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 3, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,372 views

    The message is a study of the permanence of God’s Word.

    “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.” Among the many comforting words spoken by the Master for the encouragement of His people, the words of this text must assuredly rank among the most precious. Many Christians consider them seminal assurance. The comfort derived ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Living Under? Series

    Contributed by Rob Swan on Mar 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,834 views

    It is better to live under grace than under the Law

    Big Idea: It is better to live under grace than under the Law (legalism vs. Faith) Big Question: What are you living under? Text: Gal 4:1-7 Introduction Looking over the horses in the stalls, the man studied and looked over the noble beasts that were at the auction that day. He walked up to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Psalm 91 - A Conditional Promise? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 17, 2009
    based on 77 ratings
     | 126,624 views

    No conflicts or predicaments should crush us, as long as we can draw close to God. We have no idea how long the onslaught of trouble might last or how deep the troubled waters may get, but they will pass and we will have ultimate deliverance.

    Psalm 91:1-16 Everyone has favourite verses or chapters of the Bible. Words of promise, words of encouragement, others speak to us about God’s love and mercy towards us. Life is filled with problems, some small and some great and Psalm 91 has been and continues to be a source of strength, hope, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Forgive Us Our Debts

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jan 31, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,613 views

    We need God's forgiveness to flow to us and through us.

    A woman bought a parrot for a pet. All the parrot did was treat her bad. It insulted her and every time she tried to pick it up, it would peck at her arm. One day she got fed up with the parrot and as it was insulting her she picked it up, it continued with the insults.."you're ugly! I can't ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cross-Culture (A Palm Sunday Sermon)

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Mar 26, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,420 views

    This sermon deals with the effect that Jesus’ cross had on three men: Simon the Cyrene, John the Apostle and Nicodemus, the quiet follower.

    CROSS-Culture Palm Sunday 2009 – Communion Sunday I grew up in a fairly sheltered environment. Other than books at school I remember little, if any, interaction with anyone of another culture. My first encounter with a different culture was a kid I met at school. I don’t remember his name, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Glory In The King's Gate

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 1, 2008
    based on 13 ratings
     | 11,480 views

    The routine and "hum-drum" responsibilities of life are what elevate men to great places.

    THE GLORY OF THE KING’S GATE TEXT: Esther 6:12 Esther 6:12 KJV And Mordecai came again to the king’s gate. But Haman hasted to his house mourning, and having his head covered. I. INTRODUCTION -- THE COMMON LIFE -I find myself somewhat indebted to Linda Little who taught me 11th grade ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Paul's Prayer For The Light To Go On

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008
     | 3,004 views

    Ephesians 1 b

    Ephesians 1b - Paul’s Prayer for the Light to Go On - July 16, 2006 Good morning. Join me in turning to the book of Ephesians, chapter 1. We have just begun going through this wonderful epistle of Paul the Apostle, written to Christians in the town of Ephesus, the capital city of Turkey or Asia ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Watch Out!

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 10, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,784 views

    We need to live carefully.

    WATCH OUT! I Timothy 4.16 S: Spiritual Growth C: Living deliberately Pr: WE NEED TO LIVE CAREFULLY. ?: What? What do we need to be careful about? KW: Subjects TS: We will find in our study of Scripture, beginning with I Timothy 4.16, two subjects to which we must give specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Which Way?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,488 views

    A sermon about choosing a path - a path leading to truth, or one leading to the lie. Audio, outline & Powerpoint will be at www.sermonlist.com

    I want you to picture something in your mind this morning. Imagine yourself going up a hill, and you know that on the other side of that hill is a cliff that drops off hundreds of feet below into a lake of burning sulpher and volcanic lava. You know you have to get to the other side of that ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    An Inconvenient Truth Series

    Contributed by Susan Blader on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,775 views

    It is not always convenient to be a Christian, as is revealed by the character of the people whom Paul greets at the end of his letter to the Romans.

    An Inconvenient Truth A Sermon on Romans 16:3-16 Zig Ziglar once visited the Washington Monument on a trip to DC. As he arrived with some friends, he heard a guide announce, “Ladies and gentlemen, there is currently a two-hour wait to ride the elevator to the top of the monument.” The guide then ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Close Encounters Of A Third Kind

    Contributed by Kenneth Jarman on May 17, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,136 views

    This sermon explains three different types of encounters with Christ

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF A THIRD KIND By: Pastor Ken Jarman OPEN DOOR OUTREACH MINISTRIES, NEW BERN, NC 28560 Sunday May 18, 2008 ACTS 9:1 –9 Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest And asked letters from him to the synagogues of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ben Peak avatar

    Be Ye Holy

    Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,525 views

    As Wesleyans, also believe that there is a second work of grace. This second work is called entire sanctification.

    This morning I want to share with you something that is one of the fundamental messages of the Wesleyan doctrine. Really, it is what sets us apart from many other churches and types of theology. It’s one of the distinguishing tenets, if not the distinguishing tenet, of our heritage. I’m talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness