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  • Bobby Stults avatar

    The Finally Get It Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 19, 2011
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     | 6,064 views

    For years following Jesus the disciples seemed to be in a cloud, but now they finally get it, but only when Jesus unlocks God's plan in their minds. Terrified, marveling, shocked, and in stark disbelief we too are like the disciples until God get ahold of

    36As they were talking about these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, "Peace to you!" 37But they were startled and frightened and thought they saw a spirit. 38And He said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? 39See My hands and My feet, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Some Christians Have Dim Lights

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,220 views

    Where were you when the lights went out.

    SOME CHRISTIANS HAVE DIM LIGHTS Matt: 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Priority Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Aug 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,152 views

    Faith is a reasonable and necessary priority for us before we kick the bucket.

    For those of you who weren’t able to make it last week because of the lovely weather we had, we began a series called, "Your Bucket List." Which I borrowed from a movie which came out about a year ago called The Bucket List. In the movie two very different men, one a wealthy business man, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Crown And The King

    Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Aug 14, 2009
     | 4,977 views

    What Christ endured at the hands of the soldiers for us.

    The Crown and the King This morning I would like to take you on a journey to a place long ago and far away. A place where events happened that affect us today. I would like to take you to the dusty streets of a town where events unfolded both terrible and exciting. An event seemingly ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Utterly Amazing Grace

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Aug 30, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,470 views

    In these times, can anything amaze us? Look to the cross and see the answer is a resounding, YES!

    Sermon 090609                                  Mark 7:31-37             When I was in California for our family reunion had a great time playing with my Nephews.  It ended up being a walk down, “memory lane” for me because the toys they were playing with were toys that my brothers and I played with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Nick-At-Night

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,714 views

    In the cover of night, hood over his head, Nick sneaks out to rendezvous with Jesus. What do we learn from this meeting between Jesus and Nicodemus?

    NICK-AT-NIGHT JOHN 3:1-21 It’s nighttime. Darkness has fallen like a blanket on the city. A thick fog hangs in the air. A man nervously glances at his watch. 6:30pm. It’s safe to leave now. The man knows that most of his co-workers have already left the office for the evening and have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gates

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,003 views

    As a Christian we face many avenues with each one leading to a door or a gate that we must deal with. Often we make important decisions concerning the gate we are facing based on what we know about life.

    Gates Intro… As a Christian we face many avenues with each one leading to a door or a gate that we must deal with. Often we make important decisions concerning the gate we are facing based on what we know about life. • Do we go through gently, • Avoid the gate or door completely, • Bust in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Set In Order

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,451 views

    So the Shepherd – he’s to lead and feed, he’s to choose and cultivate, and he’s to watch and warn.

    1. It must have been something special to serve alongside of Paul the Apostle, to be with him in the ministry! a. Paul was definitely a go-getter. b. Calling him a ball of fire would probably be very accurate. c. He was a man passionately in love with Jesus Christ. d. Willing to do anything. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Two Sides Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007
     | 4,799 views

    Series on Faith

    Two Sides of Faith Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, 7; Genesis 6; Explain how some believe Adam did not exist and the situation in the Garden was a metaphor. Use Noah and Moses to explain their truth as to the why they did what they did. Noah was a direct blood descendant from Adam. Moses talked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love In The Desert Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 1, 2008
    based on 64 ratings
     | 28,388 views

    Why would God seek to kill Moses? And why does Zipporah have to circumcize her boy to stop God from doing it?

    OPEN: Jeffrey Sackett once observed: Think of how often in scripture it is the woman who is the vehicle for ministry. · Who prompted Jesus to perform His first miracle? A Woman! (His mother) · Who ministered to Christ during His public ministry? The women! · Who anointed Jesus’ feet? The women! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Powerful Witnesses Of The Ascension

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Jun 4, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,794 views

    A sermon on the Ascension of our Lord preached at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. Text is Luke 24:44-53 and Acts 1:1-11

    Easter 7A/Ascension Observed Acts 1:1-11, Luke 24:44-53 “Powerful Witnesses of the Ascension” 5/4/2008 Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa Ascension Day is one of the few remaining main festivals of the Christian church year that hasn’t really been touched by our secular American ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Introduction To Colossians

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,902 views

    Paul and Timothy discussed

    Intro: 1. “When it was time, in the gracious plan of God, to proclaim the Gospel throughout the world, Paul was the special instrument chosen by God to lead the way in world missions…Paul’s missionary work made his very prominent in the Bible. In fact, outside of Jesus Christ, no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    A Tale Of 2 Jesus' Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,068 views

    Barabbas was the first person to benefit from Jesus' death on the cross, what can we learn from his experience?

    A tale of two Jesus’ So this is where it would end, in front of a hostile crowd, nailed to a cross. He had of hoped for better and I’m sure his family had hoped for better. I don’t know what his mother had envisioned for the little boy who played at her feet but I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Justified By Faith Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 23, 2011
    based on 21 ratings
     | 25,840 views

    Justification by faith humbles man by excluding all grounds of boasting. Justification by faith also provides opportunity for all mankind to be saved but still upholds the value of the Law which we have all broke.

    ROMANS 3: 27-31 JUSTIFIED BY FAITH Praise God for His offer of forgiveness through faith in Jesus Christ! Those who don’t take God up on His offer don’t truly see themselves as sinners in need of salvation. They make boasts such as: My good actions outweigh my bad. I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Jesus Loves Me? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 66 ratings
     | 31,639 views

    This is one of the most difficult passages in the Gospels because it seems to portray a harsh, callous and uncaring Jesus. But it’s not. Find out why.

    OPEN: In 1948, Harry Truman authorized an expenditure of $10,000 to have a balcony installed on the south side of the second floor of the White House. He’d barely gotten around to enjoying it when he became the first president since James Madison to evacuate the White House out of fear for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ