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  • ROBERT SIMMONS avatar

    It Is Finished

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014
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    A LOOK AT HOW THE AGE OF SACRIFICES IS COMPLETED, AFTER OVER 158 MILLION MANDATED SACRIFICES WITH 1 SACRIFICE ON THE CROSS

    IT IS FINISHED GENESIS 4:1-10 1. Adam knew his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, "With the help of the LORD I have brought forth a man." 2. Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. 3. In the course of time Cain ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Holy Heroes: Fantastic Four Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 3, 2014
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     | 6,434 views

    This fun sermon series uses comic-book heroes as modern-day parables, uncovering hidden spiritual messages in the stories of superheroes like Superman, Batman, and Spider-man. Most of these sermons are expository, alliterated and have PowerPoint!

    Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/20/2013 If you haven’t been with us the last few weeks, let me catch you up. Our church is building a float for the Halloween parade this Saturday and the theme for the parade is “Superhero Celebration,” which I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Compassionate Decision Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 2, 2009
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    This is week six of my seven week series, I have used The Traveler’s Gift as a spring board and this week we are looking at forgiveness

    He just kept right on smiling. It didn’t matter what they did or what they said he just kept right on smiling. They were American army officers and he was their Korean house boy, and for what ever reason they gave him a hard time about everything, he wasn’t fast enough, he wasn’t polite enough, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    When Bad Things Happen To Good People

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 3, 2009
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    Rewritten for Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD: When terrible things happen, pray honestly, in complaint; remember what God has done in the past; and know that He may be forcing us to see how much we need Him.

    There is very little justice in the world. Many people feel that they are not being treated fairly. Just about all of us think we deserve a better deal than we are getting. We think that there is very little justice in the world. But that’s old news. We already know that. So what do you do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Encouraging Difference

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 9, 2009
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    See how we can make a difference in people’s lives as we encourage them in the faith.

    (This sermon was introduced by showing a video clip. The clip contained a series of short interviews in which people were asked the question. "For what do you wish to be remembered?" The last interviewee said "I want to be remembered as someone who made a difference." That is my desire! With that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Somebody's Hero

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 11, 2009
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    Many people mistake leadership for a position. They think because they’re not leading an organization they’re not a leader. Not so. Leadership is influence. And everybody influences someone. This sermon helps us know how to be a better leader of othe

    “Be Somebody’s Hero” I personally believe that each of us needs someone we can look up to and admire. Someone we can pattern our life after and learn from. Mannie Jackson, the owner of the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team agrees. He says: “I think we all have the capacity for commitment ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Return Of The King Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 11, 2010
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    A VIEW OF WHAT THE SCRIPTURES SAY ABOUT JESUS SECOND COMING

    THE RETURN OF THE KING REVELATION 19:1-21 INTRODUCTION: WE ARE RE-VISITING THIS PASSAGE OF SCRIPTURE BECAUSE THE RETURN OF THE KING IS ACTUALLY THE CONCLUDING PART OF THE BATTLE OF ARMAGEDDON. JUST AT THE TIME WHEN IT SEEMS SATAN HAS WON THE DAY AND IS ABOUT TO DESTROY JERUSALEM WITH FAR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember What’s Ahead

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Feb 15, 2010
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     | 4,837 views

    Why did the wicked prosper and the faithful suffer? Through Psalm 73 our God brings us comfort and strength as we struggle with this question.

    Text: Psalm 73:1-28 Theme: Remember What’s Ahead Season: The Last Sunday after Epiphany: Transfiguration Date: February 14, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Remember-What_s-Ahead-Psalm73_1-28.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Love Myths #5 Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 16, 2010
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    When love gets hard, love enough to fight for it, to spend yourself for it, and don't give up until death.

    Love Myths #5: How Then Should We Love? February 14, 2010 Intro: There are a lot of things on people’s minds this weekend, between Valentine’s day, a long weekend, the launch of the 2010 winter Olympics, and all the general stuff of life. So rather than fight those things, I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Puzzle Of Marriage Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 15, 2012
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     | 5,954 views

    This is the second part of a five part series on family. This message looks at: Why Marriage.

    2 The Puzzle of Marriage It is said that Socrates was asked by a young man whether or not he would recommend marriage, Socrates replied by saying “By all means marry. If you get a good wife, you will become happy; and if you get a bad one, you will become a philosopher and the world needs ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Lovingness – The High Price Of Neighbourliness Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 15, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,337 views

    The Good Samaritan. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info) Listen to audio of this sermon at: www.gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Compassion Is Based On Need Not Worth. (vs 30) (2). Compassion Feels Something (vs 33) (3). Compassion Does Something. (vs 34) (4). Compassion Cost Something. (vs 35) (5). Compassion Demonstrates Real Faith. (vs 36-37) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Two men were drinking in a bar ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Tony Rivers avatar

    Finding Your Way Again! Series

    Contributed by Tony Rivers on Jan 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,277 views

    This sermon from Gen. 3 is written to the person who is afraid that God can’t use them because they have failed him.

    Title: Finding Your Way Again! Series: Fresh Start #1 - Pastor Tony Rivers - January 15, 2012- Genesis 3:9-10 Genesis 3:9-10 diagrammed: God called to the Man: "Where are you?" He said, "I heard you in the garden and I was afraid ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Little Church, Big Impact Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 20, 2012
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     | 7,634 views

    A little church like ours can have a big impact if we trust the Savior, love the saints, and put our hope in the certainty of the Gospel.

    As a church leader, I am often challenged by the question: If our church would cease to exist, how much would the community really miss us? In other words, What kind of contribution are we making to the Washington Island community? Well, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Does God Really Care About Everyone? Do We?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 23, 2012
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     | 5,677 views

    God challenges us to rethink our attitudes and actions toward all people.

    Recap the story of Jonah for those who may not know the story… Title: Does God Really Care About Everyone? Text: Jonah 3:1-10 Slide 3 Thesis: God challenges us to rethink our attitudes and actions toward all people. Introduction Westboro Baptist is a church in Topeka, Kansas whose ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    As A Man Thinketh

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 78,391 views

    Our thinking has the capacity to either crown us or cripple us.

    Proverbs 23:7 KJV For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: . . . Philippians 4:8 KJV Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal