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  • Pat Cook avatar

    Getting Crowned

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,356 views

    This speaks of getting rewarded in heaven with crowns, doing things in life that matter in the next one, and why we would lay them down at His feet.

    Revelation 4:1-11 – Getting Crowned A man died and went to heaven. He was met at the Pearly Gates by St.Peter who led him down the golden streets. They passed mansion after beautiful mansion until they came to the end of the street where they stopped in front of a shack. The man asked St. Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying In The Belly Of A Fish Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 10, 2002
    based on 175 ratings
     | 33,365 views

    Jonah’s prayer teaches to pray the Psalms in times of trouble. It also teaches us about God’s deliveramce.

    Jonah 2 Praying in the Belly of a Fish Three ministers were talking about prayer in general and the appropriate and effective positions for prayer. As they were talking, a telephone repairman was working on the phone system in the background. One minister shared that he felt the key was in the ...read more

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    12 Days Of Christmas

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,937 views

    The song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is misunderstood among many Christians today because they do not know the history behind the songs hidden meanings.

    Mini Sermon - Christmas service Dec. 17, 2006 The 12 Days of Christmas! Introduction: Note: This information is all from the website: http://www.crivoice.org/cy12days.html Thesis: The song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is misunderstood among many Christians today because they do not know the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Abundant Grace

    Contributed by Robbie Bankens on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 25,336 views

    Throughout our lives on earth, we as humanity will face troubles and trials, pain and heartache, that we don’t understand, but God’s Grace is sufficient.

    Scripture Setting: 2nd Samuel 9 I. INTRODUCTION: In the book of 2nd Samuel, we read of a time, when the news was spreading throughout the countryside, “Prince Jonathan and King Saul are both dead and David is now King!” When the news of their deaths reached Jonathan’s home, it not only brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 2 What A Difference This Makes For Making A Difference Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,470 views

    To create interest for supporting the ministry of Asbury.

    Last Sunday I shared with you what I thought God was placing on my heart regarding Asbury for at least the next couple of years. A direction that I believe is based on three key Scriptures; Mark 12.18-21, Matthew 28.19-20 and John 15.8. Taken together, these three passages tell us that God wants ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Finer Points Of Love (Part 3)

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,671 views

    This study examines characteristics 8-11 of the fifteeen qualities of love found in I Corinthians 13.

    The past two weeks we have been studying the fifteen characteristics of love that are listed in I Cor. 13. We have covered the first seven. These are challenging! Love requires hard work and God’s enabling. Maybe you heard about the guy who fell in love with an opera singer. He fell in love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Perspective

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,962 views

    When we ask Jesus to establish His Kingdom on earth as it is in heaven, are we ready for Him to establish it in our lives. Specifically in the area of loving others, are we ready to forgive and love the way Jesus loves us?

    Opening Illustration (Brett’s story about a gentlemen in MacDonalds) The way we view situations in life, the way we perceive people/events around us- not always accurate. Certain elements affect our judgment and we do not always accurately perceive reality or we make a hasty judgments about people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Sinful Blindness

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,916 views

    Everyone needs to see the condition of the sin or the sin will completely destroy the person. This sermon is a wake up call to those that have been blinded by the forces of this world.

    SINFUL BLINDNESS THEME: DEVELOPING THE ABILITY TO SEE THE RESULTS FROM YOUR SINFUL ACTIONS TEXT: 2 SAMUEL 12:1-10 We are all shaped by others. As we come up against people in life we are shaped by their influence. This influence can be positive or negative. Maybe some of us have wondered ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Famous Last Words Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,294 views

    Exposition of Matthew 28:18-20 about our church’s vision point to do missions and plant churches

    Text: Matthew 28:18-20, Title: Famous Last Words, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/13/08, AM A. Opening illustration: “Hey y’all, watch this…” “Go on, get out - last words are for fools who haven’t said enough.” To his housekeeper, who urged him to tell her his last words so she could write them down for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Double Outcast Gets Saved"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 11, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,971 views

    A sermon on seeking the lost in love.

    “The Double Outcast Gets Saved!” Luke 17:11-19 A friend of mine from back in Virginia recently told me that she and her pastor are going to begin hanging out at the local bar on Friday and Saturday nights. They aren’t going there in order to get drunk…they’ll be drinking cokes… they are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The God We Follow Is A Barrier Breaker , A Stronghold Destroyer

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 64,169 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT HOW THE GOD WE FOLLOW IS A BARRIER BREAKER , A STRONGHOLD DESTROYER AND A WAY MAKER

    THE GOD WE FOLLOW IS A BARRIER BREAKER , A STRONGHOLD DESTROYER AND A WAY MAKER ****************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. THE LORD GOES BEFORE US AND BREAKS DOWN THE BARRIERS 2. THE HAND OF GOD DOES FOR US WHAT NO MAN CAN DO 3. THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Rest Of Your Life

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,353 views

    We have been called into the same transformational life of the first disciples.

    The Rest of Your Life! Luke 5:1-11 Introduction Two Texans were trying to impress each other with the size of their ranches. One asked the other, “What’s the name of your ranch?” He replied, “The Rocking R, ABC, Flying W Circle C, Bar U, Staple Four, Box D, Rolling M, Rainbow’s End, Silver Spur ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Witnesses And Witnessing

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Aug 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,513 views

    Jesus' 'Great Commission' applies to all; we must get up and get out and share our faith with the help and strength of God so that the number in 'the great cloud of witnesses' can increase and morality and behaviour in society be improved in ways that pol

    Hebrews 12: 1 Sermon: Witnesses and witnessing According to the Bible we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses. I don’t think this means that we are living our lives on a stage and that the angels and all of God’s people who have died and gone to be with the Lord are up above ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Immersions For The Young Messiah-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 22, 2011
     | 3,020 views

    1 of 2. Luke revealed Jesus as Messiah thru showcasing His immersion in God’s affairs. Likewise, the God-sent immerse themselves in God’s affairs. How is this immersion substantiated? Immersion in God’s affairs is substantiated thru...

    IMMERSIONS Of The YOUNG MESSIAH-I—Luke 2:41-52 Attention: There is a TV show highlighting the lives of the Duggar family. They are a family of Conservative Baptists who live in Arkansas. They live debt-free. Jim Bob(father) is a former state legislator who served in the Arkansas House of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Being A Christian--What Would It Mean? What Would It Cost? Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,805 views

    Before becoming a Chrstian we need to count the cost. What would it mean once we make the decision and how would our lives change?

    April, 2007 Series: What is Christianity #3 Being a Christian--What Would it Mean? What Would it Cost? Luke 14:25-33 INTRODUCTION: It is said that “the entrance fee to the Christian life is nothing at all, but the annual subscription is everything you have.” In this scripture large crowds ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist