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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Coming Of The King Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,625 views

    Jesus exposes real emotions as he comes to Jerusalem for the last time. It tells a lot about his attitude towards the lost, and towards our hearts as well.

    Jesus has just given a long story about a man who goes to become a king and what his servants do while he is gone. It has a lot of spiritual application, but it is very interesting considering what happens next. In the parable Jesus talks about a king that goes to receive his kingdom but the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Who Were You Expecting?

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Apr 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,861 views

    Christ Longs to make a "Triumphal Entry" into our hearts but our expectations of who Christ is “supposed” to be can keep us from receiving Christ as He actually is.

    WHO WERE YOU EXPECTING? “Misunderstanding Christ at the Triumphal Entry.” Mt. 21:1-17 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: • Have you ever listened to someone on the radio and then seen them in person? They are never what you expect. Or have you ever read a book and then watched the movie, ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Arrival Of The King Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,099 views

    Today we take a look at the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem is the beginning of what is called the Passion Week. We will again look at this passage from the title “The arrival of the King”, and see what we ca

    A Journey to Calvary; His Passion, our Deliverance Part 1 The Arrival of the King Am Service March 22nd 2008 Matthew 21:1-11 Introduction I’d like to read you a little piece written by an unknown author called One Solitary Life He was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is A Loving And Forgiving Father

    Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 9, 2013
     | 11,136 views

    “And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him” Luke 15:20.

    Theme: God is a loving and forgiving Father Text: Josh. 5:9-12; 2 Cor. 5:16-21; Lk. 15:11-32 We have no problem believing that God is love, yet at the same time we doubt God’s love. Today’s story from the gospel is all about the Fathers love. When the father saw his rebellious son ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    If You Have Run With Footmen...

    Contributed by Christian Curby on Mar 10, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,948 views

    God has called us to do hard things! Do we walk away from our relationships including our relationship with God because it gets to challenging? Jeremiah 12:5

    Good afternoon, it is so good to be back with you. I am thankful for all that God is doing in my life and in the life of our church. And so it is great to be with you today. Today I want to share a word with you that I believe God has been stirring in my heart for a while but I think that in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    God Honoring Marriage

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 9, 2013
     | 7,742 views

    A sermon on marriage from Jesus at Matthew 19:3-6

    HoHum: Sonja R. Ely- I was watching my 5 year old granddaughter Christy play with her dolls. At one point, she “staged” a wedding, her being the bride and her teddy bear was the groom. She picked him up and said to the “minister” presiding over the wedding, “Now you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Repentance #1

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 23, 2013
     | 7,017 views

    A sermon on the importance of repentance in the gospel (adapted from Richard Owen Roberts book, Repentance: The First Word of the Gospel, chapter 1)

    HoHum: In John Steinbeck’s story, The Wayward Bus, a dilapidated old bus takes a cross country shortcut on its journey to Los Angeles, and gets stuck in the mud. While the drivers go for assistance, the passengers take refuge in a cave. It is a curious company of people and it is obvious ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming The Tendency To Blame God For Our Choices (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,742 views

    The greatest apostle in the New Testament was mobbed, arrested, jailed, and eventually executed. A person might ask, “Why would God do this to Paul?” Isn’t it sad that we look to blame God? People must understand that choices always have consequences. The

    Overcoming the Tendency to Blame God (for Our Choices) – Part 3 Acts 21 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Have you ever noticed how we love to blame others when things fall apart? Did you know that this human characteristic goes all the way back to the Garden of Eden? • When ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Rhythms

    Contributed by Brian Tome on May 2, 2013
     | 6,561 views

    What if we start getting intentional about what we’re doing—and why we’re doing it? God has plenty to teach us about creating goodness out of chaos.

    Our jam-packed lives can feel like a wall of noise. Instead of living from a place of rest and purpose, we’re constantly putting out fires and powering through one more day. But what if we stop to rethink the rhythms in our life? What if we start getting intentional about what we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Focus

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 6, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,115 views

    Each day, Jesus sought to know His Father’s will as He moved purposefully to the cross. There, He finished all that God had given Him to do. Today, our heavenly Father invites us to focus on Him for the wisdom and strength to complete the work He has give

    Opening illustration: John P. Robinson often called America’s “time guru,” claims that people today sleep more than they think they do. He says that though they have more leisure time than ever, they still report feeling “stressed, rushed, and crunched for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Man Up

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 21, 2013
     | 12,057 views

    Fathers day message and the responsibility we have as leaders of our families and our churches.

    Man up! Psalm 112 Introduction- Mothers get the red carpet treatment on their day, with fabulous brunches and beautiful bouquets. For the fathers, however, retailers have cleverly priced almost everything under $9.99! Case in point: the Talking Fly Swatter. It’s a lime-green fly swatter ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Kingdom Of God Our Primary Concern

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 5, 2013
     | 3,846 views

    To prove that "Worship GOD first and you don't have to worry about your needs and wants."

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you make GOD your first priority everyday? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that "Worship GOD first and you don't have to worry about your needs and wants." IV. TEXT: Matthew 6:33 (Amplified Bible) But seek (aim at and strive after) first of all His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Some Straight Talk Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 8, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,589 views

    Homosexuality is a significant issue today. After the Supreme Court struck down "DOMA" Christians will find themselves in a key position to teach truths about marriage.

    1. In June, 2013 the SCOTUS determined that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), signed by Bill Clinton on 9.21.96 was unconstitutional. DOMA allowed states to refuse to recognize same-sex marriages granted under the laws of other states. Until Section 3 of the Act was ruled unconstitutional in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Lord Rests On Us

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 2, 2015
     | 4,110 views

    To show that the LORD rested His Presence in us and never to be removed again.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is the LORD resting on me? Yes. Deuteronomy 33:12 Deuteronomy 33:12 Of Benjamin he said: The beloved of the Lord shall dwell in safety by Him; He covers him all the day long, and makes His dwelling between his shoulders. Proverbs 19:23 The reverent, worshipful fear of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Puff Of Smoke Series

    Contributed by Coz Von on Jun 29, 2016
     | 5,623 views

    What did King James say about smoking?

    Not far from the North Dakota farm where I grew up was a barely-there town: a couple of grain elevators, a post office, a bar, and a general store. The store was a brick box, containing creaky floors, old and poorly stocked shelves, a few spotty fruits and vegetables, and a single dairy case. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational