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  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    The Scapegoat

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,105 views

    A message using the scapegoat as a type of Jesus Christ.

    Leviticus 16:21-22 KJV And Aaron shall lay both his hands upon the head of the live goat, and confess over him all the iniquities of the children of Israel, and all their transgressions in all their sins, putting them upon the head of the goat, and shall send him away by the hand of a fit man into ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    But If Not

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 11, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,364 views

    Making a commitment to serve the Lord no matter what.

    Daniel 3:16-19 KJV Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter. [17] If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Promise Of Immanuel Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 25, 2015
     | 10,024 views

    In a time for fear, trust in the Lord and hope in His promise.

    A woman in Arkansas was sitting in her car in a parking several years ago when she heard a loud bang and then felt a sharp pain in the back of her head. She was holding her hands behind her head when someone walked by and asked, “Are you OK?” The woman answered, “I've been shot ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What Is This World Coming To?

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jun 15, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,787 views

    All of us at one point and time have asked this same question, "What is this world coming to?" What IS this world coming to? Join me and find out what just may shock you as being the answer to that question.

    All of us at one point and time have asked this same question, "What is this world coming to?" What IS this world coming to? What is REALLY going on out there today? Every day, we hear about unspeakable violence happening in our schools, our shopping malls, department stores and even ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Now I See! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 16, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,431 views

    In your darkness, let a blind man show you the way. 1st, see Jesus as a good man and appreciate Him. 2nd, see Jesus as a great man and respect Him. Then 3rd, see Jesus as the God-Man and worship Him.

    Several years ago, sightless restaurants became a growing trend across Europe. So what is a sightless restaurant? John Bohannon experienced it firsthand. Bohannon plunged into what he called the “inky blackness of Unsicht-Bar, a restaurant named for the German word for invisible.” To get to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Closing Greetings Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,487 views

    SOUND DOCTRINE IS PROFITABLE BECAUSE IT ALWAYS LINKS GENUINE FAITH TO GOOD DEEDS

    BIG IDEA: SOUND DOCTRINE IS PROFITABLE BECAUSE IT ALWAYS LINKS GENUINE FAITH TO GOOD DEEDS I. (:8) PROMOTE SOUND DOCTRINE WHICH IS PROFITABLE A. Attitude: Promote Sound Doctrine with Confidence "This is a trustworthy statement and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently" Kent : ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Stand Up For Jesus

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 17,863 views

    To stand up for Jesus simply means that you will not be ashamed of him as your saviour and Lord.

    STANDING FOR JESUS Rom 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Conform= to take on the pattern, through pressure ( to be pressed into the mold) Like the 3 hebrew ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Tempted By The Devil

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 14, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,506 views

    Sermon for the 1st Sunday in Lent, Year C, 2013

    Luke 4: 1 – 13 / Tempted By The Devil Intro: A young newly wed was sitting at his desk paying bills when he happened upon the credit card bill. As he scanned through the charges he noticed one particular charge to a department store for $250. He called for his wife to join him. When she ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Way Back To God

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 28, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,967 views

    Peter is the perfect example of how to get away from God... and how to come back.

    The Way Back To God" Jeremiah 3:12-13 What is a "backslider? Not a funny question . Two kinds of people described as "backsliders.... l. Those who joined a church but no longer attend and do not live by Christian principles. Not back sliders because they have not slid away from God... they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Nice Guys Really Finish Last?

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 23, 2013
     | 5,354 views

    Who was right... God or Leo Durocher?

    DO NICE GUYS REALLY FINISH LAST? Proverbs 3:1-12 Leo Durocher said,"Nice guys finish last." If you want to be a success, get the gold ring, then don't get hung up on being nice People believe that "straight arrows" cannot make it today. Books like... Winning Through Intimidation Virtue of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God In The City

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 23, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,540 views

    A word picture of the justice and mercy of God, set against the dark backdrop of a rebellious people.

    GOD IN THE CITY. Zephaniah 3:1-5. A Christian applied for a job which would involve helping some of those on the margins of society. ‘Why would you want to work in this God-forsaken place,’ asked the interviewer. ‘Because it is not God-forsaken,’ replied the candidate. This short passage of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trouble Maker (Nlt)

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 12, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,006 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen a troublemaker? Are you a trouble maker? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To stay away from disobediences and idolatries at all cost. IV. TEXT: 1 Kings 18:18 (NLT) 18 “I have made no troub

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen a troublemaker? Are you a trouble maker? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To stay away from disobediences and idolatries at all cost. IV. TEXT: 1 Kings 18:18 (NLT) 18 “I have made no trouble for Israel,” Elijah replied. “You and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Palitha Jayasooriya avatar

    Don't Back Down When Facing Trials

    Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Oct 16, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,290 views

    Tom Petty sang 'I won't Back Down' probably referring to earthly challenges.This mini sermon encourages Christians not to back down when facing spiritual challenges. It is based around the life-threatening challenge faced by the Prophet Daniel.

    Don’t Back Down When Facing Trials Popular singer/songwriter Tom Petty passed away recently after a highly successful career. One of Petty’s most loved songs was titled ‘I Won’t Back Down’. Some of the lyrics go like this: Well, I won't back down No, I won't back down You can stand me up at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    The Call To Serve Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 22, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,304 views

    Jesus makes his third passion prediction, and tells his disciples that the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve. Jesus also heals a blind man.

    Mark 10:32-52 “Call to Serve” INTRODUCTION Our eyes can play tricks on us. Sometimes we can’t see what is in plain sight—we can’t see our glasses on top of our head, or the car keys on the table. There are times when we can only see what we want to see—we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Joseph's Scars

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 13, 2020
     | 5,522 views

    Joseph had many scars but he never quit and continued to trust God.

    Genesis 45:1-15 Joseph's Scars 1. Most people have some sort of scars • Every scar is a memory, revealing an unfortunate accident (Bike accident) , a random act of stupidity, or some kind of injustice. Maybe you were trying to imitate Evil Knievel on plywood ramp, • Maybe you had a brother and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist