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  • Robert Higgins avatar

    The Glory Revealed Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,614 views

    Understanding the glory of God

    Unexpected Glory – 2nd in Series on the Glory of God. Last week, I introduced the concept of God’s glory, with the definition that God’s Glory, also known as the “Shekinah” glory of God. We tried to grasp the fact that God’s glory, just like His nature, defies definition. And we also came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Caesarea-Philippi -- A Place Of Panic

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,366 views

    The greatest lessons about Christ’s person and His plan are often learned in places of panic, fear and anxiety.

    I. CAESAREA-PHILIPPI A. Today, It Is Modern Banias B. Located High Elevation Above Sea of Galilee 1. Mountains near headwaters of Jordan River 2. Mount Hermon – on the lower slopes of which is Caesarea-Philippi 3. There, Jesus took His disciples to test them as to His identity C. This Area of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Have Yourself A Mary Little Christmas (Outline)

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 3, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,302 views

    Wrong focus, wrong day, wrong practices. Full text to follow.

    Have Yourself A Mary Little Christmas! Luke 10:38-42 I. By forgetting the flurry! A. Jesus just wants to be received. Vs. 38 B. Martha was distracted. Vs 40 C. Martha was irritable and critical. Vs. 40 II. By focusing on first things! A. The things troubling us will pass. Vs. 39, 41 B. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Transformation

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 29, 2008
     | 3,696 views

    Jesus renews the ancient Hebrew Passover meal and gives it a new reality in the true Lamb of God.

    December 29, 2008 Sacramentum Caritatis The new priest offered his first sermon to his congregation. As the people left, many stopped and complimented him on his preaching. He thanked them, went through the week and, the next Sunday, noticed a larger congregation. Some of the parishioners ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Biblical Manhood Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 8, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,384 views

    Sermon outline used to speak to men aobut what real manhood is. It begins first with a proper response to God. Responsility has at its root response. Adam responded with disobedience to God and because of that passivity Adams offspring are born dead to

    Intro: When do we become men? What is the standard how is it measured? 1 Corinthians 11.7 A man is the glory and image of God. If we are the image and glory of God what does that men to us as men? (Other cultures rites of manhood) We are men when we deal with sin God’s way! I. Our response to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Autarkia: Our Full Sufficiency In Christ

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 5, 2007
     | 2,661 views

    This is a sermon starter for Preaching out of the second chapter of Colossians showing our all sufficiency in Christ. Autarkia is the Greek word used in the text for "all sufficiency".

    “Autarkia” (Greek) “Fully Sufficient” Colossians 2:10-23 “In Him you have been made complete” There are certain things that tend to clutter up the simplicity we have when we are complete in Christ. II Cor 11:3 spoke about those who are deceived, having been led astray from the simplicity and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Infinitely Superior High Priest

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 27, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,693 views

    In an argument from the lesser to the greater, this chapter commences with a demonstration of the limitations of the access to God allowed in the annual Day of Atonement. All this anticipates the comparison: But Christ…

    AN INFINITELY SUPERIOR HIGH PRIEST. Hebrews 9:11-14. This short passage is the high point of the writer’s comparison between the old covenant and the new. In an argument from the lesser to the greater, the chapter commences with a demonstration of the limitations of the access to God allowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sudden Appearing Of Jesus.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 15, 2026
    based on 2 ratings
     | 39 views

    "The Messenger of the Covenant in whom you delight will suddenly come to His temple" (Malachi 3:1).

    THE SUDDEN APPEARING OF JSESUS. Malachi 3:1-4, Malachi 4:5-6 The name Malachi means “My Messenger.” We have another two messengers in MALACHI 3:1. Watch carefully, exhorts the LORD. First, I will send My messenger (cf. John 1:6-8), who will prepare the way for the One whom you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great Commission

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 21,711 views

    The last words of Jesus were for us to go and make disciples.

    The Great Commission Matt. 28:18-20 Introduction: Last words are precious. Whether someone you love is going on a short trip or will be gone for a long time, those last words they speak reverberate in your mind sometimes for years. “I love you.” “Take care of yourself.” “Be good now.” We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Righteousness Of God

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jul 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,037 views

    Jesus commands us to have a righteousness that surpasses that of the Pharisees and Scribes. Just how do we accomplish this?

    “THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD” “Surpassing the Righteousness of the Pharisees and Scribes” Mt. 5:20 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: (READ PASSAGE) - In our gospel passage today Jesus commands us to have a righteousness that surpasses that of the Pharisees and Scribes. (v.20) ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Nailing Down The Christian Life Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,078 views

    Paul calls us to allow Christ to nail down the lose parts of our life so we can be more effective for Jesus

    Nailing Down the Christian Life Colossians 3:5-11 April 29, 2007 Morning Service This message was adapted from materials in SpringLife disrtibuted by Wesleyan Church World Headquarters Introduction Soon after Augustine’s conversion, he was walking down the street in Milan, Italy. There he ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Payback Is Sweet Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 8, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,880 views

    A look at restitution from the life of Zacchaeus.

    BIG LESSONS IN SMALL PACKAGES Part 1—Payback is Sweet Luke 19:1-10 Sunday, August 31, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee A soldier fighting over in Iraq received a letter from his girl friend that said she was breaking up with him. She also asked him to send the picture she had given him when he left ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Tragedy Of Jephthah's Daughter Series

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 24, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,635 views

    The incident of Jephthah’s daughter may seem incredible and profoundly cruel to some modern-day Bible readers. But in reading this narrative, one must be careful to interpret events in the context of that day, not merely by the moral climate of one’s own.

    Judges 11:30–40 The Tragedy of Jephthah’s Daughter The incident of Jephthah’s daughter may seem incredible and profoundly cruel to some modern-day Bible readers. But in reading this narrative, one must be careful ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Payback Is Sweet Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Sep 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,419 views

    This sermon looks at the value of restitution demonstrated in the life of Zacchaeus.

    BIG LESSONS IN SMALL PACKAGES Part 1—Payback is Sweet Luke 19:1-10 Sunday, August 31, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee A soldier fighting over in Iraq received a letter from his girl friend that said she was breaking up with him. She also asked him to send the picture she had given him when he left ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Body Piercing Saved My Life - What To Do With Piercings And Tattoos

    Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Feb 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,216 views

    Learn what the Bible has to say about piercings and tattoos in this stimulating sermon on a hot topic.

    When I was in High School, I went to this winter retreat in Gatlinburg, TN called Winter Xtreme. There were tons of teenagers there, and this was about the time that wearing a Christian T-Shirt made you a “Cool Christian.” I remember seeing a shirt with a saying that I’ll ...read more

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