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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Prince Of Peace: The Wounded Spirit Whole

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 29, 2010
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     | 5,991 views

    Advent 1987: Many of us live with deep disappointments, profoundly wounded spirits. Whole nations so live, thanks to the scourge of war. Christ, the Word Made Flesh, does more than tell us to "get over it." He stands beside us, with us.

    Jim, as I will call him, was a successful pastor, acclaimed for his preaching skill, sought out for his wisdom, almost worshipped by the flocks of young adults who came to the church he served. It seemed he could do no wrong and that he had it all together, from here on out. Nothing, it seemed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ's Love 1) Then 2) Now

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 3, 2010
     | 3,753 views

    Has Christ's love changed over the last 2,000 years? The answer might surprise you.

    A couple of weeks ago the Journal ran a few pictures of the city of Edmonton from the early 1900’s. As you can imagine, streets that are now paved and clogged with cars were still dirt back then and navigated by horse and carriage and the odd automobile. I enjoy looking at “then and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Funeral For A Believer

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 24, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 26,614 views

    The story of Bartimaeus provides an excellent text for a funeral with both a clear gospel message and encouragement for the family: Mr 10:50 And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus.

    Funeral for a Believer Mr 10:46 And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. Mr 10:47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wake Up And Fight For Your Life!

    Contributed by C Jordan on May 22, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 17,613 views

    Jesus came to give us life, but we are at war. Therefore, we must wake up and fight for our life.

    WAKE UP AND FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE! OPENING FUNNY STORY: As the coals from our barbecue burned down, our hosts passed out marshmallows and long roasting forks. Just then, two fire trucks roared by, sirens blaring, lights flashing. They stopped at a house right down the block. All twelve of us raced ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Prayer Of Jesus

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 3, 2012
     | 5,121 views

    The power of prayer and Jesus ability to intercede for His children.

    The prayer of Jesus John 17:1-17:18 Introduction- Happy Father’s Day! This morning we look at Jesus praying what is called the priestly prayer to the Heavenly Father. We definitely can tie this to a Father’s day message in the fact that Men, we should be leading and praying for ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Architect Of The Cross

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 194 ratings
     | 20,403 views

    Who was ultimately responsible for Jesus going to the Cross?

    "The Architect of the Cross" Introduction: I was reading through this week from Matthew chapter 21 the account of Jesus entering into Jerusalem in triumph - the event that we celebrated last week on Palm Sunday - and my attention was drawn to verse 10, where it says: "And when He had come into ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Show Us!

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,405 views

    We all ought to develope the attitude that seeks to know God more. But Jesus also wants us to go and show others.

    Easter 5 A John 14:1-12 Show Us! 04/28/02 I’ll never forget the first day of drivers training. The process in Illinois wasn’t at all like it is here in Iowa. First we had to wait till we were 16 – Juniors in high school, not in Jr. High. Imagine, two years of high school where we could ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Final Conquest Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 9, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
     | 24,450 views

    Three principles for spiritual conquest.

    A Study of Joshua Sermon #10 The Final Conquest Joshua 11 God’s purpose for His people is complete victory. We are told in 1 John 5:4, “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jewels Of Abraham

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,124 views

    What we can learn from Abraham

    INTRO: I. New Year upon us. A. New goals and made new commitments. B. Time to reflect how did last year’s goals develop. II. We need to become like this lady. A. Professional violinist – Carnagie Hall. B. Ask how she became so good. C. Planned neglect. She planned to neglect everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Walls

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 10, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,899 views

    This one deals with the walls we build around our hearts...which ones are O.K. ...and which ones need to be torn down.

    Dakota Community Church August 12, 2007 Walls Last Sunday we had the chairs set up “in the round” in order to promote discussion, and those who were here will remember that I on purpose did not set up the wooden “extra seating” chairs in order that the front row of seats facing each other would ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Jerusalem 500 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 23, 2007
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,255 views

    Parable of the 2 Debtors--Good theme for NASCAR or INDY race weekends. One was forgiven 50 denarii and the other 500. Jesus uses this to aid our understanding of sin and forgiveness. Link included to formatted text, audio, and ’Race Style’ PowerPoint Temp

    The Jerusalem 500 Luke 7:41-43 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Jerusalem500.html The Indy 500 was this afternoon [5-27-07], but the biggest race of our life should be the race to the place of forgiveness to be saved! Make no pit stops at good works, baptism, or communion…just trust completely in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace Giving Series

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,934 views

    This is a message taken from the author’s book entitled, "Christian Stewardship".

    GRACE GIVING II Corinthians 8:1-15 INTRODUCTION: This portion of Scripture describes the grace giver. The grace giver gives with Christ Jesus in mind. Every gift that Christ Jesus has given us has been a gift of Grace. We deserve nothing any better. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cup

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,912 views

    The wrath that was due us fell on Him.

    (You can read all of Jonathan's sermons on blog.fhfbc.org or you can sign up for his Sermon of the Week by contacting jonrmcleod@gmail.com.) This sermon is based on chapter 3, “Looking Below the Surface,” in The Cross of Christ by John Stott. THE AGONY IN THE GARDEN OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    When Heaven Celebrates Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,509 views

    Heaven celebrates the salvation of even one sinner. Let us understand the heart of God for the lost, treasure every person and experience the joy of reaching the lost for Christ.

    [Read Luke 15:1-10] In Luke 15, Jesus tells 3 stories. * Each story speaks of something lost and then found. A lost sheep. A lost coin. And a lost son. * And at the end of each one, Jesus describes a party, a celebration. * The shepherd throws the party for the lost-now-found sheep. * The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Praying Without A Sense Of Failure

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Sep 6, 2009
     | 4,708 views

    When it comes to prayer most of us feel a sense of failure and some of us give up. This need not be. There is no one-size-fits-all method. You can be encouraged and enable in your prayer life.

    COLOSSIANS 4:2-18 ’Devote yourselves to prayer’ PRAYING WITHOUT A SENSE OF FAILURE INTRO One of the great discoveries we make as Christians, particularly when we begin to read the early chapters of Genesis, is that we were created by God, NOT to go it alone -- not to live a life disconnected from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist