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  • Michael Demastus avatar

    The Tempted Jesus

    Contributed by Michael Demastus on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,755 views

    Deals with the temptations of Jesus in the desert.

    “THE TEMPTED JESUS” Matthew 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Read text ILLUSTRATION: “Cocoon” The cocoon of the Emperor moth is flask like in shape. To develop into a perfect insect, it must force its way through the neck of the cocoon by hours of intense struggle. Entomologists explain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Dragnet Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 18, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,965 views

    A sermon on the parable of the dragnet (Matthew 13:47-50)

    Sermon for 2/16/2003 The Dragnet Matthew 13:47-50 Introduction: The Dragnet from TV. 1. Dragnet = A system of coordinated procedures used in apprehension, especially of criminal suspects. dummmm! dumda- Dum- dum! That program, by the way, captured the intent of this parable better than any ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When God Is Silent Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 19,160 views

    How do we deal with the issue of unanswered prayer?

    The Rev. Dr. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor October 27, 2002 Habbakuk 1:1-13 1 The oracle that Habakkuk the prophet received. 2 How long, O LORD, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to you, "Violence!" but you do not save? 3 Why do you make me look at injustice? Why do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Abba

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 15, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,332 views

    He is our Father and Father means provider. This message takes a look at Romans 8:15 and the story of the Prodigal Son.

    ABBA! By: Ron Crandall Rom 8:15 15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. (KJV) AB (father), an element in the composition of many proper names, of which Abba is a Chaldaic form, having the sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Call Of Samuel And The Fall Of Eli Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 134 ratings
     | 46,989 views

    The Priesthood has failed so God raises up a prophet to bring his word to his people. God uses the circumstances of Hannah to bring about his plan.

    I doubt that Samuel realised just what was in store for him as he began his service of God in the Temple with Eli. No doubt it began as a fairly simple routine of lessons and chores with plenty of time for games. As a young child he would have been looked after by the many people who worked and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Connections And Joy Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 22, 2004
    based on 87 ratings
     | 23,331 views

    Part two of study through Philippians

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, Pastor God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Selfcontrol Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,010 views

    This is the final sermon in the Series on "The Fruit of the Spirit" from Galatians 5:22-23."

    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS SELFCONTROL—GALATIANS 5:22-26; LUKE 9:23-27 The date as I can best recall was Saturday, June 4, 1977. It was about mid afternoon, and Liz and I were returning from Annual Conference at McKendree College in Lebanon, Illinois, to Marissa, to begin our fifth year in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Why Freedom?" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 29, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,357 views

    What does freedom mean for the Christian?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 4, 2004 Why Freedom? Galatians 5:1, 13-25 INTRODUCTION: Today, the 4th of July, our country celebrates its 228th birthday. That’s 228 years of freedom. Freedom from what? Most of us probably don’t think much about it. We take too many things for granted. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christmas Is Coming Again

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 22, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,592 views

    His first coming brought you liberation, His second coming is going to bring you transformation. His first coming brought heaven down to you; His second coming will bring you up to heaven.

    Christmas Is Coming Again Scripture Reference: Acts 1:1 – 11 Introduction There is clear evidence that we are in the throes of the holiday season. It actually started the day after Thanksgiving. Someone even said that preparations where even being made after Halloween. Have you caught the fever ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Reactiondo We Have To The Christmas Story Today?

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 20, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 3,932 views

    There are three reactions to the Christmas story given ion this Scripture.

    WHAT REACTION DO WE HAVE TO THE CHRISTMAS STORY? How do we respond to God coming to us? Matthew 2:1-12 Washington, DC -- In December of 1944, General George S. Patton summoned his Third Army Chaplain into his office and asked him to write out a prayer for good weather. Patton’s ground troops had ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Confronting The Inevitable

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003
    based on 90 ratings
     | 18,109 views

    We all must deal with the Consequence of our own Character-Our Esau. This message deals with How to Confront The Inevitable Confrontation with Our Past.

    SOONER OR LATER WE MUST FACE ESAU! Verse 1 says: "And Jacob lifted up his eyes, and looked, and,behold, ESAU CAME and with him four hundred men." For 21 years Jacob had avoided a face-to-face encounter with Esau. At the age of 40, Jacob had to leave home unexpectedly to save his life on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Knowing The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 6, 2005
    based on 56 ratings
     | 19,908 views

    The importance and divinity of the Holy Spirit - introduction to series on the Holy Spirit

    Knowing The Holy Spirit April 3, 2005 John 16:5-15 Have you ever thought to yourself how amazing it would be to have been around when Jesus walked the earth – just to be near him, to see his face, to hear his voice? Read John 16:6-15 Jesus says “It is for your good that I am going away.” ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    It Does Matter What You Believe Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 13,035 views

    The beginning sermon in a Bible study of 1 Timothy. This sermon focus is on the importance of what we believe.

    “Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #1 “It Does Matter What You Believe!” 1 Timothy 1:1-11 The letters written by the Apostle Paul to the young preacher Timothy are part ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Firm A Foundation

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 20, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,018 views

    The foundations in America are showing signs of crumbling. We need some firm foundations.

    September 22, 2002 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, And do not the things which I say? 47Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will show you to whom he is like: 48He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    By No Human Hand

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 13, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,238 views

    Daniel 8 is written for the depressed, the battle-weary, and the short-sighted. God is involved in the battle. And he is definitely in control.

    - - - - - - - - - - All scripture quotations are from the New Living Translation. - - - - - - - - - - How many of you have served in the military? How many of you have actually been in a battle? Warfare is the backdrop of our passage this morning – except that in this battle it appeared that the ...read more

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