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  • Steve Lawson avatar

    A Great God Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,126 views

    Nehemiah is not just a book about revival or great leadership; it’s a book about a Great God!

    A Great God! - Nehemiah 9 Nehemiah is not just a book about revival or great leadership; it’s a book about a Great God! 1. The Greatness of God (vs. 5,6) And the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah and Pethahiah—said: “Stand up and praise the LORD your God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Yellow Ribbon

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 8,811 views

    A modern story of the Prodigal Son from the song: ’Tie a Yellow Ribbon Around the Old Oak Tree’

    Jesus told a story of a man who had two sons. The younger son was discontented with life at home and he said to his father, ’Father, I want right now what’s coming to me.’ So the father divided the property between his sons and the younger packed his bags and left for a distant country. He was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am The Way

    Contributed by David Seeley on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,539 views

    Jesus made some clear statements introducing Himself to the world and letting us know who He is. This series explores a few of those statements.

    I Am The Way Context: John 14 Text: John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Philosophers, and scholars throughout the centuries have debated about who Jesus is and what He has to do with our everyday lives. Some have mocked ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Unthinkable Purchase

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 6,368 views

    This sermon uses the purshase that Hosea made to illustrate the purchase God made through Christ.

    I. Introduction a. Role of a Prophet i. To be a prophet, one must be a spokesperson for God. ii. The term “The word of the Lord came to” so and so. iii. Prophets came from all walks of life. iv. Many of the early prophets only spoke to individuals, while in the later Hebrew history, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Refresher Course

    Contributed by Joseph Louis on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 8,184 views

    A Message to Refocus on Spiritual Things

    Title: Spiritual Refresher’s Course Scripture: Acts 3:19 (AMP), "So repent - change your mind and purpose; turn around and return [to God], that your sins may be erased (blotted out, wiped clean), that times of refreshing - of recovering from the effects of heat, of reviving with fresh air - may ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Four Horns And Four Craftsmen

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 21, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,538 views

    To show how God is at work in history to accomplish His Sovereign will and plan

    Zechariah 1:18-21 Four Horns and Four Craftsman Purpose Statement: To show that God is at work throughout history to do His Sovereign will and plans. Background: Zechariah immediately sees this second vision. He sees four horns. Horns represent Gentile powers. Usually this is seen as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practicing Your Piety In Secret

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 6,321 views

    The life of faith is low-profile. We minimize ourselves so that God can be magnified and glorified. Contrasts showy piety and quiet faith actions.

    Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day in Lent, the season of the church year during which we focus our attention on our devotion to God before Easter. Ash Wednesday gives us an unusual opportunity to focus on our mortality and our sin. These are not popular topics, nor issues that we like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Prodigal's Father

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 779 ratings
     | 69,056 views

    The prodigal son’s father illustrates the qualities fathers need to display toward their children and also reveals the nature of our Heavenly Father.

    THE PRODIGAL’S FATHER LUKE 15:11-24 I. THE PROVIDER OF THE FAMILY A. The father was the Master of the house -he stood answerable to God for the well being of his family -as dads, we need to realize we are the provider of our family and stand accountable to God B. A working man who provided ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    You Shall Not Steal Series

    Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jul 16, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,916 views

    An Exposition of the Eight Commandment with Emphasis on its Current Application

    INTRODUCTION q This commandment continues to highlight our relationship and duties to our fellow human beings. The fifth protects proper authority, the sixth protects our neighbour’s life, the seventh protects the sanctity of the marriage, while the eight protects our neighbour’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "If A Man Dies, Shall He Live Again?"

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 17, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,777 views

    Sermon on resurrection based on Job’s question in Job 14:14

    If a Man Dies, Shall He Live Again? Job 14:14 INTRO.: Story of Job’s trials. Seldom has anyone suffered like Job. Yet, we see the hand of God at work even in his terrible circumstances. Job’s three friends provide no comfort. Job is at the point of death, so he ponders issues of life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Praise Him

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Nov 5, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 17,963 views

    God’s people need to PRAISE HIM for who He is and what He does for us.

    Praise - an act of worship or acknowledgement by which the virtues or deeds of another are recognized and exalted The praise of men toward God is the means by which we express our joy to the Lord. We are to praise Him for WHO HE IS and WHAT HE DOES. 1. Time to Praise - v.2,3 In everything we do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    At His Appearing

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 10, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,180 views

    Life is so much sweeter when we have something to look forward to. The anticipation of the Second coming of our lord gives hope in this wicked world. It is a cleansings, comforting and compelling hope.

    At His Appearing 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Introduction: Life is so much sweeter when we have something to look forward to. The anticipation of the Second Coming of our Lord gives hope in this wicked world. It is a cleansing, comforting, and compelling Hope As Christians, we are to: I. Look for His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peter's Fishing Expedition

    Contributed by Billy Kryger on Jan 30, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
     | 7,038 views

    God placed a calling upon Peter’s life that never left him---even when he tried to leave the calling.

    INTRODUCTION: Before the Lord Jesus had called Simon Peter to be a disciple he was a successful fisherman. Now, after the events recorded in chapters 18, 19 and 20, he returns to his first love. Some Bible scholars have suggested that he did this as a result of discouragement and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    God's Definition Of Love

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 148 ratings
     | 7,616 views

    A devotion for growing believers

    “WE KNOW LOVE BY THIS, THAT HE LAID DOWN HIS LIFE FOR US, AND WE OUGHT TO LAY DOWN OUR LIVES FOR THE BRETHREN.” It is an interesting coincidence, that in John’s gospel, chapter three, verse 16 says, “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that whoever believes in Him might ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    Introduction To Revelation Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,336 views

    Brief introduction to Revelation for sermon use

    Introduction - This book, unarguably, is one of the most difficult books in the Bible to interpret and explain. Yet, we have an insatiable desire to understand it and know the future. Only God knows the future. However, He has given the entire Bible to help us understand His ultimate plan for His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist