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  • Richard Vartenisian avatar

    The Mystery Made Known Series

    Contributed by Richard Vartenisian on Sep 9, 2015
     | 8,010 views

    The Good News may have been a mystery but it is not to be a secret

    The Mystery Made Known Ephesians 3: 1-13 Have you ever read a book or watched a movie or TV show in which the end of the story leaves you in a complete mystery? Isn’t it frustrating to be left hanging on the edge of your seat wondering who the murderer was or what was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In Christ Alone: "A Credible Witness"

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 27, 2016
     | 5,153 views

    When a witness has no bias or ulterior motive and is truthful, then he can be considered a 'credible witness'.

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, October 13, 2013 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter IN CHRIST ALONE: “A Credible Witness” [Part Two] John 1:19-28 Last August, I received a jury summons and was selected as a potential juror in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Blood Covenant

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Mar 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,734 views

    Blood is a substance whose vast mysteries and capabilities have yet to be fully explored. Modern day Doctors in the twenty-first century transfuse it, draw it, separate it, package it, store it, ship it, and sell it. Without blood humans and animals would

    The importance of understanding the Blood Covenant is found in the fact that the basis of Christianity is rooted in a Blood Covenant. The Blood Covenant between God and Abraham is the foundation for the relationship of God to His chosen people. God chose Abraham and did an alliance, an agreement ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Is Not Here. He Is Risen!

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 5, 2023
     | 6,210 views

    Easter is more than a party. It is a life-changing reality.

    He is not Here. He is Risen Luke 24:1-11 It’s Easter time again. And again we are challenged with what Easter is all about. In some circles, robed choirs, priests and congregations go through the prescribed Easter ritual, some of which goes back nearly two thousand years. I have found Easter ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Fig Tree Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 17, 2025
     | 643 views

    The Fig tree is a symbol of prosperity, peace and divine blessings. Fig tree is the symbol of Israel in the Bible. Sitting under one’s one fig tree means having prosperity, peace and divine blessings. The Fig tree has the ability to produce fruit multiple times in a year.

    Theme: Fig Tree Text: Mark 11:20-26 Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever.   Introduction: The Four notable events of this chapter are the Triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem City (11:1-11), Cursing the Fig Tree and Cleansing of the temple (11:12-19), the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus' Crucifixion Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 1, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,681 views

    Jesus' crucifixion in Matthew 27:32-56 teaches us what his death accomplished for sinners.

    Scripture After Jesus’ last Passover, which became the institution of the Lord’s Supper, Jesus and his disciples went to the Mount of Olives. Jesus then took Peter, James, and John to Gethsemane, a garden area where oil from the olives was pressed, to pray. Eventually, Judas arrived and betrayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Have Yourself A Mary Little Christmas (Outline)

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 3, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,181 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
     | 3,603 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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    Autarkia: Our Full Sufficiency In Christ

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 5, 2007
     | 2,600 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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    Caesarea-Philippi -- A Place Of Panic

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,301 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

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Biblical Manhood Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 8, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,283 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

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    An Infinitely Superior High Priest

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 27, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,596 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

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Equal In Dignity, Diverse In Function Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,870 views

    In our worship, we are all equal in dignity, but, as Jesus gave different ministries to his disciples, in and out of worship, we differ in function and service; that is the meaning of hierarchy.

    Solemnity of Peter and Paul June 29, 2009 The readings for this solemnity help us to understand how it is that Christ left us–as a gift–a hierarchical Church. I was reading some fairly recent articles in Pastoral Music recently, and came across a rather angry one from a nun who was complaining ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    A High Priest Of Good Things To Come.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 18, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 512 views

    "But Christ..." (Hebrews 9:11).

    A HIGH PRIEST OF GOOD THINGS TO COME. Hebrews 9:11-15. 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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    A Sign And Seal.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 355 views

    The sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness which is by faith (Romans 4:11).

    A SIGN AND SEAL. Romans 4:8-14. The Apostle Paul equates ‘the man to whom God reckons righteousness without works’ (cf. Romans 4:6) with David’s ‘blessed man’ in Psalm 32:1-2, “to whom in no wise will the Lord reckon sin” (ROMANS 4:8). Paul poses the question as to whether this blessing is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational