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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Praying With Confidence Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 18, 2013
    based on 18 ratings
     | 26,668 views

    There is great confidence that comes from knowing that we have eternal life right now. But what about the needs & problems of daily life? Jesus helped people when He was here on earth; does He still help us? Is He responsible for & responsive to His child

    1 JOHN 5: 14-17 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] PRAYING WITH CONFIDENCE [James 5:14-20] It is wonderful to know that Jesus is God, and to know Him through His abiding-through His living- in our life. There is also great confidence that comes from knowing that we have eternal life right now. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real Men Cry

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Mar 21, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,790 views

    Jesus cried 3 times. Does that mean that it is ok for real men to cry? Of couse it does!

    The prophet Zechariah prophecies about the day we are currently celebrating, Palm Sunday, the day Jesus came triumphal into Jerusalem before He was betrayed and killed. Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Submission On Palm Sunday

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 26, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,123 views

    The period before Jesus's Triumphal Entry in Luke 19 describe three pictures of submission: The submission of Jesus to go to the cross; of the disciples with an odd instruction by Jesus; and of the colt that carried Jesus into Jerusalem.

    Submission on Palm Sunday Chuck Sligh March 24, 2013 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Luke 19 INTRODUCTION Today—one week before Easter Sunday—is what is known as Palm Sunday. It’s so called because of the palm branches used in Jesus’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In A Fallen World... For Now!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 2, 2013
     | 8,270 views

    We live in a world that was once a good place but now it is a fallen world infected by evil... but we look forward to a new world that is all good.

    Title: Living in a Fallen World… for Now! Text: I Corinthians 15:19-26 Thesis: We live in a world of good and bad but because of Jesus Christ, we look forward to a new world that is all good. (Revelation 21:1-5) Introduction In St. Petersburg, Florida three police officers died tragically ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Life Or Lust Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 10, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,177 views

    When we consider how adultery abounds, how heinous a sin it is, what evil consequence it brings, & how destructive it is to the spiritual life & even physical life (1 Cor. 6:15-20), it is no wonder that the warnings against it are repeated so often.

    PROVERBS 6: [24] 25-35 LIFE OR LUST [ Matthew 5:17-30] THE SONG OF THE SIRENS- carried by the wind, skimming the surface of the sea, captured in the sails of the ship-lured many a captain and his sailors to change their charted course. Powerless to resist the sirens' mesmerizing song, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Me Lord? Why Not "You"?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 14, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 27,846 views

    You can’t earn it on your own, *your not worthy of it on your own, *you don’t deserve it on your own, but yet, it can be yours if you want it. All through a personal relationship with God’s Son, Jesus

    Why Me Lord?, “Why Not You? There have been many people at one time or another, who has pondered those three words, Why me Lord?, why did you let this happen?, why did you let that happen?, Playing the blame game with God, is always going to be a losing proposition. Some blame God for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Traditions Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,816 views

    Jesus reveals the danger associated with traditions when they vie for a place among the sacred. In revealing the hypocrisy of the Pharisees, He clarified the lifestyle of dependence expected of His disciples.

    Our Traditions Mark 7:1-23 (17-23) Why would some people buy a cat and tie it to the bedpost to show their reverence to God? Many years ago, a very poor holy man lived in a remote part of China. Every day before his time of meditation, in order to show his devotion, he put a dish of butter up on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Watching The Serpent Of The Magician

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 3, 2012
    based on 127 ratings
     | 88,283 views

    This message is for those who are tired of frustration and those who are tired of watching unbelievers collecting what they are supposed to get. It is also for those who are determined that a transaction must happen in the heavens that would turn things a

    This week, we are looking at the message entitled, “Watching the serpent of the magician." This message is for those who are tired of frustration and those who are tired of watching unbelievers collecting what they are supposed to get. It is also for those who are determined that a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jordan River Crossing Principles

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,587 views

    How to get back across the Jordan after your mentor has been taken.

    2 Kings 2:8-14 KJV And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground. [9] And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Sears avatar

    Moths Rust And Pirates Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Jan 18, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,246 views

    We live in a wolrd where the law of loss rules -- where things break down, fall apart, or are even stolen. What if we could find something that had permanent value? Where can we store it? What does that look like?

    Introduction We see the evidence everywhere. It’s seen in a bike no longer ridden... a washer or dryer no longer functioning... a table or chair with a busted leg... a television that stopped working... How many of you have something you once valued now stored in your garage, shop, attic, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Extravagant Love Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,520 views

    Jesus Anointed at Bethany. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Religious Leaders (vs 1-2) (2). The Woman (vs 3) (3). The Critics (vs 4-5) (4). The Lord (vs 6-7) (5). The Traitor (vs 10-11) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Two brothers were alone in the kitchen. • Before them on the table was a huge bowl of eggs. • The older one said "I’ll give ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    The Helper – The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 5, 2012
    based on 19 ratings
     | 54,116 views

    This sermon looks at five characteristics of The Helper. The Holy Spirit is: 1. a LOVING Helper 2. a FAITHFUL Helper 3. a WISE Helper 4. an ACTIVE Helper 5. an EVER-PRESENT Helper

    The Helper – The Holy Spirit Our text for today is found in John chapter fourteen. Please follow along with me as I read: "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.” John 14:26 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Once Saved Always Saved?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 6, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,855 views

    No doctrine, if true, should contradict other Scripture texts. "Once Saved Always Saved" is a teaching which, on the surface, seems to be scriptural, but if it is rigorously compared to a broad spectrum of Scriptures, it becomes clear that it violates a g

    ONCE SAVED ALWAYS SAVED? Proponents of “Once Saved Always Saved” teach that once a person has been converted, “all the sins he may commit from idolatry to murder will not make his soul in any more danger" (theologian Sam Morris), even if he never repents those sins! They say that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Alive In Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 9, 2012
    based on 305 ratings
     | 62,924 views

    Paul gives the path of how to become alive in Christ. 1- Dead in sin - That’s us. 2- Rich in mercy - That’s God. 3- Alive in Christ - That’s us.

    INTRO.- ILL.- After dying in a car crash, three friends go to Heaven for orientation. They are all asked the same question: "When you are in your casket, friends and family are mourning over you, what would you like to hear them say about you?" The first guy immediately responds, "I would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lazarus And The Rich Man

    Contributed by Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Aug 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,983 views

    It has become common practice to see as the whole meaning of this story that the rich should help the poor... But this particular story especially, if one allows oneself to be affected fully by its original meaning, is a very concrete proclamation of the

    One cannot understand and preach the gospel concretely enough. A real evangelical sermon must be like holding a pretty red apple in front of a child or a glass of cool water in front of a thirsty person and then asking: do you want it? We should be able to talk about matters of our faith in such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran