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  • Richard Burkey avatar

    The Business Of The Cross

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jul 5, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,201 views

    Typically we see the cross from the viewpoint of the suffering of Jesus, this message invites the hearer to see that mission is a key part of the business of the cross.

    “The Business of the Cross” (Special thanks to Dr. Kent R. Hunter with David L. Bahn, Confessions of a Church Growth Enthusiast, (Corunna, IN: Church Growth Center, 1997 for many of the insights of this message) Romans 3:21-25a 3:21 But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What The Church Needs Now, Part Iii Series

    Contributed by William Noel on Jul 31, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,791 views

    In-depth look at the witnessing efforts of the church.

    “What The Church Needs Now” Part III Matthew 28:18-20 “And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crowned, Crossed & Condemned

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 14, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 15,101 views

    Jesus wore the crown of diety and because of that, He was put on the cross. But what most have never realized is that He was also guilty. Let’s see what He was guilty of .....

    I am going to talk tonight about the Jesus’ crown, Jesus’ cross, and the Jesus’ guilt. I will show you a crown you have not noticed; I will talk about a cross in a light you have never seen it before; and I will prove to you that Jesus was, in fact, guilty. 1. THE CROWN YOU DID NOT SEE ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Resurrection Wonder Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Apr 20, 2006
     | 4,739 views

    We need to recover our sense of resurrection wonder, joy, and excitement over what is possible with God.

    “Resurrection Wonder” John 20: 1 – 18 1. Have any of you ever read the comic strip Calvin and Hobbes? In one storyline Calvin’s father is reading him a bedtime story – “Hamster Huey and Gooey Kablooey!” – and the poor father is getting really tired of this story. It’s Calvin’s favourite and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Is Jesus Coming Back

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Apr 22, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,306 views

    An exposition of 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 with particular focus on the characteristics of the man of lawlessness

    When is Jesus coming back? 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 In 2000 a movie came out called “Left Behind”. This movie was based upon Tim LaHaye’s very popular, fictional series entitled “Left Behind”. For those of you that don’t know, Tim LaHaye writes fictional stories about the end times and the return ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Death:not An End

    Contributed by David Azbell on May 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,085 views

    A look at 1 Thess 4:13-17. Ofering comort in a time of mourning.

    Death comes in many forms and have differences in the suffering prior to the death. Some die suddenly and tragically, some go more slowly and with more prolonged suffering. One things is for certain, we shall all die. We do not know how, when, or where, we do however know the why. We are told why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Staying Connected Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 8, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 21,252 views

    If we want to live fruitful Christian lives, we have to stay connected to Christ.

    Staying Connected Text: Jn. 15:1-11 Introduction 1. Read Jn. 15:1-11 2. Illustration: S. D. Gordon tells of a spring storm that broke a large limb on his cherry tree. Although it hung by a very slender strand, to his surprise the blossoms came anyway. Later some fruit began to grow as it did ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Johnson avatar

    Be Glad In The House Of The Lord

    Contributed by John Johnson on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 107 ratings
     | 74,670 views

    We should be glad when we come to the house of the Lord

    The word “worship” comes from an old English word “worthship”, meaning that God is worthy; He deserves our praise. Worship is our response to all God is and says and does. When we really believe God deserves our worship, nothing will keep us away from church. Church worship is a matter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is One Way To God Really Fair

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,911 views

    Last week the unquestionable and unavoidable claims of Christ…this morning I want to address a concern that often arises from the sidelines of such claims… Is one way to God really fair? It’s a big world…with many following religious traditions within t

    Last week the unquestionable and unavoidable claims of Christ…this morning I want to address a concern that often arises from the sidelines of such claims… Is one way to God really fair? It’s a big world…with many following religious traditions within their own culture…isn’t Christianity a bit too ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Kingdom Of God Is Like..."

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 16, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 16,062 views

    A sermon about living under the reign of God.

    “The Kingdom of God is Like…” Mark 4:26-34 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, 14-17 By: Rev. Ken Sauer www.parkview-umc.org Last week I spoke briefly about Jesus meeting with Nicodemus, a Pharisee and a seeker. And Jesus told Nicodemus: “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Charles Banks avatar

    Stay In The Father's Presence

    Contributed by Charles Banks on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,036 views

    This sermon analyzes the perils that can be unnecessarily experienced when we choose to stray away from the Provision of GOD to go after what we want out of life!

    “Stay In The Father’s Presence!!!” Luke 15:11-24 11. And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12. And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. 13. And not many days after the younger son gathered all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Miracles Of Jesus: By The Bay Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,932 views

    The miracle of forgiveness in the restoration of Peter in John 21

    MIRACLES OF JESUS: BY THE BAY JOHN 1:1-19 INTRODUCTION Option 1… CSI Effect (www.sermoncentral.com illustration) A crime scene investigator from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was dusting for fingerprints in a home that had been burglarized. The investigator was challenged by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kenneth Anthony avatar

    Remember The Light

    Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Aug 6, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,536 views

    St. Peter calls Christians to remember the basic principles of faith. Four remembraces are explored.

    Be Reminded of the Light to Guide the Journey This past spring I went on a camping trip with my youngest son to an underground lake called the Lost Sea in Sweetwater, TN. The Lost Sea is the largest underground lake in the Western Hemisphere and is connected to a series of underground caverns ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Self-Control: The Balancing Fruit

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 30, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,780 views

    Self control brings balance to our lives.

    Last Sunday I asked you to be ready to share ways that we demonstrate the Fruits of the Spirit as a church. That will take place in a few minutes, as we first need to address the final fruit - self-control. There have been a few “experiments” if you will during this series as a way to try to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    An Effective Prayer Life

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 9,780 views

    prayer/supplication/thanksgiving

    How to Have a More Effective Prayer Life Phil. 4:6-7 Please visit my sermons page for hundreds of free formatted text versions of my sermons along with ready-to-go Powerpoint Presentations. www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html ------------------------------------ Unexplainable peace (passes all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist