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  • Tim Zingale avatar

    No John, No Jesus

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 4, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,315 views

    A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent Series C A sermon about John the Baptist

    2nd Sunday in Advent Luke 3:1-6 "No John, No Jesus" 3:1 ¶ In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Satan's Lies

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Sep 25, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,306 views

    This is a Sermon about two of Satan’s politically correct lies to keep us from spending eternity with the Father.

    September 25, 2005 Text John 3:36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on him. As I read the Editorial cartoon in yesterday’s paper I was reminded of a quote by Edmund Burke “All that is necessary for the triumph of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Some Parting Words Of Advice Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,213 views

    Peter exhorts the church here in four areas: leadership, humility, anxiety and our adversary the devil.

    SBC Philippi 11/27/05 pm Rev. Jeff Simms Some Parting Words of Advice 1 Peter 5:1-10 Primary Purpose: We will look at some parting words of advice that Peter had for the church in 4 major areas. Peter begins this section by saying that he wants to exhort the elders of the church as a fellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Potter, The Clay, And The Church Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 27 ratings
     | 20,501 views

    We know the role of the Potter and the role of the Clay, but what is the role of the Church? A revisit of the well known story as well as a study of the purpose of the church!

    INTRODUCTION SERIES: “The Purpose of the Church” – Part 2 Part 1: Luke 14:25-35 “What Is the Cost of Discipleship” - All believers are called into Discipleship - There is a cost for discipleship - All called but b/c of cost, many are not willing or (prepared) to pay the price - Saw that One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Memorial To Allen See

    Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Nov 19, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,285 views

    My first funural I officiated as pastor of Bible Baptist Shawnee Oklahoma. Message of hope and honor.

    A memorial to Allen See 1939-2008 By Jesse Bennett Song: We gather in this solemn place to remember the life and morn the death of Allen See. Devoted husband, father and grandfather. We do not sorrow as those who have no hope, for our hope is in Jesus Christ. 1) Allen was a wonderful man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Falling In Love And Giving Everything Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,765 views

    We fall in love with Jesus because we are needy and He needs nothing. We have nothing and He is pure gift. So we sing praise to God.

    September 9, 2012 Verbum Domini Why do so many, hearing the Good News of Jesus Christ, hesitate to believe it? Why do we, baptized and confirmed in Christ, sometimes fail to trust in His Word? Why do I, despite my understanding of my weakness and my need, turn my back on His call? The failure ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Divorce And The Bible Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 26, 2011
     | 2,664 views

    How to address Marital problems

    Divorce and the Bible Part 4 The Book of Mark Mark 10:2-12, various I. Introduction: A. We have defined the ideal for marriage as revealed by God, Jesus and the apostle Paul – it is the union between one man and one woman for life. B. We have seen that divorce is a destructive action which has it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Who Endured Hostility Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,887 views

    Jesus Christ is so much at the center of everything that we can sometimes learn more about him from the Old Testament than we can the New!

    He Who Endured Hostility (Isaiah 50:4-11 with Hebrews 12:1-3) 1. Who we are is either a great blessing or a great curse. "You can be pleased with nothing when you are not pleased with yourself." Lady Mary Wortley Montagu. 2. When I have to deal with grouchy, negative people, I console myself as ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Am I My Brother’s Keeper? (Witnessing To Your Enemy)

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012
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    Know Your Destiny. Be secured in your CALLING? We are all CALLED by God to Accomplish His Will. Our CALLING is determined by our BURDEN! EVANGELISM: A burden for the “lost”. Passion for the “lost”. The Passion to reach the “unsaved”. The Passio

    EVANGELISM: A burden for the “lost”. Passion for the “lost”. The Passion to reach the “unsaved”. The Passion to bring the “lost” to Christ. (PASSION=BURNING DESIRE) Pauls Great Passion: Romans 9:2-3, “I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Christmas Thoughts : The Threefold Purpose Of The Incarnation

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 25, 2012
     | 6,383 views

    THE THREEFOLD PURPOSE OF THE INCARNATION : COMPREHENSION - DEMONSTRATION - SALVATION

    THE THREEFOLD PURPOSE OF THE INCARNATION : COMPREHENSION - DEMONSTRATION - SALVATION OUTLINE 1. COMPREHENSION 2. DEMONSTRATION 3. SALVATION INCARNATION The birth of the Lord Jesus Christ was an incarnation. He was God who took the form of a human being. Even before his birth , the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Did Romans Get Into Isaiah? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 2, 2014
     | 6,118 views

    God makes the case that we are sinners, lost, and helpless; we need a redeemer who will first intervene and then empower us by his Spirit.

    How Did Romans Get Into Isaiah? (Isaiah 59:1-21) 1. I have told some old jokes before, but never this old. 2. Archaeologists discovered a 3rd century Roman joke book (in Greek) 2009. 3. Seriously, here is one of the jokes. “…about a barber, a professor and a bald man who go one a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Signs Of New Life In A Church

    Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Jan 8, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,635 views

    Dealing with what Kills a Church and what brings life back into a church.

    SIGNS OF NEW LIFE IN A CHURCH—Ezekiel 37:1-14 INTRODUCTION: What Killed the Church? Revelation 3:1 Sardis, living in name but dead in reality, is called upon by the Lord to be watchful, to repent and strengthen the things that remain and be ready to die. They are warned that, if they fail, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thessalonical Message For Me

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 2, 2013
     | 2,919 views

    To encourage and exhort that we should never tire and always do what is right.

    I. EXORDIUM: I have a Thessalonical message for you. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage and exhort that we should never tire and always do what is right. IV. TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 3:13 (Amplified Bible) And as for you, brethren, do not become weary or lose heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Say Yes To The Goat Skins Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Oct 6, 2014
     | 6,652 views

    This sermon will focus on the difficulty of saying no to the flesh. Even though we have rules and law, they are no match to stop us from choosing our fleshly desires.

    Background • Review Genesis 25; twins yet born completely opposite (lost/saved) • Parents show favoritism, and this will lead to a divided family. When we come to chapter 27, Isaac is around 137 and both boys are in their middle 70’s. • This sermon will focus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Week 2 – The Candle Of Hope (Preparation) Series

    Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 27, 2016
     | 5,549 views

    24 Days Until Christmas

    Series: 24 Week: 2 Passage: Luke 3:3-6 Title: Week 2 – The Candle of Hope (Preparation) Focus: Christmas INTRODUCTION: As we talked about last week, the Christmas season is here. The enemy’s greatest focus in this season is to distract us from focusing on what’s really important; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational