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  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Why Some Stop, Why Some Pass By

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Nov 18, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 27,814 views

    story of the good Samaritan and how it applies to our walk with Christ

    Intro: there are stories in the Bible were we all cheer the hero of the story, go home rejoicing in what they had done, but then go back to our ordinary lives. One of those stories is the good Samaritan—the priest passes by, the Levite passes by, but the Samaritan stops, loves, heals, gives, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Is Your Easter Mission?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,437 views

    With this Vision for the Easter Mission, you will have a reason for being where you are. Peace, Joy & Hope was Christ’s Easter Mission for the World. What is your Easter Mission?

    Opening Illustration: As a large crowd of Iboga Christians of Western Tanzania gathered to worship one Easter Sunday, a crazed mother lion was stalking their village. The crowd froze in fear. The village preacher encouraged them to pray to God, who locked the lion’s jaws for Daniel. Suddenly, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Is Your "Saving Place?”

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,833 views

    An unusual Christmas message.

    WHERE IS YOUR “SAVING PLACE?” Luke 2:41-51 INTRO: One of the images that we can get from the Christmas season comes from the TV commercial played during the holiday season. A discount chain calls itself the “saving place” in its commercials. The announcer informs us that “Christmas is here at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unexpected Cross

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Oct 2, 2010
    based on 21 ratings
     | 13,089 views

    Life circumstances may be so that not only do we not ask for a cross but also we may not have a choice in whether we bear it or not.

    The Unexpected Cross Pastor Ken Crow Matthew 27:32 (King James Version) 32And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross. In our Christian life there are many crosses. There is our cross that Jesus says we must bear if we are to be his ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Christmas And The Cross

    Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,596 views

    What is the connection between the Creche and the Cross... between Christ’s birth and his death. Andy why do we have to talk about Christ’s death at the time of his birth? (This sermon was preached in parts with Jason Lundy doing Part II)

    I. INTRODUCTION: The Crèche and the Cross (Colossians 2:9; Mark 10:45; Hebrews 9:28, 10:5-7, 9-10; 1 Corinthians 1:23) Our text today is Colossians 2:9, 13-15. Did you notice that Colossians 2:9 celebrates the wonderful reality of Christmas: in coming to earth Jesus was “the fullness of Godhead ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bound No More Series

    Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Sep 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,600 views

    The 6th in a series going through all Christ endured leading up to the Cross. The series ends Easter Sunday with the Glorious Resurrection

    Over the last few weeks we have been looking at what Jesus endured. He went through so much just so the lost world could have life. He was arrested, beaten, mocked, and humiliated so that we would not have to. The love of Christ is great. He is willing to go beyond suffering and humiliation so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Lighten Your Load Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,593 views

    Jesus invites us to both come to him when we are tired and to take his yoke upon us. There are practical ways that we can do this that can have a major positive impact in our lives.

    DISCOVER BALANCE AUGUST 13, 2006 Matthew 11:25-30 “How To Lighten Your Load” INTRODUCTION For the past several weeks, we have been “Discovering Balance” in our lives. This is not the normal light summer topic; something a pastor cruises through in order to fill the Sundays before the crowds ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Fear Factor

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 11, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,690 views

    Fear doesn’t have to be a factor in your life when you follow Jesus’ commands! Jesus said, "I will be with you."

    The Fear Factor Text: Matthew 28:16-20 Have you watched this reality show called “The Fear Factor?” At least three contestants do these terrible, nasty, fearful games to see which individual can endure. When there is a winner he or she receives $10,000 and the game ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Holy Spirit - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,391 views

    This message explores the power and work of the Spirit.

    The Holy Spirit Gives Power I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” Luke 24:49 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jihad.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 20, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,470 views

    Jesus spoke as much about Heaven as He did about Hell. What I would like to do is a little comparison of the Truth of the Bible over the Lies of The Jihad, as the Muslim Nations try to dominate the world with their false religion.

    Jihad. Jesus spoke as much about Heaven as He did about Hell. What I would like to do is a little comparison of the Truth of the Bible over the Lies of The Jihad, as the Muslim Nations try to dominate the world with their false religion. Islam believes that the world will eventually convert to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fruitful Lives

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,137 views

    Realizing we must be attached to Christ Jesus and not He to us makes all the difference in the world concerning our fruitfulness.

    John 15: 1 – 8 Fruitful Lives Intro: There are some shrubs in the flower beds in front of our house with purple leaves that are really pretty; but, they grow rapidly and can get huge. They were definitely hearty and productive. Last summer it seemed as though I had to trim those bushes almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Veiled Majesty

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 4, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,266 views

    For the believer, Passover both illustrates and embodies our salvation.

    Veiled Majesty Luke 19:29, 41, 45; Revelations 19 Joyous pilgrims from all over the world thronged Jerusalem for Passover, the holy day – the Feast of Redemption. Jerusalem’s streets were transformed into an animated collage of ethnic sights, sounds and smells. As it is today, the Passover was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Three Absolute Truths That Determine The Harvest

    Contributed by George Bannister on May 20, 2008
    based on 41 ratings
     | 24,165 views

    This is a message dealing with the urgency of sowing the seed of the Gospel message. Without sowing, there can be no harvest.

    TEXT: (Psalm 126:5-6) “They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.” ETS: It is necessary to sow the seeds of the Gospel if we are to reap a harvest. OSS: Believers will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    The Character Of Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,284 views

    This is part of a sermon series on the fruits of the Spirit, namely the Character of a Christian: Gentleness.

    (1) "A picture that will probably always be fixed in our minds from the Oklahoma City bombing is the picture of a fireman holding the body of a baby. We’ll never be able to forget it, will we? What is touching about that picture is the obvious gentleness with which that big, burly fireman is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Press On Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,298 views

    This is the sixth and finalsermon in a series of sermons looking at developing a deeper walk with Christ. It addresses the issues of self evaluation and service.

    Going Deeper Pt 6 - Press On Phil 3:2-16 This morning I want to wrap up this series on going deeper. Are you still with me? I hope that you are journeying deeper each day in your relationship with Christ. Last week I shared with you Paul’s goals for his spiritual life; To know Christ in the ...read more

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