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  • James May avatar

    The Veil That Hides The Glory

    Contributed by James May on Apr 12, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 14,722 views

    There was a veil torn in the Temple at the Crucifixion but there is still a veil that we must contend with in the life of every man.

    The Veil that Hides the Glory! By Pastor Jim May Exodus 26:31, "And thou shalt make a veil of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be made:" Exodus 26:33b, "...and the veil shall divide unto you between the holy place and the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Is It All About Me?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 13, 2014
     | 4,235 views

    Some people think the world is about them and let you know that.

    Is it All About Me? Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 Some would call the generation we live in today the “me” generation as though this was something new under the sun. Yet the “me” generation has long and continuing roots in the past. The Preacher shows this thinking was in his heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Work: The Achievement Syndrome Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 17, 2014
     | 5,678 views

    Work is a necessity and can be a joy, but when our focus gets off kilter, we will not be satisfied! Solomon writes of his frustration with work and life. Let's see what we learn to avoid the frustration!

    INTRODUCTION • Video Clip from Family Man- WingClips • SLIDE #1 • Today as we conclude our Rhythm of Life series, we will explore an area of life that can get out of rhythm with the rest of our life, when this area rages out of control it will have negative effects on our family, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Evaluating Your Spiritual Growth PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,163 views

    Explores the concept of spiritual maturity, emphasizing its essence in living out God's word rather than merely performing religious rituals.

    Welcome, dear friends, to another blessed day in the house of our Lord. It's always a joy to gather together in His name, to be nourished by His Word, and to grow in our understanding of His unending love for us. Today, we gather to ponder some profound truths that will challenge us, inspire us, ...read more

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  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Harvest Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 13, 2008
     | 11,826 views

    Biblical peace is both the soil in which righteousness grows and the fruit that comes from a peaceable life.

    JAMES 3:18 A HARVEST OF RIGHTEOUSNESS “A harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.” Canadians pride themselves on their perceived role as peacekeepers serving under United Nations mandates. Since Lester Pearson proposed an international peacekeeping force to supervise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Heavenly And The Earthly.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Aug 3, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,219 views

    Year C NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENECOST (PROPER 13) AUGUST 5, 2001 Colossians 3: 1-11 Title: “The Heavenly and the earthly.”

    Year C NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENECOST (PROPER 13) AUGUST 5, 2001 Colossians 3: 1-11 Title: “The Heavenly and the earthly.” The first two chapters of this letter focused on the person of Christ. It is Paul’s belief that if we get Christ right we get everything else right. The second half of the letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When Christ Condemns Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,369 views

    God speaks through his Son to all who are willing to listen and obey.

    Scripture Introduction John 3.16 may be the best known verse in the Bible, but the next one is near in significance: “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” Jesus came to save. That’s good news. But what about ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Is The Church Archaic And Obsolete? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 27, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,354 views

    God changes us so that the church can awe and bless the world.

    Scripture Introduction Driving home Thursday a provocative announcement on National Public Radio caught my attention. The Templeton Foundation was promoting a discussion of: “Does science make belief in God obsolete?” Such a question would not have been asked 50 or 100 years ago; we all expect it ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Are You Ready To Meet Jesus?

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 31, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,558 views

    The following sermon is going to encourage you to be good stewards of everything God has loaned to you by heeding Peter’s “exhortations that we fill our lives with prayer, love, hospitality, and the exercise of our spiritual gifts!”

    Being Ready 1 Peter 4:7-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “What a person believes about the future determines how they will live today.” Douglas Moo How does one respond to the statement that the end of the world is coming when Christ will judge both the living ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being What You Are: A New Creation.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 3, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,142 views

    Being What You are: A New Creation - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1.) A New Nature (vs 14-15) (2.) A New Beginning (vs 17) (3). A New Purpose (vs 18-20); SERMON BODY: Quote: • This week I cam across a child’s definition of a caterpillar? • “A worm in a fur coat”. • I like that description! Ill: • A Caterpillar is a prickly, lazy ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The 4-H Club

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 126 ratings
     | 12,993 views

    How the working faith of four friends overcame obstacles in order to get their comrade to Jesus.

    THE 4-H CLUB Luke 5:17-26 INTRO. As the text says, there was a large crowd of people at the house where Jesus was teaching. Many had come in order to say, "I have seen the great man." Some had come to hear the doctrines Jesus taught and some had come to debate with Him (Pharisees and doctors ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Audience Of My Worship - Pt 1

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Oct 17, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,921 views

    God is the one who invites us, meets us and engages us in worship. It is also God who receives our worship. Look at this story in John 4 through the lens of worship.

    Isn’t it amazing how God layers truth upon truth within the Biblical text? Today, I invite you to see one truth from John 4. This is not to to suggest that this is the only truth, or necessarily the highest truth. But I believe you will see it certainly is a truth. As we read through this text from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do I Work For Nothing? - Job Chapter Seven Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 25, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,586 views

    This is a study into Job chapter seven.

    Jewels From Job Job – Chapter #7 Job continues to speak. 1 "Is there not a time of hard service for man on earth? Are not his days also like the days of a hired man? 2 Like a servant who earnestly desires the shade, And like a hired man who eagerly looks for his wages, 3 So I have been allotted ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing For Victory Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,839 views

    God gives Joshua a promise, His presence, and a proclamation of victory over the enemy. God does the same for us as we prepare to lead the victorious Christian life.

    Joshua is a book about leading a victorious new life in God. On the surface it is about God bringing about His promise of a new land for His people, the Children of Israel. But there are tremendous parallels throughout the book to God bringing us, His children, into a promised new life in Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Abraham

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Nov 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,899 views

    Abraham was a normal man with a unique situation. He messed up from time to time but God still used him. An encouragement to a sinful man like me!

    ABRAHAM Hebrews 11:8-9 Genesis 12:1-13 INTRODUCTION 1. Abram, Abraham, is a man not unlike most other men 2. He was married, had a family, and many responsibilities a. Well, he had no kids of his own b. But he was keeping up his nephew Lot who proved to be a handful 3. Why did God call Abram to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ