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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Passion Of ‘the Christ’

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 5, 2012
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    Many of us are passionate about something or the other in our life. The important thing is … if we are Christians – Are we passionate about God more than anything else in our lives? When Christ was sent to earth, it was because the Father had unprecedente

    Opening illustration: Funny how getting into God's Word and the life of Jesus brings a person into a personnel relationship with Christ; even in Hollywood. Oscar winning composer Johnny Green came to Christ reading the Bible doing research for an American bicentennial composition. Metropolitan ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    On The Third Day

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 2, 2012
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    I. EXORDIUM: Why do the LORD need to rise up on the third day? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers with ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD JESUS is strictly following and fulfilling the Old Testament prophecies for Him. IV. TEX

    I. EXORDIUM: Why do the LORD need to rise up on the third day? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers with ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD JESUS is strictly following and fulfilling the Old Testament prophecies for Him. IV. TEXT: Leviticus 7:18 If any of the meat from the peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Counterfeit Mom

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on May 11, 2012
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    A look at a real mothers sacrifical love.

    Counterfeit Mom 1Kings 3:16-28 Intro. Today is mother’s day and I want to say how much I appreciate all you moms that are here this morning. If it wasn’t for you and all the things you do around here we would have to suspend most of the programs here in the church. Not only are you an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Scapegoat

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012
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     | 15,167 views

    A message using the scapegoat as a type of Jesus Christ.

    Leviticus 16:21-22 KJV And Aaron shall lay both his hands upon the head of the live goat, and confess over him all the iniquities of the children of Israel, and all their transgressions in all their sins, putting them upon the head of the goat, and shall send him away by the hand of a fit man into ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Lowe avatar

    Going To Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 8, 2012
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    We are going to study those people who were part of Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem; Peter, Simon of Cyrene, and Mary Magdalene, etc. We will examine Jesus’ determination to face crucifixion, so that He can reveal God’s love for sinners.

    Title: Going to Jerusalem Text: “Now it came to pass, when the time had come for Him to be received up, that He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51). Scripture Reading: Luke 9:22-27, 51 Introduction Each year thousands of pilgrims make their way to Israel and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In Shades Of Gray

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 18, 2012
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     | 7,987 views

    Love and sacrifice should be the guiding principles when we deal with ethical questions that abide in the gray areas of life.

    Living in Shades of Gray 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 I like black and white. No, not the racial thing, but questions that have yes or no answers, those questions that are either right or wrong. It makes life simpler, and Lord knows, I could use a simpler life. The Bible is really good at that in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    12 Dollars A Changed Life Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 20, 2012
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    Parable of the Talents - Jesus shared this teaching for those of his day, his followers and for us here this morning. This parable teaches us a few major life lessons about Stewardship. Jesus shared this concept to give the people who follow Him a few rea

    Opening Video Illustration: Chairs clip – this clip reminds us how important our lives are to the Kingdom of Heaven and to each other sitting in this church this morning. ( from sermoncentral.com.) Series: 12 in 2012 Sermon: $12 dollars a changed life! Subject: Spiritual mile marker ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Take Up Your Cross

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 5, 2012
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    Trying to do things in our own strength can result in disappointment and frustration. But when we give our burdens to Christ the cross we are carrying is lighter.

    Take Up your cross Isaiah 53 Mark 8:27-38 I remember hearing a radio broadcast of Dr. James Dobson. He was retelling a story about his son Ryan who was about three years old at the time. Little Ryan had gotten up early one morning before his Dad and Mom. He managed to climb up onto the kitchen ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Paul Continues To Teach Christian Living Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 13, 2013
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    Paul speaks directly to the believers in how they should be acting in public.

    Colossians 4:1-6 [NLT] February 13, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Paul’s teaches on how Christians should pray and interact with others: In ch1-2 Paul was all about exalting Christ and the sufficiency of Christ for salvation and for walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Engler avatar

    The Wonder Of Easter

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Apr 11, 2013
     | 9,213 views

    Jesus gave up His life! But what for? That’s what the disciple must have been thinking? For what? Why did He do all of this? Why did Jesus make us His disciples, teach us all that he taught us, and do all the things He did. For what? You see what i

    The Wonder of Easter Luke 24:1-12 Isn’t it amazing!?! Isn’t it amazing!?! It’s just amazing! The love of Christ the Son of God displayed for all the world to see. Coming as a baby, leaving the wonders of heaven and being able to side by side with God His Father. Born in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    What The Law Can Give?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 14, 2013
     | 1,810 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you still under the law? Then you do mourn and weep, still? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD intended us to be Blessed [Happy] people not mourning or weeping people. IV. TEXT: Nehemia

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you still under the law? Then you do mourn and weep, still? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD intended us to be Blessed [Happy] people not mourning or weeping people. IV. TEXT: Nehemiah 8:9 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Full Obedience: Abraham And Isaac On The Mountain Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 16, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,695 views

    Abraham fully obeyed God, even when God's command was difficult to follow.

    Me and more than 11.4 million other people, on average, watched the History Channel TV production entitled “The Bible”. And, by the way, that is a lot of viewers – it was #1 in the ratings. It was a series of 10, 1 hour episodes which aired leading up to Easter, and the DVD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    The Census Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jul 10, 2012
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     | 15,224 views

    Sermon #6 in the Untold Stories of the Old Testament series comes from 1 Chronicles 21 and relates the account of David's Census which led to the deaths of 70 thousand of his troops.

    Series: Untold Stories of the Old Testament #6 Date: CHCC: July 1, 2012 Title: The Census Text: I Chronicles 21 INTRODUCTION: Today’s “untold story” is about King David. I Chronicles 21:21 says this: Satan rose up against Israel and incited David to take a census of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Craig Benner avatar

    Dead Cows And Burnt Plows

    Contributed by Craig Benner on May 24, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,427 views

    A message expalining what it means to follow the call of God without reservations.

    Dead Cows and Burnt Plows 1 Kings 19:19-21 When Elisha accepted that God had another plan for his life; he did't have to think twice; he turned his back on his former life, destroyed all that was related to his past, and yielded everything to God. Elijah knew ahead of time that Elisha was chosen ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    So That You Will Not Sin Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 27, 2010
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,674 views

    John tells us what we can do to overcome sin. 1- We must accept God’s sacrifice for our sins 2- We must obey His commands 3- We must walk as Jesus walked

    INTRO.- ILL.- A 77-year-old granny made a citizen’s arrest in Germany when she rugby-tackled a 25-year-old jay walker. The pensioner sat on him until police arrived - because he had walked across a road before the light was green. The woman, from Freital, near Dresden, shouted at the man as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ