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  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    The Goat That Got Away

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Mar 28, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,855 views

    Part of an Easter series this sermon looks at the OT foreshadows of the cross. In this sermon the scapegoat analogy is applied to Jesus.

    THE GOAT THAT GOT AWAY Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to blame all your troubles on someone else? You know, when you fail at some project, pass the blame off on someone who caused you to mess up. Maybe you do that anyways. The truth is we all do that at some point. Some psychologists will ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    From Slavery To Redemption Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on May 15, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,576 views

    This is a look at the opening pages of Exodus and God redemptive work from slavery to redemption looking at the circumstances that brought it all about and its application for us today.

    The Book of Exodus: From Slavery to Redemption (Key verse: Ex 6:6)other texts for guidance Ex 1:8 – 17 2:23 – 24. 11:1-5 12:29-30 The book of Exodus theme is one of redemption out of slavery and divine guidance through the provision of God’s law and His guidance through the wilderness to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Timing Is Everything

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,190 views

    Timing is everything so we must understand that we cannot waste our time but use it to make a difference for eternity.

    Unity Baccalaureate - Sunday Eve. May 20th Class motto for the Unity senior class of 2007: We laughed until we had to cry, We loved right to our last goodbye but over the years we will recall for just one moment, we had it all. As I read your class motto the concept of time raced through my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bryan Parris avatar

    David: Facing Your Giants Series

    Contributed by Bryan Parris on May 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,890 views

    From the "Heroes" Series. A Sermon on Courage from 1 Samuel 17.

    There is not a more inspiring hero story than David. Let’s jump right into his story this morning. SCENE ONE: The Israelites Meet Goliath (Vs. 1-11) Keep in mind that this is an ARMY…and what is the purpose of an ARMY? They fight battles…but this is an army that is letting the enemy get an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrin Hunt avatar

    Break It Up Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,790 views

    Part of a series in Philippians, this passage deals with dealing with conflict and promoting unity.

    Break It Up Phil. 4:1-3 Illus. (SC.com) Abe Lemmons was head basketball coach at the University of Texas for years. Asked if he was bitter at Texas Athletic Director Deloss Dodds who fired him…, he replied, "Not at all, but I plan to buy a glass-bottomed car so I can watch the look on his face ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Be Ready! Paul's Lesson: 24 Signs Of The Second Coming Of Jesus

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,489 views

    Paul gives Timothy a lesson warning the church and giving 24 signs of the Second Coming Of Jesus Christ. BE READY! GET OTHERS READY?

    PAUL’S LESSON OF THE 24 SIGNS OF THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. kyfingers@aol.com I DO THIS LESSON IN TWO PARTS. I. PAUL WARNS AND EXHORTS HIS SPIRITUAL SON TIMOTHY TO PRESS ON AND CONTINUE WITH THE GOOD NEWS EVEN IN THE FACE OF INCREASING OPPOSITION AND EVIL. A. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Up On The Housetop

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 2, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,130 views

    A Christmas sermon from the housetop of the Bible.

    Sermon for 12/24/2006 Up On the Housetop Introduction: Who is He in yonder stall, at whose feet the shepherds fall? Who is He in deep distress, fasting in the wilderness? Tis the Lord! O wondrous story! Tis the Lord! The King of glory! At His feet we humbly fall, Crown Him! Crown Him, Lord of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "Blessings And Curses" - I

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 21,982 views

    This message deals with the blessings and curses of God as given from Mt. Ebal & Mt. Gerizim. Beware of God’s CURSES ... Be ready to receive God’s BLESSINGS.

    “Blessings & Curses – I” INTRODUCTION: Read Deut. 11:26-28 I like to have things spelled out for me if someone ask me to do a job … what is the RIGHT WAY, WRONG WAY. Have you ever had a job to do, and no one told you WHAT to do, or HOW to do it? There are 2 ways it can turn out … a BLESSING or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bradley Boydston avatar

    Rua Follower

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 3,420 views

    What is it that Jesus would have me do? The answer is in Mark 8:31-38.

    Unless noted otherwise, all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - - Are you a follower? I’ve pretty much given up on asking people if they are Christians. I mean, I don’t want to give the word up – Christian is a very good word to describe who we ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    Faithful Fathers

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,641 views

    Abraham

    Abraham, a picture of a Father, Genesis 22 Eric A. Snyder, Farwell Church of Christ, June 16, 2002 Three boys were bragging about their fathers. The first one said, "My father runs so fast he can fire an arrow, start running, and get there before the arrow!" The second one said, "That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    A Race To Be Run Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,128 views

    Keys to running the race of life in the way that pleases God.

    *ILL>In 1863, as Abraham Lincoln prepared to sign the Emancipation Proclammation he took his pen, moved it to the signature line, then dropped the pen. When asked why, the President replied: "If my name goes into history, it will be for this act; and if my hand trembles when I sign it, there will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. avatar

    "Eenie, Meanie, Miny, Mo"

    Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 74 ratings
     | 34,796 views

    Don’t make a willy nilly choice to serve God, but be resolute about it.

    The points and some of the text for this sermon are borrowed from one I ran across on another sermon service. Text: Joshua 24:15 15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kent Kessler avatar

    Your Home A Strengthening Place: Daily Time With The Kids Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,532 views

    THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME! AND WE WANT OUR GOD TO KNOW IT, OUR WIFE/HUSBAND TO KNOW IT, AND OUR KIDS TO KNOW IT. BUT IT TAKES TIME WITH EACH OF THESE DAILY TO SEE RESULTS! There is no place like home. Our homes need to be a strengthening place for our k

    NO PLACE LIKE HOME Your Home A Strengthening Space Daily Affirming Time for You & Your Mate & Your Kids Ephesians 6:4 Here is a SIGN that was posted on a BATHROOM DOOR Attention Everyone: The Bathroom Door is Closed! Please do not stand there and talk, whine or ask questions. Wait until I get ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Smith avatar

    The Horoscope Of Jesus

    Contributed by David Smith on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,176 views

    What must Mary have thought when she first opened the door and found a group of Iranian astrologers, there to celebrate the birth of her son? These characters seem so inappropriate in the Christmas narrative, but maybe that’s the point?

    The Xmas season is over! We’ve wished each other a Merry Xmas AND a Happy New Year, and now the festive season is PAST. The holidays (for most of us) are over. The time for singing carols and wishing peace and goodwill to all is finished. The presents have been handed out. The cards have all been ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    The Importance Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 10, 2007
    based on 36 ratings
     | 42,469 views

    This is a Purpose Driven Sermon on the Importance of The Church. The third sermon in a series.

    God’s Committed Community: The Importance of The Church Two weeks ago we looked at the Nature of The Church and we found that the Bible calls The Church: 1. A FELLOWSHIP. 2. A FAMILY. 3. A BODY. 4. A FLOCK. Each one of these terms has special implications on how we are to treat other members ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational