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  • Chris Tiller avatar

    Perfect Priest, Perfect Sacrifice

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 13,445 views

    An explanation of the sin offering described in Leviticus 4 & 5 and how this relates to the role of Christ as the perfect priest and the perfect sacrifice.

    In Romans 7:23, the Apostle Paul writes, “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” That’s the take-home message of this sermon. If you have to leave early, or if talking about blood makes you squeamish, or if the Levitical details of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Truth Or Consequences

    Contributed by David Thompson on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,978 views

    If we are not truth full in all areas, where do we stand with God? I’ll tell you. When we’re not truth full we don’t stand with God, every non truth we tell moves us further and further away from God.

    TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES I’m not talking about the old game show, or the town in New Mexico were it was filmed. What I want to talk about is being truth full no matter what the consequences are. THE PRICE IS RIGHT I’m not talking about that game show either. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Drew Mills avatar

    You Know What Your Problem Is? Series

    Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,545 views

    Crushing the criticism that divides the family

    Theme: Family Busters Purpose: Crushing the criticism that divides the family We have all heard, “If you can’t say something good about somebody, don’t say anything at all.” Yet, why do we find it so hard to live up to that old saying? James had his own ideas on the cause of a critical spirit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    An Unchanging Message For An Ever Changing World

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 17, 2003
    based on 434 ratings
     | 175,021 views

    In this text the apostle gives us four abiding principles concerning the word of God.

    An Unchanging Message For An Ever Changing World Galatians 1:6-10 “One of the most frequently used phrases in Christian circles is "the gospel." Amazingly few adults know what this term means. It could either refer to its literal translation, "good news;" or to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Is A Gift To Give

    Contributed by Daryn Bahn on Jul 18, 2003
    based on 85 ratings
     | 9,131 views

    What it means to excel in the grace of giving.

    Imagine that a large church burned to the ground somewhere in north Wisconsin, and that all the congregations of our district were asked to help rebuild it by collecting an offering. Every congregation was asked, all but one. This tiny little congregation could hardly afford to keep going. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    You Become What You Believe

    Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Sep 27, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 18,406 views

    "Change is good" but "transformation" is what God is looking for. Think the world and that is what you will become. If you have no plan for your life, Satan does!

    Some of you who are readers of Christian books might have come across Norman Vincent Peale. Norman authored many books but his work entitled “The Power of Positive Thinking” has been translated into 40 languages and more than 20 million copies have been sold. In this book Norman recalls an ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Overcoming A Critical Spirit"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 165 ratings
     | 29,563 views

    We can overcome a critical spirit with God’s help.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM churches August 18, 2002 “Overcoming a Critical Spirit” James 4:1-12 Introduction: Grandma used to say, “If you can’t say something good about somebody, don’t say anything at all.” How many have heard that saying? Yet, why do we find it so hard to live up to that old ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Games People Play - Aggravation Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 10,043 views

    Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity. This sermon deals with anger.

    The Games People Play Aggravation INTRODUCTION: Anger is probably the most powerful emotion we feel. Mickey Mantle had a friend who would let him hunt on his ranch. One day, along with teammate Billy Martin they went to the ranch to hunt. Billy stayed in the car while Mickey checked with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cohabitation And Christians Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 1, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,353 views

    What are some ways that we must please God in the area of our sexual purity? (Material adapted from Walter Kaiser's book, What Does the Lord Require?: A Guide for Preaching and Teaching Biblical Ethics, chapter 6 Cohabitation and Fornication pg. 79-89)

    HoHum: A mother was concerned when she heard that her son had a live in girlfriend. She went to his house. Her son was the only one home. The son said, “It’s not what you think, Mom. She needed a place to stay. She has her bedroom and I have mine.” The son then showed his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    “make The Commitment” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 21, 2013
     | 4,343 views

    If our lives are going to count for Christ, we need to make the daily commitment to live for Him as opposed to living for ourselves.

    We are thinking about how we, as believers, can “Get In The Game” for God and live lives that count for Christ. We said we can know we’ve “Got Game” if we: Go for the gold; Aim for excellence; Make the commitment; & Expect God to work. In “going for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Call To Lament And Wail Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,135 views

    This brief study of Joel is intended to awaken the church to an understanding of prophetic literature and to prepare our hearts for the day in which we live (adapted from Joel Rosenberg’s Epicenter conference and Mike Bickle’s series on Joel).

    Joel Pt4 A Call to Lament and Wail Introduction/Review The name of the prophet Joel means- the Lord is God. The world in which we live is God’s world and God has a program and He does not answer to any man. In Revelation- concerning the seventh trumpet blast- Rev 11:15 Then the seventh angel ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    The Conduct Of A Believing Household Series

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,363 views

    Peter gives both believing wives and husbands some to-the-point instructions in order that Jesus might be glorified, even if they are persecuted wrongly for trusting in our Savior. Let us take these instructions to heart!

    Basic Outline: I. Peter's Discussion about Believing Wives' Conduct (1-4) II. Peter's Appeal to Daughters of Sarah (5-6) III. Peter's Direct (and Sobering) Warning to Believing Husbands (7) Application Text: 1 Peter 3:1-7 1 Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Refiner’s Fire

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 5, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,729 views

    Advent #2 - What to do about the heat in your life

    1See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple. The messenger of the covenant in whom you delight—indeed, he is coming, says the LORD of hosts. 2But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appears? ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Steve Keeler avatar

    Love, It's Not An Option

    Contributed by Steve Keeler on Jun 26, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,530 views

    Jesus want's up to be prepared vertically and horizontally, to live right with God and with man!

    Love, It's Not An Option! by Steve Keeler Scripture John 15:9-17 If you knew your death was coming soon what would you say to those you love? Jesus spoke to His followers not long before He was to be killed on the cross. This was His farewell speech to the disciples. John 15:9-17 "Just as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Steps Toward Healing

    Contributed by Mark Lawing on Jun 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,109 views

    The medical profession has made great progress in sustaining life over the last century. However, it would appear that at the end of these longer lives more people are going to hell than ever before. We need spiritual healing

    Mark 10:46-52 The medical profession has made great progress in sustaining life over the last century. The average age for an American is fast approaching 80. The development of antibiotics has reduced deadly disease to simple treatable sicknesses. It is believed that George Washington died of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist