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  • KL BURRUS avatar

    The Unmistakable Mandate

    Contributed by Kl Burrus on Oct 6, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,937 views

    Jesus makes it clear that being a Christian is more than speaking in pious language, it’s more than a feeling or an experience. It’s being his partner in making love tangible.

    St. John 15:9-17 – The Unmistakable Mandate 9As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. 10If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love. 11These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good News Of Easter

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Apr 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,662 views

    An Easter sermon preached 4/4/2010 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Big Cove Tannery and Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Little Cove (Late service). It talks about the importance of the resurrection.

    Christ is Risen, He is Risen indeed! Alleluia! These are words that are so ingrained into us as 21st century Christians, that we almost recite them every Easter without much of a thought. Christ is Risen! Indeed, He is. But would you have believed that good news if you were at the empty tomb ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Law And The Christian, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 11, 2014
     | 4,571 views

    Jesus gave the ultimate commentary on the Old Testament law, yet it is not very well understood in the Christian community. In this the first of several sermons, we will explore the law and the Christian.

    Intro In the sermon on the mount Jesus called us salt and light, then condemned whoever sets aside the least of God’s commands. Does that mean that Christians should put to death idolaters, Sabbath breakers, adulterers and those who dishonor their parents, sacrifices animals, be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Speak Life / Taming The Tongue

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 7, 2015
    based on 48 ratings
     | 38,460 views

    Abraham Lincoln said, "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt." Beloved, you can speak life or death. Tame the tongue...and speak life.

    One of the winter events.... that I often did as a Youth Group leader .....at Saint Andrew ....in Mentor Ohio ....was a snowball toss . You would pick a partner ....and start ....about 3 feet apart. You would throw... or toss the snowball ....to your partner. If they caught the snowball ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Deliverance From Way And Talk Of Evil

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 20, 2015
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    To show that the LORD Himself, personally delivers us from evil men's way and evil men's talk.

    I. EXORDIUM: What company do you keep? Good company. Company of believers. 1 Corinthians 15:33 1 Corinthians 15:33 (Amplified Bible) Do not be so deceived and misled! Evil companionships (communion, associations) corrupt and deprave good manners and morals and character. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Did He Say? Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016
     | 4,377 views

    Jesus made radical claims about himself

    What did He say? John 8:58 Radical: extreme or drastic; especially in regards to what has been accepted or tradition ἐγώ εἰμι: absolute, timeless existence; I am Jesus said He is: 1. The bread of life John 6:35 He is our Sustenance 2. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Scorners And Fools

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 28, 2014
     | 3,288 views

    To show in a negative sense that scoffers will only earn judgement in this life and fools will get a beating.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is the HOLY SPIRIT Your Teacher? Is JESUS Your Teacher? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show in a negative sense that scoffers will only earn judgement in this life and fools will get a beating. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 19:29 (Amplified Bible) 19:29 Judgements ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Wounded Hands

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 29, 2015
     | 11,561 views

    An obscure verse in the Book of Zechariah describes the wounds in the hands of Jesus and the circumstances that caused those wounds. Great lead in to the Lord's Supper.

    THE WOUNDED HANDS Zech. 13:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Four ladies from their church’s WM group were driving home one Sunday afternoon when they are involved in a terrible car crash. Unfortunately, none of them survived. When they arrive at the Pearly Gates, Peter told them there was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Be A 'barnabite'

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 8, 2014
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    Barnabas' name means, "Son of Encouragement". What can we learn about his encouraging ways and how can we put them into practice?

    BE A BARNABITE INTRODUCTION: The devil once advertised his tools for sale at public auction. When the prospective buyers assembled, there was one oddly shaped tool, which was labeled "Not for sale." Asked to explain why this was, the devil answered, "I can spare my other tools, but I cannot spare ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Put It All In Jesus’ Hands

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 27, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,140 views

    Put all your doubts and fears in Jesus' hands because he has already dealt with death and with your sins.

    When Kentucky freshman Aaron Harrison caught the ball with a few seconds remaining in the semi-final game of the NCAA basketball tournament, his team was down by two points. But Harrison had been in this situation before, twice before in fact and had delivered the game-winning shot both times. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Power Of Our Words Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 27, 2014
     | 8,007 views

    Our words reveal what our heart contains, so listen carefully to yourself to see whether or not your faith is real.

    Consider this short poem entitled “Power of Words:” A careless word may kindle strife A cruel word may wreak a life A bitter word may hate instill A brutal word may smite and kill A gracious word may smooth the way A joyous word may light the day A timely word may lessen stress A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    We Have A Better And Lasting Possession Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,680 views

    To show that JESUS prepared a better and lasting possession for us.

    I. EXORDIUM: What can make you happy? To be with JESUS. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS prepared a better and lasting possession for us. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:34 (Amplified Bible) 10:34 For you did sympathize and suffer along with those who were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Active Waiting

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 2, 2013
     | 6,129 views

    We are to practice active waiting in the present, in light of the uncertainties of the future.

    Title: Active Waiting (Ref. Israel waited for the Messiah; Mary waited for Jesus’ birth; We wait to celebrate his birth and in anticipation of his Second Coming) Text: Matthew 24:36-44 Thesis: We are to practice active waiting in the present, in light of the uncertainties of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Dark Side Of Christmas

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 2, 2014
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     | 10,493 views

    Why does Matthew add the story of the slaughter of the baby boys in Bethlehem. First becasue it is fact and second to trigger assocaiations between Jesus birth and Moses birth (see details in sermon)

    I came across this excerpt from a sermon from the Early Church Father St. Quod-vult-deus (Sermo 2 de Symbolo: PL 40, 655) “A tiny child is born, who is a great king. Wise men are led to him from afar. They come to adore one who lies in a manger and yet reigns in heaven and on earth. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Keep The Faith Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 11, 2014
     | 8,541 views

    The theme of James is more than patience through trials. James is exhorting us to stay FAITHFUL in the face of PERSECUTION. He is exhorting us to KEEP the FAITH.

    There’s a familiar story about the new bride who is cooking a big family dinner. As the ladies are gathered in the kitchen, the bride puts the roast in the pan and asks her mother why we always cut the end of the roast and put it in another pan? They ask grandma who says, “well honey, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational