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  • KL BURRUS avatar

    Jesus Keeps Hanging Around

    Contributed by Kl Burrus on May 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,553 views

    Jesus is hanging around to let us know that he loves us just the same. If you go on in Jesus name, if you go on according to his word, you will never walk alone.

    1 Corinthians 15:5-8 / Jesus Keeps Hanging Around 5And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: 6After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep. 7After that, he was seen of James; then of all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ditch The Rat Race. Run The Right Race. (Theme Adapted From Larry Jacobs)

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,790 views

    Ditch the Rat Race. Run the Right Race. 1) Run after a better prize. 2) Run as others have done. 3) Run empowered by Jesus.

    Would you believe me if I told you that Canadians today are working fewer hours than they were over thirty years ago? Statistics Canada reports that in 2011 the average Canadian worked 36.4 hours per week compared to 38 hours per week in 1976. However, as you can see from the chart (displayed on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Father Of The Faithful Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 20, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,285 views

    Through this passage one can understand that Abraham was justified before he was circumcised and before the Law was given. Circumcision and legal obedience are not necessary conditions of justification

    ROMANS 4:9-15 THE FATHER OF THE FAITHFUL Paul has proven that Abraham was not justified nor forgiven on account of his good actions. But what was the nature of the Covenant made with Abraham? Was the promise made on the condition of faith, or on the condition of circumcision, which was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Gift To An Ambitious World

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 21, 2008
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     | 4,323 views

    What is our place in this world?

    God’s Gift To An Ambitious World Psalm 131 June 1, 2008 Spelling Be story, This week on National Public Radio, they told the story of the ever-increasing difficulty graduating seniors are having in getting into the college of their choosing. Despite high grade point averages. Despite involvement ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Your Life Out Loud Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,457 views

    We are called to live our lives so that Christ is exalted and people are drawn to Him! We are not called to blend into the ’woodwork’ of society!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: August 4, 2007 Date Preached: August 5, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in 1 Peter Sermon Title: Living Your WALK Out Loud Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:13 - 16 13Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Quality Characteristics – Faith Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 7, 2008
    based on 36 ratings
     | 11,119 views

    This is a sermon to help build faith. 1. God does not get shook up by your STORMS. 2. God is bigger than your CIRCUMSTANCES. 3. Walking in faith builds FAITH.

    Quality Characteristics – Faith Today I want us to begin by reading our focal passage. This is a story that took place with Jesus and His disciples on the Sea of Galilee. It is found in Matthew chapter eight. Follow along with me as I read: “Now when He (Jesus) got into a boat, His disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Even His Brothers Did Not Believe

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,271 views

    And from the belief of Jesus brothers we also receive a great blessing... Their eventual conversion provides overwhelming evidence of the resurrection of Jesus. We receive a great heritage from the brothers of Jesus.

    Even His Brothers Did Not Believe Introduction Today I’m going to share with you a message about the brothers of Jesus… we’re going to focus specifically on their lack of belief in their earthly brother, who they would have called Yeshua… and their eventual faith in Jesus Christ, The Son of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Mark Of A Christian

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Apr 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,904 views

    There are many marks of a believer. This message focuses on what I believe to be "The Mark of a Believer."

    The Mark of a Christian John 13:1-38 There are many marks of the Christian that I’m sure we could all name. I would like to focus on what I believe to be “The Mark of a Christian.” “By this all people will know you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:35). Without this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Steadily Walking

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,865 views

    Communion meditation for Sunday, August 3, 2008

    (Slide 1) I begin this morning with gratitude because I am grateful for the Bible and how it has helps us find faith and life and the power to do what is right even in the face of overwhelming opposition. The truth and power of which it teaches is sometimes, though, expressed in some unusual ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Ragin' Nations Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,536 views

    Exposition of Psalm 2 regarding the rebellious heart of men against God and His Christ

    Text: Psalm 2:1-12, Title: Ragin’ Nations, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/23/08, AM A. Opening illustration: We want, in fact, not so much a Father in heaven as a grandfather in heaven--a senile benevolence who, as they say, "liked to see young people enjoying themselves" and whose plan for the universe was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Charge Of A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013
     | 5,159 views

    In his resurrection and appearance to the disciples and through the Day of Pentecost, Jesus accomplished two things: He gave them their mission and empowered them for it and He created His Church, the body of Christ.

    The Charge of a Disciple Matthew 28:18-20a They found themselves wrapped in darkness, hiding behind locked doors and wrestling with their lost dreams and how things could have gone so horribly wrong. Just three years prior, a stranger walked up to them and uttered three words which forever changed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    65. From Law To Relationship Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,293 views

    Opposing sin because it breaks the law is replaced by the Spirit inspired knowledge sin threatens the very concept of the godhead itself, intimate loving relationships.

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 65 - FROM LAW TO RELATIONSHIP This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Road Less Traveled

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 12, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,667 views

    There were 2 ways from Egypt to Canaan: 1 straight & smooth direct to Canaan taking 4 or 5 days; the other was a crooked, winding, dry & difficult passage through the wilderness and that was the way God chose. Why?

    THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED Ex. 13:17-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There have been a lot of changes since I was in college. Computers have advanced incredibly. 2. One Boomer, Cyndy Hinds, was trying to explain to her five-year-old daughter how much computers had changed in her lifetime. 3. “Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jason Bentley avatar

    Divorce, From A Divorced Preacher's Perspective

    Contributed by Jason Bentley on May 13, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,481 views

    Divorce is one of the most devastating things a person may have to endure in this life. It's destruction is rampant, and it is growing. Jesus has a message of hope and healing, but are we as a church delivering that message?

    Handling the Subject Classic Tone I’m not sure how to approach this subject. It is something that is very personal to me and may be to many of you. Yet, it is something that is rarely dealt with properly, if at all. Divorce. It’s a nasty little word, isn’t it. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 22, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,202 views

    Jesus paid the price for our lives. We must bear the Cost of Following Him.

    The Cost of Discipleship-The price is what you pay initially- The Cost is what comes later. You pay a price for a piano & music lessons. The cost is the hours of practice and work and rehearsal. Jesus paid the price for our lives. We must bear the Cost of Following Him. “When Jesus calls a ...read more

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