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  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Tenebrae 2024

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 27, 2024
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    This is a very solemn service. After all, the death and burial of Jesus was not a festive event. It was on this day of the week that Jesus was crucified, died, and was laid in the tomb.

    Welcome. Introduce guests. Instructions: Tonight is going to be a little different from most services that you are used to. A solemn occasion. It commemorates the crucifixion, the death, and burial of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we begin our service, I emphasize that as the service ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "God's Flesh And God's Blood"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 2, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,202 views

    The meaning of communion...to be preached mainly on World Communion Sunday.

    LUKE 22:7-20 “God’s Flesh And God’s Blood” BY: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA One Sunday morning when I was three or four years old I sat next to my dad in church, and noticed that there was something going on up front, people were leaving their ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Tasting The Fruit

    Contributed by David Tijerina on May 4, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,501 views

    The children of Israel tasted of the fruit of the promised land...and still not entered in. There are Christians that will taste, but...

    Tasting the Fruit: Yet Losing the Land September 29, 2002 Intro: Where are you headed? Are you going to get there? How? Deut 1:25-26 25 "They also took some of the fruit of the land in their hands and brought it down to us; and they brought back word to us, saying, ’It is a good land which ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Vinedresser

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,932 views

    Exposition of John

    Text: John 15:1-8, Title: The Vineyards of Tifton 2: The Vinedresser, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/14/13, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: part two in three part series about the vine, vinedresser, and branches. Jesus speaks about the Father’s role in spiritual fruit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Wedding Blessing Temple Cleasning Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 3, 2018
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    Message 5 from John covering the wedding and Cana and the temple cleansing at Jerusalem.

    Chico Alliance Church November 14, 1999 “Wedding Blessing / Temple Cleansing” REVIEW The first chapter of John is like the overture to a grand symphony. John introduces us, in this first chapter, to nearly every theme he will explore throughout his writing. I. Initial presentation of the Word and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Victory PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 964 views

    Encourages believers to find strength, resilience, and victory in trials through the transformative love of Jesus Christ and the power of God's Word.

    Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together in unity, in love, and in pursuit of understanding the profound wisdom of the Word of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. In the midst of our everyday challenges and triumphs, we are called to pause, ...read more

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  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Good-Bye, Abram

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,903 views

    A sermon illustrating the walk of faith, not just for Abram but for every Christian. A sermon where a founding pastor must also say "Good-bye" to his congregatioin.

    What comes to mind when you hear the name Abram? Okay, what about Abraham? They are the same man, but he was only known as Abram until he was called to do something special by God - when he was 75 years old! Not long after that, God changed his name to Abraham, which has a specific meaning. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Getting Along Despite Our Differences

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 15, 2014
     | 6,158 views

    With God's help, Christians can walk hand in hand when we do not see eye to eye.

    Title: Getting Along Despite Our Differences (Food Fights) Text: Romans 14:1-12 Thesis: With God’s help, Christians can walk hand in hand when we do not see eye to eye. Introduction I’ve only been in one food fight and it was an impromptu event. It occurred at our kitchen where we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Can America Be Found In Bible Prophecy? Series

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 30, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 16,186 views

    Part 1 in a series that looks at how spiritually connected the two nations America and Israel really are.

    America and Israel: Spiritually Connected Part 1 – Can America Be Found in Bible Prophecy? This new study entitled America and Israel: Spiritually Connected is a study that has been a long time coming. I have studied this topic on and off for several years and have contemplated bringing it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    10th Sunday After Pentecost. August 17th, 2025. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 8, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,972 views

    Year C, Proper 15.

    Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 80:1-2, Psalm 80:8-19, Jeremiah 23:23-29, Psalm 82, Hebrews 11:29-40, Hebrews 12:1-2, Luke 12:49-56. A). THE SONG OF THE VINEYARD. Isaiah 5:1-7. The first thing that we may notice about this passage, is Isaiah’s relationship with the LORD (Isaiah 5:1). The prophet is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Parables; Allegories; And Metaphors; - Oh My Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 31, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,739 views

    A study of the Gospel of John 15: 1 - 8

    John 15: 1 - 8 Parables; Allegories; and Metaphors; - Oh My 1 “I AM the true vine, and My Father Is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 You are already clean because of the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Paraders Of The Lost Ark Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 12, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 11,198 views

    David isn’t so much a "Raider," but a "parader" of the lost Ark, and from this episode come some truths for us on obedience and worship.

    PARADERS OF THE LOST ARK 2 SAMUEL 6:1-15 INTRODUCTION: One of my favorite movies is "Raiders of the Lost Ark". It is the first of three films that feature Indiana Jones, in all kinds of high adventure and perilous escapes. “Raiders,” the first of the trilogy, is set during the period of WW II ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Don't Lose Heart!

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 120 ratings
     | 15,574 views

    Our relationship to Christ can keep us from losing heart in life.

    DON’T LOSE HEART! II Cor. 4:1-12 INTRO.- ILL.- The New York City Transit Company was missing a bus and a driver some years ago. For over a week, authorities searched for the man but couldn’t find him. Finally, ten days later after the man had disappeared, he was found, bus included. IN MIAMI, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Technique Eclipses Relationship-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 16, 2013
     | 3,219 views

    4 of 4. We incur certain liabilities when we allow our relationship to Jesus to become eclipsed by technique. But what exactly becomes liable? When technique eclipses relationship, Our.....is Liable.

    WHEN TECHNIQUE ECLIPSES RELATIONSHIP-IV—Revelation 2:1-7 Firstless Love Muddying the water above where clarity is needed. A man who spends all his time at work—Neglecting his family in order to do it—Forgetting that his initial drive for the work is to meet his family’s need. The way in which we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Dui: Dying Under The Influence [alcohol / Social Drinking / Wine] Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 3, 2005
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,775 views

    America’s #1 Drug & #1 Killer. A Biblical look at God’s mind on alcohol, inc. Heb./Greek study. You can vote against the sermon, but you can’t argue with God! DESCRIPTION of Alcohol, DESTRUCTION, DECEPTION...and DELIVERANCE! PowerPoint at website.

    DUI: Dying Under the Influence Prov. 23:29-35 We have a drug problem in the U.S. We could talk about: cocaine, marijuana, meth, or heroine. America’s #1 problem drug is not any of these illegal substances, But a legal drug called ALCOHOL. [In the Bible: "Alcohol" represents all of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist