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  • Frederick Baker II avatar

    God Is Our Redeemer Series

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,403 views

    This sermon is part of a series that will have at least 26 parts to it when I am done. I have laid the series to the side for a time and plan to pick it back up soon.

    “God Is Our Redeemer” Text: Job 19:25 For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: Meaning: Redeemer-- גּאל gâ’al gaw-al’ A primitive root, to redeem (according to the Oriental law of kinship), that is, to be the next ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Over-Exposed Heart - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 21, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 19,452 views

    The temptation to look where we shouldn’t look is hard for most men. What had Bathsheba done wrong? What had David done wrong? And how do we deal with ourselves and others who do those wrong things?

    OPEN: The true story is told of a banquet where a famous religious leader found himself seated next to an extremely beautiful woman who was wearing a gown with a perilously low neckline. Instead of becoming angry or embarrassed or pretending to be unaware of her exposure he offered her an apple. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Must I Do? You Must Remain In The Vine Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 6, 2013
     | 9,864 views

    Christ followers want (and need) an unbroken fellowship with God; this sermon gives three pointers to assist us from John 15:1-17.

    WHAT MUST I DO? REMAIN IN THE VINE JOHN 15:1-17 INTRO We are asking ourselves “What Must I Do?” and looking at the New Testament for answers. We have discovered that “Whatever God’s Word says I MUST do, God knows I CAN do!” and it is with that confidence that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Following God's Lead Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 5, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,419 views

    This sermon is based on Chapter 9 of Charles Swindoll's book, Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit, by Charles Swindoll. We discuss the fact that like Saul and Barnabas, we need to be ready to obey when God calls for the changes in our lives and ministries.

    Introduction: A. I want to begin this sermon with a statement from Peter T. Forsythe. 1. I believe he was right on when he said, “The first duty of every soul is to find not its freedom, but its Master.” (Warren W. Wiersbe, The Integrity Crisis, Thomas Nelson Pub., 1991, p. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Come On Down

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 11, 2012
    based on 21 ratings
     | 23,435 views

    What a terrible position to be in, when we find ourselves dangerously positioned higher than Christ. This is when Jesus challenges us to Come On Down.

    TITLE: COME ON DOWN SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 19:1-10 I am reminded of a game show that has been televised since 1956 entitled THE PRICE IS RIGHT. Even if you are not a fan of the game show we are very familiar with the announcers call to those in attendance as they hope for the opportunity to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doing The Lord's Word Series

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jun 5, 2021
     | 2,392 views

    Are you doing the Lord's work the Lord's way? In this message, Pastor Steve looks at how Paul did ministry while on his 2nd missionary journey and how he ministered to the Corinthians.

    INTRODUCTION Please take God's Word and turn with me to 1 Corinthians chapter 16 We are close to concluding our study in this wonderful book Today we're looking at verses 5-12 Read 1 Corinthians 16:5-12 There are two ministries the church has been commissioned to: evangelism and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Compassion Of Christ Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 12, 2010
     | 3,740 views

    This is part two of a sermon on compassion as demonstrated by Jesus.

    The Compassion of Jesus Christ Part 2 The Book of Mark Mark 8:1-10 I. Introduction: A. Last week we started to examine compassion as exemplified in Jesus Christ’s life. B. Compassion is defined as a sympathetic consciousness of another’s distress together with a desire to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real People . . . Real Stories - Pt. 2 - Scripted Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018
     | 5,047 views

    The clock is ticking! Limited time! Limited days! What would you do if you knew that your time was about to be up?Description: It is personal. Sometimes it is guarded and sometimes it is shared. Everyone has one. Real people have real stories! Are you telling yours?

    Scripted I. Introduction We are moved by stories. Culture is shaped by stories. We tend to like stories that are filled with tragedy and triumph, failures and victories and plot lines that keep us guessing. At least until our story is filled with those things. Then we want to skip the tragedy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Discerning The Spirit's Voice

    Contributed by Jelle Horjus on Feb 14, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,196 views

    How do we find guidance from the Spirit in life’s confusing dilemma’s? Follow the difficult road that Jesus took.

    Discerning the Spirit’s Voice - sermon on Acts 21:1-14 - Paul the apostle is becoming an older man. When we meet him in this story, he is coming back from his third mission-journey. Maybe his hair got more grey, perhaps he cannot walk so fast as in the old days, but… look at his face! Look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Casualties Of War

    Contributed by James May on Feb 25, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,470 views

    The casualties of our Spiritual Warfare cannot determine the final outcome and our ultimate victory. We will overcome!

    CASUALTIES OF WAR On July 1 – 3, 1863, the bloodiest battle of the American Civil War was fought between the Union Forces under Gen. George Meade and the Confederate commander, Gen. Robert E. Lee. This single 3-day battle resulted in 51,112 casualties. On the 3rd day of the battle, Gen. Pickett ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Season Of Drought

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,362 views

    This sermon compares the unpresidented drought that the Southeastern United States expereinced in the Spring and Summer of 2007 with the Spiritual drought the United States is presently experiencing.

    Title: A Season of Drought Text: 1 Kings 16:29-33, 17:1-16 Date: 8/19/2007 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: I am 44 years old and have lived in Kentucky most of my life, but I can¡¦t remember a Summer that has been as hot and dry as this one. According to Shane ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Encouraging Word Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,021 views

    Every believer who is part of God’s church should be a source of encouragement to others.

    An Encouraging Word Acts 11:19-30 Intro: Barnabas is a unique character in the book of Acts. We first meet him in Acts 4:36-37: “Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means Son of Encouragement), 37sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Maundy Thursday Communion Message: Sitting With The Enemy Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 30, 2010
    based on 29 ratings
     | 22,820 views

    There is an important lesson we need to learn. You can’t sit with the enemy, and warm yourself by the enemies fire, and not be burned !

    MAUNDY THURSDAY Maundy Thursday is the name given to the day on which Jesus celebrated the Passover with His disciples, known as the Last Supper. The word “Maundy” is derived from the Latin word for “command.” The “Maundy” in Maundy Thursday refers to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Growing The Church God's Way

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,375 views

    There ae many models of church growth. The right way is God’s way.

    February 1, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 28:16-20 Subject: The Great Commission Title: Growing the Church God’s Way We moved to Palmyra on Saturday November 16, 2001. That preceding week we had been sent to Florida by our District to attend a boot camp for revitalizing a church. During ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Caleb Ochieng avatar

    Relationships, God And Justice Series

    Contributed by Caleb Ochieng on Jun 5, 2013
     | 6,441 views

    It is all about relationships

    IT IS ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIP: A man goes down on his knee to pray to God and God acknowledges his prayers, sends an Angel to him. The Angel comes down and says, Cornelius, your prayers, your alms have come before the Lord as a memorial, and then the angel sends him to another man for solution. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal