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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    A Touch Of Love Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 17, 2011
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    A study of chapter 5 of the Gospel of Luke verses 12 through 16

    Luke 5: 12 – 16 A Touch of Love 12 And it happened when He was in a certain city, that behold, a man who was full of leprosy saw Jesus; and he fell on his face and implored Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” 13 Then He put out His hand and touched ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    I Beg Your Pardon Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 18, 2011
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     | 5,010 views

    One of the most difficult things to do seems to be to forgive. God requires it of us because HE is forgiving.

    At a convention with their wives, two businessmen who had been roommates in college crossed paths. They sat in the lobby all night talking. They knew they would be in trouble with their wives. The next day they happened to see each other. "What did your wife think?" "I walked in the door and my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Understanding Adversity

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 7, 2011
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,275 views

    This message discusses principles that help us keep problems in perspective.

    Understanding Adversity Proverbs 24:10-12 Adversity: Tightness, affliction, tribulation or trouble Adversity can be our greatest motivation for growth, or our deadliest means of discouragement. The difference depends on our understanding of God’s purposes. It is inevitable that each of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Do Men Say I Am? Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,183 views

    It is interesting to poll the crowd to see what others think of Jesus (Yeshua). What matters, though is what YOU think of him. Understanding Jesus (Yeshua) impacts the actions of our lives.

    1. St. John’s University is apparently known for being a theological school where intellectualism is highly regarded. Someone wrote the following graffiti on one of the walls there: Jesus said unto them: “Who do you say that I am?” And they replied: “You are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Christmas Sermon

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Dec 20, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,191 views

    A different approach to the traditional Christmas sermons. From the Apostles John and Paul

    A Christmas Sermon As I sit to write this Christmas Sermon I feel rather strange because it will find its roots in the Gospel of John and the writings of the Apostle Paul and the writer of Hebrews rather than the Gospel’s of Luke and Matthew. This seems odd even to me but this is where I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Lent 6: The Donkey Reveals A Burdened Savior Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011
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     | 6,125 views

    This series is based loosely on the facts and stories found in the "Living Lent" sermon series written by Donald Neidigk.

    Living Lent 6 - “The Donkey Reveals a Burdened Savior” We are in the home stretch now. Lent… is coming to an end. We have spent five full weeks trying to get ready for Easter by focusing on Christ and preparing our hearts and minds for that splendid Easter morning. How many ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Watch And Pray

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 17, 2011
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     | 10,692 views

    Last days of Jesus before the cross

    WATCH AND PRAY Matt.26:41Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. 42He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Blood's For You

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 5, 2007
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     | 4,064 views

    A Trail of BLOOD runs from the Garden of Eden to your house! When we sin, we treat Jesus as if he had never lived and never died, while all the while He shed His blood to make us just as if we had never sinned!

    Hebrews 9:22 22 In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. (NIV) A Trail of BLOOD runs from the Garden of Eden to Bossier City! Since Adam and Eve bit the serpent’s bait in the Garden and God provided ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Singing The Gospel Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,783 views

    Sermon #3 in the Hymn-writers series deals with Ira Sankey and Fanny Crosby, one of the most prolific hymn-writers of the 1800’s

    Fanny Crosby 1820-1915 Singing the Gospel CHCC: July 13, 2008 INTRODUCTION: This Summer I’m preaching a few sermons based on Psalm 149:1-3: "Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song. Sing his praises in the assembly of the faithful." In the first sermon we talked about Isaac Watts who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christians, Do We Use God's Name In Vain?

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Nov 21, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,951 views

    Dream 9-29-08 I dreamed that my brother, Terry, was preaching a sermon on using God’s Name in vain. He emphasized phrases such as “GOOD GOD”, “JESUS”, “GOD”, “LORDY, LORDY”. He said all kinds of phrases we use that are wrong. He said that we use these

    Christians, Do We Use God’s Name In Vain? Isaiah 45:11-19 11 Thus saith the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker, Ask me of things to come concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands command ye me. 12 I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, even my hands, have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    So, You Think You Know The Spirit? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,560 views

    This message is the first in a series designed to be a journey of discovery. The goal of the series is to help each of us gain a better understanding of the Holy Spirit. This should enable us to better understand His role, power and impact.

    There was a Sunday School teacher who was teaching her class about the trinity. Each child had been assigned a sentence to introduce each person of the trinity. The first one said, “The first person is God the Father.” The second child said, “The second person is Jesus Christ, His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Letters Of Lament - Reading #2 Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 24, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,024 views

    This is a series of readings through the book of Lamentations.

    Letters of Lament – Reading #2 (Disclaimer: If you are looking for a typical sermon series this is not it. Worship can take on many forms. This series is a reading through the Book of Lamentations.) INTRODUCTION: There are times when we all lament – or need to lament. There are times when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Our Father Chastens

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Sep 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,684 views

    Our God is not a vindictive Judge but a Holy Father who loves His children enough to rebuke us when we are wrong and set us on a right path.

    When Our Father Chastens Prairie Baptist Church – 9/27/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 6 Key verse: Psalms 6:1 - O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger, nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure. Premise: Our God is not a vindictive Judge but a Holy Father who loves His children enough to rebuke us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Touched

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,073 views

    There is something special about the heart of Jesus that touches each person that comes to Him.

    Touched Prairie Baptist Church – 11/1/09 A.M. Service Text: Mark 1:40-44 Key verse: Mark 1:41 - Then Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, “I am willing; be cleansed.” Premise: There is something special about the heart of Jesus that touches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From "Ow!” To "Ooh!”; "Arrgh!” To "Aaah!” Groaning Will Give Way To Glory

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,742 views

    The life of a Christian is often hot to handle that we may be tempted to even pack it in. But the Apostle Paul urges us not to do so for our groaning will give way to glory.

    I have a loonie here that I want to give away. Who wants it? Before I give it to you I want to burn off some of the germs that are on this coin. (Hold coin in candle flame with a pair of pliers for a couple of seconds.) Done. Go ahead. Take the coin. Did your fingers get burned? No? That’s good. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran