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  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    The Second Man

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 3, 2014
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    Jesus is the second man.

    Thank you Rev. John Bunker The Second Man Rom 8:16-23 16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: 17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. 18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Pleasing Heart To The Lord

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 28, 2013
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    God does not look on outward appearance but on the heart; create in me a clean heart.”

    1 Samuel 16:1-13 “A Pleasing Heart to the Lord” INTRODUCTION The Lord, God of creation, is a God of transformation. In the beginning, God transformed chaos into order by taking a formless void and creating sea, land, sky, sun, moon, and stars. God sent his son, Jesus the Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Clash Of Kingdoms

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 20, 2015
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    The Kingdom of God goes head to head with the kingdoms of this world.

    A CLASH OF KINGDOMS. Mark 6:14-29. As a unit, Mark 6:14-29 begins and ends with people “having heard” something. Herod “heard” about Jesus and His disciples (Mark 6:14), and drew his own conclusions from it (Mark 6:16). John’s disciples “heard” about John’s death, and acted accordingly (Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is A Christian?

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010
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    Most people call themselves Christians yet when measured and weighed by God’s biblical standards, they are badly found wanting and untrue to the definition of a genuine Christian!

    Intro: The word “Christian” is used only 3X in the King James Bible (text; Acts 11:26c; 26:28). Most people call themselves Christians yet when measured and weighed by God’s biblical standards, they are badly found wanting and untrue to the definition of a genuine Christian! The Bible gives us ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Some Things Money Cannot Buy

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 20, 2010
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    One of the most common temptations is that of a desire to obtain wealth. Material things become "gods" to not a few people. All kinds of evil comes from pursuing wealth. Among them is our eyes get blinded to the more important things in life.

    Intro: One of the most common temptations is that of a desire to obtain wealth. Material things become "gods" to not a few people (Eph. 5:5). All kinds of evil comes from pursuing wealth. Among them is our eyes get blinded to the more important things in life. The Lord considered this to be ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Memorial Day: The Search For Peace Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 25, 2013
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    Peace is more than the mere absence of war; it involves the pursuit of love

    Memorial Day 2013 Monday of 8th Week in Course Gaudium et Spes The rich young man, we read here, responded to the challenge of Jesus by walking away. It says his “face fell.” That doesn’t capture the full emotional meaning of the Greek text. It uses the word stygnasas. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Keep On The Firing Line

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 16, 2011
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    Encouragement for the saints to keep on keeping on!

    KEEP ON THE FIRING LINE! Heb 12:1-2(KJV) 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Our Ambition

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 30, 2012
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    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have any ambition in life? Do you know these ambitions need to be align with GOD's Words? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the ambitions according to the will of GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Thess

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have any ambition in life? Do you know these ambitions need to be align with GOD's Words? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the ambitions according to the will of GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Word And The Martyrs Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 11, 2012
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    In the witness of the martyrs we see the Word of God made visible and effective in the world; the martyrs give the ultimate testimony to the Truth.

    August 13, 2012 Blessed Jakob Gapp Verbum Domini “The interpretation of sacred Scripture would remain incomplete were it not to include listening to those who have truly lived the word of God: namely, the saints. Indeed, viva lectio est vita bonorum. The most profound interpretation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Be Prepared - Proclaim The Birth" Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 1, 2008
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    The Christmas Story not only proclaims God’s love in his incarnation, but also demonstrates how God moves through the lives of regular people to establish his kingdom

    Matthew 1:18-25 “Be Prepared – Proclaim the Birth” INTRODUCTION The Christmas Story is the story of God--Creator of the Universe--interacting with human history. This story, however, is not just about God’s loving and grace-filled activity, it is also about Mary and Joseph. This young ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Palm Sunday – My Way Or The High Way

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 14, 2008
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     | 3,479 views

    Just as the crowds praised and then a few days later crucified Jesus. We must be a people that "stays the course" and follows Jesus as Lord, not as a "quick fix" for our problems.

    Palm Sunday – My Way or the High Way – Luke 19:29-48 Intro.: These religious leaders think the whole world has gone after Jesus because of the crowds waving their palm branches as Jesus entered the city. But despite the number of people around that day, no one seemed to grasp the magnitude of what ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Where Is The Goal Post

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
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    Sermon is focused on finding the direction of a church and individual lives.

    WHERE IS THE GOALPOST? PHILIPPIANS 3:12-14 Have you ever been lost? Now, I’m not talking religion here. I mean honest to goodness, didn’t know where you were right now, kind of lost. Men, women accuse us of not admitting it when we’re lost. They say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fireproof Your Life

    Contributed by Rodney Langley on Jun 9, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
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    How to prepare for the flaming darts that Satan and the world will hurl.

    FIREPROOF YOUR LIFE INTRODUCTION We face many trials and temptations as we strive to live the Christian life. How can we fireproof our lives and be able to stand against the flames that this world will send our way? We’re going to look tonight at some biblical examples and see how we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wedding Day Advice To Couple

    Contributed by Victoria Oladipupo on Dec 4, 2009
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    Many couples use a lot of time and months to plan their wedding day but they never take time to plan their marriage. A quick advice that will keep couple together forever if they apply and live it daily.

    Wedding advice to the couple – Mark 10: 7 - 9 Today is a significant day. It is a defining moment. It is one of the most defining days of your entire life. But as significant as today is, it is just the beginning of your marriage. Mark 10: 7 - 9 This is a new beginning in your life. As you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Few Good Men

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,812 views

    Father’s Day message

    A FEW GOOD MEN A Father’s Day Sermon I Chronicles 11:10-23 June 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee One time a little boy was asked to define Father’s Day and he said, “It’s just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the present.” It’s tough being dad. (wingclips.com, “The Pancakes”) 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan