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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    The Two Sons Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 29, 2014
     | 5,402 views

    Performance-based religion is a dead-end. We’re faced with a choice: -Slavery or freedom; -Righteousness by keeping the law, or righteousness by faith in God’s promises.

    Introduction: A man asked Jesus how to get to Heaven. In typical Jewish fashion, Jesus answered the question with a question: “What do you think?” The man suggested, “By keeping the law,” and Jesus said (with a smile), “Fine, do that and you’ll make it!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Who Is Christ And Who Am I?

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Sep 16, 2014
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     | 8,220 views

    This text reminds us that distorted views of God and ourselves are revealed by trouble.

    3) And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. 24) A windstorm arose on the sea, so great that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. 25) And they went and woke him up, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” 26) And he said to them, “Why are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Precious Name Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Rita Sims on Oct 8, 2014
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     | 5,102 views

    This sermon covers the Second Commandment from Exodus 20:7 to not take the name of the Lord in vain.

    THE PRECIOUS NAME OF THE LORD 6/14/09 Exodus 20:7 The use of the name of God played an important role in Israel’s life. Listen to the scriptures that refer to the name of the Lord: Called on the name of the Lord--Genesis 4:26 Prophesied in the name of the Lord--Deuteronomy 18:19, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What The World Needs To Know

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013
     | 2,979 views

    The message of Jesus Christ needs to be taken to the world. They need no know that Jesus died for their sins, was raised from the dead, and that one day he will be coming back.

    WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS TO KNOW Dorn Ridge & York Manor April 22, 2012 INTRODUCTION: I. THE WORLD NEEDS TO KNOW THAT JESUS HAS DIED. 1.) When sin has been committed, the penalty of sin is always death. A.) Romans 6:23 B.) For every member of the human race God’s judgment decree of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Enough Is Enough: Too Much Ministry Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 3, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,246 views

    Because Jesus lived on earth as a man, he typically experienced human limitations. His human side needed a balance between rest and ministry (work), and he was not afraid to say no.

    Enough is Enough: Too Much Ministry (Mark 1:29-45) 1. This last week was different. Marylu and I went to visit Bruce and Joyce Moore. 2. We met them in 1984, back when I was 27. They were still in Ecuador, and we would see them every or every other year. When Hannah was young, she dubbed them ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Come To The Fountain, Finding Contentment.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 3, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,271 views

    Leaders who didn’t really know the Lord were setting idolatrous pattern for others (Hosea 4:6) Two evils, first, Israel abandoned the Lord, their only source of spiritual sustenance. Secondly, Israel turned to idolatrous objects of trust. Jeremiah com

    Come To the Fountain, Finding Contentment. Jeremiah 2:11-13NASB Professional golfer Paul Azinger was diagnosed with cancer at age 33. He had just won a PGA championship and had ten tournament victories to his credit. 
He wrote, "A genuine feeling of fear came over me. I could die ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mercy In Judgement

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 14, 2014
     | 4,531 views

    A perspective on John 3: 14-21. Impatience is the symptom of not trusting God to fulfil his promises to us. As a result, we try to make our own plans, go our own way, and hopefully avoid the 'snakes' on the way.

    John 3: 14-21 Mercy in Judgement Vs. 14, 15. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. The people of Israel, the chosen ones became impatient with God during their wilderness experience and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Stephen, Worker, Preacher, Apologist, Christian Exrtraordinaire! Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Aug 23, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,892 views

    Stephen life as an example and challenge to stand for Jesus in spite of the consequences

    Stephen is the first recorded person who died for the cause of Christ. Let us examine a few facts of his life and try to learn something for it! Qualifications for him to be chosen were: honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom Stephen gave himself fully to the work he was picked out for. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don't Be A Grinch This Christmas

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Dec 23, 2010
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     | 4,778 views

    Christmas is a time of joy, at least it should be. But sadly, many will have a Bah, Humbug attitude. A heart two sizes too small for this season. You don’t have to be green & have bad teeth to mess up Christmas, and you don’t have to live in Whoville t

    It’s true, one of my favorite Christmas shows is the Dr. Seuss classic, ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas!’ (1966). The wiry villain plans to dress up like Santa and sneak into houses to steal stockings and presents and trees… that is, until he meets little Cindy Lou Who from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Confrontational Gospel

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,953 views

    We try so hard to make the gospel easy to accept, but the way Jesus presented it was bound to be confrontational in a sinful world.

    Passage: Matthew 10:34-42 Intro: Sometimes the words of Jesus are so different from the image we constructed that it shocks us. 1. and often we try to soften them, reinterpret them, make them less offensive and more acceptable. 2. but these statements this morning are really clear. 3. and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    It's All About Relationship

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,715 views

    It's great to know tht this great God of ours, rather than invite us to unremitting labor to earn His favor, calls us to relationship that is restful.

    Passage: Matthew 1:25-30 Intro: This is a fascinating little passage that is incredibly theological. 1. deals with the nature and exclusivity of Jesus, as well as the perplexing questions of election, clarity of revelation, and invitation. 2. I hope you will bear with me as I seek to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Drawing Closer To God

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 24, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,119 views

    5 ways to draw closer to God. 1 Submit yourself. 2 Resist the devil. 3 Wash your hands. 4 Sorrow for sin. 5 Realize your worthlessness

    20100418.Sermon.Drawing Closer to God By William Akehurst, BA HSWC James 4 From LAB notes 1-3 Quarrels among believers are always harmful. James tells us that these quarrels result from evil desires within us – we want more possessions, more money, higher status, more recognition. When we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Sets Christianity Apart

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 3, 2010
     | 3,531 views

    All of the religions of the world have works at their core; all except Christianity. Here is a great story of Jesus confronting the self-righteous works righteousness of His day, and ours!

    Passage: Matthew 15:1-20 Intro: Christianity is unique among the religions of the world. 1. and we are going to see why it is in this passage. 2. it is a conversation of intense conflict, so much so that it made Jesus’ disciples nervous. 3. in an atmosphere of love and grace, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Two Prejudices

    Contributed by Ian Mcalister on Aug 31, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,205 views

    People are Important to God

    Two Prejudices – Luke 14.1-14 Prejudice of any kind is hard to deal with, let alone live with so, seen from that perspective, the story of the Great Banquet might prove something of a challenge for some. To be sure, there’s nothing in it to indicate racial prejudice but it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Pastor E. Jolly Erhunwmunse avatar

    Breaking The Spell Of Masturbation

    Contributed by Pastor E. Jolly Erhunwmunse on Sep 20, 2010
    based on 38 ratings
     | 29,200 views

    Whenever your emotion is controlled base on what you see or hear it’s an unholy act. Those who fornicate are control by emotion, to make this clear you cannot masturbate successfully without having sexual imagination. This the bible condemned.

    Beloved I thank God for his revelation and insight towards the topic before this day. It is a common practice among both the young and old, married and singles. But the question is that this common practise that cover the society of our generation is it Godly or ungodly. Some medical practitioners ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal