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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Good For Us To Be Here

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 6, 2013
     | 4,252 views

    Sermon for Transfiguration Sunday, Year C 2013

    Luke 9: 28 – 36 Good For Us To Be Here Intro: Back in the 80’s there was a toy that was really popular with boys and girls alike. Transformers. They were the most fascinating toys, even for adults. In 2007 the first of the Transformer movies was released. In 2009 another, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Am A Sinful Man Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 9, 2013
     | 3,723 views

    The problems of our life are 1% external; 99% internal. Lent is a time for repentance, avoiding evil and doing good.

    Fifth Sunday in Course 10 February 2013 “I am a sinful man” The liturgical calendar used with the Extraordinary form of the Mass calls this Sunday “Quinquagesima.” The meaning from the Latin is “the fifty days.” It’s about fifty days until Easter. Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Palm Sunday -- I'm Good Enough, Smart Enough And....people Like Me

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 61 ratings
     | 34,603 views

    Palms Sunday - Doing the best I can is NOT what God is looking for. Looking for a different take of Palm Sunday? Here it is.

    Over 2000 years ago the Sadducees had a tradition they believed the Messiah would show up four days before Passover. They kept the gates of the Temple open so that he could walk right into his rightful place. Hebrew nationalistic fervor was always at its peak on this particular day. The Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    All Or Nothing Faith

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 3, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,074 views

    When Jesus shows up at Peter's work, Jesus destroys the artificial divide between sacred and secular. Wherever the Lord is, is ripe for a miracle. And if our life belongs to the Lord, he is welcome to any and all of it.

    All or Nothing Faith Luke 5:1-11 [Please contact me at kerry.n.haynes@gmail.com for sermon outline in Word.] We have this artificial divide in our world between “sacred” and “secular,” between things that are of God and everything else. And so often we fall into the trap of holding God aloof from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Arrival Of The King Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,439 views

    One of the bittersweet events of Jesus' life and ministry is "Palm Sunday": on this Sunday they were singing the song, "Bless HIM who comes" and several days later: "Crucify Him!.

    The Arrival of THE King Luke 19:28-40 “A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Made Free

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 1, 2021
     | 3,034 views

    A sermon for Reformation Sunday/Confirmation Sunday

    October 31, 2021 – Reformation Day Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 8:31-36 Made Free Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Once a year we highlight this obscure event that took place in the year 1517 in a minor city in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why The Cry To Crucify? Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 23, 2010
    based on 20 ratings
     | 14,526 views

    This sermon takes a look at why the crowd cried crucify Him, when previously they had shouted Hosanna.

    Why the Cry to Crucify? Text: John 19:5-16 By: Ken McKinley (READ TEXT) The title of my sermon this morning is “Why the cry to crucify?” This is one of those questions you get asked in seminary. The professor asks, “Why did this crowd; that had openly welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Day Of Rest Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,352 views

    Commandment #4 and its implication for today

    INTRODUCTION • How many of us have wished for more hours in the day? We think if we have more time we could get more done! More hours in the day would just make for a more hectic day for most of us. • How many of us feel like our batteries are about to run down? Our lives seem to be more hectic ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Three Benefits Of Praise Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 24, 2007
    based on 94 ratings
     | 34,809 views

    This sermon makes three points about praise. 1. Praise gets your FOCUS on God. 2. Praise increases your UNDERSTANDING of God. 3. Praise helps build your CONFIDENCE in God.

    Three Benefits Of Praising God For centuries being a worshiper of God has meant offering the right sacrifices – following the right set of rules – obeying a certain set of guidelines and worshipping on the right day week or in the right place. Do you remember the woman at the well? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparation For Easter

    Contributed by Carol Patterson on Apr 24, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,482 views

    Having our hearts ready for Easter, will make Easter special.

    March 16, 2008 “Preparation for Easter” Matthew 21:1-10 Crowds on Palm Sunday Jesus allowed the parade He fervently prepared His disciples I. Worship A. Following the crowd B. What constitutes “real” worship? 1. Intimacy with the Savior 2. Enjoyment of serving a. Service not a burden or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Se Terminó La Alabanza"

    Contributed by Josue Martinez on Oct 24, 2008
     | 4,656 views

    Este sermón es para meditar en la entrada triunfal a Jerusalén. ¿Por fin, Israel aceptó a Cristo como el Mesías?

    SE TERMINÓ LA ALABANZA Luc 19:29-44 Así se llama un libro escrito por Gene Smith. Este libro relata los eventos que sucedieron inmediatamente después de la primera guerra mundial. El mundo estaba optimista, todos pensaban que el mundo había aprendido la lección y nunca iba a haber otra guerra ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Make Your Worship Genuine Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 27, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,028 views

    One day they were throwing down their coats, a couple days later, they spit in His face... not a good example of real worship! How can I make mine real? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. How to Make Your Worship Genuine It was Palm Sunday, and the mother’s 3-year old son had to stay home from church because of strep throat. When the rest of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Trotting In To Save The Day Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,562 views

    What image comes to mind when you think about a hero riding in to save the day? Jesus, our ultimate action hero, rides into Jerusalem to save the day for humanity, but not in the way you would imagine, not this time anyway.

    When you picture the hero coming in to save the day you probably think of a tall guy in a tall hat riding in on tall white horse with a couple of shotguns off of his saddle and two in his hands. Well, our ultimate action hero, Jesus, rides into Jerusalem all right—but on a tall white horse? ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    It’s Dark, What Shall You Do?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 1, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,094 views

    So, the question is raised in vs 22, “What then shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” They all said to him, “Let Him be crucified!” Crucifying the anointing! I wonder how many times we have crucified the anointing by doing our own thing?

    It’s Dark, What Shall You Do? Matthew 27:21-22 (Show Slides of the Passion of the Christ while preaching) 21 The governor answered and said to them, “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” They said, “Barabbas!” 22 Pilate said to them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    One Week Too Live

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,109 views

    Following Mark on Jesus last week. Sunday–Demonstration, Monday—Authority, Tuesday-Conflict. Wednesday-Silence, Thursday-Preparation, Friday-Suffering

    - If you had one week to live, what would you do? - Some Answers I would go skydiving, rocky mountain climbin, 2.7 seconds on a bull named fu- man-chu. I would love deeper, and spoke sweeter. This is how i live i hope that someday you get the chance to live like you were dyin. Really i would do all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist