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  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Betrayal And Desertion Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 25, 2012
     | 5,700 views

    Jesus has come to give his life as a ransom for many (10:45). Man needs to be saved from himself, from his deceitful heart, his bent to do evil.

    Introduction What is worse – to be told that you will fail or to watch your failure played out just as it was told? And what is more difficult for the condemned prisoner – waiting for the hours to tick by or the moment of execution finally arriving? Not very good choices either way, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Mockery, I Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 25, 2012
     | 5,033 views

    A king who leaves his own position in glory to take on the sins of his people – that is a king worthy to follow.

    Introduction “We are going up to Jerusalem,” [Jesus] said, “and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death and will hand him over to the Gentiles, 34 who will mock him and spit on him, flog him and kill him” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Resurrection! Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 25, 2012
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     | 9,258 views

    So, what are we sure about this Easter morning? That Jesus was right all along.

    Introduction We have had three months of somber, tense passages covering the passion of our Lord, and though hopefully I have been able to convey the message that throughout his passion, Jesus was in control of his destiny and was carrying out the mission of redemption that he had come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Peace, Be Still Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 14, 2013
    based on 129 ratings
     | 51,383 views

    Jesus was asleep. The boat was going down. But didn’t Jesus know there’d be a storm? Then why would He ask His disciples to sail into the teeth of this terrible storm in the middle of the night?

    OPEN: A mother and her young daughter were at home alone. The father was gone on a trip for his company and night was coming on. Outside, it became increasingly dark and disturbing. The moon was out, but the wind howled menacingly in trees and the branches of some of those trees brushed ominously ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Law V. The Promise Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 23, 2013
     | 8,739 views

    So which is greater, the Law or the Promise? How are we saved by one and not the other?

    Introduction: A. There is a story about a student at Cambridge University who entered the classroom on exam day and asked the proctor to bring him cakes and ale. 1. The proctor refused, expressing astonishment at the young student’s audacity. 2. At this point the student read from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Ifs, Ands, Or Buts!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,173 views

    Real discipleship is demanding. It takes a lot for a spur-of-the-moment impulse to become a lifetime commitment to following Christ.

    Title: No Ifs, Ands or Buts! Text: Luke 9:59-62 Thesis: Real discipleship is demanding… it takes a lot for a spur-of-the-moment impulse to become a lifetime commitment. Introduction I mentioned last week that author, Eric Weiner, described himself as a “Confusionist” when it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Key To Peace Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,729 views

    In the midst of all our worries and fears, how can we calm our troubled hearts?

    “Setting Troubled Hearts at Rest: The Key to Peace” John 14:1 It’s time to take a little inventory. I’m going to ask you several questions. For each question answer, silently, whether your response is NEVER, SELDOM, FREQUENTLY, OR CONSISTENTLY. Here we go. First question: ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Purging Procrastination Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 26,664 views

    Procrastination is something that many of us struggle with. There’s something in your life you know you need to do, and yet you keep putting it off. That is called procrastination. Procrastination is a spiritual issue. The Bible says that procrastination

    Purging Procrastination Jonah 1:1-5, 17 A recent survey of Americans found that only 10% of Americans say they struggle with procrastination. Right! Of course 90% never got around to filling out the survey. Did you know there’s actually a Procrastinators Club of America? Formed more than 50 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Experience The Spirit Through Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,460 views

    James speaks of two sets of attitudes. One focuses on negative attitudes and the other positive attitudes. One leads us to experiencing the Spirit in our choices and values of life while the other leads to bondage from our choices and values in life.

    Series: Experience the Spirit Romans 12 Living Sacrifices 1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. 2Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,204 views

    Just as Jesus predicted our world is a constant hotbed of continual armed conflict (Matt 24:6).War is a constant reality of life. It into this world filled with violence and hate that Jesus sends his disciples (followers) as ministers of peace.

    “Blessed Are The Peacemakers” Matthew 5:9 Just as Jesus predicted our world is a constant hotbed of continual armed conflict (Matt 24:6).War is a constant reality of life. At least one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living With Weeds

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,545 views

    We co-exist with evil people in the world because God is the only one who rightly judges people... God alone sees all of a person's life. And who knows... do we not believe that people can repent and become new creatures in Christ?

    Title: Living with Weeds Text: Matthew 1`3:24-30 and 36-43 Thesis: We co-exist with evil in the world because God is the only one who rightly judges people… God alone sees all of a person’s life. And besides, who knows….? Introduction Weeds is a made for television comedy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Belonging To Another Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Aug 29, 2011
     | 5,045 views

    We can try to live by a code of rules or we can live by a relationship. We could put it this way: True release comes from a relationship with Jesus, not from rules.

    Belonging to Another Romans 7:1-6 1 Do you not know, brothers-- for I am speaking to men who know the law-- that the law has authority over a man only as long as he lives? 2 For example, by law a married woman is bound to her husband as long as he is alive, but if her husband dies, she is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Privilege Of Attack

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 4, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 29,821 views

    Oftentimes when our Faith Comes Under Attack, we feel the Sifting of the adversary because we begin to be led by our Emotions.

    TITLE: THE PRIVILEGE OF ATTACK SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 22:31-32 I shared this challenging thought this past week with a few preacher friends of mine, and they did not know what to do with it. I felt the Holy Spirit deposit this thought in me on last Sunday afternoon, therefore; I have had ample ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Dream, But Don't Make Dreams Your Master Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 7, 2012
     | 7,884 views

    Joseph, like Jacob, stands out as one of the most delightful and exciting characters in the Old Testament. God had given him many meaningful dreams, and he rather brashly reported them to his family. Even though we recognize that Joseph was chosen by God

    Title: Dream, But Don’t Make Dreams Your Master Text: "Here comes that master-dreamer," they exclaimed. (Genesis 37:19). Scripture Reading: Gen 37:1-28 (Living) Introduction Joseph, like Jacob, stands out as one of the most delightful and exciting characters in the Old Testament. All ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Jones avatar

    You Got To Believe That God Can Work In Your Circumstances Series

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Jun 26, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 41,796 views

    When you look at your difficulty sometimes it has the ability to throw you off course and make you forget about the Power of God.

    YOU GOT TO BELIEVE THAT GOD CAN WORK IN YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE FOR HIM WHO BELIEVES If we can believe, all things are possible to us! This is not a frivolous statement (Unworthy of serious attention; trivial; Inappropriately silly); no this is a promise from God. When we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal