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  • D Marion Clark avatar

    The Sacrifice

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jun 12, 2016
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     | 19,030 views

    Abraham, what were you thinking? What was going through your mind? What was going through your heart? We parents want to know. We want to know how you could do it? How could you obey such a command? How could you have taken that knife?

    Genesis 22:1-18 The Sacrifice 6/12/16 Text After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” 2 He said, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Introduction To Philemon Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 29, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,521 views

    This sermon is an introduction to Paul's letter to Philemon.

    Scripture When I served as an Associate Pastor many years ago, a new family started attending Worship Services at our church. After several weeks I visited them in their home. It was awkward because their interaction with each other seemed very argumentative to me. A few months later the Senior ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Faith Acts

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 7, 2016
     | 7,093 views

    The chorus of witnesses that went ahead of us calls us, by their example to live lives of faith, with one eye set on our eternal home and one eye set right here and now on the mission field we call our lives.

    August 7, 2016 - Hebrews 11 - Faith Acts - August 7, 2016 All of us believe and all of us also don’t believe. A big part of what defines our lives is what we believe and what we don’t believe. No one here believes everything. If you did, you’d be mightily confused because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Do You Say That I Am?

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016
     | 19,689 views

    Easter sermon that focuses on Jesus' question to Peter.

    ENGAGE I want you to imagine for a moment that Jesus was standing before all of us here this morning and that He asked us the same question that He asked His disciples on their way to Caesarea one day: Who do you say that I am? My guess is that even here in this gathering where most of us have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep On Running

    Contributed by Anthony Neal on Jul 25, 2015
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     | 27,226 views

    Sermon to encourage believers not to give up, but endure the obstacles that life brings us.

    1 THEREFORE WE ALSO, SINCE WE ARE SURROUNDED BY SO GREAT A CLOUD OF WITNESSES, LET US LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT, AND THE SIN WHICH SO EASILY ENSNARES [US], AND LET US RUN WITH ENDURANCE THE RACE THAT IS SET BEFORE US, 2 LOOKING UNTO JESUS, THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF [OUR] FAITH, WHO FOR THE JOY THAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Jesus You Never Knew Series

    Contributed by John Pearrell on Mar 1, 2016
     | 8,234 views

    This is a series of Easter sermons designed to go with the film Risen

    Projectionist show video clip 1a—Risen DVD Today we begin a brand new series based on the movie, Risen. If you haven’t seen it yet, you need to go see it. Better yet, ask a friend to go with you, go out to dinner and see this movie! Then, invite them to this series. Here’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Molded By God

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 19,772 views

    We may share in his creative work through faith, or we may forget the power of his shaping hands and look to our own ingenuity, our own capacity to market and manage our Christian fellowship. The security of God's people lies only in the Potter's Hand.

    Opening illustration: I read a story of a woman on vacation that was shopping in the finest stores. One day she saw the most beautiful cup she had ever seen. She went in bought the cup and every day she would take the cup out and admire it. She would even talk to the cup and say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Whose Truth? Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Mar 17, 2016
     | 5,320 views

    In this series, we attempt to build a worldview from scratch to arrive at Christianity. First question, is truth true?

    INTRO: WHAT’S A WORLDVIEW? We’re building a Christian worldview from scratch this month. (SLIDE) So first let’s ask, what is a “WORLDVIEW”? (SLIDE) A worldview is a set of assumptions we hold about the basic makeup of the world. Such as - (SLIDE) What is the nature of reality? o Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Calms A Storm Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 7, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,238 views

    The account of Jesus calming the storm in Luke 8:22-25 will teach us about the power of Jesus over nature.

    Scripture We are studying the life of Jesus as Dr. Luke recorded it in The Gospel of Luke. Luke’s purpose was to show that Jesus came to seek and to save the lost. He wanted his readers to understand that Jesus was God in human form who had come on a mission to rescue those for whom he would ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Strength Of Being Tender ~ Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 13, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,180 views

    Gentleness is the character that will show humility, calmness, personal care, tenderness and the Love of Christ in meeting the needs of others. It is to be more than just a personality; it is to be who we are from the work of the Spirit within us.

    Opening illustration: There is a story of a corporal at Valley Forge who was directing three men as they tried to lift a log into place. It was too heavy, but the corporal commanded again and again, “All right, men, one, two, three, lift!” A man in an overcoat came by and said to the corporal, ‘Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leaky Disciples

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,419 views

    Dated 1988; post-revival message. We do not retain the Spirit after a period of excitement because we have not counted the cost, we are victims of low self-esteem, or we are not our own persons.

    Nothing is more annoying than to be trying to transport some liquid in a leaky vessel. You think you’ve got whatever it is all secure and ready for use, and then all of a sudden you find out it has leaked and drained allover the place ... and nothing is more disturbing and frustrating. When I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Out Of Darkness Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 4, 2012
     | 5,943 views

    We have been brought out of darkness to show forth the glory of God.

    I opened the last chapter describing the watershed interaction between Jesus and his disciples, which culminated in Peter’s confession of Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of the living God. In a similar manner God and his people, the Israelites, had a watershed experience in which their ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Peacemaking, Ii Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012
     | 3,828 views

    Let's talk about the practical steps to take to make peace with others.

    1 Corinthians 6:1-8 Peacemaking, II 5/25/03 D. Marion Clark Introduction Last Sunday we observed the failure of the Corinth Church to handle conflict between its members. There were three lessons we noted that we essential to get into the right mindset for making peace. The first was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What's In A Greeting? Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 24, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,572 views

    Almost every writer of the epistle in the NT begin their letter with two beautiful words - Grace and Peace. Grace is the delight or the favor or the benefit one receives from God and Peace is the harmony or the tranquility. You must receive the grace of G

    As I look at the first verse, I am reminded of the discussion in one part of Shakespeare’s play, Romeo & Juliet. Juliet is lamenting the fact that Romeo has the long last name, because his family has been in feud with her family for generations. And she says: “What's in a name? That ...read more

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    What Love Has To Do With Freedom Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 27, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,359 views

    Arrogance, the one vice that should be least present in the Christian life, is perhaps one of the most pervasive.

    Introduction Arrogance, the one vice that should be least present in the Christian life, is perhaps one of the most pervasive. The reason is simple enough. We possess truth. Possessing God’s Word, we have cornered the market on spiritual truth. It is not a big step to make to become ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed