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  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    The Other Side Of Failure

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 13, 2019
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    Failure is a reality that all of us have lived. This message is encouragement and instruction on how to view and respond to failure. This is a message of Hope and Restoration!

    Spiritual Encouragement and Instruction: What to do when we have failed. INTRODUCTORY ILLUSTRATIONS Most of us know Babe Ruth set a record with 714 home runs in his baseball career. But few remember he struck out 1,330 times on the way to that record. Most people know Jonas Salk discovered the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Nothing But Jesus Crucified

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 1, 2020
     | 5,099 views

    the preaching of Christ's Cross should be at the center of our message.

    Nothing But Jesus Crucified I Corinthians 2:1-16 In the Appalachians where I live, many of the ministers and churches have an aversion to book learning, especially when it comes to the Bible. And I really cannot blame them as I have seen many an aspiring minister ruined by seminary. “Preach the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Burial Of Jesus

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 10, 2020
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    John 19:31-42 deals with the transition from the cross to the tomb. Two groups are involved here: the Roman soldiers, and two friendly Jewish leaders who have come to believe in Jesus as the promised Messiah.

    The Burial of Jesus: John 19:31-42 Intro: Everything about the arrest, trials, beatings, death, and burial of Jesus was a continuous departure from proper protocols and basic fairness. The only reason this worked is that Jesus permitted all of it to happen to him because he willingly laid down his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Transfiguration: An Exposition Of Matthew 17:1-9

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 15, 2020
     | 8,542 views

    We all need a glimpse of Jesus' glory shining out in the mundaneness of life.

    The Transfiguration: An Exposition of Matthew 17:1-9 We have come to Transfiguration Sunday, which is observed the Sunday before the season of Lent. It serves as a transition from the season of Epiphany which precedes it. Epiphany is a season in which we celebrate the manifestation of Jesus to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Total Commitment

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 1, 2019
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     | 8,198 views

    How committed are we to Jesus? Are we willing to carry our cross? Have we counted the cost of discipleship? Are we willing to make the sacrifice? Let’s examine our cross, our cost and our sacrifice as disciples in Luke 14:25-33.

    Are we willing to carry our cross? Have we counted the cost of discipleship? Are we willing to make the sacrifice? Let’s examine our cross, our cost and our sacrifice as disciples in Luke 14:25-33. Our Cross Luke 14:25-27 A large crowd was following Jesus. He turned around and said to them, 26 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Demands Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 18, 2017
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     | 10,999 views

    When it comes to winning the lost, God wants His house filled; but when it comes to discipleship, Christ thins out the ranks and wants only those who will die to self and live for Him.

    Jerusalem Lesson: Demands of Discipleship Luke 14:25-35 It is easy to be part of the crowd and follow a popular Jesus, but that is not true discipleship. He calls you away from the crowd to take up your cross and follow Him. When it comes to winning the lost, God wants His house filled; but when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Writing Straight With Crooked Lines Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 9, 2017
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     | 5,865 views

    In the midst of the Reformation, God weaves a tapestry of faith in the lives of weak human beings.

    Thursday of the 2nd Week in Advent 2017 Reformation/Revolution When external situations are the bleakest, God acts to fulfill His promises to His people–first in the history of the Jews, and now in the age of the Church. The second and third parts of Isaiah were probably written by his followers ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Motive For Christ's Death Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 21, 2013
    based on 13 ratings
     | 65,662 views

    A sermon examining the sacrifice of the Lord Jesus.

    THE MOTIVE FOR CHRIST’S DEATH 1 Corinthians 15:3 Imagine the scene: the Sinless Son of God hangs on a cross, rusty spikes have been driven through His hands and feet. Blood pours from His brow where a cruel crown of thorns has been placed. The flesh on His back hangs like ribbons from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Limitations/Irony Of Worldly Wisdom-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 20, 2013
     | 4,304 views

    1 of 4. Paul related the limitations/irony of worldly wisdom to the Corinthians believers. The irony of worldly wisdom is in its being relegated to foolishness. But How is worldly wisdom limited? Worldly wisdom is limited by...

    Attention: Three guys were pulled out of detective training for special attention, because they were not very bright. The police chief was interrogating them to determine if they were smart enough to become detectives. If not, they would be released from training. Things had not gone well so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Good Reasons God Loves

    Contributed by John Mccormack on May 27, 2013
     | 4,565 views

    THIS STUDY ADDRESSES FOUR REASONS GOD LOVES.

    FOUR GOOD REASONS GOD LOVES INTRODUCTION: THE EXTENSIVE WRITINGS OF THE PSALMS RUN THE GAMUT OF HUMAN EMOTIONS. MANY TURN TO THE PSALMS FOR ADVICE, GUIDANCE AND JOY: SOME FOR OTHER REASONS. THIS STUDY ADDRESSES FOUR OTHER REASONS. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: KEY VERSES: JEREMIAH 24: 1-3 REASON #1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Remember The Greatest Love

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 27, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,161 views

    Remember the greatest love: 1. Because it can bind us together with God (vs. 9-10). 2. Because it can bring us great joy (vs. 9-11). 3. Because it blazed a trail for us to follow (vs. 12). 4. Because it bled for us (vs. 13).

    Remember the Greatest Love John 15:9-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 26, 2013 *On this Memorial Day, hopefully you will get to spend some time with family and friends. -- But as we do, we should remember the over 40 million Americans who have served in the military to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    The Suffering That Brought Salvation

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jul 2, 2013
     | 2,645 views

    Examining the suffering of Jesus that paved the way for salvation

    The Suffering of Salvation John 3:16 Easter Morning Service Quick Facts about the resurrection Did it happen? The resurrection is not some fairy tale or wishful thinking. It is an historical fact. The resurrection is not only recorded in the New Testament, the most reliable ancient document in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Friday: Crucifixion

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 20, 2016
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     | 7,446 views

    Friday: Crucifixion - Matthew chapter 27 verses 32-56 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). He did not have the strength to carry his cross (vs 32-33) (2). He did not accept the cup (vs 34-37) (3). He did not come down from the cross (vs 38-44) (4). He did not know the Father (vs 45-49) (5). He did not die in defeat (vs 50-54) SERMON BODY: Ill: • In the book ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked

    Contributed by David Nolte on Apr 3, 2016
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     | 7,978 views

    Focuses on walking spiritually with Jesus in Obedience, trust and cross bearing

    “I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked!” 1 John 2:3-6 &1 Peter 2;19-24 David P. Nolte A little girl was going outside with her father to build a snowman. As they walked, the little girl said, “Look, Daddy! I can step in your footprints and not get snow on my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hope Dies Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 10, 2016
     | 4,954 views

    Hopelessness comes from misunderstanding the cross. There is no beauty in the cross to the carnal man. Once conviction of sin and confession of Jesus as Lord happens there is hope.

    Intro: Our world seems hopeless in many ways. Economically, politically, racially, stock market woes, natural disasters. From a purely worldly standpoint there seems to be no reason to hope. The disciples of Jesus felt much the same way. Even though Jesus had told them again and again what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist