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  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    So Close Yet So Far Away

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 1, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,177 views

    This is a sermon the the Great Commandment with the thesis that one can not love God and yet hate people for whom Christ died. Love for humanity is proff of our love for God.

    SO CLOSE, YET SO FAR AWAY MARK 12:28-34; DEUTERONOMY 6:4-9; I JOHN 4:15-21 --by R. David Reynolds In One Church from the Fence, Wes Seelinger writes: “I have spent long hours in the intensive care waiting room . . . watching with anguished people . . . listening to urgent questions: Will my ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Loving With All Your Heart

    Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Nov 1, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,123 views

    God’s commandments though many are not burdensome. All he wants is our love.

    Mark 12:28-34 28. And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all? 29. And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • John Beehler avatar

    Stagnant Pond Or Flowing Waters?

    Contributed by John Beehler on May 22, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 11,468 views

    Do you share God’s love with others?

    Stagnant Pond or Flowing Waters? I wonder why it’s such a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring, but not to tell her she looks like the end of hard winter. Isn’t that the same thing? I wonder why it pleases her to say time stands still when you look into her ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    The Five-Fold Witness To Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 27, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,018 views

    John gives a detailed explaination in this passage the five witnesses to Jesus Christ!

    “THE FIVE-FOLD WITNESS TO CHRIST” John 5:30-47 1. Witness of the PRECURSOR (vv. 32-35) – John the Baptist – Forerunner Matthew 3:11-12; John 1:6-8, 26-27, 29, 36 2. Witness of the PRODUCT (v. 36) – Works Matthew 7:16-20; 1 Corinthians 3:11-15; Matthew 5:16; Ephesians 2:10 3. Witness of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    The Bible In A Nutshell

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 29, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,382 views

    The Bible is about God reaching out to His creation specifically mankind whom He has created in His own image and John 3:16 captures that essence of the message of His love towards us.

    “The Bible In A Nutshell” John 3:16 1. God’s GRACE (v. 16a). For God so loved the world Deuteronomy 7:8; Jeremiah 31:3; Malachi 1:2; Romans 5:8; Titus 3:4; 1 John 4:9-10, 19 2. God’s GIFT (v. 16b). that He gave His only Begotten Son Isaiah 9:6; John 1:14, 18; Romans 5:10; Romans 8:32; 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Living In War Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 30, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,380 views

    This is the 15th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study looks at the discernment of false teachers and their fate.

    LIVING IN WAR 2 Peter 2:1-9 Ephesians 6:10-18 As Christians we are members of God’s Army. As we just read, we are at spiritual war every day and God has given us the armor necessary to not just survive but to be victorious. One of the tactics of the enemy is that Satan uses spies. A spy is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Attached?

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,664 views

    A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter

    5th Sunday after Easter John. 15:1-8 "Are YOU Attached??? 15:1 ¶ "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch of mine that bears no fruit, he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 You are already made clean by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Should I Be Discouraged

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,276 views

    Jesus refused to let people discourage, frustrate, or defeat Him because of their faulty perception of His worth. The Lord knew that His success was not determined by peoples’ estimate of His worth but focused on His heavenly Father’s overwhelming love, p

    1. Jesus refused to let people discourage, frustrate, or defeat Him because of their faulty perception of His worth. The Lord knew that His success was not determined by peoples’ estimate of His worth but focused on His heavenly Father’s overwhelming love, power, and advocacy for Him and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living In The Jungle Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 7, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,093 views

    This is the 16th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness".

    LIVING IN THE JUNGLE 2 Peter 2:10-22 Most of us have never been to an actual jungle; but from what we know about jungles, it often seems like we live in the jungle. The animals are wild and unruly and there is danger lurking everywhere. The text in our study gives us a sense that we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wes Richard avatar

    Who Is This Man Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,925 views

    Jesus teaches the disciples that the Gospel is for everyone.

    Last Sunday as we shuffled Mark and Barnabas, Peter, Paul & Mary around on this stage, we learned that the book of Mark is not only an account of Jesus’ life and activity, but it is also a blueprint for the church to follow, a model for carrying out the work of the church. In Mark, you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Dennis Cocks avatar

    Two Roads

    Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Jun 15, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 10,161 views

    There are many dangers on the road and this sermon looks at the dangers of the broad road as opposed to the narrow one.

    TWO ROADS TEXT: MATT. 7:13,14 INTRODUCTION: Way = Road These two roads lead to two very different destinations; One to Life, one to Destruction. One road is Broad, Narrow Wide Gate, Straight Gate Many are on the road to Destruction, few on the road to Life. A narrow road has only one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Phillips avatar

    The Word I Spoke Series

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 22, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,995 views

    The words Jesus spoke will be one of the ways we will be judged.

    The Word I Spoke December 1. 2002 Last week we looked at the first of the four ways we will be judged which is in the way we believe. JOHN 3:17 18 17 "For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him. 18 "He who believes in Him is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Paul Decker avatar

    The Way In

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 24, 2003
    based on 101 ratings
     | 7,276 views

    We rejoice in our Shepherd!

    THE WAY IN John 10:1-21 S: Jesus as Shepherd Th: The watch care of our Shepherd Pr: WE REJOICE IN OUR SHEPHERD! ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of John 10:1-21 six reasons why we rejoice in Jesus our Shepherd. The _____ reason is that Jesus… I. CONNECTS (1-6) II. COMPLETES ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Wright avatar

    The Reality Of Hell

    Contributed by Kenneth Wright on Jun 29, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 15,755 views

    This sermon covers the contemporary concepts as well at the biblical concepts of Hell

    The Reality of Hell Kenneth W. Wright The New Iberia Church of Christ Sermon Outline A. I am here to talk about the Reality of the Biblical Subject – Hell. B. I will cover these main points: 1. Hell is not a popular subject these days. 2. The Error Taught by Some 3. The Evidence in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Safe And Secure

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 185 ratings
     | 14,422 views

    Jesus keeps us safe and secure.

    SAFE AND SECURE John 10:22-42 S: Jesus Th: His power over man Pr: JESUS KEEPS US SAFE AND SECURE. ?: Inductive KW: Stages TS: We will find in our study of John 10:22-42 four stages that demonstrate the power of Jesus. The _____ stage is the… I. ENCOUNTER (22-24) II. EXPLANATION ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist