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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Meet The Real Superman Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 9, 2013
     | 5,387 views

    Superman might be good enough to save a virtual world. But we need a real Savior to save us from the real one.

    Meet the Real Superman John 5:16-30 Introduction Two weeks ago, we talked about Jesus healing the sick man who had been sick for 38 years on the Sabbath day. To the Pharisees, this seemed to be a gross violation of the Law of Moses. In fact, the Old Testament forbid the carrying of a burden on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Participating Now In The Glory To Come Series

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Apr 21, 2012
     | 4,280 views

    Jesus is what it looks like to be fully human. He is redeeming us from the ruin of sin even now. Already we are being changed from glory to glory. Jesus is what we are going to look like when the redemptive process is donw.

    Participating Now In The Glory To Come - Part 1 Pastor Dan Little The Landmark Church Binghamton, NY 13901 SCRIPTURE READING.... Mark 16:1-15, 19-20 When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. 2 And very ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The King Is Coming Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 9, 2008
    based on 64 ratings
     | 19,027 views

    The final week of Jesus’ ministry is beginning, and the triumphal entry is a prelude to so much that will happen that week, and in eternity as well! First in a series that will lead us all the way to an early Easter in March. Link inc. to audio and ppt.

    The King is Coming! Matthew 21:1-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TheKingIsComing.html Believe it or not, we come now to the last week of Jesus’ earthly ministry. We’ve preached somewhere around 70 times in this “Gospel of Jesus” series thru Matthew, and we’ve covered most of His life, but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Idols Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,194 views

    A series of messages based on the 10 Commandments

    The “Truth about Truth” #3 “IDOLS” Exodus 20:4-6 * When you hear the word “Idol”, who or what do you think about? Most of us think about Stars, Singers, or Sports figures. Or may people we desire to be “LIKE.” In days past some of our idols and/or heroes were fictional characters like Superman, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Super Man

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Jun 16, 2013
     | 2,657 views

    He came to earth with a mission: “to seek and save that which is lost.” He came to His own and they received Him not. He was a physician who came to heal the sick. The sin sick and carnally diseased. Jesus was a Super Man

    Father’s Day Poem: What Makes A Dad - Author Unknown God took the strength of a mountain, The majesty of a tree, The warmth of a summer sun, The calm of a quiet sea, The generous soul of nature, The comforting arm of night, The wisdom of the ages, The power of the eagle's flight, The joy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Celebrating The Future - The Passover Dimension Of The Last Supper

    Contributed by Paul Sandford on Mar 11, 2016
     | 6,232 views

    The Last Supper was a Passover meal which points us to the future dimension of our celebrations of the Eucharist.

    I wonder how many of us will join in with street parties on or around 14th May this year, to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday. Celebrations such as birthdays and Christmas and family achievements and national events can be wonderful and meaningful opportunities to get together. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Where Community And Joy Reside

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 23, 2024
     | 337 views

    A sermon for the fourth Sunday of Advent, year C

    December 22, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 1:39-55 Where Community and Joy Reside Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we meditate on the scriptural passage known as “the visitation.” The newly pregnant ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Caleb: Serving The Lord Wholeheartedly Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 23, 2022
     | 5,194 views

    When the band of spies was sent from Israel’s wilderness encampment Caleb represents the tribe of Judah. The majority of the men bring back a bad report. Caleb was lifted up as one who had a different spirit and followed God fully. His name means “whole hearted.”

    I just finished the book Cereal Tycoon and the life of Henry Parsons Crowell the founder of Quaker Oats. It is a Christian book about how faith played a role in all aspects of his life including his business. As a young man Henry Crowell heard D. L. Moody preach in Cleveland Ohio. Moody told the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Yup - I’m The One"

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009
     | 4,274 views

    Message about Jesus’ declaration before the Sanhedrin after His arrest.

    “Yup – I’m the One.” Matthew 26:57-68 September 6, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction: I loved comic books growing up. Especially Spider-Man and other super-heroes like Batman, Superman, and the Avengers. In fact, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus Is Way Cool

    Contributed by Scott Berry on Aug 13, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,519 views

    This is a list of reasons why Jesus is cool aimed to inspire people to start following him and to be unashamed in that; because he’s much cooler than you’ll ever be.

    Jesus is way cool! As I was growing up I was taught about Jesus and was told that he was holy, perfect, pure, gentle, loving, NICE, etc.. But then one day I got revelation of God from a band called King Missile with their song "Jesus was way cool" and I realised that he was more than perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contrasts In Courage Series

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,225 views

    As Jesus is taken into captivity we see both courage and cowardice on display in the lives of three characters.

    Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “Contrasts in Courage” John 18:12-27 Introduction: Most of us have probably seen movies or documentaries about people of courage or read about such individuals. We enjoy these profiles in courage because they give us something to which we can aspire. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What The Kingdom Is Not Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2025
     | 298 views

    Three stories show us ways that the disciples misunderstood the nature of the Kingdom and how Jesus pointed them in the right direction.

    “THEY DIDN'T UNDERSTAD”: The disciples still had some questionable ideas about what the Kingdom of God was like. - Luke 9:45. - Luke 9:46-56. - This is an eventful chapter. We have the Transfiguration - an amazing event. We have an exorcism so difficult that the disciples couldn’t do it - an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Bad Do You Want It?

    Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 13, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 35,685 views

    How far do you want to go with the Lord. Do you want everything that He has for you or are you content to live with the bare minimum?

    12/31/02 Watchnight Service How Bad Do You Want It? 2 Kings 13:14-19 14Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. 15And ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Have Much To Remember

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,089 views

    A community Memorial Day address.

    We Have Much to Remember Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Memorial Day grew out of the human need to remember where we have been. Only then can we figure out where we are going. The cherished memories of a nation, a town, a church, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Slay Your Giant

    Contributed by James Bryant on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,981 views

    David did it and so can you!

    HOW TO SLAY YOUR GIANT 1st Samuel 17:32-37 (32) And David said to Saul, Let no man’s heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine. (33) And Saul said to David, Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him: for thou art but a youth, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist