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  • Ken Harris avatar

    "How To Go From Dirtbag To Top-Notch" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,994 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that ONE OF GOD’S greatest acts of love is shown in how He forgives and welcomes the return home of his shameful and disgraceful children with open arms and loving gestures.

    18 March 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, California BIG IDEA: One of God’s greatest act of love is His FORGIVENESS OF SINNERS. . References: Luke 15:1-32 (NIV); Psalm 32:1-11 (Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered …); Joshua ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    True Fruit And Bragging Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,082 views

    A message from an expository series from the Book of Galatians.

    Think for a moment about how Paul must have felt as he dictated this letter. Perhaps he picked up the manuscript and reread the arguments he presented and the instructions he gave. Probably some time had passed since the original dictation. He thought the letter was complete and as probably was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Glories Of Our Lord

    Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Feb 1, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,888 views

    How glorious and incomparable is the very name of Jesus Christ our precious Lord and Savior

    The Glories Of Our Incomparable Lord John 1:1-18 Ps. 45:2, “Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.” Songs of Solomon;2:1, “I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys.” Rev 4:11, “Thou art worthy, O Lord, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Servanthood Is Greatness Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,065 views

    In the world, greatness is determined by how many people serve you; but, in God’s kingdom, greatness is determined by how many people you serve.

    Jesus said, “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Matthew 20:28). That was His personal mission statement. If I’m to be a follower of Christ, what marked His life should mark mine. My personal mission statement ought to be “serving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessing No One Wants Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 2, 2011
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     | 5,129 views

    If you look at the very first beatitude in verse 3 and then look at the last one we just read you will quickly notice that the both end with the same promise. “Happy are those who are poor in spirit...Happy are those who are persecuted... And here’s the

    “The Blessing No One Wants” Matthew 5:10-12 If you look at the very first beatitude in verse 3 and then look at the last one we just read you will quickly notice that the both end with the same promise. “Happy are those who are poor in spirit...Happy are those who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Story

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2011
     | 3,783 views

    Love doesn't mean never having to say you're sorry; it means being loved before you've even said it.

    They came, streaming down to the Jordan from Judea, Galilee, Perea and Decapolis, Jewish men, women and children, hoping to hear the word of God. And they saw just what they expected. They saw a wild man, a hairy man, a man straight out of the Old Testament tradition. He was dressed, so Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Made It

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Jun 14, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 70,047 views

    It must also be noted that there is a vast difference between saying "I Made It" and saying "I’ve Got It Made¨.

    The familiar statement, "I Made It ", is a statement that implies achievement in the midst of overwhelming odds. It is a proclamation of accomplishment for someone who has had the deck stacked against him. Its a way of saying that, "In spite of the length of the journey; in spite of the roughness ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "What Went Wrong?" Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,001 views

    This is the 2nd message in a series this one covers Genesis 3 and is about temptation in the Garden of Eden and in our lives today. The Garden of Eden, the Garden of Gethesmene, & Joseph’s garden

    In Jesus Holy Name March 2,2008 Lent IV Series: O.T. Challenges Redeemer Genesis 3:1-15 “What Went Wrong?” Dr. Paul Bretscher in his book, “Cain Come Home” writes: “the weapons of Satan’s testing are many. No child of God escapes the battle….the enemy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The War To End All Wars Series

    Contributed by Coz Von on Jun 29, 2016
     | 9,175 views

    World war one was followed by WW2 - There is another world war coming.

    Isaiah 2:4 And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. They didn’t tell Leopold Lojka about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Men Of Strife Make Contention Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 11, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,414 views

    The Hebrew word translated "strife" or "contention" occurs some 15 times in Proverbs & describes the kind of person who is apt to cause an argument or a conflict, one who is predisposed to quarreling or dispute. Let's look at 3 aspects of contentions so w

    PROVERBS 17: 14 MEN OF STRIFE MAKE CONTENTION [James 3: 1-16] The Hebrew word translated "strife" or "contention" occurs some fifteen times in the book of Proverbs and describes the kind of person who is apt to cause an argument or a conflict, one who is predisposed to quarreling or dispute. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “he Was Rejected By The People” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 14, 2015
     | 5,661 views

    The crowd rejected Jesus that first Easter for the same reasons many reject Him today.

    That first Easter, Jesus was rejected by the people. He was taken to Pilate; and Pilate found nothing against Him. So, he asked the people the most important question anyone will ever answer. (READ TEXT) Instead of answering himself, Pilate looked to the crowd. But the crowd can be wrong. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kelly Benton avatar

    Betrayal Of A Friend

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Oct 28, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,357 views

    To share how we need to respond when a friend disappoints us.

    Illustration: Living in a small town as many of you know, has its pros and it has its cons. I believe the pros are that you become friends with several people within the community and always see a friendly face. Now this can also weigh in on the cons. knowing everyone, you hear when someone has ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Craig Condon avatar

    God’s Version Of Labour Relations

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 24, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,932 views

    If we start asking ourselves who deserves to be forgiven, we soon find out that the answer is no one. No matter how hard we work, we can’t be “good enough.” The good news of the Gospel is that what can’t be obtained by good works,

    A poor man walking in the forest felt close enough to God to ask, “God, what is a million years to you?” God replied, “My son, a million years to you is like a second to me.” The man then asked, “God, what is a million dollars to you?” God replied, “My ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    War And Peace - The Way Of The World Vs. The Way Of Jesus

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 7, 2016
     | 3,925 views

    This sermon is a look at the opposites that are described in Philippians 2:3-4. The first part is the way of war and strife. The second part is the way of peace and joy in the Lord.

    Philippians 2:1-11 (Read from the Bible with the congregation) As I’m sure you noticed, our new memory Scripture is found in this awesome passage. Let’s take a look at the first part … Philippians 2:3a “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit … Selfish ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Failed Glory (2) Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 19, 2016
     | 6,629 views

    Leaders and followers can remove the glory of God from a church by emphasizing relevance over transcendence.

    1. 17 Inches [John Scolinos and Home Plate In 1996 John Scolinos spoke to more than 4000 baseball coaches at the American Baseball Coaches Association convention in Nashville, TN. He was a legend among baseball coaches. He was a Hall of Fame College Baseball Head coach who coached at Pepperdine ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ