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  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Jesus The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Mar 27, 2006
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    How Jesus compares himself to the shepherd and door of the sheep.

    SBC Philippi, 3/19/06 am; Rev. Jeff Simms Jesus the Good Shepherd; John 10:1-18 Jesus the Good Shepherd John 10:1-18 Primary Purpose: How Jesus compares to a good shepherd and door of the sheep. Jesus actually uses two common analogies to compare himself to his relationship to his sheep in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Word On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 19, 2017
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    God created us in his image. Part of that image involves showing compassion.

    1. A Question of the Ages – Why am I here? a. Not many happy, contented people in spite of wealth, fame, accomplishments b. Our purpose is something bigger – everything “under the sun” is vanity according to Ecclesiastes c. Alexander the Great wept b/c there were “no more worlds to conquer;” died ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Altar Series

    Contributed by John Crisp on May 28, 2014
    based on 11 ratings
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    What is the Altar a Place for?

    Luke 1.5.11 - The Altar V5- we find them in the days of a terrible king, terrible days on the earth where sin reigned, yet we still find a remnant that feared and followed the Lord. V6- they were both righteous before God-> they were doing everything right, they were blameless. V7- yet they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Lee avatar

    “has The Cross Changed Your World?”

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 8, 2011
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    Prior to the Cross of Christ and the rise of Christianity, human life was considered expendable.

    What is the most important thing to come out a mine? Some might say gold, others silver and still others diamonds. The most important thing to come out of a mine is…the miner. Prior to the Cross of Christ and the rise of Christianity, human life was considered expendable. Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Men And Five Trees

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
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    Only Mark’s Gospel records this story. This particular miracle of healing is unique since it is the only miracle Jesus did which happened gradually. Usually Jesus’ healings happened suddenly and completely. In this miracle, however, the blind man’s vision

    Intro: Only Mark’s Gospel records this story. This particular miracle of healing is unique since it is the only miracle Jesus did which happened gradually. Usually Jesus’ healings happened suddenly and completely. In this miracle, however, the blind man’s vision was restored in two stages. During ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Remembrance

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Sep 12, 2013
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    This is a brief sermon used before our communion service.

    Remembrance Isaiah 53:5-9 Intro: This week has been a week of remembrance. As I sat around this week rehabbing my leg after surgery, I had the opportunity to watch all the different ceremonies honoring all the people who were killed on 9/11/01. The day the terrorists flew planes into the twin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Am I Here, It’s Cold Out Here

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 26, 2013
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    This is a sunrise message with a theme of why do we get up early on Easter for a sunrise service.

    Why Am I Here, It’s Cold Out Here Revelation 5:1-14 Intro: As I mediated on what God would have me say to you this morning, I would come back time and time again to the same theme. What would bring people out this early in the morning to what we call a sunrise service? What would cause people to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nadab And Abihu

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 21, 2019
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    God demands complete obedience as opposed to the bare minimum to “get by.”

    Costly lapse To: All Pastors, Preachers, Leaders of Christian Institutions, Evangelist, Youth Leaders, Women leaders, Sunday Class teachers, Camp Organizers and to be everybody serving God . Leviticus 10:1”Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took their respective firepans, and after putting fire ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Arrogance Of Power

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 15, 2018
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    Avoiding pursuit of wrongful desires. Greed is of the devil

    Weekend Message/Devotion July 15, 2018 Mark 6:14-29 Arrogance of Power This week’s gospel reading brings us Mark’s account of the beheading of John the Baptist. It reads almost as a broadway play or operetta. The major characters in the reading are John the Baptist, Herod Antipas (called here ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rudderless On The Atlantic Theatre

    Contributed by Oladayo Oladosu on Feb 3, 2020
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    Government has a way to either positively or negatively influence their nation. However, there is no comfort is born without hidden effort, there are no shortcuts to these systemic leadership failures except to turn to God.

    Therefore, I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men. 1 Timothy 2:1 History has revealed that, there are different types of government. Examples include: revolutionary, monarchical, republican, aristocratic, autocratic, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Andrufski avatar

    Put Thou My Tears Into Thy Bottle

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Feb 20, 2021
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    This sermon shows us the deep and meticulous way God sees us. He knows and is concerned with His people in every way. (Make this sermon yours by putting in your own stories of how you have been comforted by God)

    Psalms 56:8 (KJV) Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book? This scripture shows us the tender heart of our heavenly Father. He has a tear bottle —in fact, perhaps a tear bottle for each of His wandering children. Ancient “tear bottles” have ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Why Is It Necessary To Consecrate Ourselves For Service?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 6, 2024
     | 431 views

    Too often we put everything toward the church building and programs, and at the same time we are denying the church body.

    Previously, David had instructed Solomon about the Temple. Now in this passage of Scripture, the people bring gifts for the Temple. It is feasible for us to be so fixated on a church building that we have disregard of the genuine church, God’s children. Yet, the contrary reaction, ignoring the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Seven I Am Statements Of Jesus: Who Is Jesus?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021
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    Who is Jesus? Who is it really that we’re following? What did Jesus say about himself, and his identity? We talk about Him enough don’t we? Jesus this, Jesus that, but who is Jesus?

    Who is Jesus? Who is it really that we’re following? What did Jesus say about himself, and his identity? We talk about Him enough don’t we? Jesus this, Jesus that, but who is Jesus? The prophet Isaiah, an Old Testament prophet wrote about Jesus, and who he was, before Jesus was even born. In fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    Laser Surgery For The Soul

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 103 ratings
     | 9,285 views

    The healing of the blind man in John 9 is actually symbolic of the glorious work of Christ as He gives sight to each darkened heart who comes to Him by faith.

    ¡§LASER SURGERY FOR THE SOUL¡¨ Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2002) John 9:1-11, 35-38 page 758 in the pew Bible INTRODUCTION In the book of John there is a scene in which a blind man is given his sight and while all of the miracles recorded in John are glorious, I have chosen this one from John’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    The 2nd Mile Series

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,894 views

    The Second Mile Philosophy is a service that not many Christians apply themselves to today.

    THE SECOND MILE Matthew 5:38-42. (Mat 5:41 KJV) "And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain." INTRODUCTION: (Explain Vs. 38-42) This scripture is from the very well known passage of the “Sermon On The Mount”. This was very early in the life of the Disciples. Jesus gave them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist