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  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Freed From Fear Of Death Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 26, 2022
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    How Satan gained the power of death. What is death theologically? It’s separation. A separation from life on the earth, separation from relatives, friends, and all. Above all a separation from the living God forever.

    Text: Hebrews 2:14-18 Theme: Free from fear of Death Introduction: By the grace of God, we had meditations on the freedom concept. Freedom from sin, freedom from slavery, stress, and now we have come to freedom from fear of death. The word death is familiar to all faiths and religions. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Imitate Christ—the Call To Humility And Exaltation - Philippians 2:6–11 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 19, 2025
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     | 493 views

    There is no greater example of humility, servanthood, and ultimate exaltation than Jesus Christ. In a world obsessed with status, power, and recognition, the Bible calls us to a different path—the path of humility, sacrifice, and obedience.

    Go! And Imitate Christ—The Call to Humility and Exaltation - Philippians 2:6–11 Introduction: The Greatest Example of Humility and Glory There is no greater example of humility, servanthood, and ultimate exaltation than Jesus Christ. In a world obsessed with status, power, and recognition, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Born To Die Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,609 views

    “Jesus called out with a loud voice, ‘Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.’ When He had said this, he breathed His last.” Jesus knew that He was born in order to die. In this quotation from Psalm 31:5, Jesus is ready to die because He is confident

    Born to Die Well, it finally hit us. I thought we could avoid it, but we got clobbered by the flu this week. Becca was the first one to fall. A couple days later Beth was wiped out, followed quickly by Lydia and Emily. I prayed that I would be spared [fold hands]. I succumbed on Wednesday and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Decker avatar

    This Is Going To Cost You Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 27, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,087 views

    We are to adequately support those that make their living by the gospel.

    THIS IS GOING TO COST YOU I Corinthians 9:1-14 S: Ministry C: Ministers of the gospel are to be materially supported Th: Live the Difference Pr: We are to adequately support those that make their living by the gospel. ?: Why? KW: Proofs TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 9:1-14 three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darryl Bell avatar

    The Agony Of Love Series

    Contributed by Darryl Bell on Apr 17, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,593 views

    Jesus submitted to the agony of the Garden for love of you.

    The Agony of Love; Mark 14:32-42; 4th Lent; 4 of 7 in “Al for You” series; 3-26-06; The Promise; Darryl Bell The Bible says, During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard be-cause ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    Hallowed Or Hollow? Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,962 views

    Prayer is a delicate balance between his holiness and his closeness.

    Title: “Hallowed or Hollow” Text: Matthew 6:7-10 FCF: Prayer is communication with Christ, and as his followers, we need it to be two-way. SO: Be Real! Prayer that is not genuine is only words. Intro: One of the disadvantages of being a person who learns words in context is that you get them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Paul Reveals His Compulsions

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 17, 2006
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     | 4,939 views

    Sometimes when people do evil or even great things we like to try to figure out what motivates them. Paul talks about what motivated him and what he was motivated to do in today’s text. Perhaps we can learn some things from his example.

    February 19, 2006 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 Yet when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, for I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward; if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed to me. What then is my reward? ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    How To Enjoy Life And Not Just Endure It! Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 29, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,686 views

    How to follow Christ’s example of finding joy while we’re enduring life’s chaos.

    HOW TO ENJOY LIFE & NOT JUST ENDURE IT, How Christ’s Suffering Changes My Perspective About Difficult Times (Hebrews chapter five) Today’s message is our last (for now) in the series from the letter to the Hebrew Christians of the First Century but I hope we can revisit this letter at a later ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Becker avatar

    Grace And Peace To All Believers

    Contributed by Stephen Becker on Nov 26, 2007
     | 3,557 views

    A Thanksgiving (Sanctification) sermon which explores what it really means to be thankful for Jesus’ salvation in your...growing your character to be more Christ-like

    Grace and Peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ! Many times you will hear ministers begin their sermons with these same words that Apostle Paul uses to open his various letters we find in the New Testament. Have you ever wondered why? Because all of us—as ministers of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    It's In Your Own Best Interest

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 7, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,374 views

    This sermon deals with it being in our own best interest to follow the word of God and being willing to die to our own selfish nature to build relationships with others.

    It’s In Your Own Best Interest 9/2/2007 Proverbs 1:8-19 John 10:1-18 Could you help me out for a moment. Let’s say one day a family member by the name of Charles shows up at your house with no money, no food, no clothing, no nothing except a sad story about being down and out. It’s cold, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Paul's Pattern Of Serving All Men Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 1, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,103 views

    In today's lesson we learn that we must forsake our rights and serve others for the sake of the gospel.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of Christian liberty. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “Paul’s Pattern of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Relationship Repair Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 21, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 22,208 views

    Three clear precepts for repairing relationships.

    We’re in the series "Recession-Proof Relationships." Today we’re going to consider "Relationship Repair -Mending the Messes We Make." We all make mistakes in relationships. We all mess up. We mess up in our friendships, we mess up before marriage, during marriage, in parenting, in church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Willingness Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 10, 2017
     | 9,464 views

    Jesus example calls us to display the willingness of the cross in our daily lives.

    The Willingness Of The Cross Text: Phil. 2:5-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: John Stott, said, "I could never myself believe in God if it were not for the cross. In the real world of pain, how could one worship a God who was immune to it? I turn to that lonely, twisted, tortured figure on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ed Sasnett avatar

    For Example

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Mar 27, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,203 views

    The progress of the gospel is more important than my rights.

    Nantucket, Massachusetts is located next to important shipping lanes running along the East Coast. Toward the end of the 1800s, sailing ships were in their heyday. Nantucket Island saw hundreds of vessels passing by each day—all navigating without the advantages of modern technology. Treacherous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Worship Christ At Christmas And Always Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 8, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,469 views

    To truly keep Him as our focus, we must start by truly worshiping Christ. What can we learn from those who worshiped Christ at the very first Christmas?

    Keep Christ in Christmas Worship Christ Joseph worshipped through Obedience Mary Worshipped through Submission The Magi worshipped through Sacrifice Series introduction Well, here we are. December 2013 and the Christmas season has started. But in a lot of places in our country, I am not sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational