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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Experiencing His Passionate Love Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 2, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 7,270 views

    This sermon describes the horror of the cross and asks the question: why would God do that?

    OPEN: I once heard a man tell of WHY he entered the ministry. He said he entered the ministry because he was afraid of God. Now granted, Scripture tells us we should fear God. Proverbs 9:10 tells us "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Honoring Your Parents Series

    Contributed by Keith Walker on May 19, 2004
    based on 121 ratings
     | 35,271 views

    Why we should honor our parents and how we should honor them.

    INTRODUCTION How would you like to have a long and prosperous life? Did you know that God wants that for you? It may surprise you what is required to achieve it. (Read texts) Definition of honor: “To respect greatly, regard highly; treat with deference and courtesy.”(Websters) The Hebrew word used ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Are You Serving

    Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on May 22, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 25,464 views

    There is a dilemma in churches today. That is why are we here? The question is asked who are you serving?

    WHO ARE YOU SERVING? Text: Joshua 24:15 We have a dilemma in churches across America today. It seems as if we have forgotten why we are here. Church has become a status symbol. ( I go here) Some come to see if someone else is there. ( What nerve) Some come because they are drug there. Some come ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Hour Of Darkness Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 10,934 views

    This sermon examines how and why God allowed an hour of darkness in Jesus’ arrest at Gethsemane.

    March 12, 2006 Luke 22:47-54 While he was still speaking a crowd came up, and the man who was called Judas, one of the Twelve, was leading them. He approached Jesus to kiss him, but Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” When Jesus’ followers saw what was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    That's My King!

    Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 6, 2006
    based on 46 ratings
     | 10,592 views

    A look at why people at the Triumphal Entry thought Jesus was the Messiah and what that means for us.

    “That’s My King!” Palm Sunday April 9, 2006 Introduction: Today is commonly referred to as Palm Sunday. It is the day we traditionally recognize the arrival of Jesus into the city of Jerusalem for the celebration of the Passover celebration and ultimately for his death. Did you ever ask the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can Make A Difference

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 31, 2006
    based on 240 ratings
     | 64,578 views

    This sermon shows who makes a difference; how they do it; and why they do it.

    A minister wore a carnation on his lapel every Sunday morning. He never gave it much thought until one day after church, a visiting boy about ten years old asked if he could have it. The minister handed it to him and asked him why he wanted it. The boy said that his parents were divorced the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Cross And The Empty Tomb

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jun 30, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,826 views

    The cross and the empty tomb. What do they mean? Why are they so significant to us today?

    The Cross and the Empty Tomb by Greg Johnson http://www.lovinggodfellowship.org The cross and the empty tomb. What do they mean? Why are they so significant to us today? The Cross In the 1800’s Ralph E. Hudson wrote the chorus to the sacred hymn "At the Cross." He wrote "At the cross, at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sacrificial Giving

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jul 10, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 40,006 views

    Heaven, a place where many want to go but nobody wants to leave; why...sacrifice.

    SACRIFICIAL GIVING I heard a message this past weekend which made the point concerning heaven. Everybody wants to go but nobody wants to leave. Many want to go there, but does anyone want to leave right now and go?. I thought why is that? Sacrifice. You have to give up all that you know and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Delivered

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 13, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 14,736 views

    A sermon which takes a look at why the children of Israel were delivered from Egypt.

    Delivered Exodus 12:40-41 I. Delivered From Slavery 12:40-41 After 430 years in Egypt, God sent Moses to demand their freedom. When Pharaoh wouldn’t listen to what God had to say, the Lord sent plagues upon them..... The plague of blood, the frogs, lice, flies, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    State Of The Heart Worship

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,668 views

    Why some people worship Jesus (the Wisemen) and some don’t (Herod).

    The difference between those who worship Jesus and those who do not is the state of their heart. Herod did not want Jesus worshiped. He desired no rival to his position and power. The wisemen on the other hand were anxious to worship the newborn king. When you examine the hearts of the wisemen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Kim avatar

    The Christian Life Is The Best Option We Have On This Earth

    Contributed by Martin Kim on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,906 views

    Explains why the life God offers is so much better than a life of sin.

    Even if there were no heaven to gain I¡¯d still choose to be a Christian! I want to get to know you better, so this morning I¡¯ve decided to begin with a couple of questions. How many of you love Jesus with all your hearts? How many of you would be here today if there were no heaven to gain? ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Put Your Trust In God

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 22, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 14,771 views

    Why is it wise to trust in God and not in men? God is worthy of our trust but man is not.

    Why is it wise to trust in God and not in men? God is worthy of our trust but man is not. I. Don’t put your trust in men (vs. 3-4) [Trust = to believe in, to rely on, to depend upon] A. Man in perishable B. Man is powerless to save C. Man’s plans end at death All men are frail and will at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Secret Service

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Sep 24, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,825 views

    Angels - what they do, and why God cares enough to send them into our lives.

    Acts 12:1-11 THE SECRET SERVICE As a child of God, you are being watched, and you are being guarded and protected, much more than you realize. Have you ever noticed how much the candidates for president are being watched? It’s not always obvious when you see them on TV, but every where they go, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Faith Like A Mustard Seed

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 1, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 23,479 views

    Why do you think Jesus said Faith like a mustard seed will do?

    Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Luke Glory to you O Lord 5The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!" 6He replied, "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ’Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Break Out Of The Comfort Zone Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Oct 13, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 11,814 views

    Why do people not move forward with their dreams? Could it be others trying to suppress them?

    Did anyone this week decide they were living in the comfort zone of life and decide it is time to make a change, to escape the zone and move into the Borderland? It becomes an issue of dealing with the accumulation of fear which has prevented you from moving forward, in dealing with the phrase, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal