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  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Name Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 27, 2008
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     | 16,458 views

    John 3:16 is known to all. Other 3:16 passages in the New Testament teach us important things about Jesus as well. This is Acts 3:16

    (adapted from a series by Tom Ellsworth) SERIES: “DISCOVER JESUS: The Other 3:16’s” TEXT: ACTS 3:11-20 TITLE: “THE NAME OF JESUS” OPEN: A. What is so important about a name? 1. How would feel if nobody knew your name? a. When my youngest son ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stand And Fight: Learning To Accessorize Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 9, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,020 views

    The Belt of Truth

    Stand and Fight: Learning to Accessorize Ephesians 6:10-18 Beartown Road Alliance Church There was a game that we used to play when I was little called King of the Hill. We used to play it almost every recess on the side of the schoolyard, next to the baseball field. There was a small hill and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Lord, I Think I've Had Enough

    Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on May 11, 2008
    based on 89 ratings
     | 42,212 views

    Sometimes we want to give up because we feel alone and abandoned.

    LORD I THINK I’VE HAD ENOUGH! 1 Kings 19:1-18 By Cleavon Matthews December 29, 2003 INTRODUCTION In this solemn Scripture our attention is seized by the shattered state of God’s messenger. This valiant and venturous prophet has been victimized by fear. At this point he is but a shadow of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Do You Turn Series

    Contributed by Jamey Stuart on May 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,960 views

    A series on where a person can turn for help with various problems

    Ever since the fall, everything in the universe has been turned on its head! Nothing is as it was supposed to be. Relationships that once were perfect in intimacy became complicated by selfishness and pride. Instead of living forever, our physical bodies began to deteriorate, and our relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Man Who Enjoyed Bad Health!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 22, 2015
     | 10,718 views

    The Man Who Enjoyed Bad Health! PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON BODY: A place of sickness (vs 1-3): A place of superstition (vs 4-7): A place of self-pity (vs 5-7): It was a place of salvation (vs 8-9a): It was a place of solitude (vs 13-14) SERMON OUTLINE: ill: • Because there was no evidence outside of John’s Gospel; • For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    You Can Be Sure About Your Faith

    Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 26, 2015
     | 3,653 views

    We can be sure about our faith if we live in obedience to God's will as it is recorded for us by inspiration in the scriptures.

    You Can Can Be Sure (Part one) The text for our lesson is found in 1 John 5:11-13: "And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. 13 These things I have written ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why New Testament Christians Reject The Use Of Mechanical Instruments

    Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 28, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,491 views

    The 1st century Christians rejected the use of manmade instruments of music in their worship to God. The reason they did so was the same reason why they rejected animal sacrifices and other elements of the old law. This sermon examines this in detail.

    Why New Testament Christians Reject the Use of Mechanical Instruments of Music There’s a general attitude building among the Lord’s church about mechanical instruments of music that tends to be a bit fuzzy. We are seeing a number of large congregations that are making a switch to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What If Jesus Had Not Died?

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 4, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,631 views

    What if Jesus had not died? You see, the cross proves everything. I would like us to read 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 (this is in the New Testament) this morning and see more specifically what the death of Jesus changed for human beings.

    WHAT IF JESUS HAD NOT DIED? MATTHEW 16-27; 2 CORINTHIANS 5:17-21 THREAD: What if Jesus Christ had not died on the cross for you and for me? WHAT IF: Matthew 16:21-23 “From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Clothed With Power Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 13, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,872 views

    The first in a series about living in the light of the resurrection. How did it feel to be a disciple of Jesus who followed Him, loved Him, lost Him, and then experienced His resurrection and the promise of the Holy Spirit?

    Clothed With Power - April 12, 2015 Sermon - Luke 24:33-49 It’s the first Sunday after Easter, and I’m going to ask us all here today to use our imaginations, to engage our minds and hearts and souls as we consider what it means to live in the light of the resurrection of our Saviour. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I'm Stepping In

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,161 views

    Joshua 3:13 And it shall come to pass, as soon as the soles of the feet of the priests that bear the ark of the LORD, the Lord of all the earth, shall step in the waters of Jordan.....

    I’m Stepping In Joshua 3:13 And it shall come to pass, as soon as the soles of the feet of the priests that bear the ark of the LORD, the Lord of all the earth, shall step in the waters of Jordan, that the waters of Jordan shall be cut off from the waters that come down from above; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Sound Familiar? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 30, 2015
     | 9,218 views

    A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 61 verses 1 through 11

    Isaiah 61: 1- 11 Sound Familiar? 1 “The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; 2 To proclaim ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Samson And His Mid-Life Crisis Series

    Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015
     | 8,295 views

    The amazing thing about the story of Samson and Delilah is that it comes at the height of his career. The key to the story is found in the last verse of Judges 15. “Now Samson led Israel for twenty years in the days of the Philistines.” (15:20)

    “Samson and His Mid-Life Crisis” The story of Samson and Delilah, found in Judges 16, is the story of a man who having reached the pinnacle of his career and having accomplished everything a man would want to accomplish, in one sudden, violent turn went from the top right down to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Election In The Pentateuch Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Nov 10, 2015
     | 5,324 views

    The doctrines of election are all over the Scriptures. Here is a look at the main verses in the Pentateuch.

    ELECTION, in the PENTATEUCH Genesis From the beginning, God had a plan. His heart was not to have a people who would reject Him. But He willed to let them do that anyway. Then in His mercy He called out a people for Himself. A remnant. The elect. Otherwise, all would be lost. Why these and no ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Love & Respect

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,913 views

    Love & Respect in Marriage – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Instructions to Wives (vs 22-24) • Submit because of the Lordship of Christ (vs 22). • Submit because of the headship of man in Christ (vs 23) (2). Instructions to Husbands (vs 25-33) • A husbands love should be sacrificial (vs 23) • A husbands love ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Learning From Our Conflicts Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Nov 16, 2015
     | 6,098 views

    In this message, we will learn that the heart is the source of all evil desires, conflicts, rivalries, and all selfish ambitions. When we resolve the root cause of the conflict, we can solve the problem. Only Christ can transform our hearts.

    Wars and conflicts are everywhere especially clearer when you read the online newspapers. There is conflict among nations, among races, among politicians, even among religious beliefs. Those conflicts are rooted to so much hatred, antagonism, bitterness and hostilities. In addition, hot tempered ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene