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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    I Am The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 91 ratings
     | 31,688 views

    Jesus’ proclamation that he is the light of the world holds powerful image for us, and helps us to understand how Jesus moves in our lives and ministers to our needs.

    John 16-13, 8:12 “I Am the Light of the World” INTRODUCTION Each and every one of us has different pictures, or images, of Jesus and how he moves in our lives. Many of us imagine Jesus as our friend. Of course, this picture is expressed by the popular, old time hymn, “What a Friend We Have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Trask avatar

    A Specific God In A World Of Options

    Contributed by Michael Trask on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 127 ratings
     | 17,747 views

    We are the Burger King generation. We are used to being told to "have it your way." But if we are going to be saved or helped by the Lord, it will be in his way.

    Day after day we are confronted with a vast array of options. So many options that it will make your head spin. A question as simple as, “How do you want your hamburger?” can be quite a challenge. According to Burger King, the home of the Whopper, there 1024 different ways for a customer ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    What’s Wrong With The World?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 19, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,515 views

    1. Evil is more than just the absence of God. 2. Evil exists because God created moral beings. 3. Evil is coming to an end.

    What’s Wrong with the World? Romans 8:18-25 Here’s how the argument goes. “Did God create everything that exists?” the cynic asks. The Christian answers, “Yes.” The cynic goes on, “Well, if he created everything that exists, where did evil come from? How can a good and loving God create a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    War Of The Worlds: Different By Design Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Mar 4, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,166 views

    2nd in a 3 part series on marriage using three movies as the springboard to Biblical truth for marriages and relationships.

    WAR OF THE WORLDS: DIFFERENT BY DESIGN Reel Relationships - Week 3 Genesis 1:26-27, Jeremiah 31:3 INTRODUCTION: (Montage video clip from War of the Worlds - Mpg = 2:24) That movie, War of the Worlds, is based on the best selling novel by H.G. Wells. The movie actually did very well at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Stan Rodda avatar

    God Responds To Evil In The World Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,734 views

    In this series I break down Noah’s life into 4 parts. I began by looking at how evil the world was during his time and trying to apply that to our time.

    God Responds to Evil in the World! If I was Satan Convince the world it is good What a great tactic Andrew Murray Result = a world full of evil (Video) The life of Noah Read Gen. 6:5-11 1. The World is Evil! I’m a good person- Ps. 14:1-3 God uses some very descriptive words in Genesis ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Changeless God For Changing World

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 5, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,351 views

    God is God in the midst of crisis

    Intro: someone said to me this week, it only takes a second for the world to change. This week the world changed for the Barrett family, the Reese family, our youth group, our church and this community. People have suffered significant loss, for some the world seems to be spinning out of control. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Butch Vernon avatar

    Narnia: A Door To Another World Series

    Contributed by Butch Vernon on Nov 6, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,831 views

    This is a message comparing stepping into the Christian life and the adventure that follows to Lucy stepping through the wardrobe.

    A DOOR TO ANOTHER WORLD Our Music Minister, Mo and our Sunday School director, Steve, were passengers on a jet crossing the Atlantic. The pilot came on the intercom to report trouble with engine number one that had to be shut down. The flight would last an hour longer, but there was no cause for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Elvery avatar

    The Most Dangerous Thing In The World

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 16,380 views

    Looking at the tongue and the damage it can do - Children’s Service

    The Most Dangerous Thing in the World – James 3:3-12 Gladstone Baptist Church Children’s Service – 21/11/04 Boys and Girls, today I think that I have done something either really brave or something really silly. In this box, is one of the most dangerous things in the whole world <holding a box ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Finding Rest In A Restless World Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,032 views

    5th in series on restoring joy to life. Deals with the importance of resting & observing a holy day each week.

    RESTORING THE JOY Part 5: Finding Rest in a Restless World For the past few weeks, we have been looking at reasons why so few Christians have joy in their lives. Jesus said He came to give us “abundant Lives,” and yet we see very few people living abundantly. The Devil has a plethora, an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Colaw avatar

    A Strange Way To Save The World

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 94 ratings
     | 28,574 views

    In contrast to what we would do, God didn’t send a superhero to save the world, he sent His Son, the humble, gentle, loving Christ.

    A Strange Way to Save the World Scripture: I Corinthians 1:27-31 Theme: God’s ways are not our ways. He chose to save the world in a way that would bring glory to himself and not to us. Seed: Song “A Strange Way to Save the World” Purpose: To help people understand that God’s view of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Robert Emory avatar

    Staying Unfrazzled In A Frazzled World

    Contributed by Robert Emory on May 14, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,015 views

    Mary and Martha show us a contrast of two lives one that is frazzled one that is unfrazzled.

    Staying UnFrazzled In A Frazzled World Scripture: Luke 10:38–42, Especially verses 41–42: “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.” Introduction: 1) Being Frazzled Allow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ordering Your Private World Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,099 views

    A message for those who look like they have it all together yet on the inside they are falling apart.

    Introduction Illustration The popular TV series, “Extreme Makeover” and another called “Swan” that characterizes man’s pre-occupation with outward appearance. The “Cinderella-type” stories feature startling physical makeovers courtesy of liposuction, implants and cosmetic surgery. The skill of man ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Thomas Black avatar

    Doing Business In A Godless World Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,394 views

    Somehow it’s become vogue to cut ourselves off from the world; but God isn’t done with this world yet. One area where God is able to use His people to reach the lost is in our day to day relationships with them.

    You may well remember the story of Joshua. Joshua came after Moses and his Job was to lead the Israelites into the promised land. Because the Canaanites were wicked God commanded Joshua to kill every person in Canaan, because God didn’t want the Israelites to adopt the Canaanite lifestyle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian McCutchen avatar

    The Child That Lit Up The World

    Contributed by Brian Mccutchen on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,386 views

    If Jesus had never born, people believed there would be: 63% - less charity 61% - less kindness 59% - less personal happiness 58% - less tolerance 47% - more war (16% say less, 26% say the same)

    The Child That Lit Up The World John 1:1-9 Introduction: Newsweek Magazine conducted a poll asking some questions about Christ and His birth.* Here are some of the results: 67% - believe that the entire story of Christmas is historically accurate 24% - believe the story of Christmas is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Azbell avatar

    For God So Loved The World

    Contributed by David Azbell on Feb 19, 2005
    based on 78 ratings
     | 43,788 views

    A sermon on John 3:16. Discover how much God Loves you.

    John 3:16 "God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son." As we take a look at this, we must understand that "begotten" means "procreated or generated." Jesus was born of a woman yet, was not the seed of a man. Instead, He was the seed of God. He was "generated" by God and placed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational