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  • David Whitten avatar

    Mary Was The First To Carry The Gospel

    Contributed by David Whitten on Dec 23, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,773 views

    The Christmas story is amazing. It tells of our heavenly father’s love that leaves awe struck. Why? How?... We weren’t the first ones to ask such questions. Mary too wondered How such a thing could be. Now I know you likely have read this scripture for

    Mary was the First to Carry the Gospel dsw@ucc12-23-01 The Christmas story is amazing. It tells of our heavenly father’s love that leaves awe struck. Why? How?... We weren’t the first ones to ask such questions. Mary too wondered How such a thing could be. Now I know you likely have read this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life Or Death-It's Your Choice

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
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    Moses had some parting words for the Israelites who were getting ready to leave the desert and enter the promised land. He revealed to them that they had an important choice to make. We have the same choice to make. Let’s see how Moses' words apply to us.

    LIFE OR DEATH—IT’S YOUR CHOICE Deut. 30:11-20 Introduction: The Israelites were getting ready to leave the desert and enter the promised land-Canaan; the land of milk and honey. Moses had some words for his people as he was not going to be joining them but leaving them in the capable ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Jesus Can Give You Peace Of Mind

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 150 ratings
     | 28,248 views

    While some illnesses are a normal part of life, millions are searching in vain for that elusive peace of mind to calm their nerves. Jesus said, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts b

    Stress related illnesses are growing exponentially in societies throughout the world. New drugs are invented every year to reduce hyper-tension and blood pressure problems. While some illnesses are a normal part of life, millions are searching in vain for that elusive peace of mind to calm their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Helping Christians Rely On Grace

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,351 views

    Most people want to be treated in a kind, gracious and respectful way. When one learns how to appropriate the grace of God, interpersonal relationships are developed in a genuine spirit of love. Without a proper appropriation of God’s grace to our communi

    Helping Christians Rely On Grace 2 Corinthians 13:14 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) HELPING CHRISTIANS RELY MORE ON GOD’S GRACE THAN ON LAW Learning how to balance the Bible’s emphasis of truth and grace is a continual struggle for most people working with legalists. There is such a thing as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I'm Going All In: An Issue Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 20, 2015
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     | 14,382 views

    Going All in starts with loving God and moves to loving our neighbor. You cannot become a child of God without becoming part of His family. There is a responsibility for us to work together with the other living stones to be the temple of the Holy Spiri

    Intro: We just sang, “All to Jesus I surrender” All (some) to Jesus I surrender, All(some) to Him I freely give; I will ever love and trust Him, In His presence daily(every other daily) live. I surrender all (some), I surrender all (some). All (some) to Thee, my blessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Problems Of Counterfeit Goodness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,103 views

    Many people practice counterfeiting without actually realizing what they are doing. A counterfeiter tries to make an imitation of something genuine to deceive, defraud or pretend something to be what it is not in reality. Ananias’s lie to the Holy Spirit

    1. Many people practice counterfeiting without actually realizing what they are doing. A counterfeiter tries to make an imitation of something genuine to deceive, defraud or pretend something to be what it is not in reality. Ananias’s lie to the Holy Spirit was probably the crowning act of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Helping Jesus Build His Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 12,596 views

    The most efficient form of government is a benevolent dictatorship. It’s totally efficicent, totally logical, and totally without human error. But Jesus didn’t set up His kingdom that way. Why not?

    OPEN: In the 1970’s Andrew Richardson, a Liverpool postal worker, declared his semi-detached flat to be the independent nation of Granbia. After a while, however, Richardson lost interest, and the apartment reverted to England by default. In 1964, Leicester Hemingway, the little brother of author ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't You Understand,

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on May 30, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,361 views

    Not neccesarily just an Easter message. Even with all of the wondrous signs that the close followers of Jesus had observed, they were still without understanding of what Jesus had come to do. We suffer much the same.

    Sermon Title: Don’t You Understand, "HE IS RISEN"! Scripture: Luke 24 1-8 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning – March 31, 2002 Scripture Introduction: We can all probably remember the words of being told to do something, then we can probably remember a period of time ...read more

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    Observations On Obedience

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 27, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,629 views

    God?s requirement of obedience is not something He does to us, but something He does for us. Though today?s world may see living without rules as a dream, it would only result in destruction.

    Observations On Obedience Text: Deut.6: 24 Intro: Obedience is not a topic dealt with too often these days. We hear a lot about options, but not much about obedience. The former term implies no set standard to follow, while the latter implies the existence of some absolutes. The “no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revival, Prayer, And The Word Of God

    Contributed by Charles Lane Iii on Feb 16, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,474 views

    Someone has observed that no significant revival has ever occurred without first having these three factors prevalent: (1) attention to the Word of God, (creating a hunger and thirst for righteousness), (2) repentance, and (3) prayer.

    Psalm 119:25-32 NKJV 25 My soul clings to the dust; Revive me according to Your word. Signs of need for revival: verses 25 & 28, dryness and heaviness. "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God" (Romans 10:17). 26 I have declared my ways, and You answered me; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Identity Theft

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 25,864 views

    Identity: is the distinguishing character or personality of an individual. Identity theft is a criminal offense. It occurs when a person knowingly transfers or uses, without lawful authority. Spiritual identity theft is when the devil steals from you.

    Identity Theft By Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Gen. 27 1-5 & 34-38 John 10:10 No doubt we have all seen what I call some of the best commercials on T.V. They consist an elderly woman sitting in a chair talking in the voice of some man she talks about her truck with the Dayton tires, the mud ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Jack Harris avatar

    "One God, One Country, One Destiny.”

    Contributed by Jack Harris on Dec 15, 2004
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     | 8,009 views

    The principles of Christianity were so deeply entrenched in the establishment of America that one must conclude that without Christianity, there would never have been a country such as the United States of America. This nation is the first nation in all o

    “ONE GOD, ONE COUNTRY, ONE DESTINY.” Eph. 2:13-16 Int: It was the spirit of Christianity that changed the face of the ancient world. No other event has so impacted the human race as did the coming to earth of Jesus, the Christ. His message was so totally different from the prevailing world view of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Watch And Pray

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 14,367 views

    Those who are without Christ as their personal Savior are faced with a cataclysmic event far worse than a “dirty bomb”, 911, a hurricane, or an earthquake. The Bible says that theirs will be an eternity in a “Lake of Fire”, somewhere in “outer-darkness

    Introduction: Since the first of the year, we have been focusing primarily on PRAYER. This is step one in our emphasis on PRAYER – CARE – SHARE. We have found that prayer can mean many things to each of us, but it should certainly involve the winning of souls into the Kingdom of God. As well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living In Peace Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on May 1, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,956 views

    2nd in a series from 1 Timothy. Without a relationship with the Prince of Peace, we cannot be at peace. But by yielding ourselves to God as peacemakers, He can use us to make a difference in direction, attitude, and goals.

    Lessons for a Healthy Church Living in Peace 1 Timothy 2:1-15 Introduction: Last Sunday we learned that there are times we must confront error. But that doesn’t mean we are to be in a constant state of war with the world or with each other! Paul taught, “If it is possible, as far as it depends on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Benefits Of The Second Coming (Series #1) Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Feb 28, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,404 views

    In light of God’s redemptive plan, the second coming of Jesus is of utmost importance. Without it, our salvation experience will not be complete. The full benefits of the redeeming work of Jesus at the cross will be experienced in His Second coming.

    THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS Part 1: The Benefits of His Second Coming INTRODUCTION: In light of God’s redemptive plan, the Second Coming of Jesus is an event with utmost importance. The apostle Paul calls it in his letter to Titus, chapter 2, verse 13, the “blessed day and the glorious appearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational