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  • Scott Chambers avatar

    A Gift For Those Who Need Hope Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 29, 2011
     | 4,274 views

    This is the second sermon in a series that examines some of the overlooked gifts that God gave us that first Christmas. This message looks at the gift of hope.

    Charles Schultz highlighted the importance of hope in one of his “Peanuts” comic strips. Lucy and Linus were sitting in front of the television set when Lucy said to Linus, "Go get me a glass of water." Linus looked surprised, "Why should I do anything for you? You never do anything for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Man? Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 7, 2012
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     | 10,260 views

    Psalm 8 asks a probing question and indirectly answers some basic ones -- Who Am I?; Why Am I Here?; Who Is God?

    1. Relationships: During John F. Kennedy’s presidency, there was one member of his cabinet who had a unique relationship with the President: the Attorney General was his brother Robert. Robert Kennedy was reported to have greeted new lawyers entering the Department with the following ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    For The Love Of The Church

    Contributed by Bill Burress on Feb 25, 2012
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     | 7,420 views

    A message on Christ love for His church.

    “For The Love Of The Church” This is the week for love. Kids from age 5 to 95 will be getting and receiving cards with a love theme because Tuesday is Valentines Day. And with that in mind I thought a love sermon was just the thing for this morning and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fig Tree Or Fake Tree

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 3, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 21,590 views

    Are you bearing fruit or just showing off?

    Today is Palm Sunday. This is the day that Jesus rode into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey while people laid palm branches in his path and shouted “Hosanna. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.” This is the week that He will clear the temple, that his arrest will be plotted, and He ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    John Mark, The Famous Quiter Series

    Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Sep 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,923 views

    How God redeems those who are committed to Jesus for life.

    John Mark, the Famous Quitter Acts 13:5-13 John Mark, a favorite name for many boys, is not exactly a household name of Bible heroes. Many of us have named our son this name. While scripture is not abundant about, what we learn and piece together can be instructive for the growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Life Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,881 views

    Do you face the future with your heart filled with fear, or do you face the future with your heart filled with faith in the goodness of God?

    A Life of Faith Hebrews 11:1 – 6 1Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2This is what the ancients were commended for. 3By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Waiting Upon The Lord, Sowing Into Your "Suddenly"

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 14, 2011
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     | 21,839 views

    In this message I don't want to speak about the benefits of waiting on the Lord, but what exactly does it mean to wait on the Lord. If we do the waiting right, we will get the rewards right. We will be sowing into a “Suddenly,” moment.

    Waiting Upon the Lord Isa 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. The benefits of waiting upon the Lord: Inward strength - they shall renew their strength ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Men Of God Lead Their Homes Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 25, 2011
     | 10,029 views

    Godly Leadership in the home is God's plan. Every Christian man needs to make God's plan his plan too.

    When Men of God Lead Their Homes Psalms 78:1-8 A recent article in the “Think” magazine pointed out how important it is that Fathers take the lead in their homes. In an article entitled: Oversexualized, Under Led, David Shannon says that the problem with an immodest woman is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Will Of God For Individuals Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 22, 2012
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     | 5,231 views

    God's will for each individual is to say yes to Jesus. How does that play out though. God's primary will for everyone is for each individual to konw Him. Read on to find out how that is practically lived out.

    Intro: Many of us as believers can take a test and answer yes to questions like, did Jesus die for your sins, did he rise from the dead, is Jesus coming back to earth? Pastor and author Bruce Larson says that he grew up saying yes to these types of biblical doctrines. But eventually he sensed that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting To Know Him 2 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 24, 2010
     | 3,433 views

    Paul is asking God to give us spiritual eyes to understand the hope we have been called to. What is the hope we have been called to? Is it Sunday morning Church attendance and trying to be good people?

    Dakota Community Church November 7, 2010 Getting to Know Him - 2 Ephesians 1:15-23 15For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. 17I keep asking that the God of ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Ready And Waiting

    Contributed by Steve Keeler on May 9, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,754 views

    Waiting for Jesus return can make people grow complacent about the fact that He IS indeed coming back, and it really will be soon.

    Ready and Waiting? by Steve Keeler Matthew 25:1-13 Jesus is telling a story about ten virgins who are like bridesmaids at a wedding. In order to make sense of Jesus' story, we need to understand a bit about Jewish wedding customs. Traditionally, the groom would leave from his house and travel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Body Of Christ” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,136 views

    Paul tells us how we can function as the body of Christ and thus, present the likeness of Christ to a lost world.

    Once again, the Apostle Paul discusses the unity of the local church. Here he uses the picture of a body to speak about how we are to function in unity. From Paul’s discussion of how God sees His church as being like a body, we learn four things about how the body (the local church) is to function. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 6 - The Household Stronghold Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,526 views

    Summary of series on family...ends with marriage vow renewal service

    9The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. 10And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you. 11Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion. Declare his deeds among the peoples. 12For he who ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Reflections On Michael Jackson's Childhood - A Baptism Talk

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 27, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,099 views

    A baptismal talk reflecting of some very incisive thoughts from the late Michael Jackson about the importance of a good childhood

    Baptism of Georgina Bailey 28-06-09 Story: Last week was marred by the death of Michael Jackson One of the saddest comments I heard Michael Jackson make was when he was being interviewed and he said that his father had never told him that he loved him. In a speech at Oxford University in March ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Be The Moon, Reflect The Son

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,688 views

    What will you do with the light of Christ today? Will you recognize the character of this light? Will you allow this light to take action in your life? Will you serve to extend the light of Christ further into the world today? Be The Moon, Reflect The So

    Be The Moon, Reflect The Son 10/10/04 AM Text: John 8:12 Reading: Romans 10:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Ill: Shopping at local Christian bookstore. Clothing racks. Shirt with words on the front: “Be the Moon.” A. About the Text: 1. In the background of this text, we have the feast of tabernacles (7:37). a. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ