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  • Ed McNeely avatar

    From Bitterness To Blessedness Series

    Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,942 views

    Christmas: The flip-side of life’s bitter experiences. Or God’s answer to our failures.

    Christmas time—the holiday season—should be a time of love, joy, and fellowship… a time of celebration and anticipation. But for all too many it’s a time of reflection on past failures… on broken dreams… on emptiness… on missed opportunities. For those who rejoice, they have taken God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Bread From Heaven

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,304 views

    God provided the "Manna" for the children of Israel in the Wilderness. He also sent down the "Bread of Heaven" in the person of Jesus Christ. However, it may not come in the form we expect, but the bread does come from heaven.

    Manna! What is it? Pastor Jamie Wright * Maranatha Fellowship Church * 09-12-04 Exodus- The mass exit of the children of Israel from Egypt. They had been slaves to the Egyptians for years. Chapter 14 God splits the Red Sea and the walk across on Dry Land. Chapter 15 they rejoice and sing praises ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Echoes From Eternity

    Contributed by Jack Harris on Dec 15, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,167 views

    More than any other teacher who ever lived, Jesus was qualified to provide a glimpse into the scenes that shall unfold in eternity.

    ECHOES FROM ETERNITY. Luke 16:19-31 Int: The verses that are just before this story, contain an emphasis that Jesus placed upon the importance of making provisions for the day of death. He showed that it is possible for a person to make friends that will be of use to him when death sweeps him out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Appraisal From God

    Contributed by Dan Bentz on Aug 24, 2001
    based on 135 ratings
     | 10,241 views

    A Realistic Understanding of Who We Are

    An Appraisal From God 1 Peter 2:4 - 10 Introduction – You know America is a wonderful place. One of the things I like best is that we are not afraid to laugh at ourselves. And there are plenty of things to laugh at these days.  We are probably the only people on earth who spend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    The View From On Top Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 31, 2001
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,194 views

    Saul found the view from the palace great, but the responsibilites were greater than his heart allowed him to enjoy.

    And some of the Hebrews went over Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead. As for Saul, he was yet in Gilgal, and all the people followed him trembling. 1 Samuel 13:7 It’s great to be on top… You see what others only wish to You know what it was like to be really there You decide what others will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    From Moses To Christ Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 20, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 10,822 views

    The Old Covenant of Moses was written on stone in Ten Commandments. Where was the New Covenant written? Look at what God tells us!

    From Moses to Christ 2 Corinthians 3 In this chapter we have a contrast between the old and new covenants. What seems to be happening is this: some false teachers who are attempting to undermine his credibility and authority in the church here are accusing Paul. He saves his biggest assaults ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Curiosity To Conversion

    Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,564 views

    Life changing experience its reality.

    August 10, 2003 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US LUKE 19: 1-10 (From Curiosity to Conversion) A Chief of the IRS way back in Jesus’ times was converted to Christ! Is that good news to you? I really love this story because of the fact that no matter what position/status you have, conversion must take place ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    From Embarrassment To Excellence

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,937 views

    When we have Christ we will never ran out of good wine to serve others. This is one of the lessons that we can learn from the wedding at Cana. But there’s more...

    September 13, 1997 I. Introduction: Our study this morning is entitled “From Embarrassment To Excellence.” How many of you had some embarrassing moments that until now you can’t forget? Maybe something that happened during your high school days, or college days, or maybe at your work. ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    From Failure To Fame

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 290 ratings
     | 28,260 views

    What made Simon Peter, a man of failures, become Simon Peter, a man of fame?

    March 20, 1996 I. INTRODUCTION: His name is Simon Peter. We remember him as the disciple who tried to walk on water, but started sinking when the waves and wind blew his faith away. He testified Jesus as the Son of God, yet denied Him three times in one night. He swore never to forsake his ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    From Glory To Glory Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 30, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 19,470 views

    Second in a series regarding the Presence of God. Much deeper study with many seeds.

    The Presence Driven Church “From Glory to Glory” Last week we heard that God has a threefold Presence and that His desire is to have a Personal Presence with people. The first Adam had the Personal Presence of God, he was filled with the “Breath”, Holy Spirit’ of God and experienced God walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "From Failure To Faith"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Nov 5, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,124 views

    There is a connection between POWER and PRAYER. When even limited faith is focused on the power of Jesus, He can do great things in your life.

    “From Failure To Faith” Mark 9:14-29 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on ‘Great Events In The Live And Ministry Of Christ’. Jesus had just come from the mountain-top experience of the Transfiguration (last Sunday’s message). Jesus had allowed his glory to shine through, as He and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    A Tale From The Crypt Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 5,163 views

    The third from the X-files series it looks at Lazarus being raised from the dead

    A Tale From The Crypt April 1st 2001 The X-files: Part 3 John 11:38-44 It was so dark, and so cold. He had no idea where he was, how long he had been there or what he was supposed to be doing. The last thing he remembered was being at home in bed. He had been sick; nobody knew what to do or even ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    From Sea To Sea

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,559 views

    A Canada Day sermon, looking at our heritage and our potential

    It was his custom to start his day with prayer and Scripture reading. And that morning was no exception; he felt that before he attended to the business of his country that first he must attend to the business of his soul. And as he read from God’s word his heart and eyes were drawn to Psalm 72:8 ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A View From Heaven Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 4, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 18,399 views

    Giving to God can get Heaven’s attention and have benefits that only the faithful can realize.

    Open: A preacher died and found himself waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him was a guy dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket and jeans. Saint Peter addresses him, "Who are you, so that I may know whether or not to admit you into Heaven?" The guy replies, "I’m Joe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Advice From A Veteran

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 274 ratings
     | 34,911 views

    Suggestions from David on spiritual warfare.

    Here are the suggestions of David, the great veteran warrior for God, on engaging the enemy in spiritual warfare: 1. Focus on God, not your fear. (Psalm 27:1-3) Notice how David extols God first. Then, in comparison to God, he has no need of fearing his enemies. "The LORD is my light and my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist