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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Patience: The Patience Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 31, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 23,647 views

    God is patience with us. The motivation for patience is the redemption of man. We bear the fruit of patience when we (1) trust God's timing, (2) see the big picture, and (3) use our wait wisely.

    2 Peter 3:8-9 8 But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. 9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Stay Away From The Cookie Jar Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 4, 2012
     | 4,996 views

    There are different reasons that we fall into this trap. (1) We just want to be popular. We want people to like us. (2) we do not know how to say the word no. No is one of the shortest words in our vocabulary, one of the most powerful words for some

    “Stay away from the Cookie Jar” 1st Corinthians 15:33-34 & Luke 15:11-31 From the time we are very young until the time that we leave home most of us have heard our parents say these words… be careful who you hang out with.. be careful you don’t get caught with the wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bridging The Distance

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jul 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,352 views

    What people want is a key to purposeful life. They want answers to where they are. They want to grasp something higher and bigger than themselves. They reach for a deeper connection beyond the boring routine of where they live and what they do.

    “Bridging the Distance” Sermon Topic: Being in relationship with God Psalm 84 Airport terminals are entertaining venues to hang out if you cannot afford the movies! The most interesting storylines involve watching people arriving or leaving. The couple huddled – more like a locked embrace – as she ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Risen! Up Where I Belong

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 13, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,929 views

    Four levels of faith regarding Easter. Risen? -Risen! Up Where HE Belongs! - Risen! Up Where WE Belong! - Risen! Up Where I Belong!

    1 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Was Tempted!

    Contributed by David Smith on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,943 views

    For Jesus, as for us, overcoming temptation was not a one-off fight. The temptation experience that we read of today was, if I might extend the boxing analogy, more like one...

    It’s the first Sunday in Lent and we’re back in the wilderness with Jesus.Every year we make this journey - 40 days and 40 nights it lasts! - and every year it continues to be a painful trek (as I think it‘s expected to be). And I’m conscious of the fact that a lot of ink (real and virtual) has ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Saul - The Bible's Tragic Hero

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,746 views

    Saul, man’s kind of king, came so close and yet so far from being God’s man.

    Saul- The Bible’s Tragic Hero (Bridge Lane Chapel, 25/08/02, am) Hymns Readings 1. Psalm 51 2. 1 Chronicles 10 3. Hebrews 12:12-24 Intro- The Tragic Hero Greek tragedy (Aristotle) components: • Unity of time, place and action • Inspire horror and pity • Man of greatness with tragic flaw • Ends in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do You Do With An Empty Tomb? Series

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,988 views

    Short sermon to conclude an Easter Family Service.

    What Do You Do With An Empty Tomb? Easter 2008 Message This short message comes at the end of a four part skit that will interlace our Easter Service. The skit is entitled: Deuce Montana and the Adventure of the Empty Tomb. The skit is simply an illustration of the Bridge or Steps to Peace With ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Touch From The Risen Lord

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,810 views

    Only four post Ressurection appearances of Jesus to disciples are recorded in John’s Gospel - and each makes a significant contribution to imparting faith

    Ashby Folville 30-03-08 Story Sherlock Holmes and his friend Dr. John Watson went on a camping trip. They set up their tent and fell asleep. Some hours later, Holmes woke his faithful friend. "Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see." Watson replied, "I see millions of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    One In Baptism (Unity)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 20, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,548 views

    This is a sermon that focuses on how we are all a part of the family of God... despite our denomination.

    Matthew 3:13-17 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus Will Wreck Your Life Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 15, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,855 views

    The hardest thing that we will ever have to do is live out a life of loving others treating them as we would want to be treated. If we love others the way Jesus did, it will wreck our lives.

    Series on the Mount Jesus Will Wreck Your Life October 14, 2007 Matthew 7:12 What might be your greatest fear? What do you dread the most? What possibility scares you the most? I think the greatest fear for humans is God. Here’s a being that is greater than we can comprehend. More holy than our ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Signs, Signs, Everywhere Are Signs

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 24,880 views

    Jesus talks about signs of the end-times. Here is one way to think about them.

    Signs, Signs, Everywhere Are Signs December 3, 2006 Luke 21:25-36 A couple of weeks ago, Toni and I felt the need to get away over night to try to relax after the really rushed Charge Conference season. We left on Thursday afternoon and didn’t get home until early evening on Friday. We had ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tom Owen avatar

    Genesis 14 Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 23, 2008
     | 5,272 views

    Genesis verse-by-verse

    Genesis 14 Did you know that literally hundreds of different cultures from around the world have a story about an ancient flood that covered part or all of the world? There is at least 270 different ‘flood’ stories that are told throughout the world. Even the Koran mentions Noah’s Ark. Also, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Edwards avatar

    Beyond Identity Theft

    Contributed by Jeff Edwards on Apr 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,409 views

    Using the contemporary concept of "identity theft," the sermon asks the question, what does it mean to "know Jesus." It includes a connection to the issue of global warming.

    Imagine if you will, a certain man – we’ll call him Joshua – who comes each day to sit on a park bench. Another man – we’ll call this one Barney – has never actually met Joshua, let alone sat with him on that park bench. Barney lives quite some distance from Joshua. He does, however, know ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by David Trexler on Apr 27, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,739 views

    The Spirit is God who calls, gathers, enlighten, and santifies!

    Sermon for John 14: 15-21 Sixth Sunday of Easter May 1st 2005 Say Amen! Say Hallelujah! Say Praise the Lord! What’s up with these strange looks? What is it about the Holy Spirit that makes us squirm in our seats? I mean we all believe in God right? And I probably preach about Jesus 90% of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Justification Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 1, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,410 views

    How do you know if your good is good enough? What do you compare your goodness with to know? Get answers to these questions as Paul bursts some "human" bubbles.

    Many years ago, prior to 9-11, as a reporter I would need to go to crime scenes or get into events in order to get good shots and interviews—do my job essentially. But sometimes there were security types who somehow didn’t believe that a news truck, news camera, and reporter/photographer made up an ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel