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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    How To Show Love To Others Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 5, 2005
    based on 50 ratings
     | 27,045 views

    You know you’re supposed to love others - but do you know how?

    We’re beginning a new series today on Teamwork. This is ministry month so we want to emphasize how we can bond together and work together as one for Christ so we can help more people. One of our main goals as a church is to be a people-helping church, a ministering church. We don’t want to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Prepared For Jesus' Return?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,460 views

    A short sermon which asks whether we are prepared for the return of Jesus. Are we like the 5 virgins (bridesmaids) who had plenty of oil, or like the 5 who were not prepared?

    As Jesus told this parable he was already well into a lengthy explanation of events surrounding his second coming (Matthew chapter 24). He spoke this before his death and resurrection, but it concerns his second coming. Jesus has said (Matthew 24: 14) that “this gospel of the kingdom will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Resurrection In The Present Tense Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,981 views

    Part II in a series of "Dumb Questions" Jesus’ opponents asked in Matt 22. Dumb not becuase of the information, but becuase they revealed the false assumptions about Jesus in the questioner’s minds...

    Title: Resurrection in the Present Tense FCF: The power of the Resurrection, revealed b the Scripture, is power for living now. I. Intro: What question would you ask Jesus? a. My name is a question mark (Mi – ca – el) b. Sitting in the Starbucks talking with Jesus c. (May want to address, “why no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ready Or Not

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 11, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,989 views

    The parable of the 10 women waiting for the bridegroom to appear enlightens us as to how we should await the coming of Christ Jesus.

    Ready Or Not – Matthew 25: 1 - 12 Intro: A young man applied for a job as a farm hand. When asked for his qualifications, he said, "I can sleep when the wind blows." --- This puzzled the farmer, but he took a liking to the young man and hired him. --- A few days later, the farmer and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Close To Sinners, Far From Sin Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 13, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,218 views

    25th in series on Joshua. This is about avoiding evil, but still being near unbelievers. Somehow Jesus was holy, even though He was near unholy people. It must be possible for us too.

    Joshua 23:1-16 – Close to Sinners, Far From Sin There’s an old story about a man who tried to save the city of Sodom from destruction by warning the citizens. But the people ignored him. One day someone asked, “Why bother everyone? You can’t change them.” “Maybe I can’t,” the man replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Lord Is My Shepherd

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,377 views

    As we think of the relationship between sheep and their shepherd, let us consider why a shepherd purchases and raises a flock of sheep.

    THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Psalm 23:1 A Question: “If the Lord is my shepherd, what does that tell me about myself?” There is one thing we Christians need to get clear in our minds, and that is, “who He is” and “who we are”. IF THE LORD IS OUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Elvery avatar

    A Proper Use Of The Sabbath Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Jan 8, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,886 views

    Looking at Jesus’ teaching about the Sabbath

    A Proper Use of the Sabbath - Luke 6:1-11 Gladstone Baptist Church - 13/10/04 On your handouts this morning, I have a little questionnaire for you. It is a number of questions which I want you to answer. No one is going to look at your answers. No one is going to mark you right or wrong, but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shane Brooks avatar

    Nevertheless, At Your Word.

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 9, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,333 views

    Wait ’til you see what God wants to do for you.

    Luke 5:1-11 Lets see what Jesus did with PETER--- What he wants to do with you 1. This year God wants to borrow something--- Holding on to it----LIKE KIDS---- Don’t you know what you HAVE---- GOD GAVE YOU TO BEGIN WITH--- 2. This year God wants to say something--- Cast out deep water--- Let ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is In Your Basket?

    Contributed by Steven Pace on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 224 ratings
     | 33,800 views

    29. What are these small gifts that I have among so many? We, with our small gifts our time, our talents and our treasures what are they among so many lost people in the world today? What difference would it make if I gave them to Jesus? There has got to

    SPECIAL PREPARATION FOR SERMON – Have a medium sized basket with two Italian style loaves of bread in the basket (have the loaves showing at the top as though you were modeling it for a picture). Along with the bread hid in the bottom a large bag of M&M’s. Put this out of sight of the congregation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chip Monck avatar

    I Am. . .the Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 59 ratings
     | 9,507 views

    A series exploring the seven miracles, and seven "I Am" statements in the Gospel of John. This message reflects on Jesus statement that "I am the bread of life."

    (Preview flow of sermon series – Miracles w/ “I Am” statements) Pick-up the reading in John 6:15 (read through verse 27). Jesus hasn’t made the significant “I am. . .” statement yet at this point, but He is leading up to it and has begun to refer to this food that endures forever. This thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    How's Your Hearing?

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 2, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,663 views

    If we are to hear the message of Christ we must deal with three misconceptions.

    Luke 4:14-30 How’s Your Hearing? Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church April 2, 2006 Introduction A man who smelled like a brewery flopped on a seat at a bus stop next to a priest. The man’s shirt was stained, clothes unkempt, and a half empty bottle of wine was sticking out of his torn coat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    The Da Vinci Code: Fact Or Fiction (Part One: Can The Bible Be Trusted?)

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 5, 2006
    based on 125 ratings
     | 7,255 views

    In the light of The Da Vinci Code’s accusation that what we read in the Bible is fiction, this message looks at four of the main accusations against the accuracy of the Bible and explains why the Bible can be trusted.

    - Why are we going to talking about The Da Vinci Code over the next few weeks? Well, there’s a couple of reasons: 1. Dan Brown’s book makes some serious claims about Jesus that strike at the heart of what we believe. Because of the enormous popularity of this book and the likely blockbuster ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Yo Soy El Que Soy”

    Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,780 views

    Si los Judíos hubiesen estudiado las profecía con oración, buscando sinceramente la verdad hubiesen reconocido en el humilde Nazareno al Padre Eterno y Príncipe de Paz.

    “YO SOY EL QUE SOY” ÉXODO 3:14 A. SIN DUDA ALGUNA EL “YO SOY EL QUE SOY” DE NUESTRO TEXTO BÍBLICO ES EL HIJO DE DIOS 1. Durante su ministerio aquí en la tierra Jesús huso expresiones similares: a. “Diciendo Jesús: De cierto, de cierto os digo: Antes que Abraham fuese, YO SOY.” S. Juan 8:58 b. “YO ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    2 Errors - Breaking The Da Vinci Code Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 11, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,568 views

    Part 2 of 3 -- The Da Vinci Code is impacting our world today. Know the truth to the errors that are found in Dan Brown’s book

    PowerPoint transitions (avaialbe upon request) + new slide, > dissolve in, X dissolve out Part 2 + Breaking the Da Vinci Code > Dan Brown 41 yr.(6/22/64) Wrote: Angels & Demons Deception Point Digital Fortress Modest 10,000 copies each > With The Da Vinci Code - Annual Income ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 11, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,689 views

    To begin a 3 part series on the "Da Vinci Code" we first have to understand who Christ Is

    Part 1 Breaking the Da Vinci Code “Who Is Jesus” >One Solitary Life > (Graphic) > Dr. James Allan Francis, wrote it as a part of his 1926 book, "The Real Jesus," he was pastor of the First Baptist Church, Los Angeles CA Nearly two thousand years ago in an obscure village, a child was born of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist