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  • Alan McCann avatar

    Its All About Jesus Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 5, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 20,269 views

    Focus on Christ and not ourselves

    It’s about Jesus 2 Corinthians 4 verses 1-6 It would appear that today being a celebrity is actually a job. There are people who appear on the front pages of magazines and the gossip columns of newspapers and there only contribution to society is some sort of celebrity status. Today, more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Reasons For Remembering

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,747 views

    2006 Memorial Day Sermon

    (1) 22 years ago next month, President Ronald Reagan, gave what I think is one of the best ‘Memorial Day’ speeches ever given. It was on the 40th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of France that led to the destruction and ultimate surrender of Nazi Germany. It in he said, “We stand on a lonely, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Will Langford avatar

    How To Better Understand The Bible (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Will Langford on Jul 16, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,615 views

    The sermon provides believers insight on how they can better understand the Bible.

    Understanding What You Read Part I Psalm 119 You know…THE BIBLE IS AN AMAZING BOOK Most people who are believers would tell you that the Bible is a remarkable book. But the Bible is not only an Amazing and Remarkable Book. • According to Hebrews 4:12- it is a living and powerful book. • The word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Plagues Of The Priesthood

    Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jul 29, 2008
     | 2,732 views

    A message for ministers about some pitfalls into which clergy may fall. It looks at the hypocrisy of the priesthood in the days when Jesus was on the earth.

    I Peter 2:5,9-11 “Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ…But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Pursuer

    Contributed by Bruce Ritter on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,354 views

    John 4 is regarded primarily as a foundation for understanding worship. When Jesus meets the Samaritan woman at the well, He describes to her the nature of worship that God will accept… vv. 23-24 – But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worship

    Frank Abagnale was the world’s greatest con artist. The movie Catch Me If You Can is based on the true-life story this man, who bilked the government out of more than $5 million by the time he was 21. Raised in the home of a father who cheated the government and a mother who cheated on her husband, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Run With A Partner Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,631 views

    We do not want to run the race alone. There are great blessings that come with running with a partner.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Last week we started looking at the Amazing Race of life that we run. • We learned that we need to know where we are going so we can win the race and knowing where we are going will help us to stay strong and focused. • Today we are going to look at another aspect of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bobby Daniel avatar

    God Loves Series

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Mar 6, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 26,396 views

    1st sermon in 4 part series looking at the 4 major points in John 3:16, inspired by Max Lucado’s book.

    God Loves, Isa. 53:1-11 3:16 Series, week Intro: Anyone know what tonight is? The Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences Awards…also known as the Oscars, live from Los Angeles, CA. A celebration of movies that most of us will never see starring actors that many of us have never heard of…yet it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Taking A Stand Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
     | 7,380 views

    Gideon obeyed God immediately. Even though he was afraid, even though he knew the consequences of his actions were likely to be death, Gideon obeyed.

    Taking A Stand: Stories Of The People Of God Judges 6: 25-32 April 30, 2006 Intro: There comes a time when we need to take a stand for what it right. That is rarely easy – it often carries with it a price – but the cost is worth it. In the last book of CS Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia, called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    I Am...the Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 24, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,859 views

    Since Jesus is the Bread of Life as we believe in Jesus he fills/quenches our spiritual hunger and thirst now and forever.

    Television show where three people would come out and try to convince the celebrity panel who the real person was. At the end they would say, “Would the real so and so stand up.” What did Jesus claim about himself? Who did Jesus say that he was? Over the season of Lent (with the exception of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Darrin Hunt avatar

    Falling In Love Again Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,569 views

    Part of an extensive study in Philippians, we are reminded here to fall in love with Jesus and each other more and more.

    Content in Christ Falling in Love Again Phil. 1:7-11 (R. Darrel Davis) “Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. Please say you’ll take me back. No one could ever take your place in my heart, so please forgive me. I love you, I love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    The Body Made Full Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,160 views

    What does it mean for the Church to be "full" and how can it be obtained?

    THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT II: The Mystery of The Body Unveiled 2. THE BODY MADE FULL (Eph. 3:14-21) INTRODUCTION: Am I the only one, or has anyone else had their prayers to God interrupted by a wandering mind? Last week, we saw that even the Apostle Paul can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johann Neethling avatar

    Soldiers Of Christ, Arise

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on May 27, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,877 views

    A message for Memorial Day, challenging Christians to embrace three vital hallmarks of good soldiers of Christ.

    Soldiers of Christ, Arise 2 Timothy 2: 1-7 Intro: 1. Wars and conflicts have been a tragic part of our human experience ever since our banishment from the Garden of Eden. • The attempt at resolving our differences through the point of the spear, the edge of the sword, the barrel of the gun, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    The Hand In The Coconut

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 15, 2005
    based on 191 ratings
     | 44,744 views

    Using an illustration showing how we not only grab things of this world, but we hold on to them in spite of approaching spiritual death.

    For those of you who were not able to be here last Sunday evening, Pastor Willie presented one of the best sermons I have heard in a very long time. In that sermon was an illustration that I thought was perhaps the best I have ever heard involving how we may want God, but we want what is in the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Lighten Up

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,570 views

    An examination of how fear limits our fulfillment in life. Clip from movie, "Parenthood", used as illustration.

    Lighten Up John 10:10 9-19-04 EPIC Only I want to begin this morning by posing a question for your consideration. Before I ask the question think of something that you would really like to do—something you would find very challenging, something you know would be personally enriching—but you’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    When Life Takes A Wrong Turn...i Need A Miracle Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 83 ratings
     | 10,451 views

    Things don’t always go as expected. Joseph found it out, and so have you. What do I do when life seemingly takes a wrong turn and I need a miracle?

    For Horace Walpole life had taken a wrong turn somewhere along his journey. Life had become drab and dreary, just an existence. I won’t ask for a show of hands though I think some of you could relate to Horace’s situation. It is where you are right now. You made plans in life and somewhere ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal