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  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    The Advent Hymn To Christ Series

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Dec 10, 2000
    based on 134 ratings
     | 6,943 views

    We need to see the real person of Christ , not a stained-glass window version, for he was the Eternal Son becoming the Emptied Servant and is now the Exalted Lord.

    THE ADVENT HYMN TO CHRIST The Advent season has come around again. What does it all mean? To the world in general and to us? For those in the marketplace of commerce, it’s a time of expectation of the cash till ringing, with everyone who can buying presents. For the man and woman in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Narnia: Through The Wardrobe Series

    Contributed by Glenn Teal on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,057 views

    Week 1 on the Chronicles of Narnia -- Through the Wardrobe focuses on the world beyond the one we can see and feel -- the realm of the Spirit.

    Today we exploring the connections between what has been called the greatest story ever told – the true story of Jesus Christ and His very real role in history – and one of the most enjoyable children’s stories ever written: “The Chronicles of Narnia”. There really is a connection between these ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Jack Brown avatar

    Search For The Hero Series

    Contributed by Jack Brown on Aug 7, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,190 views

    Part one of the "Holding Out for a Hero" series, which examines the life of David and explores the question: "What makes a hero in God’s eyes?"

    HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO “Search for the Hero” As we begin this series on superheroes, I thought it appropriate to examine a recent film that looked at the idea of a superhero in an entertaining and innovative way. The film is called “Unbreakable,” and it stars Bruce Willis as David Dunn, an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mistaken Identities Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Aug 12, 2008
     | 5,885 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is from my series on the book of Acts.

    “Mistaken Identities” Acts 14:8-18 December 16, 2007 (NOTE: I began my message with a slide show of "celebrity lookalikes", which can be easily found via a Google search.) Mistaken identity can be fun…(SLIDE SHOW) This man was never really President; he is not Bill Clinton. Nor is this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Perfect Proclamation

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Mar 25, 2007
     | 2,267 views

    Proper Proclamation of the Gospel in thought, word and deed. The Gospel is liberty and freedom, don’t bog down in perfectionism.

    Title: Proper Proclamation of Perfect Peace Text: 1 Corinthians 11.20-22 MP: Proper Proclamation of the Gospel in thought, word and deed. Sub: The Gospel is liberty and freedom. Our only role is to get the reminders right. SO: Communion Outline: 1. Kirghiz Proclamation of Communism 2. The Beauty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Not That Complicated!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 16, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,607 views

    Jesus simply says, "Follow me."

    Title: It’s Not That Complicated! Text: John 1:43-51 The Big Idea: Jesus simply says, “Follow me.” Introduction Sometimes I think we make much more of what it means to be a Christian than is necessary or even intended. Perhaps you’ve been following the hiring of Josh McDaniels to replace Mike ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Folly Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 2, 2012
     | 6,869 views

    What the cross means.

    Introduction We return to our letter this morning. Paul has been addressing the matter of divisions in the church (v. 10). It was bad enough that they were identifying themselves under the names of church leaders, but even worse was that Christ was being treated as just another leader with these ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Wow"

    Contributed by Clark Sneed on May 26, 2016
     | 7,406 views

    A Memorial Day message to a military audience. A Roman Centurion impresses the Lord with his faith. When your faith makes the Lord say, "Wow."

    Good morning. I hope you are all enjoying this long weekend. Memorial Day is such a sacred time. It began as “Decoration Day” in the 19th Century, when various communities set aside time to decorate and maintain the graves of their loved ones. Even today, several towns compete for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Nathanael & Come And See

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 10, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,353 views

    In October, we’re looking at a series of messages to get us ready for our Welcome Back series in November on Resetting Our Lives. Today’s message looks at Nathanael and how Jesus reset His life and calling. Please take time to come, see, and listen to these life-changing truths

    GET READY FOR THE RESET Nathanael & Come and See John 1:43-51 As we start counting down to our special series on Resetting Our Lives, where we look at resetting, reigniting, and refueling our lives, I’d like to count down by looking at the various people that encountered Jesus, and not only ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Arrogance Of Christianity

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,356 views

    A look at the uniqueness claims of Christ and Christianity and does this mean that everyone who has never heard of the name Jesus is automatically condemned to hell.

    Deuteronomy 6:1-5 (4) Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. John 14:1-6 (6) I am the way, the truth and the life Acts 4:1-13 (12) Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved. Introduction If I had one fault growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    The Shepherds' Christmas

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,752 views

    Seeing Christmas from the shepherds’ viewpoint.

    The Shepherds’ Christmas Luke 2:8-20 (NIV) 8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, "Do not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A New Year, A New Day

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,031 views

    2010 is upon us. If we want to be begin afresh with God, leaving behind last years failings, where do we start?

    Sermon for CATM – A New Year, A New Day – January 3, 2010 I’ve heard recently some interesting New Year’s resolutions: "I have resolved not to do drugs anymore, because I get the same effect just standing up really fast." “I will stop sending e-mail, ICQ, Instant Messages and be on the phone at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Owens avatar

    Nic At Night Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,025 views

    In this lesson I cover the context of John 3:16, explaining the meeting between Jesus and Nicodemus. I address being born again, and the significance of John 3:16.

    A. Most of us are familiar with JOHN 3:16. 1. We see that word and those numbers can see it displayed in many places – especially at sporting events where the sign may be seen by many people. 2. Look at the four pictures on the screen. a. The first is of a young man with a John 3:16 sign ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Christmas Light Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 13, 2010
    based on 51 ratings
     | 43,160 views

    A light was going to illuminate those living in darkness, in the land Naphatli and Zebulun. Why did God only mention those two fairly insignificant tribes in this prophecy? And what was this light to accomplish in our our lives?

    OPEN: How many of you have ever been in a cave? How many of you have ever been to Mammoth Cave in Kentucky? My family and I have been there several times ourselves and I’ve always been impressed by the beauty and grandeur of that cave and others we’ve visited. I once read about a tour of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    The Twelve Men Who Shaped The World, Part 2 – The Apostle Peter Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 8, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,423 views

    Jesus drew from the same raw materials that He draws from today when He calls men and women to be His disciples. In this series, we are looking at each of the Twelve as in-depth as we can, based upon what we can know and discern from the Scripture.

    We return once again to the 10th Chapter of the Gospel of Matthew. We have been absent from this study for a time, so I want to review for a moment what we have discovered so far in this section of our study. We began looking at the men that Jesus commissioned that day to begin sharing the gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational