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  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Becoming A Christian--How Could I Start? Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,268 views

    How do I come to Jesus once I realize my need? What steps do I take? Where does faith come into the process? How do I respond?

    April, 2007 Series: What is Christianity #2 Becoming a Christian--How Could I Start? John 3:1-21 INTRODUCTION: Nicodemus came to see Jesus at night because he didn’t want his colleagues to know that he was investigating the claims of Jesus. Although he was a Pharisee, he was searching; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "My Sheep, Hear My Voice"

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 23, 2007
    based on 68 ratings
     | 44,825 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday of Easter

    4th Sunday after Easter John 10: 22-30 "My Sheep, Hear My Voice" "It was the feast of the Dedication at Jerusalem; it was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. So the Jews gathered round him and said to him, "How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    We Have A Life-Coach! Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 27, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,296 views

    Proverbs tells us we have the greatest life-coach we could ever imagine!

    INTRODUCTION • In just 30 minutes each week, we can show YOU how to achieve YOUR goals. YOU matter - success is living a happy, healthy, full life. Private telephone and e-mail coaching combine with assessment profiles to ensure YOU get where YOU want to be... ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Diversity Of Unity Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,689 views

    THE QUIENTESSENTIAL TEXT ON GOD’S DESIGN AND MANDATE CONCERNING: THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH; AND HIS ORDAINED STRUCTURE FOR FULFILLING HIS PURPOSE! IT IS ALSO GOD’S FORMULA FOR “CHURCH GROWTH.”

    THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT II: The Mystery of The Body Unveiled 4. DIVERSITY IN UNITY (Eph. 4:7-16) INTRODUCTION (important to use accompanying slideshow): Have you, like me, ever wondered wondered how it is that a container made up of many, curved pieces of wood can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • RAY MCKENDRY avatar

    Trusting God To Provide

    Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,135 views

    If God tells you to do something unusual or even illogical in order to meet a need you have...obey Him anyway!

    Trusting God to Provide Introduction Today’s sermon is called “Trusting God to Provide.” Our reading tells a story about God’s provision, a poor widow and a prophet called Elijah. Elijah, you will remember, is the one who appears at Jesus’ transfiguration Elijah represented all the Prophets of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Rogers avatar

    Who Did Jesus Come For Series

    Contributed by David Rogers on Feb 12, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,747 views

    This is a sermon that explains that Jesus did not come save everyone. He saves only those who are willing to follow Him, who are sick and unrighteous.

    Who Did Jesus Come For? Matthew 9:9-12 Prayer Have you ever sat back and looked at all God has done for you. I mean have you ever really taken inventory of the things God has done for us so that we may live on earth? The first thing we would need to put down is that He created the Earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Understand The Lord's Will

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 19, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,599 views

    Analyse your lifestyle, prioritize what is imporant, economise your energy and utilize the present.

    [I’ve taken the main points in this sermon from Rick Warren’s sermon MANAGING YOUR TIME - Growing Through Goal Setting, Part 3, June 2-3, 2006, and added my own thoughts.] Last Week: (1) Making the Most of Your Time. This Week: (2) Understand the Lord’s Will. NIV - Be very careful, then, how ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Leads His Children On.

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,292 views

    He has promised to be with us. Let us believe that promise! He has promised to uphold us. Let us believe Him when He says so. He has promised to grant us victory over all our spiritual enemies. Let us trust His truthfulness.

    God leads his children on. John 10:25-28 KJV 25 Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father’s name, they bear witness of me. 26 But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. 27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How To Get The Most Our Of Your Prayer Life. Series

    Contributed by Will Langford on Jul 16, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,596 views

    This message provides practical advice for how believers can develop a more meaningful and powerful prayer life.

    How to Get the Most from Your Prayer Life Ephesians 6:18 You know…the Apostle Paul really knows how to end a letter with a BANG! • First, he talks about Family and having healthy relationships. Talk about a much needed topic. • Second, he teaches believers what they need to do in order to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darren Rogers avatar

    Christmas Characters #4 - The Wise Men Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Dec 28, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,147 views

    What’s at the end of the Star?

    Christmas Characters #4 - The Wise Men - 9th December 2007 pm Matthew 2:1-12 From our earliest memories of the Christmas story, we have heard of the “Magi” (Wise Men) who came to visit Christ, but what do we really know about them? Where did they come from? Why were they interested in a King born ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Wilson avatar

    Mary Vs. Judas - A Contrast In Attitudes

    Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,161 views

    This message covers John 12:1-10 and describes the annointing of Christ at Bethany by Mary, the sister of Lazarus. Judas exposes his greed and Jesus commends Mary’s action.

    Pastor David M. Wilson Grant Avenue Baptist Church Redondo Beach, CA 90278 COMMENTS WELCOME (310) 376-7890 abimilech@ca.rr.com John 12:1-10 Introduction: Did you ever notice that some stories appear in the Bible more than once and sometimes with different details? For example, if we were to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    I've Fallen Short & Only Jesus Can Help Me Get Up Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,483 views

    Everyone, everywhere is in need of God’s wonderful grace.

    1. READ THROUGH vv9-20 -- By the time we come to v9 here in CH3, the Holy Spirit wants us to understand something… a. Everyone, everywhere is in need of God’s wonderful grace. b. No matter what spiritual background you might have… c. No matter what national background you might have… d. No matter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Gehrels avatar

    Based On Creation Series

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Jul 24, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,267 views

    God cares, deeply, for His Creation. Christians should, too. A New Creation is the goal of salvation - not escape from it.

    The Big Picture - Based On Creation Bible Reading: Genesis 1: 1 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO If I wanted to get under your skin, If I wanted to see blood pressure rise in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ken Gehrels avatar

    A Holy Reflection Series

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Jul 24, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,147 views

    Christian Worldview includes our status as creatures made in the image of God.

    The Big Picture - A Holy Reflection Bible Reading: Genesis 1: 26-31; 11: 1-9 John 17: 15-26 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Last week we spent some time together in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Elkins avatar

    6 Keys To Godly Relationships. Key # 6 Fervent Prayer

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 24, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,223 views

    What will fervent prayer do to enable us to have Godly relationships? Let’s discover what Jesus practiced.

    The struggle to pray- Illustrations unlimited. P. 422 #26. One day a boy was watching a holy man praying on the banks of a river in India. When the holy man completed his prayer the boy went over and asked him, “will you teach me to pray?” The holy man studied the boy’s face carefully. Then he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist