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  • Roger Thomas avatar

    The Big Question

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,334 views

    If the Lord were standing right here today and were to ask you the question, what would you say? This is the watershed question. What you think of Jesus is also a watershed in our lives. The Bible says which side of this question we land on determines

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The Big Question Matthew 16:13-20 Introduction: Did you hear the one about the chauffer whose job it had been to drive a famous scientist to a series of presentations about a new discovery. After several days, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is God Unfair? Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,799 views

    How do you respond to the unfairness of life? This message looks at seven possible responses. Part 1 of a series inspired by Philip Yancey’s book "Disappointment with God."

    Innocent children are dying of starvation in Third World countries. Four Canadian soldiers died when a bomb was dropped on them from the sky during a training exercise. Missionary Martin Burnham was held captive by terrorists for 376 days until he was killed in a rescue attempt. Two weeks ago, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Commitment To Start Over

    Contributed by Tommy Estes on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,620 views

    Ever want to start over your life?

    This morning, I invite your attention to the book of Ruth. This book is a great love story and throughout it, it demonstrates Gods providential care for mankind. We are not for sure who wrote the book of Ruth, although some have given Samuel the credit for such writing. In accordance with Jewish ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Innocents

    Contributed by William Mouser on Jan 10, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 26,173 views

    This jarring episode is just as much a part of the Christmas season as the manger scene. Though grim, the fate of the Innocents shows us how and why we share the hope they had in Christ’s second advent

    Psalm 124, Jeremiah 3:15-17, Revelation 21:1-7, Matthew 2:13-18 The Holy Innocents The Gospel lesson that is read today is actually from the lectionary for the Feast of the Holy Innocents, which in the liturgical calendar is celebrated on December 28 – four days ago. The Book of Common Prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    God Loves A Cheerful Giver

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 22, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 14,650 views

    Sermon 3 of 3: Three things that should characterize our giving and why.

    2 Corinthians 9:7 God Loves A Cheerful Giver Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church January 22, 2006 Introduction Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., was a member of the U.S. Supreme Court for 30 years. He was nominated by President Teddy Roosevelt. It has been said that his mind, wit and work earned him the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Narnia: Feeling The Icy Brip Of Evil Series

    Contributed by Glenn Teal on Dec 10, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,683 views

    Today we look at how C.S. Lewis used the symbols of evil -- Turkish Delight and the White Witch to remind us that evil is indeed real...

    Feeling the Icy Grip of Evil CrossRoads Community Church Glenn H. Teal, Lead Pastor Sunday December 11, 2005 Why would anyone write a classic children’s fantasy tale and set the story in a lovely place called Narnia but then go and spoil it all by making it always winter there and never ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Joy - The Enduring Gift Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 18,716 views

    The marvelous gifts that God gave to us on that first Christmas.

    (Based on a series by Paul Snoddy, Tri-Village Christian Church,Pataskala, OH) SERIES: “GIFTS UNDER THE TREE” TEXT: LUKE 2:8-20 TITLE: “JOY – THE ENDURING GIFT” INTRODUCTION: A. Virginia Brandt Berg: I was standing in the doorway of a department ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hell Is No Joke

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 14,654 views

    Jesus already gave us the final word on the matter… Hell is a Real Place of Real Torment.

    “Hell is No Joke” Luke 16:19-31 INTRO: 1. Hell is a difficult topic to preach on. Like you, I take no pleasure considering that place called “Hell.” For that very reason I must tell you that Hell is real today and Hell is no joke! a. Bible refers to hell 162 times ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Deportment Of Daniel.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 23, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,399 views

    We can guard our position and our stand while watching our manners.

    THE DEPORTMENT OF DANIEL. Daniel 1:8-21 2:1-23 What did Daniel have to guide him at this crucial time in life? What determined the stand he would take at the time of his temptation? Personally I can see only one thing. That is the knowledge he had of the Holy Scriptures. That is why it is important ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Inspiration: Fact Or Fiction

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 12, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 18,227 views

    This is a sermon dealing with a conservative doctrinal statement concerning the inspiration of the Bible

    A New England high school teacher taught a course entitled The Bible as Literature. Only seniors in the top 10 percent of the class could take this course. A pre-test was given to evaluate the students’ biblical knowledge. One student defined the Epistles as "wives of the Apostles." A pastor was so ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    It Only Takes A Spark Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 17, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,243 views

    Nehemiah, Pt. 1

    IT ONLY TAKES A SPARK: FROM ABSENCE TO AWAKENING (NEHEMIAH 1) William J. Bennett’s “The Book of Virtues” tells of how England’s King Richard III lost his kingdom in the late 15th century. King Richard III had sent his groom to the blacksmith to ready a horse for battle; however, the blacksmith had ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Real Thing (Part 2)

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,615 views

    Sermon on truth

    THE REAL THING (PART 2) PHILIPPIANS 3:3 05/11/95 Two weeks ago we took at look at those people the apostle Paul referred to as "dogs, evil workers and the mutilation". We noted that Paul give a server warning to the Philippian people when it comes these false teachers. We also took a look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Dawn Marie Turner avatar

    "Did You Hear What He Said”

    Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,074 views

    That we need to listen to God and not be afraid to turn our lives over to him.

    Back when the telegraph was the fastest method of long-distance communication, a young man applied for a job as a Morse code operator. Answering an ad in the newspaper, he went to the office address that was listed. When he arrived, he entered a large, busy office filled with noise and clatter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Malone avatar

    A Faith Worth Talking About

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 167 ratings
     | 19,996 views

    In this message we will see some awesome things about the faith of the Thessalonian Christians that should inspire us to a deeper faith. (1 Thessalonians pt-1)

    "A FAITH WORTH TALKING ABOUT" I THESSALONIANS 1:1-10 Today we begin our study of the book of I Thessalonians -- it will be a great study from the word of God. I will preach 6 messages on sunday mornings from this book. In Paul’s day, 200,000 people lived there -- most were Greeks, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Saul's Failure Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 24,156 views

    Saul’s mistake was that he was more worried about his success than God’s glory. God became for him a means to an end, rather than an end in himself. So this is both warning and a challenge to us. Make sure that God is at the centre of our focus in everyth

    On the surface, the story of Saul’s life is one of wars against his enemies, mostly victorious. But that’s just the setting for a much more significant drama that unfolds as his life as king progresses, a drama that involves his relationship with the God of Israel. It’s ironic that as the story ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican