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  • Carla Powell avatar

    What Can We Learn From Mary Magdalene?

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 299 ratings
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    Investigates some common misconceptions about Mary Magdalene. We can learn how to love Jesus from Mary’s persistence, sincerity, and enthusiasm.

    Today is the day when we honor Mary Magdalene, dedicated follower of Jesus. Legends about Mary Magdalene abound. In fact, Mary Magdalene is probably most well-known for false details and unproven facts in her life. Often she is identified as a former prostitute, but there is nothing in the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    Waiting For God To Return Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,922 views

    It’s the Power of the Holy Spirit that enables us to live out Christ’s Purpose and this is what leads us into Persecution

    Let me share something I received from Pastor Rick Gray at St. Johns Assembly of God Church. Rick is one of my prayer partners and someone whom I respect deeply. He emailed me that Mr. Verbout [Principal at James John School] resigned under duress from Dr. Bettencourt effective July 1, 2002. An ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    'tis The Season

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 29, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,250 views

    The shallow adulation and transitory merriment that the people showed toward John the Baptist is echoed toward Christ in the world’s celebration during what is known as advent or the Christmas season.

    ‘TIS THE SEASON JOHN 5:35 I. The Season of John the Baptist A. The Ministry of John the Baptist 1. He was a burning and a shining light 2. Several words can be used for light a. Luchnos – a portable lamp or luminary. b. phōs – light, source of luminousness 3. A light shining in the darkness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Stevenson avatar

    Compassion: Just Do It

    Contributed by Brian Stevenson on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,700 views

    Jesus models a life filled with compassion because he is looking for more people to show compassion and to fulfill a great need.

    I’m going to give you a quick quiz. Don’t worry, it’s easy! I’ll give you a word and you give me the opposite. READY? The opposite of Fast is… Slow. The opposite of Long is… Short. The opposite of Cold is… Hot. The opposite of Young is… Old. The opposite of Soft is… Hard. The opposite of Sour ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

  • Leon Hergert avatar

    The Cross: It's Words

    Contributed by Leon Hergert on Feb 25, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
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    By looking at the last phrases used by Jesus we get a better grasp of who he was.

    The Cross: It’s Words Luke 23:34-43 Thesis: Every person can take a more balanced view of their life by understanding the last phrases of Jesus. Introduction: In his book, No Wonder They Call Him the Savior, Max Lucado tells the story of his dad discovering he had Lou Gehrig’s disease. Dad ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joy Series

    Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Jun 12, 2002
    based on 171 ratings
     | 27,132 views

    Second message in series on the "Fruit of the Spirit".

    “Fruit of the Spirit” JOY June 8, 2002 Introduction There were two outs in the bottom of the last inning of the city championship. I stood in left field waiting…waiting to see if our pitcher could strike this guy out…waiting to see we were going to actually win this game and the championship. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    If The Apostle Paul Were To Write A Christmas Letter…

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 23, 2007
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    If the Apostle Paul Were to Write A Christmas Letter…it would be all about YOU. And what Paul has to say about you depends on what he has to say about Christ.

    I have a confession to make. It’s been seven years since I’ve written a Christmas letter. I know, I know. I have no excuses. Everyone else is busy at this time of year and yet manages to get a Christmas letter written, edited, addressed, and posted to a million family and friends. If I were to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Complications: The Need For A Meandering Church Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,966 views

    The church must hold true to the fundamentals of the faith, but she needs to constantly adapt, meander, and reinvent herself.

    Complications: The Need for A Meandering Church (Acts 5:12-18) 1. Bernard Goldstein tells this story: One of my pet peeves as a musician in a symphony orchestra is trying to follow the unpredictable beat of famous guest conductors. I didn’t realize how strongly the rest of the musicians felt until ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christ And His Church

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Feb 12, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,395 views

    The sermon addresses the question of why the Church should be important to God

    Christ and His Church Text: Ps. 122:1; Eph. 5:25 Intro: The organism we call the Church, is a topic about which many have spoken and written over the years. Some believe the Church is universal and invisible, while others believe it to be strictly local and visible. I happen to believe there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rooted In God's Love Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 14, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,736 views

    Whether we have begun the journey to emotionally healthy spirituality long ago or just starting, there is a crucial element that we must grasped in order support us during any of our difficult emotional trials.

    Back To School Rooted on God’s Love Ephesians 3:16-19 October 11, 2009 Two weeks ago we explored just three ways that we function in unhealthy emotional health. There are many more that those of us who are involved in the small group study will uncover. I just wanted to give you a taste of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Genuine Conversion Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,867 views

    Exposition of Acts 2:37-41 about the response of the people to Peter’s message on Pentecost

    Text: Acts 2:37-41, Title: Genuine Conversion, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/24/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Paris Hilton’s conversion, Jason Cantor’s Conversion, the NY man who confessed… B. Background to passage: Peter has just preached the first Christian sermon of the church age, following the cloven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Freedom

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,759 views

    A sermon for Reformation Sunday

    Reformation Sunday John 8:31- 36 "Freedom" 31 ¶ Jesus then said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free." 33 They answered him, "We are descendants of Abraham, and have never ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Non-Conformists (Part Two) Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 2, 2008
     | 2,886 views

    What does a church full of Christian Non-Conformists look like?

    9Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; 10love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. 11Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. 13Contribute to the needs ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Chris Surber avatar

    When Temptation Comes

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 8, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,448 views

    Do not be surprised when temptation comes at times when you are growing in Christ and when it comes remember that you are a child of the King. Let us commit ourselves to allowing our Father’s words dwell in our hearts so that we might be prepared when tem

    When Temptation Comes, Matthew 4:1-11 Introduction Our family pet, Happy the Saint Bernard, really doesn’t eat as much food as one might think she would for such a large dog but just because she doesn’t eat as much food as one might think doesn’t mean she does not have good taste! Happy is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Davon Huss avatar

    A Christian Is... A Friend Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 27, 2015
     | 8,223 views

    A Christian is a friend of Jesus (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is... God's Answer to Man's Question, chapter 6, pgs. 91-98)

    HoHum: A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked- Bernard Meltzer WBTU: I had several friends when I was in grade school. We played Monopoly, fished in the pond, played hide and seek in the cornfields and woods, terrorized the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ