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  • Tammy Garrison avatar

    The Nicodemus In Us All

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 19,666 views

    This is the 4th in a 5 part sermon series on people who have encountered Christ and how thier lives have been changed. Nicodemus’ call is for us not to limit our faith only to what we can reasonably understand.

    Bibliography: Indiana Jones In Search of the Holy Grail There once was a man named Nicodemus who was a great religious leaders of the Jews. That’s how John begins to tell us the story of the encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus For the next two weeks we will be looking at biblical people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Fix The Other Guy Series

    Contributed by David Salisbury on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 5,005 views

    Lesson 6 in a series. This lesson focuses on how we relate to people who don’t like us.

    How to Fix the Other Guy Matthew 5:38-42 In Brazil, several Indians who had been refused an audience with then President Ernesto Geisel because they were not wearing ties told the press they would “insist that any government official visiting an Indian Village must wear a feathered headdress ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    2 Gates, 2 Trees, 2 Foundations Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,016 views

    The entry points of faith, the results of the faith choice, and the solid and enduring life that is built on faith.

    Options, choices, alternative, opportunities! The richness of life is found in these. Part of what makes a trip to the ice cream shop a delight is choosing between cinnamon drop vanilla, chocolate fudge swirl, and oreo crunch mint for your ice cream cone. Everyone of us makes dozens of choices ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Startling Essence Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 13, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,869 views

    2 of 4 on Love - 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. The Nature of love. This message looks at the startling characteristics of love.

    A Taste of Love A Bold Flavor – November 6 The Supremacy of Love Words – Love = Noise Knowledge – Love = Nothing Sacrifice – Love = Loss Last week we spoke of the “Supremacy of love”. Without love words are noise, wisdom and knowledge are nothing and sacrifice is loss. It is Love that fills ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Mary, Did You Know? Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 27,916 views

    #2 in Christmas series on fear. What was Mary told not to be afraid of? God’s plans were about to change hers.

    Luke 1:26-38 – Mary, Did You Know? Today we are continuing our series on fear at Christmas time. In the Christmas story in Matthew and Luke, there are 4 times when people are told specifically not to be afraid. Last week we looked at Zechariah, and this week we are looking at Mary. Let’s read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Getting Water Out Of A Rock"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 23, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,408 views

    Combining Exodus 17:1-7 with Matthew 21:23-32 to preach a sermon on hope and the need for evangelism.

    “Getting Water Out of a Rock” Matthew 21:23-32 Exodus 17:1-7 In our Old Testament Lesson, that Sherry read earlier, we see that the people, the Israelites in the desert, are thirsty. They are standing around Moses and they are demanding water. Nothing had changed. The people had been fed, and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Let His Freedom Ring

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,407 views

    This is a reformation sermon designed to deepen our appreciation of the freedom we have in Christ

    Happy Reformation Day. Today is an important day. It is the perfect day to talk about Freedom. As this current election closes in, we are blessed to have the freedom to cast a vote for the person we would like to be our leader. But the sad truth is, in this country, and in many others, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Marc Bertrand avatar

    The Bread, The Cup, And The Lamb Series

    Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,826 views

    A Good Friday focus on the last supper. When our congregation observed Good Friday this sermon had hymns and communion worked between the points.

    Introduction: How old was the little Lord Jesus when his family returned from Egypt? You remember the story; the wisemen came and brought their gifts to the little child. Many feel that Jesus may have been nearly 2 when they arrived. Herod insanely jealous and anxious to keep his throne declared ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Desperate Times Series

    Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 12,935 views

    We live in desperate times, this sermon helps us to deal with them.

    DEALING WITH DESPERATE TIME: RESPONSIBLE WITH OUR TREASURE 2 Kings 7:1-16 Today I want to speak ABOUT OUR RESPOSIBLITY TO THE GOD GIVEN TREASURE HE GIVES US. And how in our adversity our faith can help us And we can help other in their trials as well. We all face adversity of one kind or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Wish List Of Jesus

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 26, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,909 views

    We all have our wish lists for Christmas. What do you suppose is on the wish list of Jesus?

    The Wish List of Jesus Matthew 11:2-6 December 24, 2006 It wasn’t too long after Halloween when I received the annual call from my mother. I’m getting started on my Christmas shopping. What do your kids want?” By this time, Christmas lists all around the world have been compiled either to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Seminary Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 10, 2007
     | 3,637 views

    Modern seminaries may be helpful, but the Lord’s seminary training is much different. Here Paul reviews the training Timothy received--and it is much different than what we often see today.

    God’s Seminary II Timothy 3:10-13 Purpose: To describe the ingredients that make up a successful servant of Christ. Aim: I want the listener to accept the challenge to serve Christ without reservation. INTRODUCTION: I am constantly amazed by the difference between the Bible’s formula for success ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living Water--A Relevant Element

    Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 7, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 2,971 views

    How does one find a faith that is relevant for the 21st century?

    Several months ago I caught John Larroquette, the actor, on the “Tonight Show.” Somehow the conversation turned to religion. I don’t remember much about the conversation, but I do remember Mr. Larroquette making a comment about television evangelists that has stuck with me. He said, “Seeing ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Master Plan Of Evangelism

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,746 views

    Robert Coleman’s classic work on evangelism, is issued so that a new generation of Christians can discover the biblical framework for implementing the impulse they have for spreading the Good News

    The Master Plan Of Evangelism by Paul Fritz Matthew 28:16-28:20 The Master Plan of Evangelism - A Summary of Robert Coleman’s Classic Book [S.A.C.I.I.D. D.R.S.E. ] - (An acronym to help you remember these vital ten steps of Christ’s ministries) Definition of a Witness A witness is someone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Johann Neethling avatar

    The Song Of An Old Man Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jan 2, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,079 views

    Lessons learned from the Hope, the Faith, and the Love expressed in Simeon’s Song

    THE SONGS OF CHRISTMAS: The Song of an Old Man Luke 2: 25-35 1. My little 20 month old grandson Kyle certainly loves to sing. He sings in the bathtub. He sings while playing with his toys. And he sings at the top of his voice from his car seat while his mom is trying to talk to me on her cell ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Randell Brown avatar

    Salvation Of Christ The Hope The World

    Contributed by Randell Brown on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,353 views

    The only hope we have of being saved from the evils and terrors of today world is Jesus Christ

    SALVATION OF JESUS CHRIST “The hope of this world” Text : Romans 5: 1-12 Definition of hope; Too desire with expectation of fulfillment. I. Men hopes here in this world. A. As children we start building hopes 1. Gifts at holidays and our birthdays. 2. Bicycles 3. Amusement parks 4. Car 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal