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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Of Superstars And Starlight Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 4, 2009
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    We have not yet learned the difference between superficial superstars and the starlight wisdom of Jesus. He transforms gold into Kingdom power, frankincense into respect, and myrrh into the preface for resurrection.

    In 1970 Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber brought out a rock opera with the provocative title, Jesus Christ Superstar. Predictably, not everyone was amused. Some condemned it as sacrilegious. But if you listened carefully and let your defenses down a notch or two, their work communicated the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    L-Ove With Intensity (Part 9) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Dec 23, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,022 views

    Experience a faith that looks beyond itself.

    Love with Intensity Series, “Being Spiritual without being Religious” – Part 9 Pastor Jeff Christopherson November 14, 2004 Start with Authenticity… Preserve my Personality… Investigate the Ground Zero of Faith… Recognize my Net Worth… Invest Myself… Take Sanctuary… Undergo Nonjudgmental ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Shepherds' Faith"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 16, 2002
    based on 194 ratings
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    Their faith takes them to the stable, and beyond.

    “The Shepherds’ Faith” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts In a survey, nearly a third of those questioned stated that, of all the persons mentioned in the Christmas story, they identified the most with the shepherds. They were your average, ordinary, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Defeating The Doubt Monster Series

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Jan 21, 2003
    based on 96 ratings
     | 11,891 views

    Looking beyond the fears caused by doubt.

    “No Fear” Series Defeating the Doubt Monster Looking Beyond Fear 10/9/02 I. Fear is… a. Anxiety caused by real or possible danger, pain, etc.; fright b. Awe; reverence c. Apprehension; concern d. Synonyms: (noun) fright, terror, horror, panic, dread, dismay, awe, scare, revulsion, aversion, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Dunn avatar

    Lives Made Over

    Contributed by Jerry Dunn on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 139 ratings
     | 10,727 views

    No one is beyond starting over again.

    LIVES MADE OVER Jeremiah 18:1-5 A product with which most of us have grown up is Ivory soap. Besides being 99.44% pure, it has two uncommon qualities among soap. (1) It floats, and (2) it is the oldest of the best-sellers. But, it hasn’t always been that way! Years ago Ivory soap was just another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Things Are Possible

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006
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    There is nothing beyond the ability of God to accomplish

    "Ah, Sovereign LORD, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you (Jeremiah 32:17 NIV) When I was in fourth grade, we had to learn the various symbols of the state of Ohio. One of the things that I some trouble with was memorizing ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    My Season Has Not Yet Come

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jun 19, 2010
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    Waiting on God beyond expected time.

    My Season Has Not Yet Come John 5: 1-8 This passage of scripture makes reference to a man who had an infirmity for 38 years and did not have anyone to help him in the pool when there was the stirring of the water so people were getting blessed before him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Wretch Like Me

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 7, 2008
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    No sinner is beyond the reach of Jesus Christ.

    Title: A Wretch Like Me Text: 1 Timothy 1:12-16 Theme: No sinner is beyond the reach of Jesus Christ. Introduction: The Conversion Of John Newton At a young age, John Newton went to sea. Like most sailors of his day, he lived a life of rebellion and [wickedness]. For several years, he worked on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Christmas Trees In The Bible"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,252 views

    A sermon about pointing beyond ourselves.

    Jeremiah 10:1-5 “Christmas Trees in the Bible” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN A few weeks ago I was sitting in a restaurant with a friend when my attention went to a Christmas tree in the corner of the room. It had different colored lights, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    The One Bigger Then Life

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 29, 2010
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     | 2,023 views

    The Introduction to the gospel of John is beyond wonderful!

    Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro: 1. In Minnesota, you can find a huge statue of Paul Bunyan, but it’s not near big enough. Legend has him dragging the pick behind him, thus making the Grand Canyon! He combed his beard with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "we Had Hoped..."

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 7, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,584 views

    A sermon about the Road to Emmaus and beyond.

    “We Had Hoped…” Luke 24:13-48 All four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are absolutely consistent on this one thing: no one believes the Good News of Jesus’ Resurrection when they first hear it. No one. And that includes Jesus’ own disciples, the ones who were closest to Him and spent ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Law Keeper Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007
     | 3,681 views

    This sermon explores the relevancy of God’s Law and the only who ever truly fulfilled it. Jesus expected his disciples to experience that fulfillment in him.

    The Law Keeper Matt. 5:17-20 4/29/07 PSCOC Introduction: Holier Than Thou When I was a freshman in High School, I was referred to in this way. It wasn’t intended as a compliment. I made some of my peers uncomfortable. I didn’t cuss, drink, smoke, or any of that bad boy stuff. I would later go ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Great Treasure Hunt

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 30, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,196 views

    The man in the parable of the Pearl of Great Price knew that it was a treasure beyond all treasures; that it had value beyond all earthly values.

    The Great Treasure Hunt Matthew 13:45-46 July 31, 2005 The September 6, 1999 issue of TIME Magazine contained an article about Extreme Sports. According to the TIME editors, members of Generation X have fewer real risks to face and therefore some feel the need to live out challenges through risky ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Challenges To The Older Generation Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 14, 2019
     | 8,019 views

    Preached for Grandparents day; talking about aging issues; Thesis: Let us consider some signs- characteristics, qualities, or practices- along the journey that may help us as we navigate “the land between”

    HoHum: To the tune of Jesus Loves Me Jesus loves me, this I know though my hair is white as snow, though my sight is growing dim still He bids me to trust in Him (Chorus: Yes, Jesus loves me, yes, Jesus loves me, yes, Jesus loves me, the Bible tells me so) Though my steps are oh so slow with my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Sheep, Wolves, Sheepdogs

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 15, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,968 views

    We are not called to apply the superficial wisdom of American culture to reshape our Catholic identity. We are called to alert Americans to the wisdom of Catholic culture that is given to us by Our Lord.

    Fourth Sunday of Easter 2018 The Good Shepherd In a popular movie from a few years back, the main character, a gung-ho SEAL from Odessa, tells his listeners that there are three kinds of people: wolves, sheep, and sheepdogs. The wolves prey on the sheep, the sheep cower in fear, and the sheepdogs ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic