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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    My Testimony Part 1

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 20, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
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    When you seek God you will discover that He is real and personal! I know by experience!

    My Testimony part 1 Thesis: When you seek God you will discover that He is real and personal! I know by experience! Text: Matthew 7:8 “For everyone who asks receives, he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.” (A promise from the Great I AM!) Revelation 12:11 “They ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Stones Will Cry Out Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 22,193 views

    Easter Reflection series: How Palm Sunday informs us of our response to God and to the world

    The Stones Will Cry Out Easter Reflection series Lk. 19:28-40 What a celebration! Crowds were excited! Jesus was thrilled to see the response of worship. But some party-poopers were there (v.39). I love Jesus¡¦ response, don¡¦t u just love it. Let them celebrate, don¡¦t¡¦ shush them. If they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Making Room For Christ At Christmas

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 70 ratings
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    Make room for Jesus during the busy Christmas season.

    Making Room "Don't Crowd Christ Out of Christmas" There is a new movie on the shelves at video stores around town. The movie is last winter's big hit, Jingle All the Way. The movie shows us how a successful Christmas is closely tied to getting the right gift for our loved ones -- no matter what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Divine Prescription

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 564 ratings
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    God gives us the prescription for a better life here and now.

    THE DIVINE PRESCRIPTION Ps. 37:1-7 INTRO.- ILL.- A little boy went into a grocery store and asked the clerk for a box of Duz detergent. The clerk said, “What do you need the detergent for?” The little boy replied, “I want to wash my dog.” The clerk said, “Well, son, that Duz detergent is pretty ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    And God Came Down

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 88 ratings
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    How much time do we really spend considering the reasons why Jesus was born—the reasons why God came down—why God had to become a man?

    And God Came Down Christmas Eve 2000 Selected Verses Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church December 24, 2000 Introduction: Christmas—it’s a time for celebration. It’s a time for family and friends. It’s a time for the community to draw closer together. Christmas is so ...read more

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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Healing Of America

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
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    America needs to be healed and God has provided the plan.

    THE HEALING OF AMERICA II Chron. 7:14 INTRO.- I love America! Don’t you? And let me tell you why I love America. ILL.- Father: Why don’t you get yourself a job? Son: Why? Father: So you could earn some money. Son: Why? Father: So you could put some money in the bank and earn some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    She Left Her Waterpot

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 149 ratings
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    She came looking for water and found eternal life!

    Three guys were out having a relaxing day fishing. Out of the blue, they catch a mermaid who begs to be set free in return for granting each of them a wish. Now one of the guys just doesn’t believe it and says, “Okay, if you can really grant wishes, then double my IQ.” The mermaid says, “Done.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember The Titans!

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 8,962 views

    I want us – to remember how a bunch of people, with different talents, personalities and backgrounds OVERCAME great opposition – and came together to do something incredible…

    “Remember The Titans!!!” [SHOW THE VIDEO CLIP AT THE END OF THE MOVIE OF THE VICTORY…. THE FINAL PLAY THROUGH THE CELBERATION STOP RIGHT BEFORE THE GIRL TALKS] Read Ephesians 3:7-21 (NLT) Have you ever been on the edge of your seat…waiting in anticipation? You’re reading an exciting novel – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Greatest In The Kingdom Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 23, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,825 views

    Last week we began to take a look at a phenomenal phrase found in the Bible – a phrase that is very significant in the life of the believer and a phrase that is very challenging for one who does not know Christ. The "kingdom of God" is the message of Jesu

    THE GREATEST IN THE KINGDOM Part 2 Matthew 18:1-6 Text: Mark 9:33-37 (NIV) 33 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, "What were you arguing about on the road?" 34 But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. 35 Sitting down, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Hays avatar

    The Lion Has Roared: Are We Listening?

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 14, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 16,353 views

    God saw the injustice of His people during the day of the prophet Amos and He issued His judgment to turn their hearts back home. God is still watching His people today, but are we listening?

    The Lion Has Roared... "Are We Listening?" Many years ago there was a small time, insignificant farmer and rancher who was busy taking care of his sycamore fig trees and tending to his sheep while the big world around him was carrying on business as usual. Amos never thought of himself as a man of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Epilogue

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Oct 27, 2003
    based on 323 ratings
     | 7,224 views

    Greatness with God is not measured by the same standards as men measure greatness.

    Sept. 28, 2003 Esther 10 “Epilogue” INTRODUCTION His name is Muhammed Ali, and they call him “The Greatest.” With good reason. As an amateur, he had 108 boxing bouts. Because of his wins in those fights, he gained 6 Kentucky Golden Gloves championships, two National Golden Gloves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Capacity—why Am I Here? Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 9, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,089 views

    STRENGTH FOR DAILY LIVING #3 What will we use our God given capacity for? Will we strive to fufill our own desires or will we seek to see God’s highest purpose become a reality in our lives. What God marks will you leave behind?

    INTRODUCTION: It’s the 1930s and the depression is affecting families across America. A poor man by the name of E.L. Yates was barely making a living on his sheep farm in West Texas around Odessa and Midland. He was constantly worrying about how he could pay his bills and feed his family. Mr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dale Harlow avatar

    Skip Rush, Find Rest Series

    Contributed by Dale Harlow on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,787 views

    Do you ever feel like life is flying by, out of control? You want to get off, but it is like a merry-go-round that is moving too fast. Jumping off can hurt more than staying on! So you just hold on and keep flying. I think we have that problem year rou

    Do you ever feel like life is flying by, out of control? You want to get off, but it is like a merry-go-round that is moving too fast. Jumping off can hurt more than staying on! So you just hold on and keep flying. I think we have that problem year round now, but it is at its worst at Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • J JOHN avatar

    Confessions: Phone Booth Series

    Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,381 views

    Does art imitate life or life imitate art? Joel Schumacher’s wonderful thriller Phone Booth was originally set to be released in November 2002, but as a result of the terrifying shooting spree by the notorious ‘Washington Sniper’, 20th-Century Fox chose t

    --note-- 2003, Fox Directed by Joel Schumacher Screenplay by Larry Cohen Colin Farrell as Stu Shepard Kiefer Sutherland as The Caller Rated R for pervasive language and some violence - - - - - Does art imitate life or life imitate art? Joel Schumacher’s wonderful thriller Phone Booth was originally ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ben Peak avatar

    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,863 views

    I want us to take some time to gaze upon this shepherd of ours, and I want to talk with you for a little while about some of the traits that He has.

    Have you ever heard or participated in a discussion about which animal humans are most like? Scientists have often tried to liken us with other animals. Lab tests for different medicines and immunizations are performed on rats and mice since their bodily functions are similar to humans. We’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness