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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Pointing To The Light Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 11, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,514 views

    John the Baptist knew who he was not and who he was, and accepted his task of pointing to Christ. Our mistakes are imagining that we are more than we are, or that we are less than we are. The real task is: just point to the light.

    My son and his wife live in a five-level townhouse in Reston, Virginia. You enter into a kind of combination corridor and stairwell at the second level. Typically I turn right when I arrive and go into the kitchen area. But when I leave that level to go to another one, I walk out of that kitchen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Best Of Our Love

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,849 views

    Stations of the Cross, Station 7

    THE BEST OF OUR LOVE (JOHN 19:25-27) 25 Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26 When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Dear woman, here is your son,” 27 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Repentance Vs. Remorse

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,981 views

    Matthew gives the testimony of three witnesses to the person of Jesus Christ, that He is the Son of God and King (John, the Spirit, & the Father).

    Matthew 3 Matthew gives the testimony of three witnesses to the person of Jesus Christ, that He is the Son of God and King (John, the Spirit, & the Father). (v.1) Why was John in the “wilderness?” 3 Facts about John (3:1-15) 1. His Message – (3:1-2; 7-10) John’s message centered on repentance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Homosexuality: How The Church Was Wrong Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,513 views

    Pastor Ryan continues his forbidden series by discussing the lifestyle of homosexuality and how the church has been wrong in how it has dealt with those who practice this lifestyle.

    Forbidden Part 3- How The Church Was Wrong Pastor Ryan Akers Have you ever noticed when you see Christians represented on television that is seems that they are being knocked for something? I like to watch CNN and ABC World News and Good Morning America and I have come to the realization that ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Best Of Our Love Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,604 views

    Stations of the Cross, Pt. 7 (Final)

    THE BEST OF OUR LOVE (JOHN 19:25-27) 25 Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26 When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Dear woman, here is your son,” 27 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Presented At The Temple

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 8, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,005 views

    Tf what’s happened with his birth we also need God’s word to enlighten us, to fill out for us these events with the rich understanding of God’s plan for the world.

    One of the good things about Christmas is catching up with people you haven’t seen for a while, maybe even since last year. Well, this year I’ve had lots of conversations with people who want to know what’s happening about the merger with St Michael’s. They all want to know how things are ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jun Tadena avatar

    A Man Sent By God (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Jun Tadena on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,668 views

    This sermon will encourage everyone who are called and chose by God to pursue everyone’s calling.

    Mat 3:1 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, Mat 3:2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Mat 3:3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joy To The World, The Lord Has Come Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 2, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,465 views

    In the account of Christ’s advent in John 1:19-37, we see a 1) Joyful Preparation (John 1:19-28), a 2) Joyful Arrival (John 1:29-34) and a resulting 3) Joyful Response (John 1:35-37).

    If you're the type of person who counts down the days until your local radio station starts playing nonstop Christmas music, you might want to brace yourself for some bad news. Apparently listening to Christmas music on loop could have some negative effects on your mental health, according to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Advent Spiritual Joy, Even Ecstasy: Gaudete Sunday

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 12, 2017
     | 5,007 views

    St. Augustine used a famous expression--the "joy of truth," gaudium de veritate. 

    Advent 3B A professor was asked by one of his students, “What is the meaning of life?" The usual laughter followed, but the professor said "I will answer your question." Taking his wallet out of his hip pocket, he fished around in a leather wallet and brought out a very small round mirror, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    "The World Is My Parish" -The Life Of John Wesley Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 17, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,818 views

    John Wesley's faith-journey and his efforts to revitalize faith in England and America, which led to the establishment of the Methodist Church.

    John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, was born in 1703 from a devout Anglican family in Epworth, England. His father Samuel was a minister; his mother Susanna spent quality time with each child and was determined to bring her many children to a clear understanding of Christian teachings. Both of ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Reshape

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Jun 10, 2015
     | 5,082 views

    Understanding our Calling

    reshape] Do you get excited about Jesus? What I mean is this, are you crazy exited about Jesus? John the Baptist was overwhelmed at the mere presence of Jesus that he leaped for joy, while still in his mothers womb! That is a picture of excitement! Being close to the presence of Jesus caused John ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This World Is Not My Home

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 9, 2015
     | 7,783 views

    John 11

    THIS WORLD IS NOT MY HOME (JOHN 11:1-7) Here's what researchers in the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging, in which more than 1,400 people from age 20 to 90 have been tracked since its inception in 1958, have observed: (1) Cardiovascular System: Heart muscle thickens and blood vessels stiffen ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Election In The Prophetic Books Of The Bible Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Nov 13, 2015
     | 4,228 views

    Prophecy is brim full of the election message. See for yourself.

    Isaiah Isaiah is brim-full of the message we seek. Chapter one deals with Israel and the heaping of judgments on her. Yet hidden beneath the surface is the promise of God that Israel must in the end be saved, for though the country is desolate, the cities are burned, strangers devour the land, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Drama

    Contributed by Jaymes Chase on Mar 29, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,119 views

    Palm Sunday Sermon

    The Drama March 29, 2015 John 12 Video (Jesus triumphal entry) Jesus was considered radical for the time and place when He arrived and started His ministry. He became the epitome of the Temple. He was healing people on the streets, forgiving them of their sins, declaring that they would be able ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ken Pell avatar

    A Hopeful Confirmation Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 15, 2013
     | 5,761 views

    By comparing the lives of John the Baptist and Dietrich Bonhoeffer I show that God does not despise our questions and doubts; He uses them to and make us whole.

    A HOPEFUL CONFIRMATION SERMON # OF THE ADVENT SERIES “HOPE IS ON THE WAY” MATTHEW 11:2-11 Big idea: God does not despise our questions and doubts; He uses them to and make us whole. 2 When John heard in prison what Christ was doing, he sent his disciples 3 to ask him, "Are you the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene