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  • Jason Duncan avatar

    Based On The Evidence Series

    Contributed by Jason Duncan on Dec 18, 2007
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     | 4,260 views

    The third in a series of messages based on the Matthew texts chosen by the Revised Common Lectionary for Advent of 2007.

    Judgment and Trouble in the World **The opening illustration is based on pages 299-321 from the book Blood and Thunder by Hampton Sides. In the fall of 1849, a fur trapper named James White became frustrated with the slow moving pace of his wagon train along the Santa Fe trail. White, his young ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer Speaks Louder Than Words Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,714 views

    Apostles, Pt. 17

    PRAYER SPEAKS LOUDER THAN WORDS (MATTHEW 26:36-46) A concerned Charlie Brown came to Lucy the psychiatrist setting up shop in her counseling booth and poured out his heart: “I’m worried about my dad.” She instinctively questioned him, “How old is your father?” He turned to her, hoping for some ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Go Slow, Stay Low, Don't Blow! Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007
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     | 6,958 views

    Moses, Pt. 13

    GO SLOW, STAY LOW, DON’T BLOW! (NUMBERS 20:1-13) What bothers you? Who gets under your skin? Why do those buttons go off? Many years ago, Robert Schuller, the Crystal Cathedral founder, boarded a flight from Los Angeles to New York. His request to hang up his clerical robe was turned down by an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Good News, Bad News, No News Prophet Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007
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     | 4,172 views

    Moses, Pt. 14

    THE MADNESS OF THE PROPHET (NUMBERS 20:1-13) What bothers you? Who gets under your skin? Why do those buttons go off? Many years ago, upon boarding a flight, Crystal Cathedral founder Robert Schuller’s, request to hang up his clerical robe was turned down by an attendant. The flight attendant ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Replacing Judas Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,785 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the third in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “Replacing Judas” Acts 1:12-26 5.6.07 Curtis had for me a great remark this week; I had emailed the leaders and asked them for an opinion on today’s passage, and he emailed me back his, and then had something interesting to say about the disciples, something he’d been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Satan' Great Lie: God Knows My Heart Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,130 views

    Discusses the belief that we can sin because God knows we really do love Him.

    Satan’s Great Lie Part 8: “God Knows My Heart” Last year during bible study when we were discussing sin and our ability to live a perfect life, Bro. DeWayne recommended that I make this subject a part my series on Satan’s Great Lies. Now let me explain this first, the statement is not a lie, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Train Up A Child

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007
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     | 25,446 views

    Discusses our role as a parent.

    Train Up A Child Scripture: Proverbs 22:6; Ephesians 6:1-4 Introduction Today we have the opportunity to dedicate our newborns and small children to God. In thinking of the importance of this ceremony I thought it would be fitting to take this time to talk to each of us, parents and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's All In The Genes

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,012 views

    The genealogy of Jesus teaches us some important lessons about God

    (adapted from a message by Darryl Dash) SPECIAL DAY: CHRISTMAS TEXT: MATTHEW 1:1-17 TITLE: “IT’S ALL IN THE GENES” INTRODUCTION: A. How do you feel about the genealogies in the Bible? 1. Do you feel it’s about as exciting to read as the phone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Approaching The Midnight Hour

    Contributed by James May on Dec 20, 2005
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     | 13,070 views

    At the midnight hour, when the darkness seems to overwhelm us, and the light seems so far away, it the time when cry will come from Heaven - and we shall see Lord in all His glory.

    APPROACHING THE MIDNIGHT HOUR By Pastor Jim May On a lonely hillside outside of a little town of Judah by the name of Bethlehem there sat some shepherds, huddled around a campfire, burning to drive away the cold and the darkness of the night. That darkness was just a symbol of the true darkness ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Son Of Man Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 3, 2007
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     | 3,805 views

    1 of 5 Christmas messages based on different prophesies of the OT. This message is based on Genesis 3:15

    Ready or Not… Don’t you love it when toddlers play peek-a-boo" And it’s always fun to watch kids play "Hide and Seek." Well, now that we are grownups things really haven’t changed much. We still play games with God. Sometimes we try to hide from His righteous ways and chase after our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Beware Of False Prophets Series

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jan 27, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,994 views

    This is a study on the Sermon on the Mount. This is the 14th sermon in the series.

    Sermon on the Mount Pt 14 Beware of False Prophets Matthew 7:15-20 Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. 16 You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? 17 Even so, every good tree ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Miracle Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 17,087 views

    Jesus can quench our thirst for real, lasting joy.

    In every wedding ceremony, there is always at least one mistake. A young couple, very much in love, was getting married. Marilyn, the wife to be, was very nervous about the big occasion and so the pastor chose a Scripture verse that he felt would be a great encouragement to her. The verse was 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessings Of Following Christ #1 - We Get To Worship Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
     | 3,507 views

    First of a 7-message series (5 "blessings," but two needed two weeks each!) regarding some of the benefits of following and living for Christ.

    Blessings of Following Christ #1 – We Get to Worship (Part 1) John 4:19-26 October 14, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I grew up going to church pretty regularly, most of the time. I grew up ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Blessings Of Following Christ #3 - We Get A New Family Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
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     | 12,899 views

    Fourth in this series, this one discussing how through Christ we become part of the family of God.

    Blessings of Following Christ #3 – We Get a New Family Ephesians 2:19-22 November 4, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction We’ve been looking at different benefits or blessings of following ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "What God Has Joined Together..."

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
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     | 6,214 views

    Message on Jesus’ words on the permanence of marriage.

    “What God Has Joined Together…” Matthew 19:1-12 January 6, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Next month my wife and I will celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. Some of you think of that and go, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan