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  • David Owens avatar

    The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,131 views

    The resurrection makes a difference in what we think about Jesus and how we live our lives today.

    A. Once a singing group called The Resurrection was scheduled to sing at a church. 1. Unfortunately, a big snowstorm postponed the performance, so the minister fixed the sign outside the church to read, “The Resurrection is postponed.” I’m sure that created some alarm! 2. Aren’t you glad the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    All I Want For Christmas Is Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 22,511 views

    The Savior offers to save sinners from their sins. Jesus is the Jubilee.

    All I Want for Christmas is Forgiveness Matthew 1:21 Rev. Brian Bill 12/16/07 Two-time World Heavyweight Boxing Champion George Foreman not only sells grills; he has five girls and five boys. All of his sons bear his name: George Junior, George III, George IV, George V, and George VI. He likes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Scrooge In All Of Us

    Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,138 views

    I have adapted a recent J. John’s sermon, using Scripture to compare Herod and our own sinful tendencies with the Dickens’ character Ebenezer Scrooge.

    The Scrooge in All of Us Matthew 2:13-18 Christmas is one of those times that almost demands that we be creative with the familiar- the story of Bethlehem, and the baby Jesus in a manger. The angels we have heard on high. You might feel that you are familiar with the story that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Nations In Uproar Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
     | 3,218 views

    Abraham, Pt. 3

    THE NATIONS IN UPROAR (GENESIS 15:1-21) There is a story a number of years ago when John Kennedy was president of the United States, and Nikita Khrushchev was Premier of the Soviet Union, and Golda Meier was Premier of Israel. The three of them got together for a peace conference and decided to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Someone To Watch Over Me Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,043 views

    Joseph, Pt. 2

    SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME (GENESIS 39) A biographer of Michelangelo told about the famous artist's nagging problem with his work on a statue and his unconventional way of arriving at a solution to the problem. As he was working on a sculptor, the brilliant artist found that his own shadow on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Promises, Promises (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 6, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,066 views

    God promises and provides a Messiah to rule and direct his people.

    Scripture Introduction In a Calvin and Hobbes cartoon, Calvin asks his dad why the moon is so big tonight. He takes out a quarter and says, “Its smaller than a quarter.” Judging the size of far away objects can be difficult. For example, the sun is really big, about 900,000 miles in diameter. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Gethsemane

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Mar 10, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,201 views

    This message examines why we all need a place like Gethsemane in our lives.

    Text: Mark 14:32-42 Date: 3/9/08 a.m. Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church My father’s parents lived in a small farmhouse in a little community in Southern Illinois. One fo the things that I remember about their home, is a painting. It was an artists depiction of Jesus in the Garden of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go Away!

    Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Mar 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,153 views

    Jesus encounter with the Demoniac challenges us to decide how we will respond to christ

    Luke 8:26-39 Basingstoke 24th February 2008 Go Away! The decisive moment in the last war took place on 6th June 1944 The campaign to liberate Western Europe was code named “Operation Broadsword” As US, British & Canadian troops landed on beaches of Northern France = D-Day! Imagine the scene - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Elijah's Mantle - Who Will Pick Up Elijah's Mantle"

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 31, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 51,773 views

    God wants to do greater things in every generation then what was done in the previous one however someone needs to pick up the mantle and take it to another lever.

    “Elijah’s Mantle” “Who will pick up Elijah’s Mantle” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. 2nd Kings 2 We find here a miraculous part of history. It is the story of Elijah being taken up into glory on one of God’s fiery chariots and the transference of power and authority from one generation to ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    What More Can God Do?

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 6, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,461 views

    God has done / is doing everything within the scope of Divine power to show us how much He loves us and how valuable we are.

    What More Can God Do? 1 John 4:7-18 Sermon Objective: God has done / is doing everything within the scope of Divine power to show us how much He loves us and how valuable we are. Supporting Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-10; Exodus 15:21-26 7Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Direct Dialog Demanded Details Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 10, 2008
     | 2,382 views

    Once Jonah finished giving his testimony about the God of the Hebrews, the crew began asking more questions seeeking the "Why" of his leaving such a God as He described.

    JONAH 1:10 DIRECT DIALOG DEMANDED DETAILS I. DISCREDIT: A. Divine. B. Director. C. Doctrine. II. DWELLING: A. Darkness. B. Danger. C. Disbelief. III. DELIVERANCE: A. Discovery. B. Departing. C. Determination. What would be the response to Jonah when the sailors heard about ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Best Is Yet To Come

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 10, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 28,251 views

    Paul, Pt. 15

    THE BEST IS YET TO COME (EPHESIANS 3:14-19) There once was a sculptor working hard with his hammer and chisel on a large block of marble. A little boy who was watching him saw nothing more than large and small pieces of stones falling away left and right. He had no idea what was happening. But when ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Richardson avatar

    The First In Line Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,621 views

    We all share an individual responsibility toward the truth we profess. We can never break the plan of God by our own inconsistencies, but our inconsistencies can break our own selves against the plan of God.

    The First in Line Scripture: Romans 3:1-4 (Romans 3:1-8) 1 What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision? 2 Much in every way! First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God. 3 What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    12 Steps To Recovery Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 11, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,493 views

    Step 8 focuses on our making of list of those we have hurt during our addiction and being willing to make amends.

    Twelve Steps To Recovery Part 8 Scripture: Exodus 22:10-15; Leviticus 16:20-22; Matthew 18:23-35 Introduction To date in this series we have discussed the first seven steps in the twelve steps to recovery process. We began by admitting that we were powerless over our dependencies and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Alive Beyond This Life Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,703 views

    God wants to give us life beyond this life, for God is love and live is never diminished. It is not something we attain by knowledge, but by trust. Two sweatshirts are pulled on and off to illustrate two ways of thinking about life beyond this life.

    God is love. So the Bible says, and that is, in a sense, all we need to know. God is love; and just as when you love someone you do not abandon them, so also the love of God, richer far than tongue or pen can ever tell, reaches to the highest height and to the lowest hell, and keeps on going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist