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  • Quintin Morrow avatar

    "I Am The Light Of The World" Series

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 186 ratings
     | 33,064 views

    A message on the meaning of Jesus’ declaration of Him being the Light of the World.

    September 22, 2002 “I am the light of the world” John 8:12 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com The prologue to John’s Gospel begins with this staggering revelation: In the beginning awas the Word, and the bWord was cwith God, and the Word was ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Fix Your Righteousness Series

    Contributed by David Salisbury on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,813 views

    Lesson 3 in a series. Jesus’s relationship to the Law and how it teaches us about righteousness.

    Quick Sermons for Permanent Fixes Lesson 3 Fix Your Righteousness Matthew 5:17-20 The word “Law” or “rules” probably makes you feel a little confined. When I think of rules I think of the principle in West Virginia last week that essentially banned Valentine’s at his school He refused all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Knowledge Shall Increase"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 15,142 views

    This sermon takes a look at the spiritually detrimental effects of some modern technological "advancements."

    “Knowledge Shall Increase...” Late one night, not too long ago, I was in one of my favorite places of prayer. I was outside underneath an endless display of stars, the weather was perfect, the sky was unbelievably clear, and there was just the right amount of nip in the air. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Looking For Directions? Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 4, 2002
    based on 214 ratings
     | 31,024 views

    In our politically correct pluralistic society seeking tolorance at all costs, Jesus is still THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE. We can trust Christ to bring us safly into His eternal presence.

    Imagine a little league baseball team of six and seven-year olds learning how to play the game. Having once been a six-year-old eager to play the game and having coached little league, I know that many six and seven-year olds would rather just play the game than learn how. Now can you picture ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God In Whom We Trust

    Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 14, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 10,735 views

    “He has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of Himself. Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgement, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people” Hebrews 9:26-2

    Theme: God in whom we trust Text: 1 Kings 17:8-16; Heb. 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44 One of our greatest concerns in life is to know whom to trust. This is simply because our whole life, especially our personal relationships, depends on it. Politicians and advertising agencies know that their success ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What To Do When Everyone Is Against You?

    Contributed by Michael Hudson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 15,989 views

    Daniel, who faithful served both the Lord and the king, found himself the object of a conspiracy.

    What do you do when everyone is against you? Daniel 6:1-10 This week is the week that the United States has set aside to have a Thanksgiving holiday. A day set aside to thank our Lord for His goodness toward us. A day to thank God for the food on the table, clothes on the back, and more blessings ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    He Is Risen!

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Nov 29, 2000
    based on 248 ratings
     | 13,439 views

    Sermon on resurrection of Jesus Christ

    HE IS RISEN! LUKE 28:1-7 Today as we all know is Easter. Today literally millions of people all over the world will be celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Celebrating that fact that some 2000 years ago, on that Sunday morning, the tomb of Christ was empty. There was a once a ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Master Of The Wind

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 61 ratings
     | 5,536 views

    A look at Christ’s control in our lives

    IT WAS A DARK AND STORMY NIGHT. THE WIND HOWLED BLOWING THE TOP OFF THE BREAKERS BEFORE THEY CRASHED BACK INTO THE TROUGHS BELOW. THE DARKNESS WAS BROKEN BY MOMENTARY STREAKS OF LIGHT AS THE CLOUDS RACED ACROSS THE FACE OF THE FULL MOON. COULD IT BE? YES IT WAS HARD TO BELIEVE BUT THERE WAS A BOAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Two Conversion Stories Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 12,247 views

    Two examples of religious decisions one false conversion (Simon the Sorcerer) and one true conversion (Ethiopian Treasurer).

    Two Conversion Stories Acts 8:5-40 The hero of Acts chapter 8 is Philip. Philip was one of the seven chosen to oversee the distribution of relief to the widows. Philip is the first person and the only person in the New Testament called an evangelist (Acts 21:8). It is interesting to consider that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is My Gospel

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 269 ratings
     | 27,685 views

    "Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my Gospel."

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:8 ILL. In 1789 the Congress of the United States of America called upon Pres. George Washington to proclaim a national day of prayer & thanksgiving. And he did! And such Presidential ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Father's Day - Loving Fathers

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 690 ratings
     | 75,182 views

    we have a responsibility to make sure that our children have what they need, & also to make sure they appreciate those things, & are ready & willing to go out & work for them when their turn comes.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Revised: 2015 Today we're celebrating "Father's Day." Some years ago I read an interesting story entitled, "The Day That God Created Fathers." It goes like this: ILL. On the day that God created ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Gift Beyond Description

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 1,637 ratings
     | 198,697 views

    Paul said, "Thanks be unto God for His indescribable gift." Why does Paul call Jesus "indescribable?" I think that there are at least four reasons.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. My text this morning is 2 Corinthians 9:15. It is a short verse, only 8 words long. Listen as the apostle Paul says, "Thanks be unto God for His indescribable gift." This is the time of year when we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Xmas Or Christmas?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 230 ratings
     | 14,557 views

    One thing is for sure. God is ready & anxious to reveal Himself to us. But the question is, "Do we want to meet Him? Are we really prepared to hear His words, & listen to what He has to say?"

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2015) TEXT: 2 Peter 1:16-18 Listen to what the Apostle Peter wrote in 2 Peter 1:16 18. "We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power & coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Uncommon Thankfulness

    Contributed by David Fox on Nov 10, 2001
    based on 269 ratings
     | 32,263 views

    The Samaritan had a lot incommon with the Jewish lepers, but he was uncommonly thankful.

    Uncommonly Thankful Turn to Luke 17 :11-19 (while you are turning) <<<ILL>>>: Rudyard Kipling “Rudyard Kipling lived from 1865 to 1936. He was English, yet born in Bombay, India. He wrote poetry and is the author of books like Captain Courageous, How the Leopard Got His Spots, and The Jungle ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Line Of A King Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 484 ratings
     | 18,360 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series "Christmas Surprises". This sermon looks at the 4 women listed in the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1.

    Sunday Morning November 25, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Christmas Surprises [#1] THE LINE OF A KING? Matthew 1:1-17 Introduction: Through my many years of school, I have taken many history classes. One of the things that always interested me was in trying to figure out if any of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist