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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    I Am The Light! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 24, 2010
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     | 7,452 views

    John uses Jesus' "I Am" proclamations to prove that Jesus was the Messiah – God in the flesh - and these proclamations are pivotal for the Jews and Christians to understand. Today Jesus will at the end of the Feast of Tabernacles a celebration with Light

    "I am the Light of the world” Series” I Am pt 2 Transition video Clip from worship to message: “I am intro.” Thesis: John uses Jesus' "I Am" proclamations to prove that Jesus was the Messiah – God in the flesh - and these proclamations are pivotal for the Jews and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Doing More With Less

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2010
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     | 8,183 views

    In times of scarcity or stress, two personalities respond: fear, the cup half empty; and faith, the cup half full.

    A few moments ago we sang, "Drop Thy still dews of quietness, Till all our strivings cease; Take from our souls the strain and stress, And let our ordered lives confess The beauty of Thy peace." Those are beautiful words; they are lofty sentiments. But how? How can such things happen? In an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rooting For Yourself Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 11, 2010
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     | 6,198 views

    Every action we take has consequences for where we end up - so where we plant our lives is critical.

    “Renewable Energy: Rooting for Yourself” Psalm 1 Barb and I have discovered that where we plant a tree in our yard makes all the difference in whether or not it grows into maturity and productivity. This is so because some of our yard is good soil and some of it is thick clay; good ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Think About These Things Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 15, 2010
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     | 8,328 views

    We can get ourselves pretty depressed and worried and fearful and even sick if we let our minds dwell on so many ‘bad’ things. We ought to spend a lot more time thinking about good things, and not so much time worrying about bad things.

    Think about these things…November 29, 2009 Philippians 4:8,9 What are you thinking about right now? Maybe you are thinking about how nice it is to be in church this morning, with people who think it’s nice to have you here. Maybe you’re having thoughts about what you had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good News, Great Joy! Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,252 views

    I’d like to see a newspaper or news program that was all about ‘good news’…the great things that happen each and every day all over the world

    Good News – Great Joy! Dec. 13, 2009 Are there any ‘news junkies’ out there today? News junkies are people who like to know what, where, why, when and how about all the things going on in the world around us, and indeed around the world. How many of us read the newspaper ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eating At The King's Table Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 20, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 24,967 views

    Many of us willingly choose to live in spiritual, emotional, and physical poverty, but we are heirs to a great covenant between God and Abraham.

    Series Introduction: Middle Eastern people in the Bible, from Abraham to Paul, were as acquainted with covenants as we are with weddings. The Greeks and Romans did not have covenants. In fact, when the Jews translated the OT into Greek, they had to use the Greek word for “will” or ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Starting New Things!

    Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Jan 23, 2010
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     | 28,309 views

    What we have this year may be the same as what we had last year. But we can make the old things new, with new perspective, new heart and new attitude. In the heart of a person, old things become new.

    Introduction: Our Gregorian calendar was arranged in reference to the ancient Roman calendar. Each month had a meaning. February was named because that was the time of the year for a feast called "Februa", which usually culminates on the 15th. Most of the months were named after the gods that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cross Satisfies God Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,287 views

    The original idea of propitiation came from the pagans.The Christian meaning is much richer as we shall see today. Before we explore what Christian propitiation looks like we have to understand why God needs to be satisfied.

    Isaiah 53:7-11 Purpose: To explain why God's wrath must be assuaged before forgiveness is possible. Aim: I want the listener to glory in what Christ did to absorb God's wrath against our sin. INTRODUCTION: I won't ask for a raise of hands, but men have any of you ever forgotten your anniversary ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Our Lord Can Do A Lot With A Little

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 1, 2010
    based on 25 ratings
     | 20,678 views

    Talks about the miracle of the feeding of the 5000 and how God wants us to offer him what we have so he can do a miracle through us. Done for our Family Sunday with our kids present.

    The Lord can do a lot with a little John 6:1-13 Slide Good morning, I am glad that you made it out today for our family Sunday. It is always a blessing when our families get to be together and worship together. Today is going to be a little different. Instead of a sermon, we are going to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One Way To Show Mercy Is To Be Friendly ! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
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     | 6,078 views

    James teaches that friendliness, is shown, for one way by being merciful to others and if we are not mercy will not be shown to us.

    INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles to James 2:12&13. 2. James has a question for each one of us. Have we made an effort to shake hands with everyone that has come into the building? 3. Did you reach your hand out and give them a hand shake? Did you speak a few friendly and encouraging words? 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gregg Bitter avatar

    Our Father’s Promises Trump Our Worries

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Feb 2, 2010
     | 6,159 views

    God’s promises made the difference for Elijah & the widow of Zarephath. His promises overcome our worries. For through faith in Jesus, you are his dear child. A.The widow’s worries B.Our God is in command C.Trust your Father’s promises and act accordingly

    Text: 1 Kings 17:7-16 Theme: Our Father’s Promises Trump our Worries A. The widow’s worries B. Our God is in command C. Trust your Father’s promises and act accordingly Season: Epiphany 4c Date: January 31, 2010 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Who You Believe: Who Is Love And Justice (Session 4) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 10, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,861 views

    Many people find it difficult to understand why Jesus Christ dying an undeserved and cruel death on a cross can have any effect on their own lives. In fact until we understand two fundamental truths - the extent of God’s love and our need for forgiveness

    Who is Love and Justice? The cross is central to the Christian message. Some churches display a cross, some people wear a cross as a fashion accessory. In this session we are going to examine the real meaning of the cross of Jesus Christ. Many people find it difficult to understand why Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Serve Like A Girl! Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 19, 2009
     | 6,680 views

    It is an insult that is still used today on playgrounds across the globe. Little boys testing their strength and dexterity against one another revert back to this proverbial slap in the face by throwing down the gauntlet of this time proven stab. However

    “Like a Girl” Part 3 – Serve Like A Girl I. Introduction You may have missed the start of this series called “Like a Girl!” I reminded you that most of us of have heard or used the phrase “like a girl” as an insult. I have been reevaluating this phrase as a challenge. So, I have challenged you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Sylvester Fergusson avatar

    Living With Mistakes

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Aug 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,329 views

    Do you make mistakes? As long as we make decisions we will make mistakes. How does God view mistakes? How should we?

    A young man came to a farm looking for work. So the farmer set him to the task immediately. He had a barn that needed painting. So the task was handed to the young man. The farmer said to himself that it would take at least three days to finish the task but in two days the young man had finished. ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    A Command For The Compulsive

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 27, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 6,597 views

    Sabbath rest addresses our compulsive need to be busy by giving us a day for authentic enjoyment, by providing a vivid contrast with other days, and by giving us a glimpse of eternal rest.

    God rested. Well, why not? After all, He had had a busy week, almost as busy as ours! Some of us have had weeks like that, when we’ve had to build the moon and the stars, separate the waters from the dry land, and bring forth swarms of living creatures, all in one week. Every parent knows what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist