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  • Warren Lamb avatar

    The Changing Of The Tide Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,251 views

    Can you think of a moment in time that was so significant a turning point in your life that the course of your entire life was forever changed? A moment when the choice you made set you out upon a path in of life, had you going in a direction from which y

    Jesus and the Forbidding Pharisees – Part 1 The Changing Of The Tide Matthew 12:1-14 “There is a tide in the affairs of men, which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune; omitted, all the voyage of their life is bound in shallows and in miseries.” William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar English ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fear Not And Be Not Dismayed

    Contributed by Gary Kins on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,082 views

    This is a sermon on hope at the a time when people are anxious about death.

    Fear Not and Be Not Dismayed "Then David said to his son Solomon, Be strong and courageous, and act; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you until all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished." 1 Chronicles ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Heaven

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 22,385 views

    We can’t help but wonder what heaven is like. Heaven is mysterious to the human mind. Heaven is a place that defies our imagination.

    Heaven A pastor was talking to a group of young children about believing in Jesus and going to heaven.At the end of his talk, he asked, "Where do you want to go?""Heaven!" they all piped up. "And what do you have to be to get there?" "Dead!", one boy yelled. ABRAHAM WAS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Pursuing Holy Thoughts, Part One Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,007 views

    Part One of Two-Part Message in Pursuing Holy Thoughts, distinguishing between that which is presented as truth and truth as Scripture accurately presents it.

    PURSUING HOLY THOUGHTS (Part One of Two) *INTRO> In the Antarctic summer of 1908, Sir Ernest Shackleton and three companions, plus two ponies, attempted to travel to the South Pole. However, weeks after they set off, with their rations all but exhausted, they turned back toward their base, their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abiding In The Vine Iii Series

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,005 views

    Series on John 15 pt. 8

    ABIDING IN THE VINE III Series on John 15 pt. 8 John 15:4 2/4/07 Many of you I am sure of footage for the 1958 Disney nature documentary White Wilderness, that shows lemmings into jumping off a cliff and into the sea. It has given rise to the believe that lemmings are stupid animals that ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Life In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 9, 2007
    based on 90 ratings
     | 109,197 views

    This message is part of a series Entitled "Walking in the Spirit." Though Christians believe in the Holy Spirit, many do not understand how to walk daily in the Spirit nor the blessings God grants to those who do.

    ROMANS 8:5-11 LIFE IN THE SPIRIT Our text reveals that there are only two ways to live life. Paul draws several contrasts between existence ruled by the flesh and the new life of the Spirit. To walk in the Spirit is to be "in step" with the Spirit. Life in the Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Was Jesus Jewish? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,274 views

    To really be able to understand and immitate Jesus we have to understand His Jewishness and the Jewish time and culture into which He was born.

    Introduction: A. As you know, most religious groups have identifying characteristics. 1. A kindergarten teacher gave her class a "show and tell" assignment of bringing something to represent their religion. 2. The first boy got in front of the class and said, "My name is Benjamin and I am Jewish ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seven Titles Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,795 views

    The Eternal Word becomes flesh, then God the Son becomes the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.

    Seven Titles of Jesus Christ Welcome: Introduction: Who: The apostle John, the beloved disciple, the one who was closest to Jesus, the only man standing at Jesus’ cross when He died. When: AD 90-100 Where Written from Ephesus. Why: But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Word Became Flesh Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,611 views

    In this lesson we marvel at the story of Jesus’ birth and then discuss its significance.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of 4 expectant fathers who, years ago, were in a hospital waiting room while their wives were in labor. 1. A nurse came in the room and announced to the first man, “congratulations, sir, you’re the father of twins.” What a coincidence,” the man said, “I work for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Freedom From Death Series

    Contributed by Wade Allen on Oct 3, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,270 views

    Christ gives us freedom from the fear of death.

    Three friends were discussing death and one asked the group, “What would you like people to say about you at your funeral?” The first one responded, "I’d like them to say ‘He was a great humanitarian, who cared about his community.’” The friend who started the conversation replied, "I’d like them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Obedience Thru Adversity Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 13, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,334 views

    Job’s obedience in adversity is a good template for how we are to be obedient even when life and the Enemy tries to tear us down!

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: October 13, 2007 Date Preached: January 21, 2007 Church: OZHBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series Title: Living a Life of Obedience Sermon Title: Obedience in Adversity! Sermon Text: Job 1:12-19 (NASB) 12 Then the LORD said to Satan, "Behold, all that he has is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Earnest Endeavors Encourage Exalted Expectations Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Oct 26, 2007
     | 3,659 views

    The writer to the Hebrews explains faith in a very unique manner by first going back to the first book of the Bible and then moving forward from there. Along the way, he gives good support to the fact that the, "Just shall live by faith."

    HEBREWS 11:1-16 EARNEST ENDEAVORS ENCOURAGE EXALTED EXPECTATIONS I. FAITH EXPLAINED: Hebrews 11:1-6 A. Elucidated. B. Essential. C. Elementary. II. FAITH EXEMPLIFIED: Hebrews 11:7-14 A. Entrusted. B. Enacted. C. Exalted. III. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • J C Prince avatar

    A Wedding At Cana?

    Contributed by J C Prince on Oct 26, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 76,635 views

    Why did Yashua choose the Wedding at Cana as his first miracle?

    Why the Wedding at Canaan? Why did Jesus choose the Wedding at Cana to be the beginning of his ministry? John 2:1-11 On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine was gone, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Virgin Birth

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,892 views

    In many quarters, ecclesiastical as well as secular, belief in the Virgin Birth of our Lord Jesus Christ is considered unworthy of twentieth-century intelligence. Biologically, such a birth is impossible. Science with claims of absolute authority has pron

    Why I Believe in... THE VIRGIN BIRTH OF CHRIST Isaiah 7:14 “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” In many quarters, ecclesiastical as well as secular, belief in the Virgin Birth of our Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    An Attitude Of Gratitude Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Nov 8, 2007
    based on 69 ratings
     | 51,926 views

    An attitude of gratitude opens up our lives for God’s will to be done in and through us.

    Intro: Edward Spencer was a ministerial student in Evanston, Illinois, and also a member of a life-saving squad during his school years. In 1860, a ship went aground on the shore of Lake Michigan near Evanston, and Spencer waded again and again into the frigid waters to rescue seventeen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist