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  • Robert Cox avatar

    Supping With Jesus

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Dec 21, 2007
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     | 4,240 views

    It’s that time of year again....

    Christmas is a most blessed time of year. Family, loved ones....we are all very blessed. Some of us though, may struggle a little at this time. If you have lost someone very dear to you, or yearn for past memories of Christmas, it can be a time of testing. It can be a time of loneliness. Have you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Reflection Of God

    Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,854 views

    On this Mother’s Day, we will take a look at motherhood and in it, see a reflection of the Person of God.

    A Reflection of God Proverbs 31:28 Mother’s Day Sermon – May 8, 2005 - SHM   On this Mother’s Day, we will take a look at motherhood and in it, see a reflection of the Person of God.   I. M – MENDER  A. Mom’s a Physician – (some things she can handle herself)   1. Cared for the hurts, bruises, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wise Hearts Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 22, 2007
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     | 5,014 views

    Part 6 in a series from Proverbs dealing with the heart.

    Wise Hearts I. Introduction A. In the Wizard of Oz, the tin man (Jack Haley) wanted a heart in order to be 1. Human 2. Tender, Gentle and Sentimental 3. Friendly 4. Emotions such as jealously and devotion. 5. Young and chipper. B. When we consider the heart…. 1. We sometime think of the human ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith, Peace, And Hope

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,441 views

    A Trinity Sunday Sermon on the Triune of Salvation

    Have you ever noticed how many things in the Scripture and in life are put in to groups of three? Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; faith, hope, and charity, even celebrities seem to pass away in groups of three. The list goes on and on. Why do you think that is? Historically and religiously, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Motivation For Holy Living

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,259 views

    Grace teaches us about godliness

    The motivation and tools for holy living Titus 2:11-14 (NIV) 11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Three Marks Of An Effective Christian Series

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,562 views

    What are some of the marks of an effective Christian. A look at the introduction to the letter to the Romans gives us a glimpse into the life and motives of the apostle Paul

    Three Marks of an Effective Christian A quick look at any newspaper or a few moments listening to any news broadcast reminds us that in our world most news is bad and seems to be getting worse. Especially in light of the recent school shooting at Virginia Tech. Human beings are in the hold of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Be An Effective Influence

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,466 views

    Jesus commands that his followers have an effective influence on their worlds.

    How to Be an Effective Influence Matthew 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION A. John Donne said: “No man is an island.” B. Andrew Murray’s holy and pure life was reflected in his children and grandchildren. Said of him, “Five of his six sons became ministers of the gospel and four of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Inefficiency

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jul 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,874 views

    Jesus keeps reaching out to us, even though we have rejected him.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas July 6, 2008 KINGDOM INEFFICIENCY Isaac Butterworth Matthew 13:1-9 (NIV) 1 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. 2 Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Who Is Jesus? Human Nature (Part 1 Of 4) Series

    Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Apr 30, 2012
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     | 8,215 views

    A short 4 week study of Jesus Christ’s Human Nature, Deity, and Incarnation

    INTRODUCTION: Jesus Christ is the heart of the Christian faith. He is the central fact of Christianity. Without Jesus Christ there is no Christianity. Therefore it is incumbent upon any study of the Christian faith to focus on the Person and Work of Jesus Christ. THE HUMANITY OF JESUS ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    God Outside The Box!

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 1, 2011
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     | 8,398 views

    Isaiah made it clear on behalf of God that his thoughts are way differant to ours and his ways are much higher than ours, so why would we limit God?

    Isaiah 55: 8-11 This passage talks of a future servant who would save God's people as they returned from exile and followed him. An interesting time of the year, welcome to 2011, well I guess that many of you welcomed the New Year in yesterday. Many of you would have probably have made one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Abundant Living

    Contributed by Albert Corey on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,044 views

    . As Christians, who have been born again by God’s Spirit, it is foolish to trust in the empty things of this life. In order to be truly satisfied in this life we must invest our lives in those things that have eternal value rather than those things tha

    ABUNDANT LIVING Seven Vital Keys to Spiritual Fullness Ecclesiastes 6:3 3. If a man begets a hundred children and lives many years, so that the days of his years are many, but his soul is not satisfied with goodness, or indeed he has no burial, I say that a stillborn child is better than he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Agape

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 11, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,477 views

    Loving others unconditionally is humanly impossible but He has given us the tools and power to love others like He does.

    AGAPE LOVE AND GODLY RELATIONSHIPS “Christian love has God for its primary object and expresses itself first of all in explicit obedience to His commandments. Self-will, that is self-pleasing, is the negation of love to God. Christian love whether exercised toward the brethren, or to men generally, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cost Of Freedom Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,434 views

    To help us understand that with freedom there comes a cost.

    Title: The Cost of Freedom Theme: To help us understand that with freedom there comes a cost. Text: Opening Quote In remembrance of what we are celebrating today let me read you this quote from Jowett," Liberty was infinitely precious to our fathers, because it bore the marks of sacrifice. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    There's Something About That Name

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,256 views

    There is no name like the name of Jesus.

    THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT THAT NAME Matt 1:21 (Read 1:18-21) And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Naming children in biblical times was important business. Names were not given to children just because they sounded good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Light And Darkness: Got A Light?

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,340 views

    also 1John 2:1-11 Jesus is called the light for a good reason

    In our Scripture today John speaks of being in light and darkness. He tells us that we can have Jesus Christ the light. But live as if we are in darkness – live like we don’t know Christ. Story: Got A Light? When I was in college we used to spend a lot of time on the beach. People would stop us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational