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  • John Knight avatar

    Mirror, Mirror Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,399 views

    Fifth in series. A look at the identity we truly have in Christ.

    "In Christ" "Mirror, Mirror" Philippians 2:1-11 Introduction: Mirror, mirror in my hand; tell me how beautiful I really am! Arrogant statement. Arrogant to fucus on such external values. As though I had control over my genetic makeup. Determining which genes I wanted/ didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Stay Focused On Jesus Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 10, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 50,495 views

    Therefore the writer admonishes us to “consider“ Jesus Christ. Fix your thoughts on Him. Stay focused on Jesus. Why should we stay focused on Jesus?

    STAY FOCUSED ON JESUS Hebrews 3:1-6 The other day, I went over to the Ross Barnett Reservoir to take some pictures. As I was driving on west pipeline road, I saw an eagle, perched on a stump. Slowly, I stopped my car and put my camera with my telephoto lens in the window. What an opportunity ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bread And Betrayal

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 29, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,550 views

    This message reiterates the fact that often the closest communion with God will also involve some fellowship some of the bitter betrayals of life.

    1 Corinthians 11:23 KJV For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: I. INTRODUCTION -- THE FIRST COMMUNION I shall never the first time that I was able to take communion. For years, I had sat ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A New Creation Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 116 ratings
     | 27,442 views

    Paul concludes his letter to the Galatians with an emphasis on the central theme of the Gospel: The Cross. Relating the Cross to the False Teachers, Himself, and all Believers.

    The government of Polish Prime Minister Jaruzelski had ordered crucifixes removed from classroom walls, just as they had been banned in factories, hospitals, and other public institutions. Catholic bishops attacked the ban that had stirred waves of anger and resentment all across Poland. Ultimately ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    And When You Pray...

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 23, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,874 views

    Jesus gives us a wonderful model prayer with a lot of rich elements. Let's study it!

    And When You Pray... Message given by Sterling Franklin April 2008 Text: Matthew 6:5-15 Matthew 6:5-15 5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparation For The New Year Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 21,317 views

    What is most important for us this New Year? The answer is found in Solomon’s words in Proverbs.

    Each year, over 1 billion eyes from all over the world are focused on the sparkling Waterford Crystal Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball. At 11:59 p.m., the Ball begins its descent as millions of voices unite to count down the final seconds of the year, and celebrate the beginning of a new year full ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Lesson 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 17, 2011
     | 1,162 views

    Why we don't understand.

    A. INTRODUCTION: WHY WE DON’T UNDERSTAND 1. Because we are mentally limited. We don’t understand all things. “He that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth” (John 12:35, KJV). 2. Because we are spiritually blinded. “The god of this world hath blinded ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Sermon For Our Times Part.1 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 14, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,695 views

    This is the first part of a message series dealing with the Sermon on the Mount. The teaching of Jesus in this sermon is practical for the life of a believer.

    A SERMON FOR OUR TIMES A Series On The Sermon On The Mount Section 1 “Be All That You Can Be With The Right Attitude” Part 1 Matthew 5:3-12 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serving; Magnanimous Or Pusillanimous?

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 17, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,398 views

    What’s your motive - what drives your life?

    35James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” 36And he said to them, “What is it you want me to do for you?” 37And they said to him, “Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • John Phillip R. Pesebre avatar

    The Nativity: Light Over Darkness Series

    Contributed by John Phillip R. Pesebre on Dec 3, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,511 views

    The birth of Jesus of Nazareth is the good news that the promised Messiah has arrived.

    Introduction Our gospel writer Luke is a very educated man. He was not just an ordinary doctor, "At the top was the equivalent of a surgeon general of the empire. He was by law a noble, a dux (duke) or a vicarius (vicar) of the emperor. He held the title of comes archiatorum, “count of the chief ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going Home

    Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,790 views

    “He said to him, ‘If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead’” Luke 16:31.

    Theme: Going home Text: Luke 16:19-31; Rev. 21:1-5 Our theme for today’s sermon is ‘going home’. A popular saying is that “a man’s home is his castle”, implying that the best place to be is home. This has led many people to have the wrong idea that their home ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Laboring To Enter Into That Rest

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Feb 1, 2008
     | 3,993 views

    Be cause of Jesus we can find rest in the midst of toil, trouble, and conflict.

    Laboring to enter into that Rest I. Need For Rest In The Twenty Four Hour Society, Martin Moore-Ede says our most notorious industrial accidents in recent years—Exxon Valdez, Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, the fatal navigational error of Korean Air Lines 007—all occurred in the middle of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rick Brown avatar

    Where There Is Root There Will Be Fruit

    Contributed by Rick Brown on Feb 23, 2008
     | 6,734 views

    Inspecting the fruit of others life. Looking for acceptance or denial of Christ by the fruits a person bears.

    AWHERE THERE IS ROOT THERE WILL BE FRUIT@ 1 JOHN 3:4-10 INTRO: ILL: IF I WAS TO GO TO AN APPLE TREE AND SAY TO YOU THIS LOOKS LIKE AN ORANGE TREE TO ME AND I WANT AN ORANGE SO I AM GOING TO PLUCK AN ORANGE FROM THAT TREE, WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO ME? YOU CAN’T GET AN ORANGE FROM AN APPLE TREE. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Redeemed By The Blood Of The Lamb Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,796 views

    Heaven: How do we get there, what will we do there, what will it be like?

    Redeemed By the Blood of the Lamb (Revelation 7:9-17) 1. Let's review the 10 Commandments…4, 1, and 5. 4 about God, 1 about parents, 5 sins, worst to least. About God 1. No other gods 2. No images 3. Do not misuse God's Name 4. Remember the Sabbath About parents 5. Honor your ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Saved And Fit For Ascension

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 18, 2014
     | 3,748 views

    Everything we do in our worship is an action of the Holy Spirit in us, inspiring us to grateful response to the gift of God.

    Sunday After Ascension 2014 Extraordinary Form A reading from the First Letter of the Apostle Peter: The end of all things is at hand; therefore keep sane and sober for your prayers. 8 Above all hold unfailing your love for one another, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Practice hospitality ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic