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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    More Than Meets The Eye Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 23, 2009
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     | 10,666 views

    8th in a series from Ecclesiastes. We need to base what we think about God on His Word, not on what we observe in this world.

    In 1984, James Ealy was convicted in the 1982 brutal murders of 33 year old Christine Parker, her two children and one grandchild. Two years later, the Illinois Appellate Court overturned the conviction - even as justices acknowledged Ealy almost certainly was guilty. They said police had arrested ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power In An Eyewitness Testimony

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,051 views

    Giving one’s testimony involves telling others 1- How we were before we met Christ; telling them about the circumstances that 2- Led us to meet Christ; and 3- The difference Christ has made in our lives since we met Him.

    What is the most crucial testimony in a court of law? Actually there are three: One is a picture or video taken of a person committing a crime. But, depending on the quality of the picture, that can be ruled inaccessible. Another is an eyewitness that testifies they saw a person doing ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Return To Me

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
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    Prayer is one of the overriding themes of the book of Nehemiah and the secret to his success. The prayer in chapter one is the first of 12 different prayers recorded in the book. Nehemiah begins with prayer in Persia and closes with prayer in Jerusalem. H

    Return to Me Nehemiah 1:4-11 Let me ask you a question, “How many of you gained weight over the holidays?” Now that we’re in the New Year, how many of you have made New Year’s resolutions to lose that weight? To eat better and exercise? And how many of you have started to work toward those ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I Thirst Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 15, 2009
    based on 28 ratings
     | 21,520 views

    This sermon is about spiritual thirst, seen in the light of Christ’s thirst on the cross.

    Sermon for CATM – March 15, 2009 – The 7 Last Sayings of Jesus on the Cross: “I am Thirsty” John 19: 28 Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty." 29 A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The New Name Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,938 views

    A look at what it means to be a Christian

    SERIES: “BE NEW” “NEW NAME” ACTS 11:19-30 What’s in a name? In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Juliet asks that very question. She follows that question with this comment: “That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.” Romeo and Juliet’s families are feuding – the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    His Workmanship

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 19, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,685 views

    God’s workmanship and renovation process is a gift of love and grace.

    Text: “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them” (Ephesians 2:10). What do we know about workmanship? Workmanship is an art, skill, or special technique of a workman. Workmanship indicates the good or bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    The River Euphrates: Foolish Fashions Shrink Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 20, 2009
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     | 9,071 views

    A great people learn to balance foolish pride and destructive shame, and learn to be themselves rather than selecting the worst habits of the majority. Cling to what has supported the African-American for years.

    Those who have planned our observance of Black History Month this year selected the theme, "New Currents, Ancient Rivers". Many of you will recognize that the words, "Ancient Rivers" are drawn from a well-known poem by Langston Hughes. The phrase "New Currents, Ancient Rivers" suggests to me that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter 2009: Our Beliefs Dictate Our Actions Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 21, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 22,045 views

    This sermons focuses on how what we believe, whether it is true or now, will dictate how we act.

    Easter 2009: Our Belief Dictate Our Action Scripture: Luke 24:1-11; 1 Peter 3:18-20; Introduction I want to say to each of you this morning, Happy Easter! This is the time of year when we celebrate life. The trees and flowers shake off their slumber and the grass wake up. The birds begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pharaoh's Economic Stimulus Package Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Mar 21, 2009
    based on 28 ratings
     | 15,736 views

    Put your trust and hope in God, not government.

    As a political libertarian I found myself somewhat irritated with the section of scripture we’re studying this morning. The Egyptians lost their money, their livestock, their land, and their freedom. The Egyptian government assumed control of their property and their persons. How did Pharaoh ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overrun Or Overwatch Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,928 views

    When Israel went "over the line," God had to pull back his protective "overwatch." We need to be certain that we are depending upon God instead of other answers.

    Students of military tactics will have recognized the two terms in my title for today’s sermon. The first refers to a superior force finding a weak point in the enemy’s defenses and rolling right over and through the enemy without having to stop for a pitched engagement. The aggressor defeats the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Returning To Our First Love Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,976 views

    Third in a Series on Revelation dealing with the letter to ephesus and the loss of their first love.

    I.PROLOGUE 1:1-20 II.Messages to the Seven churches 2-3 (Things with are) I want to clarify two issues related to all seven churches before we focus in on each individual message. The first issue has to do with the interpretive approach. How you interpret these messages will depend on which method ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Aaron Mishoe avatar

    Financial Freedom Workshop - Session 7

    Contributed by Aaron Mishoe on Apr 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,507 views

    Show your family you love them by doing estate planning.

    Download the free PowerPoint and teaching materials at www.LisbonWC.org/free.htm FINANCIAL FREEDOM WORSHOP Session 7 Developed from the books Your Money Map: A Proven 7 Step Guide to True Financial Freedom and The Total Money Makeover. REVIEW - This is our last session today. - We started the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Tom Conant avatar

    Recession Proof Your Life Series

    Contributed by Tom Conant on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,496 views

    Second in a series on stewardship

    Intro. There is a difference in a paradox and an oxymoron that is often confusing. Both involve seemingly contradictory and conflicting words. Oxymorons are so interesting and humorous that we up make top 10 lists. Here is my top 10 oxyomoron list: alone together; same difference; exact ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Overpowering The Evil Prince

    Contributed by Adeolu Akin-Abraham on Dec 2, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,857 views

    God is not immediately and directly in charge of our lives! Surprised? Well, that’s the truth! There are constituted authorities in heavenly places assigned by God with the responsibility of overseeing our affairs. Unfortunately, these authorities and pow

    “I’ve stopped praying, Pastor. I’ve prayed and prayed, had deliverance, and nothing has changed! What use are all these prayers? My husband is still bent on marrying his strange woman! I’m now ready to divorce him” A middle aged woman in my church, said to me on the phone. “Don’t give up now, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Goal 3: To Know The Fellowship Of His Sufferings Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,801 views

    We get so busy doing other things that we forget the main things. But God has great goals for our lives. Today we will focus on the fellowship of His sufferings.

    God’s Greatest Goals for Your Life Part 3: To Know the Fellowship of His Sufferings 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 8, 2009 *Last week I mentioned The Beverly Hillbillies to you. But when it comes to goals, Eric Thomas makes a good point from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist