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  • Trevor Woodget avatar

    Good News For Lost People

    Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Mar 11, 2008
     | 4,288 views

    Good news about Jesus Mission to rescue lost people illustrated by the story of Zacchaeus

    Luke 19:1-10 Zacchaeus Basingstoke 9th March 2008 GOOD NEWS FOR LOST PEOPLE We often hear of exciting rescue missions about emergency services It can be gripping TV drama as the story is retold – we experience the suspense and feel the relief as the victims are later interviewed expressing their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Secrets Of The Vine Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Apr 7, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 24,497 views

    What does it mean to "remain" in Christ? The imagery of the Vine and the teaching Jesus gave call us to remain in Him and bear fruit.

    SECRETS OF THE VINE One of the perks of my work is that I get to research all kinds of interesting things. I discovered this week that there is a 240-year-old vine still growing in Hampton Court near London, England. It is the oldest and largest living vine in the world with a root two feet in ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Hope Series

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,881 views

    The first in a series of Advent sermons. The hope we find in Christ

    Years ago, there was a very wealthy man • Who, along with his devoted son, shared a passion for art collecting. • Together they traveled around the world, adding only the finest art treasures to their collection. • Priceless works by Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet and many others adorned the walls of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Origin And Destiny Of Evil

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007
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     | 4,149 views

    Crisis and Choice, Pt. 7

    THE ORIGIN AND DESTINY OF EVIL (EZEKIEL 28:11-19) The biggest winner after the events of 911 did not show up to claim the prize. Oddly, people stop noticing, blaming or challenging him once a war or disaster breaks out. He is not a Taliban official, an Al-Qaeda fighter or a suicide bomber. George ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hero Without Borders Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007
     | 3,423 views

    Parables for Stewards, Pt. 3

    HEROES WITHOUT BORDERS (LUKE 10:25-37) A few years ago I saw a truck in front of me roaring fiercely as it was about to turn the corner onto the freeway ramp. In the driver’s seat of the humongous truck was a man in his late 20s, ramming his engine and blasting his stereo. The guy had dark glasses ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    An Annoying, Discombobulating, Fuzzy-Toothed Inconvenience

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 10, 2010
     | 3,536 views

    At the end of a year, we can choose to let go of things that have weighed us down in the previous year. We can lose some of the baggage that we carry around and choose to replace it with the love of Christ.

    How many times have you stood forsaken at the baggage carousel, watching the luggage track spit out piece after piece of luggage, but never yours? Why is it, when all chance of my suitcase ever showing up is gone, I feel compelled to stand there and watch the few remaining orphan bags circling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be Transformed By Grace Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,639 views

    When we are intercepted by God wewill be struck by his kindness, mercy and grace.

    Title: How to Be Transformed by Grace Text: Acts 8:1-3, Acts 9 and selected texts Thesis: When we are intercepted by God we will be struck by his kindness, mercy, and grace. Series: The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge Introduction How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a fanciful movie ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Does God Allow Pain? Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 8, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,832 views

    If God really is there and loves me, why do I still hurt?

    Why is my pain unceasing, my wound incurable, refusing to be healed? Jeremiah 15:18a It’s always helpful at the start of a journey to know where you’re headed! Let me share some of the “roadmap” for our series on ‘WHY’ – the questions people ask. The well-known artist and songwriter Bill ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Art Or War (Part 3)

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,910 views

    We are not ignorant of Satan’s devices (2 Corinthians 2:11) and knowing his character, strategy, and tactics equips us for victory.

    THE ART OF WAR (PART 3): THE DRAGON-SLAYER Rev. 12:1-17 Sermon Objective: We are not ignorant of Satan’s devices (2 Corinthians 2:11) and knowing his character, strategy, and tactics equips us for victory. Supporting Scripture: Genesis 3:13-15; Psalm 41:11, Psalm 103:9-12; John 10:10; John 8:44; ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Mother's Sacrifice

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 19, 2012
    based on 19 ratings
     | 25,816 views

    Happy Mother’s Day! Of course should celebrate moms more often, Let’s face it, mothers do a lot for us they have a special place:

    Mothers Day Dr. Mike Fogerson May 13, 2012 Introduction A Happy Mother’s Day! Of course should celebrate moms more often, Let’s face it, mothers do a lot for us they have a special place: 1 Perhaps their greatest contribution is The things moms teach us a About RECEIVING: "You are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eternal Truth From Esther’s Trouble Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,251 views

    1. A lesson from the urgent pardon (vs. 1-3). 2. A lesson from the unexpected plan (vs. 3-8). 3. A lesson from the uncontrolled pride (vs. 9-13). 4. A lesson from the ungodly plot (vs. 14).

    For Such a Time as This Part 5: Eternal Truth from Esther’s Trouble Esther 5:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 17, 2012 *Four weeks ago, we began to look at this story that took place almost 500 years before Jesus was born. The Jews had begun to go home after 70 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    But I Say To You...

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,261 views

    1. Jesus reinterprets the law and makes it a more difficult way (not less). 2. Jesus’ way had to wait until the human family was able to hear it and follow it. 3. We cannot live the way Jesus taught us without each other.

    • Peter Kreeft, professor of philosophy at Boston College, tells this story from his childhood: “I remember to this day exactly where I was when it hit me: riding north on Haledon Avenue between Sixth and Seventh Streets in Paterson, New Jersey after Sunday morning church with my parents. Isn’t it ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Go The Second Mile

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,011 views

    Jesus shows us how to go the second mile in our daily walk through life.

    Text: “And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two” (Matthew 5:41). Our Scripture lesson begins with the words, “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth’” (Matthew 5:38). I don’t know what you think, but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Failing, Fruitless, Flourishing

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,471 views

    We are a part of this world's injustice and brokenness, and need to repent, for we have too often attempted nothing or have given ourselves to pointless activity. "Only what you do for Christ will last" and that is guaranteed by His risen life.

    There are just too many things that are not the way they ought to be, and I don’t like it! Are you with me? There are too many things going on that should not be going on, and when I hear about them or experience them, it disturbs me. I don’t like the brokenness I see in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Did God Speak To The Magi Through The Stars

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 6, 2012
     | 5,169 views

    Why did God speak to the Magi through the stars

    Walsoken 08-01-2012 The Magi Let us open in prayer Father, I pray that you will anoint my words this morning that they may be words for each of us from you. I ask what I say may be relevant in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican