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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Christ, Our Hope

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 11, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,495 views

    A look at the arrest, trial, torture and resurrection of Christ

    The images of Mel Gibson’s film are still fresh in my mind. I can see him being arrested in the Garden. I can see his trial and the brutal beating. I can see the crucifixion. And I can see the final scene as Jesus walked triumphantly from the tomb. It was a movie that has profoundly impacted ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Crucifion: The End Of The Beginning

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 14, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,725 views

    JESUS FINISHED THE WORK FOR OUR SALVATION!

    THE CRUCIFION: THE END OF THE BEGINNING JOHN 19:28-37 PALM SUNDAY APRIL 4, 2004 INTRODUCTION: Here’s why The Passion of Christ is rated "R". The "R" of course is because of the violence, the gore. In movie terms "R" stands for RESTRICTED, but in this movie "R" stands for RELEVANT, for REALISTIC, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Revolutionary Power Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 2, 2004
    based on 111 ratings
     | 8,539 views

    God by his grace has given believers the power to forgive others when they have offended us. How do we do that? Why do we bother?

    ?The Revolutionary Power of Forgiveness When the first missionaries came to Alberta, Canada, they were savagely opposed by a young chief of the Cree Indians named Maskepetoon. But he responded to the gospel and accepted Christ. Shortly afterward, a member of the Blackfoot tribe killed his father. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Surely Not I, Lord?”

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on May 7, 2004
    based on 147 ratings
     | 11,191 views

    “Surely Not I, Lord?” I. It’s a question that comes from troubled hearts II. It gets an answer that calms troubled hearts

    April 8, 2004 — Maundy Thursday Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Matthew 26:21-28 “Surely Not I, Lord?” I. It’s a question that comes from troubled hearts II. It gets an answer that calms troubled hearts Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • William Nieporte avatar

    Pioneers Or Settlers!

    Contributed by William Nieporte on May 17, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,643 views

    A sermon about following the great commission with courageous faith.

    SERMON TITLE: Pioneers or Settlers! Texts: Matthew 28:18-20 We’ve all heard stories about the westward expansion of the United States. Leading the way were the pioneers. They were the forerunners who preceded all others exploring the uncharted territories. Their ambition was to investigate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experience Pure Love Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on May 18, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,820 views

    Part 1 of a series based on Mel Gibson’s film "The Passion of the Christ." Portions of this sermon were derived from sermons given by Sermon Central designed with the same intent.

    Experience The Passion… Part 1: “Experience Pure Love” Isaiah 53:1-12 It’s a blood-fest. In fact, it’s probably one of the most violent films that’s ever been made. Full of disturbing images of evil and horrific scenes of brutality it’s stirred up more controversy than any other film since “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Weight Of Small Things

    Contributed by Kevin Mullins on May 20, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,423 views

    Our divine potential is released when we are faithful with the small things

    Weight of Small Things Matthew 25:14-30 Text Read- Opening comments, prayer Story - Promisekeeper progression- Faithful with a small thing- Would have missed out on next-level experiences if I had passed up on the small things- Those things that didn’t seem important- Even insignificant- ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer And The Will Of God Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,632 views

    Praying the Lord’s Prayer confronts the intersection of our praying and the Lord’s will.

    Prayer and the Will of God Matthew 6:10; Romans 12:1-2; 1 John 5:14-15 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The second petition of the Lord’s Prayer (Thy Kingdom, Thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven) solves three big problems that many of us face ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Deception

    Contributed by David Richardson on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 12,209 views

    The Bible speaks of planting or sowing discord like a farmer planting seeds. Deceit is the catalyst by which discord is sown or planted in the church.

    I. Introduction Read Genesis 29 (Psalm 101:7) No one who practices deceit will dwell in my house; no one who speaks falsely will stand in my presence. That’s a very heavy penalty for something that is usually said without thinking! Most deceit has its origin in thoughtlessness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Mingled With Their Sacrifices

    Contributed by Christopher Crane on Jun 16, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,672 views

    Many find themselve engrossed in the work of the Lord, but miss the more pressing need of true scriptural repentance.

    Mingled With Their Sacrifices Luke 13:1-5 INTRODUCTION Today, we’re going to look at an unusual story from the scripture, and try to glean from it what God would have us take away. In it, we find an account of HISTORY; Christ’s applied OBJECT LESSON; the underlying TRAGEDY of the situation; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Empowering Your Life With The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Jun 27, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,145 views

    Empower Your Life with the Holy Spirit by learning more about Him.

    The Holy Spirit - Empowering Your Life This weeks topic is going to be the Holy Spirit. I am amazed that after years as a Christian how little I knew about this most important aspect of Christianity and hope to enlighten you regarding the Powerful Influence the Spirit can have on your life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alan McCann avatar

    God Is Holy Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,108 views

    the Holiness of God is central to our understanding of the christian faith and a true relationship with God.

    GOD IS HOLY – ISAIAH 6.1-8 If someone called you ‘holy’ would you take it as a compliment? Well it may depend whether or not something was appended to ‘holy’. I mean if they said your were a ‘holy Joe’ or a ‘holy roller’ that would not be complimentary. Secondly it would depend on how they ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Peter Schmidt avatar

    Polar Opposites Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,210 views

    In the story of General Namaan, the Lord teaches us about a few traits that are polar opposites of each other: Faith & Unbelief...Humility & Pride.

    Epiphany 6 II Kings 5:1-14 Try doing this sometime. Take an empty 2-Liter bottle, and fill it up half way with just plain water, and the other half fill up with vegetable oil. Then try shaking that bottle up and mixing those two things together. What’s going to happen? Well, you can shake that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Peter Schmidt avatar

    Christ Gives Us Total Freedom? Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 24,617 views

    Luther gave 2 statements about Christian Freedom: "A Christian is a perfectly free lord of all, subject to none. A Christian is a perfectly dutiful servant of all, subject to everyone." St. Paul tells us what Christian Freedom really means.

    Epiphany 4 I Corinthians 8:1-13 In just one word, what is the reason that thousands of our young men and women are being deployed half-way around the world to Iraq? Well, if you had to boil it down to just one word, that reason would be: freedom. Freedom for the Iraqi people from the dictator ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "Jesus Teaches About Prayer"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Nov 19, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,088 views

    God delights in our coming to Him in prayer. In heaven, we might see all that could have been ours if we would just "ask - seek - knock".

    “Jesus Teaches About Prayer” Luke 11:5-10 INTRODUCTION: We CONTINUE in our series on “Lessons Jesus Taught”. Prayer was important to Jesus. He had just given His Disciples instructions on prayer – 11:1-4 If prayer was important to Jesus … how MUCH MORE IMPORTANT ought prayer be to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist