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  • Dwight Gunter II avatar

    Why Did He Come As A Baby? (The Joy Of His Birth) Series

    Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 351 ratings
     | 17,850 views

    Part of the Christmas Wonder PowerPak.

    Introduction . . . I hope you’re ready for Christmas – it is here! Illustration: The church bulletin declared, “The choir will sing ‘I heard the BILLS on Christmas Day.’” Illustration: In a B.C. Comic strip: One ant said, "Dad, who is Jesus?" The father ant replied, "He’s the reason for the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Lost But Not Least

    Contributed by John Beehler on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 10,123 views

    The lost are important to God

    Lost but not Least Suppose for a moment that you were at a bus stop, and a friend came by and gave you a small bag and said, "I no longer need this, it’s yours." You take the bag and get on the bus. When you get off at your next stop, as the bus pulls away you, realize that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Example Of The Highest Standard Of Morality

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,278 views

    As a help in understanding the expression "in His human virtues with His divine attributes," let us use some cases in the Gospel of Luke as illustrations. In 7:36-50 a sinful woman came into the home of a Pharisee who had invited the Lord Jesus to eat wit

    Example of the Highest Standard of Morality ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bible Verses ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please read Luke 7:36-50 See notes at the end of lesson. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Words of Ministry ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As a help in understanding the expression "in His human virtues with His divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Count The Cost

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 22, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 11,917 views

    The cost of following Jesus is but a faithful recognition that he comes first.

    Sermon Text: Luke 14:25-33 Count The Cost! Dog owners often post signs on their property saying, “Beware of dog.” A friend of mine had one of those signs on his fence. The only problem was that his dog didn’t fit the warning. His dog was a lazy, old hound that barely moved. If anything you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Don't Worry, Be Happy

    Contributed by Ian Biss on Oct 1, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 5,953 views

    A word of comfort to those who would worry.

    Don’t Worry Be Happy! By Ian Biss 7/15/01 Intro... Mordecai Ham emerged as an evangelist from Kentucky at the turn of the century. He had a background in business and the study of law. From the very beginning his approach was zealous and blunt. Rather than sit and talk with Christians at ...read more

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    Denomination: Grace Brethren

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    The Holy Spirit And Conversion

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Oct 11, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 5,118 views

    This is a basic study of the means by which the Holy Spirit effects the conversion of sinners to Christ.

    We are taught by Christ Jesus in John 3:3, 5, that "Unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.... unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God." In this passage, we learn that conversion - being born again - involves water and the Spirit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The External Evidence: Authenticity Series

    Contributed by Brett Stair on Oct 15, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,237 views

    2nd of 4 in an examination of the Great Commandment

    The External Evidence: Authenticity Mark 12:28-31 Last week we said that authentic Christianity is motivated by a passion for God¡K That authentic Christianity is motivated by a strong, extravagant fondness, enthusiasm, and desire for God. Passion is essential¡K it¡¦s a necessary ingredient if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Hedonists Make Healthy Churches

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Oct 15, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 2,108 views

    Discover how Christ’s purpose for the church leads to building a healthy church

    This morning, we celebrate God’s goodness and faithfulness to and through the Marin Community Christian Church for the last 22 years. Biblical Christianity recognizes that church is not a building or an organization. The church is made up of learners and followers of Jesus Christ. So this ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Being A Fool For Christ

    Contributed by Michael Murdock on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 19,604 views

    A Challenge to be different from the World around us and step out for Christ.

    “Being A Fool for Christ” 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Introduction The story is told of a college professor who visited the Fiji Islands. Being agnostic, he critically remarked to an elderly chief, "You’re a great leader, but it’s a pity you’ve been taken in by those foreign missionaries. They only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Call To Endurance

    Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 2, 2002
    based on 102 ratings
     | 43,944 views

    The Lord calls each and every one of us to run the race with perserverance

    Hebrews 12:1–13 A call to endurance Truth & Light 10/27/02 The theme of this passage is the need for perseverance or endurance through trials and tribulations. I want to let you know Truth and Light that we are going to have to go through some trials and tribulations. I want to let you know that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "It Wasn't Me"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,632 views

    Have we experienced Pentecost in our lives?

    Acts 2:1-21 “It Wasn’t Me” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A young football player, in the last two minutes of the game, his team down by 3, makes a touchdown. He runs faster than his legs can carry him, and farther than he ever ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Message For The Dried Up

    Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,074 views

    When we are dried up and burned out in life, it is the Holy Spirit who refreshes us and empowers us for life.

    A Message for the Dried Up I just got my van back after $600 worth of repairs. Oh, what fun to deal with cars! Turns out it was the fuel pump. Apparently, the fuel tank was almost empty and the older fuel pumps in the tank use gas as a lubricant. The pump ran dry and burned out. Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Love As Jesus Has Loved You

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on May 27, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,474 views

    Jesus leads us to love each other as he shows us the greatest love of all.

    Love As Jesus Has Loved You Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit guides our hearts and minds today is what Jesus spoke, recorded in John 15:12: My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. (NIV) Dear ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Great Drops Of Blood

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on May 29, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,020 views

    In spite of His living such an extraordinary life, Jesus knew the ultimate reason for His being sent to Earth by His Father. ...His ultimate mission was to bleed and die for the remission of our sins.

    GREAT DROPS OF BLOOD Text: Luke 22:39 thru 44 I have always found the life of Christ to be both inspiring and interesting. Most of His life, Jesus: 1. lived in a common town – Nazareth 2. did very common things – a carpenter and handy man 3. spent most of His days with common people – not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Ambush Makeover" - The Spiritual Kind

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 6,585 views

    God completely "made over" the Apostle Paul’s soul. God has done the same thing for you.

    ACTS 9:1-22, Galatians 1:11-24: PAUL’S STORY IS YOUR STORY We live in a world of fads – things that are popular now, but eventually fade away – that’s a fad. Right now, one of the latest fads you may have seen on TV is the idea of extreme makeovers. How it works is that certain people are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran