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  • Brian Black avatar

    It Is Finished Series

    Contributed by Brian Black on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 21,037 views

    The sixth in a series on the seven sayings of Christ on the cross.

    Continue looking at the seven final sayings Jesus made on the cross. As we look in the context of the story of God’s love for us, our need for Him, and his plan to redeem us, we see the heart of the Savior. So Far >> “Father, forgive them.” (Luke 23:34) The Big Idea: Christ gives us the example ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Come Out Of The Wilderness"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 4, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 19,081 views

    The wilderness is an important place to visit, but not a place to stay.

    Mark 1:9-15 “Come Out of the Wilderness” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Jesus’ wilderness time came immediately after His baptism and the powerful affirmation of Who He was: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Steven Angus avatar

    Forget Waldo Where's Jesus?

    Contributed by Steven Angus on Jan 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,538 views

    Looking for Jesus. Jesus is the temple as a child.

    Forget Waldo, Where’s Jesus? Luke 2:41-51 McMinnville FUMC  1/20~/2008   How many of you are familiar with the book series, Where’s Waldo? The first Waldo book was released back in 1987.  It was the result of more than two-years of detailed work by illustrator Martin Handford.  Since then there ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Standing In The Shadows Of Greatness

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,299 views

    We stand in the shadows of greatness because we are spiritually weak, morally weak, physically weak.

    Standing in the Shadows of Greatness Description of Standing in the Shadows of Motown – Backup Band We are all standing of the shadows waiting for our moment when the spotlight is taken off of someone else and placed on ourselves. Unfortunately if your ascension is based upon someone else’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    If God Is For Us..... Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 31, 2009
     | 3,923 views

    If God is for us, who can be against us; share the power of eternal life by telling them about Jesus Christ!

    Hooray! We will finish the Book of Genesis today!! I hope you have learned how awesome God is and how loving He is! Whenever you open your Bible, will you remind yourself of how it all began: In the beginning God! From the Book of Genesis we learned: God created everything! God promised ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Beauty In The Eye Of The Beholder

    Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Jul 8, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 22,611 views

    There is beauty in God and His works, all that He does is wonderful, if God gives you a seeing eye, your view on life will be completely different. Read about it here!

    Beauty in The Eye of The Beholder The saying, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder” is reported to have first appeared in 3rd century Greek writings, and has found its way into many famous writings throughout history, including the writings of Shakespeare. The concept of the phrase ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "What Would We Do Without It?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 5, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,703 views

    A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

    Genesis 1:1-5 Mark 1:4-11 “What Would We Do Without It?” Today is Baptism of the Lord Sunday. It is a day when we are called to “Remember our baptisms and be thankful.” Of course, if you were baptized as a baby, you probably do not remember your ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Give Faithfully Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 17, 2016
     | 6,096 views

    God is the owner and we are the managers.

     “Now, a person who is put in charge as a manager must be faithful.” - 1 Corinthians 4:2 (NLT) In an article in Relevant magazine, writer Mike Holmes shares the following statistics about giving in the American church:  Only 10-25% a normal congregation practice tithing. The average ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Unveiling His Earlier Christmas Gift

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,466 views

    For those in peace or those in turmoil, the Word of God speaks to us as we pass through the time of this failing age until we reach the Age that never ends.

    Intro When you receive a gift, you normally say “Thank you” for the gift you just received. And it’s after that when you open the gift to see what it is. It’s then that you delight in what you received. If the gift is clothing, you wear it; if it’s a game, you play it; if it’s food, you eat ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Richard Futrell avatar

    God Comes As An Infant

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
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     | 3,527 views

    The God from all eternity, whom the heavens cannot contain, comes as an infant. Jesus, the Exalted One, has been brought low, that He might raise us to unknown heights.

    Intro On this most blessed of nights, the God from all eternity, whom the heavens cannot contain, comes as an infant. Jesus, the Holy One, descends from His royal throne. He has come--a dirty, animals’ feeding trough for His bed. On this most blessed of nights, the One too holy to touch has ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Who’s Battle Is It Anyway?

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Oct 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,564 views

    Facing the battles of life

    Who’s Battle is it Anyway? 1 Sam 17:45-47 David said to the Philistine, "You come against me with a dagger, spear, and sword, but I come against you in the name of the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel's armies— you have defied Him. 46 Today, the Lord will hand you over to me. Today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    At The Right Time

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 2, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 17,652 views

    A consideration of Galatians 4:4,5; a Christmas message: At the prescribed time in human history Jesus came; at the right time in personal histories, He comes to save, to strengthen, to guide, to empower.

    At the Right Time “…when we were children, we were in slavery under the basic principles of the world. 4But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, 5to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons. 6Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Advent Candle Ceremony #2 Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,480 views

    This is an Advent Candle Ceremony which includes scriptures, readings and prayers.

    Advent Candle Ceremony #2 Introduction: Week One Advent is a time of joyful expectation of the coming of the Lord. It is a time of conversion and renewal, a time of watching and waiting, a time of new beginnings, a time to experience the power of God. It is above all else a time of hope, peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William Akehurst avatar

    Walking In Our Inheritance Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 29, 2024
     | 1,787 views

    An inheritance is something received when someone dies. But we have a Greater Inheritance as Christians because Our Inheritance comes through the death and resurrection of CHRIST. We must learn to Walk in Our Inheritance.

    2024.01.28. Sermon Notes. Walking in Our Inheritance William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: An inheritance is something received when someone dies. But we have a Greater Inheritance as Christians because Our Inheritance comes through the death and resurrection of CHRIST. We must learn to Walk in Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William Akehurst avatar

    Formula For Growing In Christ - For If These Things Be In You And Abound

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 20, 2023
     | 1,840 views

    Peter said, Grace and Peace be multiplied in YOU in the Knowledge of GOD and JESUS our LORD. Then he gave us a "formula" for fruitful growth. Faith + Virtue + Knowledge + Self Control + Perseverance + Godliness + Brotherly Kindness + Love = FRUITFUL GROWTH IN FAITH

    2023.03.19.Sermon Notes. For if these things be in you and abound. A formula for Growing in Christ William Akehurst, HSWC KEY SCRIPTURE: 2 Peter 1:5-11 Scriptures Referenced: Galatians 4:6, 2 Corinthians 4:1-6, Ephesians 5:8-11, Luke 9:23-27, Romans 1:16-17, 2 Corinthians 2:14-17, 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational