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  • Jim Kane avatar

    Gifts From A Child - Pt 2

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,798 views

    In addition to priorities and purpose, children, and especially the Christ child, gives us passion and perspective.

    Last week we started this two part series with the suggestion that among the gifts that our kids give us are priorities and purpose. And we looked at the opening chapter of Luke’s gospel and into the lives of Zechariah, Elizabeth, and Mary and saw how their priorities and purposes changed when it ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Impact Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 11, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,416 views

    Without the resurrection of Jesus, Christianity would be nothing more than another dead man’s religion.

    The Impact of the Resurrection (4/8/07) I. The Resurrection Validates the Claims of Jesus(John 11:25) II. The Resurrection Guarantees the Promises of Jesus(John 11:23-26) III. The Resurrection Verifies the Work of Jesus IV. The Resurrection Calls for a Response to Jesus (John 11:25-27) Intro: On ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    P Is For Perfect Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,691 views

    A study of the word "perfect"

    Introduction 1. 2. We are continuing on our way through the ABCs of the Bible... Tonight, we come to the letter P... P is for perfect and its forms, including perfection... Perfect according to the dictionary means... 1 having all the required or all the desirable elements, qualities, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Grace Over Legalism

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,726 views

    Grace over Legalism

    Reading: Galatians chapter 1 verses 1-10. Ill: • On the28th August 1963; • Martin Luther King addressed a huge crowd of people; • He gave one of the greatest speeches ever given. • In his; “I have a dream” speech he called for transformation; • From ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Matthew Grise avatar

    Understanding & Avoiding Apostasy Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on May 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,934 views

    1 John 2:18-27. What really happens when someone abandons the faith; and why do they do it? Find out from the Apostle John.

    1 JOHN | FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD AND MEN FELLOWSHIP WITH MEN: UNDERSTANDING & AVOIDING APOSTASY 1 JOHN 2:18-27 [INTRODUCTION] - In American history, there is a man who became famous for all the wrong reasons. You have probably heard his name, even if you don’t know the details of his life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Holy Lives Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
     | 5,751 views

    God offers us hope that cannot fail us but he also calls us to lives of holiness

    By Rev Bill Stewart If you were watching TV on the April 12, 2009, you may have seen pictures like this one of Captain Richard Phillips shortly after his rescue. Captain Richard Phillips According to CNN.com: U.S. Navy snipers fatally shot three pirates holding an American cargo-ship captain ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    God Shows No Partiality

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,792 views

    We are created in the image of God who shows no favoritism or partiality concerning us.

    Text: Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism (partiality) (Acts 10:34). What does it mean to show favoritism or to be partial? If we do not treat people equally, but instead show more kindness, consideration, and respect for some and not for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Back To The Future: Turning Points

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 3, 2008
     | 5,536 views

    This sermon was given as part of a congregational celebration for paying off all mortgages and debts.

    Back to the Future: Turning Points Deuteronomy 6:1-25 Sermon Objective: This sermon was given as part of a congregational celebration for paying off all mortgages and debts. Supporting Scripture: Exodus 19:6, John 17:20-26; 1 These are the commands, decrees and laws the LORD your God directed ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Kevin Short avatar

    Marks Of Maturity (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Kevin Short on Oct 13, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,884 views

    Paul provides signposts on the road to spiritual maturity.

    Marks of Maturity (Part 3) Ephesians 4:14 Ted Williams, who died in 2002 was arguably the best hitter baseball has ever known. He was the last baseball player to hit better than .400 in a season. Upon his death George Will said in his column "There is no joy in Red Sox nation, a.k.a. New ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Emile Wolfaardt avatar

    A Passion For The House Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Jul 12, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,084 views

    God is looking for those who have a passion for His House, for those who have a zeal for His House, for those who are in love with His House - those who share His heart for His house.

    Journeying with John, It’s a Trip (JWJ-12) A Passion for The House John 2:12-25 Before becoming president Teddy Roosevelt was a Sunday School teacher. One day a boy came in with a shiner, and Teddy asked him what had happened. He said another boy was tormenting his sister, so he took a swing at ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    How We Live Reflects Who We Are

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,690 views

    Know who you are in Jesus, and then live it. How we live reflects who we are.

    How We Live Reflects Who We Are Aug 2, 2009 1 Peter 1:13-25 Intro: Chickens don’t fly around in the sky, perch on telephone wires, or swoop down and capture some prey. That’s not who they are. Whales don’t walk around on land, or dig around in the dirt looking for a meal. That’s not who they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The God Moment Of Revealed Truth Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010
     | 4,663 views

    THIS MESSAGE IS ABOUT THOSE SPECIAL TIMES AND CIRCUMSTANCES THROUGH WHICH GOD REVEALS HIS TRUTH TO US.

    THE GOD MOMENT OF REVEALED TRUTH ACTS 1:1-13 INTRODUCTION: WHEN TRUTH IS REVEALED TO PEOPLE IT’S FASCINATING. RELATIONSHIPS ARE FORMED WHERE WE NEVER WOULD DREAM POSSIBLE. CONNECTIONS THAT WE WOULD THINK TO BE INCONCEIVABLE ACTUALLY BECOME A REALITY. WHEN GOD REVEALS HIS TRUTH TO US, IT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Christ At Christmas - The Greatest Gift Of All Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 6, 2008
    based on 38 ratings
     | 20,341 views

    This sermon gives two reasons that Jesus’ birth is so important. I. It shows God’s LOVE for us. II. It shows God’s PURPOSE for us.

    Christ At Christmas - The Greatest Gift Of All Our text for today consists of one verse – it is found in John chapter one and verse fourteen. Please follow along with me as I read: “And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Psalm For Overcoming Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,933 views

    Jesus Christ wants His followers to be overcomers. This Psalm can help you find that victory.

    Summer Psalms #5 - The Psalm for Overcoming Psalm 32:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 24, 2009 *Jesus Christ wants His followers to be overcomers. God’s Word makes this clear in many places. For example Rom 12:21 tells Christians, “Do not be overcome by evil, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Rev. # 12~4:1-4~rapture Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 1, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,357 views

    Chapter 4, this is where the rapture takes place, the time that all believers have been longing for, even the whole creation its self is earnestly awaiting this glorious happening.

    REV.4: 1-4 # 12 RAPTURE Today we’ll continue our study of the book of the Revelation of Jesus Christ. We’re here in chapter 4, this is where the rapture takes place, the time that all believers have been longing for, even the whole creation its self is earnestly awaiting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist