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  • Steven W avatar

    The Authority Of Christ

    Contributed by Steven W on Mar 15, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 26,642 views

    What must we know about the Authority of Christ? How does the Authority of Christ apply to us? Is the Authority of Christ important to my Christian life? Find out and be inspired.

    The Authority of Christ Question: What must we know about the Authority of Christ? Question: How does the Authority of Christ apply to us? Question: Is the Authority of Christ important to my Christian life? These are some of the questions that we will attempt to answer from today’s message. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "The Case For Easter”

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,329 views

    Stage a courtroom drama concerning the case for the resurrection of Jesus and help affirm the belief of the listener

    “The Case for Easter” 1st Peter 3:15 OBJECTIVE: To stage a courtroom drama concerning the case for the resurrection of Jesus and help affirm the belief of the listener INTRODUCTION: With all of the focus that the film “The Passion of the Christ” has given the crucifixion of Jesus, it can become ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "What Then Shall I Do With Jesus?"

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 26, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,031 views

    An overview of the trials of Jesus

    The plot of Harper Lee’s novel “To Kill A Mocking Bird” revolves around the courtroom trial of an innocent black man unjustly accused of raping a white woman. In spite of his innocence and in spite of the valiant efforts made by his attorney, Atticus Finch, the fate of the defendant, Tom Robinson, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dare Not Ever Forget Who You Are

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 29, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,148 views

    Looks at how to learn to live like a winner.

    Victory always assumes an opponent. You are victorious over or against something or someone. We accomplish living like a winner in the face of temptation and adversity. Today we are going to take an in depth look at our battle against temptation and the tempter. As we learn in the Bible the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith Like A Mustard Seed

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 1, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 23,446 views

    Why do you think Jesus said Faith like a mustard seed will do?

    Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Luke Glory to you O Lord 5The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!" 6He replied, "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ’Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "Could I Be A Pharisee?

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 10, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,080 views

    The Church of the 21st century needs to evaluate itself in terms of Christ’s judgments and demands.

    Matthew 23:1-4, 23-28, 33 “Could I Be A Pharisee?” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview UMC, www.parkview-umc.org When Ben was a lot younger, he asked me an intriguing theological question—to which I had no answer. “Why,” he asked, “did God create chiggers, ticks, and gnats?” Anyhow, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Overcoming Anger Toward Belligerent People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 61 ratings
     | 8,593 views

    Belligerent people often struggle to control their anger. Their harsh words and sharp tone of voice tend to escalate feelings of hostility in some situations. 70% of arguments are caused by a harsh voice tone. "A harsh word stirs up anger, but a soft ans

    HOW TO DEAL WITH YOUR ANGER TOWARD BELLIGERENT PEOPLE Eph. 4:28-32 Illustration:Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame. B. Franklin. Belligerent people often struggle to control their anger. Their harsh words and sharp tone of voice tend to escalate feelings of hostility in some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keeping Our Brothers

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,432 views

    Our attitudes and our actions can alienate us from God and from one another.

    I begin this morning with a very deep and profound question, "What kind of animal are you?" Now, don’t get defensive, okay? If you were to describe yourself as an animal, what animal would that be? Let me narrow the field to four options, courtesy Dr John Trent, a Christian author and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Message To A Corrupt Church Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,108 views

    week 7 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

    WEEK 7 “A Message to a Corrupt Church” Date: July 10, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 2: 18-29 Introduction We continue tonight in our study of the book of Revelation. This is the 4th letter to the churches in Asia Minor. This is the longest letter to the least significant. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Believes Series

    Contributed by John Bugg on Nov 5, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,327 views

    Faith believes that God exists and that He is a rewarder

    FAITH BELIEVES Hebrews 11:5-6 Introduction One morning this week, I had an unusual experience. I woke up laughing. I literally woke myself up laughing. Later in the week I was visiting with a lawyer friend of mine and told him about it. He asked me a great question: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    America's Response To Terrorism

    Contributed by Daniel Barker on Dec 23, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,005 views

    The sermon was given at a special community prayer service at Lakeview High School the day after the terrorist attack of 9-11. It addresses the reality of our anger and how to constructively use that anger for good.

    "America’s Response to Terrorism’s Attack" Pastor Daniel B. Barker The greatest terrorist attack in the history of our nation unfolded before our very eyes on Tuesday, September 11, 2001. The unthinkable became reality. The World Trade Center towers, standing 100 stories high above the New York ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Thomas avatar

    The Lord's Prayer

    Contributed by Robert Thomas on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 32 ratings
     | 17,796 views

    A sermon on the Prayer Jesus taught the Disciples

    The Lord’s Prayer A Pattern for Disciples Luke 11:1-4 Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples." So He said to them, "When you pray, say: our Father in heaven, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Characteristics Of A Mature Christian - Acts 21:27-40

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 17,463 views

    Characteristics of a Mature Christian - Acts 21:27-40

    Characteristics of a Mature Christian - Acts 21:27-40 Illustration:(Immaturity) Sat Apr 13, 8:22 AM ET TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla. (Reuters) - An 8-year-old Florida boy drove himself to school in a stolen car after missing the school bus, police said this week. The youngster was caught when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "We Are Never Home Alone"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 1, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 9,134 views

    God is always present with Christians through His Spirit.

    John 14:15-21 “We Are Never Home Alone” By: Reverend Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Many of us have probably seen the movie: Home Alone. In it, a large family goes on a Christmas vacation, accidently leaving their ten year-old-son at ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    moses Did Not Enter The Promised Land

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 11, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,047 views

    MOSES had to wait until Christ came to enter the promised land.

    Moses did not enter the promised land Deut 3:23-28 The book of Dt was written right before the children of Israel were to enter the land that God had promised to give them. Moses takes time to tell them the law of God again and what God has done ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan