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  • Timothy Darling avatar

    Prince Caspian: Following, Even If No One Else Will Go Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 26, 2009
     | 3,077 views

    Sometimes you have to make the choice to follow God when others around you are failing.

    Prince Caspian: Following, even if no one else will go (Show Prince Caspian Clip, Lucy sees Aslan, or Lucy meets Aslan) The KJV says, "be offended" instead of "fall away". The translation is trying to capture the spiritual implications of what it means to be ensnared by Satan. Jesus is about to ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Mark Jones avatar

    The Light Of Life, The Life Is Light Series

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 25,759 views

    A look at the pre-Incarnate Christ, the Light of Life as described by John 1.

    John 1:4-9 (4) In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. (5) And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. (6) There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. (7) This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Whatever

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,398 views

    A look at the up and down nature of life as illustrated in Jesus own experiences....

    Dakota Community Church March 01, 2009 am Whatever! Mark 1:9-15 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Mark Roper avatar

    Living In A Fallen, Broken World

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,526 views

    We live in a fallen and broken world. We should expect disappointments in all facets of life. We know also that Painted on the canvas of our lives is the tender touch of a Creator who has a special place for the bruised and weary of the world

    Living in a fallen, broken world Luke 4:16-19 KJV Is there anything more frail than a bruised reed? We have all seen one at the water’s edge. A once slender and tall stalk of sturdy river grass, it is now bowed and bent. It’s bruised and broken. That’s a pretty accurate picture of what can ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Timothy Darling avatar

    What My Dad Should Not Have Taught Me

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Mar 19, 2009
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     | 3,878 views

    How we as adults reflect on our past sin influences the children in our lives, to expect censure or approval when they sin in similar ways.

    What my dad should not have taught me Genesis 26:1-12 My father has told me many stories. Most of them took place before he became a Christian, because I can remember his life since then. Some of these stories have elements of sin in them. My father and all fathers must ask this question: Does ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    You Can Remove Trash, Bugs & Weeds But How About Darkness?

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Mar 20, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 26,617 views

    Children often want darkness removed because they fear what they cannot see. For adults the darkness is more of a friend. Jesus is the remover of darkness but the light of the world is still waiting for many to see it. Sometimes it is hard even for Christ

    Open up the yellow pages and you can find a ton of listings that will remove pretty much whatever you want removed. There are ads for chimney sweeps to remove built up grime. There are people willing and able to remove insects, weeds, garbage, wallpaper, old fixtures, homes, cars and even bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    The Ultimate Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 17, 2009
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     | 7,990 views

    November 1989: We are at bottom grateful for spiritual values rather than material ones. Ultimate thanksgiving will be to sing praises in a global community and in recognition of our deliverance.

    On the surface, Thanksgiving seems like a holiday designed to celebrate the American experience of material fulfillment. On the surface, at least, it would appear that what we do at Thanksgiving is to celebrate our wealth, our material prosperity, and our achievements. We indulge in an orgy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is It Too Good To Be True?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,147 views

    What God can do is not too good to be true.

    Title: Is It Too Good To Be True? Text: Ephesians 3:14-21 Thesis: What God can do is not too good to be true! Introduction I don’t know if the adage, “If it’s too good to be true, it usually is,” holds true but as a rule, if something seems too good to be true, it usually is too good to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's Up With All The Blood

    Contributed by Anthony Perry on Aug 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,518 views

    This sermon explains the difference between the Old Testament and New Testament and deals with the question of why the shedding of blood is required for the forgiveness of sins.

    Scripture: Exodus 24: 3-11 Message Title: What’s up with all the Blood! Message Author: Anthony Perry Jr. Exodus 24: 3-11: When Moses went and told the people all the Lord’s words and laws, they responded with one voice, “Everything the Lord has said we will do.” Moses then wrote down everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Places You'll Go Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 9, 2009
    based on 64 ratings
     | 31,502 views

    The businessmen in James 4 don’t seem to be boastful and proud to me... and yet God says they were. What makes a person proud?

    OPEN: Dr. Seuss once wrote a poem entitled: “The Places You’ll Go” And part of it goes like this: “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the guy who’ll decide where to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    An Inconsistent Walk

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 10, 2009
    based on 43 ratings
     | 17,976 views

    . What is the effect of walking inconsistently? Why do we walk inconsistently? How does God say we should be walking?

    AN INCONSISTENT WALK GALATIANS 2:1-14 But when I saw that they were not acting consistently with the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas before them all, "If you, though a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you compel the Gentiles to live like Jews?" – Galatians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bradley Kellum avatar

    Keep America Beautiful

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,304 views

    How can we keep America beautiful?

    KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL! Romans 10:15 INTRODUCTION I believe out of all of the 200 some odd countries in the world, America is the most blessed. Do you believe that America is a blessed nation? If you don’t, all you have to do is take a few international trips to some foreign countries and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary Woman Of Grace

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 30, 2006
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     | 5,399 views

    The intent of my message is not to elevate the story of Mary to the point of glorifying her in any way. We try not to glorify people around here much. Mary was highly favored , not highly exalted. We are here to glorify Jesus.

    MARY - WOMAN OF GRACE We have begun our holiday season. Thanksgiving through Christmas is a time when we get with family and friends to celebrate the joy of the holidays. During this time we are more conscious of the more meaningful things in life. This is the time when we are more thankful of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Christmas And Creation

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 12,727 views

    1. Christmas proclaims a mystery. 2. Christmas promises redemption. 3. Christmas promulgates meaning.

    Last week we read the prayer of Zechariah called the “Benedictus”,as he praised God for his faithfulness to his covenant with Abraham. This week we are looking at the prayer of Mary, often called the “Magnificat.” Mary also connects the birth of her son with the covenant God made with Abraham, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Most Important Birth

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 19, 2006
    based on 81 ratings
     | 10,192 views

    The most important birth was Jesus’ birth. Let’s consider: 1- the time came 2- the birth happened 3- the inn refused

    INTRO.- ILL.- Four expectant fathers were in Minneapolis hospital waiting room, while their wives were in labor. The nurse arrived and announced to the first man, "Congratulations sir, you’re the father of twins." "What a coincidence" the man said with some obvious pride. "I work for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ