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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Fishing For Jesus

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,694 views

    What do we need to do in order to be a successful fisherman for Jesus?

    INTRODUCTION  One of the many things that I love to do is to go fishing. I think that my love for fishing came from my father. My dad and I used to go fishing all the time when I was a kid and even as an adult. My brother and dad still go fishing all of the time.  I remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    Christians: Party Animals? Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,274 views

    This sermon was part of a series I preached on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

    One Holy Passion Nehemiah 8:9-12 May 6, 2001 “Christians: Party Animals?” Part 2 “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly furnished for every good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Marty Baker avatar

    Becoming A Loving Person Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,354 views

    A message based on the fruit of the spirit with a primary concentration on Matthew 22:35-40. Pracitcally speaking, this message encourages people to love one another.

    Series: Being the Best You Can Be Sermons: Becoming a Loving Person Dr. Marty Baker Matthew 22:35-40 June 23, 2002 www.stevenscreek.net Becoming a Loving Person Imagine that you have just been told you have only a few days to live. No chance the prognosis was wrong; no chance the files were ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Scraps For Jesus

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,089 views

    The Prophet, Isaiah, long ago drew a picture of the people of his day by using the illustration of a man who fell a tree and used its parts in various ways.

    The Prophet, Isaiah, long ago drew a picture of the people of his day by using the illustration of a man who fell a tree and used its parts in various ways. With part of it, he he warmed himself, with part of it, he used it for fuel,with part of it, he used it t cook his foor and after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family Affair

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000
    based on 100 ratings
     | 13,687 views

    Either you is, or you ain't

    It is important to point out at the beginning, that the reason Jesus’ mother and brothers have come is to take Him quietly back home to Nazareth. They think He has gone crazy. They’re probably slightly embarrassed; standing outside this crowded house, asking someone nearer the door to call ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Christ: Much More

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,373 views

    Name it. Whatever it is, Christ is much more

    Mankind has been effected as groups and cultures by numerous people throughout history. There have been influential people; great people and not so great people who have influenced societies, whether for good or for bad. But mankind as a whole has only been affected by two men; the first, ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    An Interview To Change Life

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 9, 2000
    based on 170 ratings
     | 6,581 views

    Nicodemus was confused because his thinking was earth-bound but Jesus offered him eternal life through a spiritual rebirth if he would believe in Christ’s self-offering on the Cross.

    A LIFE CHANGING INTERVIEW The text, John 3:16 is a biblical classic: "God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." It’s probably the most loved and quoted verse in Scripture. Rev Sandy Millar, Rector of Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Can Do All Things Series

    Contributed by Matt Condon on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 336 ratings
     | 29,520 views

    Paul and Silas lived their victory in Christ no matter their circumstances

    Acts 16:22-30 "I can do all things..." The other day I saw a guy who says he can predict earthquakes. And he doesn't predict the actual day of the quake, he just looks for indicators that say a quake is likely during a certain period of time. And he has indicators like the phases of the moon and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why The Jews? Pt. 2

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Dec 3, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,745 views

    6 reasons why the land of Israel belongs to the Jews. Learn why the word "Zionism" or "Zionist" is such a hated word today. America has blessed the people of Israel for over 200 years now and why is that so important?

    “Why The Jews?” Pt. 2 Zechariah 8 In 518 B.C. the prophet envisioned a day when Zion or Israel would be a place of: · The return of God’s passion. Vs. 1-3 · The repentance of God’s people. Vs. 4-8 · The reliance on God’s prosperity. Vs.12 · The realization of God’s Promise. Vs. 13 Well this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will The Real Jesus Please Stand Up. Series

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jan 22, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,063 views

    The first in a series on the life of Jesus through the book of John. Many things influence our perception of Jesus. This sermon attempts to open our eyes to the real Jesus vs. the Jesus we may have perceived him to be.

    Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up John 1:1-18 The other day as I sat at my desk I was talking on the phone, communicating by Instant Messenger and answering email all at the same time. I also had the radio playing in the background. It was during this time that I glanced down at my Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Victor Yap avatar

    All That Glitters Is Salt, Not Gold! Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,676 views

    The Life of Abraham, Part 6 of 10

    ALL THAT GLITTERS IS SALT, NOT GOLD (GENESIS 19:1-26) My good friend from Northern California while we were studying at the seminary was hopping mad when he heard people say that the 1989 earthquake was a sign of God’s displeasure at and judgment on San Francisco, also known as the homosexual ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Dying To Live Series

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,149 views

    Easter Sermon

    A Preacher found a shoe box in a closet. He opened it and found strange contents. Inside was an egg carton with 5 eggs inside. Next to the eggs was a stack of bills that totaled over a thousand dollars in small bills. As soon as his wife walked through the door he stopped her to ask if she knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James May avatar

    #6 Sanballat's Attack Against The Mind Series

    Contributed by James May on May 3, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 22,654 views

    #6 in the Nehemiah series deals with Sanballat, the symbolic figure of our most powerful enemy, Satan, and the fact that his attacks always begin in the mind.

    Book of Nehemiah Series #6 Nehemiah Chapter 4:1-6 Sanballat’s First Attack is against the mind. By Pastor Jim May The last several lessons have been concerning how we build a wall, and restore the gates, in our pursuit of Jesus. We became a Christian as we entered through the blood of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kenneth Squires avatar

    Learning To Do God's Will Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,153 views

    The Lord’s Prayer teaches us to do God’s Will.

    Reverence for Our Heavenly Father “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Requests for Our Needs 11Give us today our daily bread. 12Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13And lead us not into ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Troy Richards avatar

    Your Majesty (Palm Sunday)

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,040 views

    A sermon about how Jesus for one day was recognized for the royalty He is and how we are royal too.

    YOUR MAJESTY -> JOHN 12:12-19 [ENTER DRESSED AS KING, PLAY “GOD SAVE THE QUEEN YOUTH FALLS FOR YOU TO STEPON FOR STAGE, ETC.] -good morning everyone and welcome to Palm Sunday. -this is one of those holidays we celebrate every year, people bring palm branches to church, but do we see what it ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist