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  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Paul's First Recorded Sermon Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 14,997 views

    Paul uses a phrase three times in his sermon in Antioch that form the three points of his message (15,26, and 38).Paul, under the direct control of the Holy Spirit, shows that Jewish history resolves in Christ, that the promise of Messiah resolves in Chr

    Acts 13:13-52 Paul’s First Recorded Sermon “Say On” Paul uses a phrase three times in his sermon in Antioch that form the three points of his message (15,26, and 38).Paul, under the direct control of the Holy Spirit, shows that Jewish history resolves in Christ, that the promise of Messiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gensis 1 Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 18, 2008
     | 6,441 views

    Genesis verse-by-verse

    Genesis 1 Here are some opening lines to books or poems. See if you recognize them. "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" -A Tale of Two Cities- Charles Dickens "Call me Ishmael" -Moby Dick – Herman Melville "Tell me, O Muse, of the man of many devices, who wandered full many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beauty And The Beast Pt.4 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,999 views

    The myth we are going to look at today is "Giving Means Subtracting".

    INTRO: How many of us liked math when we were growing up? I remember in college, before being called into the ministry, I was going to get a math degree. But I realized I could not make it through Calculus 3. I just could not understand it. It’s like today living in a society that teaches us one ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    One Year Toward Eternity

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 20, 2008
     | 2,042 views

    Preached for the first anniversary of Salem Gospel Ministries, a church for French-speaking Africans. Like the Christians of Antioch, you fled persecution, you reached out beyond your own group, and you have learned for a year from your pastors.

    What a difference a year makes! Just one short year. Just twelve months. It is not long, but it can make a difference. It can be one year toward eternity. Just one short year ago I was still in my 60’s, but now I have started a new decade! Adrien and Barbara, I hope I do not show it too ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    She Said; He Said Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,644 views

    The 5th sermon in the John series looks at Jesus encounter with the woman at the well where Jesus offered her Living Water.

    John’s Gospel #5 She said; He said CHCC: February 3, 2008 John 4:1-21 INTRODUCTION: What would it be like to have a one-on-one conversation with Jesus? John chapters 3 and 4 tell about two private conversations Jesus had during the first months of his Public ministry. Jesus offered two ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Last Lecture

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Apr 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,751 views

    In the farewell discourse Jesus is giving His "Last Lecture" that brings together the most important messages He has for us.

    Introduction: This is the third in a series of sermons on Jesus’ farewell discourses in the Gospel according to John. These words have special importance because in them Jesus is telling His disciples and us what is critical in faith. John 14:15-21 Jesus said, “If you love me, you will keep my ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Mvp

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,505 views

    Christian dedication

    MVP A week ago today millions of people were crowded around their tv sets to watch the biggest football game of the year – the superbowl! And here at church we had an awesome outreach event for the game. I hope everyone who came had as much fun as I did. The food, the fellowship, the game, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What About The Bible? Part-3 Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on May 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,985 views

    God alone has penned this word as He inspired and used the men who wrote it and Jesus Christ is the ultimate source of truth! The Bible can be trusted and so can He!

    What About The Bible? Part-3, II Timothy 3:16 The Logos Introduction A young man was once employed as clerk in a telegraph office in a town in England. In some way or other God led him to see that he was a sinner, and this caused him great distress of mind. The young man went to the office one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Pathway To Peace

    Contributed by Chris Horne on May 9, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,260 views

    Learning to walk in the peace that surpasses all understanding takes time and understanding. This message teaches us that we can choose to walk in the peace of Christ and not be troubled by the worries of the world.

    Peace is a very familiar word. It is a word we hear all the time and a word that describes a feeling of contentment and rest that few of us manage to walk in every day. Yet, that is exactly what we Christians are called to do. Walk in peace every day regardless of our outward circumstances. Look ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Outcast Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,478 views

    Do you ever feel like you have to keep everyone at arms length because you just don’t trust them? Perhaps you feel like who you are is just not acceptable. Jesus comes to such a person in John 4 and engages them in a patient yet revealing dialog that chan

    Picture this: Your political beliefs put you in the small minority. The majority party, in fact, shuns you. Socially you are considered not really part of the nation because your ancestors were immigrants. Spiritually your stands made you unpopular, and leave you confused. Morally you have made ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Waiting For God's Ultimate Kingdom

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,349 views

    John the Baptist understood the power of the miracles, but wanted judgment to accompany them. He was having trouble waiting for justice -- as we do.

    Third Sunday in Advent -- Lectionary A: Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:4-9; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-12 I was cleaning out some things this week and came across some papers, among which were some cartoons I had saved. I must have been having a bad day, for one of the cartoons was Ziggy sitting at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rev. Saeed Richardson avatar

    Conspiring For Kindness: Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,454 views

    We continue with the message of kindness as we look at Luke 6 and speak of Giving Away our lives.

    _____________________________________________________________________________________ 1. Conspire to give away kindness purposefully A boy came home one day to find his mother sitting at the table with a homeless man. Apparently she had gone shopping, met the tramp along the way, and invited him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sinful Blindness

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,912 views

    Everyone needs to see the condition of the sin or the sin will completely destroy the person. This sermon is a wake up call to those that have been blinded by the forces of this world.

    SINFUL BLINDNESS THEME: DEVELOPING THE ABILITY TO SEE THE RESULTS FROM YOUR SINFUL ACTIONS TEXT: 2 SAMUEL 12:1-10 We are all shaped by others. As we come up against people in life we are shaped by their influence. This influence can be positive or negative. Maybe some of us have wondered ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Look Up In The Sky!! Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,187 views

    This in another in a series of youth sermons that parrallels Superman’s ability to fly with Jesus’ acension and promised return.

    Look, Up in the Sky! “Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No, it’s Superman!” Those words are among the most familiar in American pop culture. Many people don’t realize, though, that when Superman first appeared he wasn’t able to fly. In the first issue of Action Comics and until the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The First Christmas Song

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,871 views

    The first Christmas song was not sung by a hip-hop artist or a famous rock star, but was sung by the Heavenly Host on a Holy Night.

    The First Christmas Song By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Luke 2:8-14 Praise the Lord and Merry Christmas. In two days we will be celebrating Christmas the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. On tomorrow night children will try to spy wondering if reindeer really know how to fly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic