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  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    They Had Hung Out With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 24, 2006
     | 3,474 views

    Hanging out with Jesus is the wat people can see Jesus on you. Peter and Johe let the HS lead them in word and deed.

    They had “hung out” with Jesus Acts 4 1-31 Last week we heard the first half of the story. We heard about a crippled man that had sat near the gate called Beautiful for close to 40 years. Peter and John are going up to the Temple and stop and heal this life long beggar. He goes with them into ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    In Him We Have Redemption

    Contributed by David Baeder on Nov 3, 2007
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     | 5,778 views

    Our redemption is one of the great themes of the Bible. It expresses our fallenness; it expresses God’s great love for us. To redeem, in the most simple of terms, is to buy something back. In a word, redemption is the theme of the Bible. When God

    In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight. (ESV) Introduction: Our hymns include many songs, in which we rejoice in our redemption: “Redeemed how I love to proclaim it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Isaiah's Vision Of Mount Zion Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 20,526 views

    This sermon explores the vision of Mount Zion as it contrasted the Mount Sinai experience. Isaiah saw our experience with the presence of the LORD.

    ISAIAH’S VISION OF MOUNT ZION There is nothing in all creation that is as majestic and mighty as a mountain. Sharon and I had the privilege of seeing Greece in all its mountainous glory. We had no idea that this nation was so full of mountains. Often we would see the clouds scraping the peaks of ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Danger In The Water

    Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,865 views

    First sermon at Patterson Avenue Baptist as pastor.

    I want to thank you for the warm reception we have received since our arrival in Richmond. Your kindness and generosity has touched my family’s heart and made us feel at home very quickly in this great city. Many of you have commented on the fact that you have been praying for my former parish on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Away In A Manger Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,772 views

    Christmas

    AWAY IN A MANGER (LUKE 2:1-21) The second last day of our 2003 summer vacation in Canada was a disaster. Our plan was to visit Doris’ alma mater in Kingston and then head to Montreal and Quebec, but we had no hotel reservations beyond Toronto. My wife had said, “Let’s not plan. Let’s make it an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Judgment And Glory Series

    Contributed by James Jack on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,362 views

    It is the humble servants of the Lord, not the outwardly religious, who will enjoy Him forever.

    One of the awesome things I’ve noticed as we’ve gone through Isaiah over the last few months has been amazing contrasts we see in the character to God, the paradoxes in his divine nature and his sovereign action. We saw it in dazzling brilliance last week when Cameron spoke to us from Isaiah 55. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Advent People Are Patient People

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,987 views

    In the Season of Advent, we are reminded to be patient with God and patient with people.

    Title: Advent People Are Patient People Text: Romans 15:4-13 Thesis: In the Season of Advent, we are reminded to be patient with God and patient with people. Introduction Frank Thomas was a great baseball player who really came into his own in the 1990’s when he played for the Chicago White ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Do We Take Communion?

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 25,252 views

    Many times we end up doing things for the wrong reasons I thought it would be a good time to explain why we take communion every week

    A church had an unusual ritual every Sunday morning. • Before the church sang the Doxology, they would stand up, • everyone would turn to the right and face a blank white wall, • and they would sang. • Every Sunday they did this • Finally a visitor to the church was confused and asked, • “Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • T. Michael Crews avatar

    The Mary Mission

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,240 views

    Christmas Sermon

    This morning I want to talk to you about one of the most important, yet ignored areas of life: your mission. How would you complete this sentence: my mission in life is…? Have you ever given it much thought? Bro. Mike, what exactly do you mean by my “mission”? In church we talk about missions and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    The Ten Commandments – A Matter Of Life And Death Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007
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     | 6,204 views

    THE TEN COMMANDMENTS – A Matter of Life and Death 1. The VALUE of life. 2. The MEANING of the 6th commandment. 3. The APPLICATION Jesus Made to the 6th commandment.

    • Exodus 20:3-17 (NIV) [3] You shall have no other gods before me. [4] You shall not make for yourself an idol. . . [7] You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. . . [8] Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. . . [12] Honor your father and your mother. . . [13] You shall not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    What Is A Person Like You Doing In A Place Like This?

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 10, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,036 views

    Satan has tried to deceive us into believing that the choices make will not harm us in the future. But history proves that choices we make can have dire consequences

    In a recent issue of Preaching Today (Sept/Oct 1998), Dr. Brian Harbour related the following story. Dr. Harbour, pastor of FBC Richardson and Dr. Duane Brooks, pastor of Tallowood Baptist Church in Houston, were in Waco attending a Baylor Regents meeting. They were on the elevator and were going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Sometimes I Don't Like People Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 15, 2007
     | 3,506 views

    2 of 5 messages. This message focuses on Philippians 2 and building an attitude that is humble.

    Charlie Brown said, “I love mankind but people drive me crazy.” I identify with that idea. I do love mankind but people – well, people can be really hard to put up with.” People are just difficult to live with. They do such stupid things that sometimes you want to just throw up your hands and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Priority Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 25, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,337 views

    Life would be so much easier if we would only pray.

    THE PRIORITY OF PRAYER Text: Joshua 9:1-27 Introduction 1. Illustration: The roof of the church hall of a little Swiss church, at the turn of the 20th century, was falling down. So the members of the church held regular prayer meetings in the hall after the service to pray for funds to repair ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Good Example Of A Bad Man

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,873 views

    Spiritual humility is pleasing to God.

    Title: The Good Example of a Bad Man Text: Luke 18:9-14 Thesis: Spiritual humility is pleasing to God. Introduction Do you remember the old Mac Davis tune? OOOH… it’s hard to be humble when you’re perfect in every way. I can’t wait to look in the mirror cause I get better looking each day. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    Be Prepared To Give An Answer

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,004 views

    If we are living the life of Christ before others, people will ask why our life is so different from the rest of the worlds. We must be ready to give an answer.

    BE PREPARED TO GIVE AN ANSWER A. How many of you know someone who is not a Christian? (RAISE YOUR HAND) 1. We all do, don’t we—FAMILY, FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS, CO-WORKER, CLASS-MATES. COMMENT: We want more than anything for these people to OBEY the Gospel? But what do we do? How do we bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ