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  • Dwight Gunter II avatar

    Why Did He Come As A Baby? (The Joy Of His Birth) Series

    Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 351 ratings
     | 17,844 views

    Part of the Christmas Wonder PowerPak.

    Introduction . . . I hope you’re ready for Christmas – it is here! Illustration: The church bulletin declared, “The choir will sing ‘I heard the BILLS on Christmas Day.’” Illustration: In a B.C. Comic strip: One ant said, "Dad, who is Jesus?" The father ant replied, "He’s the reason for the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Lost But Not Least

    Contributed by John Beehler on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 10,111 views

    The lost are important to God

    Lost but not Least Suppose for a moment that you were at a bus stop, and a friend came by and gave you a small bag and said, "I no longer need this, it’s yours." You take the bag and get on the bus. When you get off at your next stop, as the bus pulls away you, realize that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Example Of The Highest Standard Of Morality

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,273 views

    As a help in understanding the expression "in His human virtues with His divine attributes," let us use some cases in the Gospel of Luke as illustrations. In 7:36-50 a sinful woman came into the home of a Pharisee who had invited the Lord Jesus to eat wit

    Example of the Highest Standard of Morality ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bible Verses ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please read Luke 7:36-50 See notes at the end of lesson. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Words of Ministry ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As a help in understanding the expression "in His human virtues with His divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Count The Cost

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 22, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 11,908 views

    The cost of following Jesus is but a faithful recognition that he comes first.

    Sermon Text: Luke 14:25-33 Count The Cost! Dog owners often post signs on their property saying, “Beware of dog.” A friend of mine had one of those signs on his fence. The only problem was that his dog didn’t fit the warning. His dog was a lazy, old hound that barely moved. If anything you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Martin Field avatar

    A Storm Comes To America

    Contributed by Martin Field on Sep 25, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,827 views

    An immediate pastoral response to the terrorist attacks of 9/11/01 and a call to prayer for our nation’s leaders and their decisions.

    This, to say the least, has been an interesting week for our country en masse and for all Americans individually. It started off gloriously. Much of the nation was experiencing the first hints of autumn. Skies were clear. The sharp edge was off the oppressive heat. Monday, a splendid day, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Don't Worry, Be Happy

    Contributed by Ian Biss on Oct 1, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 5,949 views

    A word of comfort to those who would worry.

    Don’t Worry Be Happy! By Ian Biss 7/15/01 Intro... Mordecai Ham emerged as an evangelist from Kentucky at the turn of the century. He had a background in business and the study of law. From the very beginning his approach was zealous and blunt. Rather than sit and talk with Christians at ...read more

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    Denomination: Grace Brethren

  • Edward Frey avatar

    Christians Are Fit For The Race

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,240 views

    Christ Jesus well-equips us for the race of faith.

    Sermon Text: Hebrews 12:1-3 CHRISTIANS ARE FIT FOR THE RACE My former church in Ohio has an annual 5K race. The purpose is to get exposure in the community and, perhaps, find an opportunity to share the gospel with someone else. Similar reasons are behind our Oktoberfest. Now, there was one ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Breaking The Powerful Pull Of Temptation

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,485 views

    A treatise on how to recognize the devil’s deceptive ways and how to resist these temptations.

    This is a message that we can all identify with. A. We are all subject to temptations, on a daily basis. 1. I know that it cuts us to the heart when we give in to those temptations. a. We feel like we have failed God, self, and those around us. 1.) Those who cave in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Brother, I Have Found The Messiah

    Contributed by Robert Warren on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 3,903 views

    Shows from Paul’s testimony that we all have a testimony to share; uses congregational participation.

    “Brother, I Have Found the Messiah.” Galatians 1: 11-24 Robert Warren January 20th, 2002 Galatians 1: 11-24 I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached is not something that man made up. I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Geoffrey Norman avatar

    Get Smart

    Contributed by Geoffrey Norman on Feb 1, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 11,036 views

    How to get wisdom and what it does for us.

    "GET SMART" 1 Kings 3:1-15 I have a sister with a high IQ, high enough to have got her into Mensa. She can solve puzzles, work out the odd man out, tell you the next number in a certain sequence, but when it comes to plain old common sense, she was standing near the end of the line when it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Beauty Of The Cross

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 23, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 11,901 views

    The cross has become a Christian symbol ... a thing of beauty.

    The Beauty of The Cross Galatians 6:14 But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. (NKJ) The cross has become a Christian symbol ... a thing of beauty. A. Buy them to wear around the neck. You can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Dead To Sin, Alive To God

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 138 ratings
     | 16,259 views

    At baptism, God changes your personality. Let’s see how.

    Romans 6:1-11 DEAD TO SIN, ALIVE TO GOD In our country, a major change is taking place. The wildfires in Colorado and Arizona are completely changing the landscape over there. Some of our WELS people living in those areas have been evacuated. A major change is taking place, and you have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Remember Jesus Christ - 2 Tim. 2:8

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 11,795 views

    Remember Jesus Christ - 2 Tim. 2:8 - Many problems are caused by failing to remember Christ and His resurrection power

    Remember Jesus Christ - 2 Tim. 2:8 Many problems are caused by a failure to remember what Christ’s presence, power and perspective. Failure to remember all the riches we have in Christ can lead to many mistaken perceptions that produce fear, anger or faulty reactions toward problems. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    I Will Gladly Repay You Tuesday

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,013 views

    We study the dangers of revenge, and how the debt of revenge is very expensive,

    I WILL GLADLY REPAY YOU TUESDAY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Romans 12: 14 Bless them that persecute you, BLESS, and curse not. 15. Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. 16. Be of the same mind one to another. Mind not high things, but condescend to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Strong Man Vs. Jesus

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,302 views

    Nothing can happen to you apart from God’s will – he’s in control, not Satan.

    Have you ever met a really big person? I don’t mean someone who is just taller than you – but someone that is really really tall. I remember once meeting Terry Porter. You know – the guy that used to play for the Portland Trailblazers? On TV, Terry always looked pretty small. I was assigned to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel