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  • James Harrington avatar

    The Power Of Love

    Contributed by James Harrington on Jun 20, 2005
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     | 4,951 views

    From Columbine to Red Lake, CEO’s stealing millions of dollars, crooked politicians and church splits, one has to cry out, "Where is the power of love?"

    The Power Of Love Matthew 22:34-40 Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. (35) One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: (36) "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" (37) Jesus replied: "’Love the Lord your God with all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Am Come To Fulfill

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 20, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,698 views

    Sermon 1 of 7: Why did Jesus come?

    Matthew 5:17-18 “I Am Come To Fulfill…” Woodlawn Baptist Church June 19, 2005 Introduction Why did Jesus come to earth? For the next few weeks, I would like to examine seven passages of Scripture that will answer that question. In each passage, Jesus made a statement that clearly says, “I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving Your Neighbor

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Dec 6, 2007
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     | 7,299 views

    We know we should love our neighbor, but how do we practically do it? Let’s look.

    Loving Your Neighbor Matthew 22:36-40 Relationships are the key to life. Jesus said all of the commandments of God can be boiled down to just two - Loving God and Loving your neighbor as yourself. By themselves they are too vague for self centered humans to follow. So God expanded them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Following Jesus

    Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007
     | 5,530 views

    A look at the real life results of a decision to follow Jesus.

    When I was in elementary school, we didn’t have Upward basketball. The only league we had was the Westerville Parks and Rec. And for me the Westerville parks and rec league presented a problem. The problem was that I wasn’t allowed to play until the 4th grade. For those of you who don’t know, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Second Greatest Commandment Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,641 views

    Love your neighbor, as yourself.

    The Second Greatest Commandment Matthew 22:39 Intro As Jesus approached the end of his earthly ministry, he gave his disciples a badge by which they could identify each other. He gave a uniform with which to clothe themselves that would indicate to the world that they were his followers. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith To Do The Work Of Ministry

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 10, 2007
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     | 3,710 views

    Discussion of Jesus’ words after healing a boy possessed by a demon.

    Faith to Do the Work of Ministry Matthew 17:14-23 May 27, 2007 I don’t know about you, but as I listen to what people say, read what they write, and see how they act, I get the impression that our world thinks that Christianity is weak faith. That we’re really just a bunch of religious people ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Our World Needs

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 11, 2008
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    Old Testament examples pointed to Jesus

    Introduction: 2 Timothy 3 describes our world today. We live in perilous times where mankind is solely consumed with self. It was no different in the day of Christ. The Pharisees felt that their religion and traditions were greater than God Himself. Jesus used pictures from the OT to point to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Greedy Tenants

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 4, 2008
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    Is Jesus the stone over whcih you stumble or the foundation of your life?

    Mt 21:33-46 The Story of the Greedy Farmhands 33-34"Here’s another story. Listen closely. There was once a man, a wealthy farmer, who planted a vineyard. He fenced it, dug a winepress, put up a watchtower, then turned it over to the farmhands and went off on a trip. When it was time to harvest the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Godless Dreamers

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2008
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     | 6,476 views

    In our text, Jude speaks specifically about certain godless dreamers. 1- They pollute themselves 2- They reject authority 3- They slander celestial beings

    INTRO.- Dreaming isn’t bad, depending on what you dream for. And I’m not talking about night dreams because we all have some crazy night dreams. ILL.- For example, I had a crazy dream that some people were trying to kill me and I defended myself by stabbing my attackers with a set of deer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Following Jesus Seems Hard Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 25, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,452 views

    Most people think that following Jesus is hard, or perhaps even impossible. This message looks at reasons why people believe that and begins laying out some new directions for Wildwind this year.

    Why Following Jesus Seems Hard Part 1 in series The Shape of Things to Come Wildwind Community Church David Flowers September 6, 2008 I have been telling you for a few weeks that I was going to be talking to you about some new things we’re going to be doing at Wildwind this year. This is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Preaching: Antiquated Or Mandated?

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on May 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,119 views

    2 Timothy 4:1-5. The necessity of preaching the word of God is seen in the ministry of Timothy.

    PREACHING: ANTIQUATED OR MANDATED? 2 TIMOTHY 4:1-5 INTRODUCTION - Every Sunday morning, millions of people around the world gather together in buildings, huts, houses, or whatever else provides an acceptable meeting place, for the purpose of worshiping Jesus Christ, a man who claimed to be God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Expected One

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Apr 8, 2008
     | 2,335 views

    1) losing the shackles of life/ becoming unhindered 2) finally finding the one person who can change their life

    A life of peace and joy, that’s the kind of life I want to live; a life without worries and troubles. The American dream sounds like such a great idea; a big house with a big yard, a nice car in the drive-way, and a perfectly happy family. Now, let’s go back to reality and see where we really are. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Danny Williams avatar

    It Only Works If You Drink It Series

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,868 views

    five ways to drink living water

    It only works, if you drink it Pastor Danny Williams – April 5, 2008 John 7:37-39 Rivers of Living Water John 7:37(BK) On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, (BL) "If anyone thirsts, let him(BM) come to me and drink. 38Whoever believes in me,(BN) as[f] the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Questioning Jesus Woman At The Well Series

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Apr 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,102 views

    How could Jesus love that person?

    Questioning Jesus, Woman At The well John 4:4-30, 39-42 February 24, 2008 Last week - Nicodemus Nicodemus-was a religious professional -who came at night -curious/interested in Jesus He wanted to get in on. Participate Become involved in a relationship with Jesus and leave religion ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Becoming A Sprinkler Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 13, 2008
     | 3,246 views

    Jesus moves from talking about being in the vine to abiding in his love, words, and joy. Learn about what it means to have so much of Jesus in you that you just can’t keep it in any more!

    The themes in this chapter are: abiding in the vine, pruning, bearing fruit, experiencing love, joy, a new type of relationship with Jesus, persecution, and the witness of the Spirit speaking out of our lives. We’re going to talk about abiding mostly—abiding in Jesus, in His Word, His love, His ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel