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  • B. D. B Moses avatar

    Joseph Of Arimathea: The Secret Disciple Of Jesus And His Legacy Today

    Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 109 ratings
     | 62,973 views

    What motivates a secret disciple of Jesus to remain underground? Where do you find those who are secret disciples of Jesus? The answer to these questions about secret disciples may surprise you.

    Intro Have you ever wondered how a secret disciple of Jesus thinks and acts? What motivates a secret disciple of Jesus to remain underground? Where do you find those who are secret disciples of Jesus? The answer to these questions about secret disciples may surprise you. If there is any passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing In The Face Of Compromise: Series

    Contributed by Robert Massey on Mar 9, 2003
    based on 131 ratings
     | 17,617 views

    This passage gives us three aspects of integrity that we need to see in order to avoid the danger of compromising our stand for God.

    STANDING IN THE FACE OF COMPROMISE: TRUE BIBLICAL INTEGRITY Daniel 1:1-20 Over the next several weeks, I will be delivering a series of messages from the book of Daniel on this thought, “Staying Godly in an Ungodly World.” I believe that will all of the snares and temptations placed before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Why Not Destroy Evil Right Now? Series

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 6,881 views

    This message takes a look at how we co-exist in this world with evil and the results that brings. Also looks at the question why God doesn’t destory evil people right now and the hope we have of justice.

    Intro: A) The Sentiments of Asaph in Psalm 73 B) We can relate to his questions. Why is it that evil is so prevalent and appears to prosper while those who do good seem to get trampled upon. And why does it seem that those who do evil seem to get away Scott free? Is there any ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ken Kersten avatar

    Vision, Faith & Courage - Making Change In The Church Series

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 26,338 views

    It’s been said that the only person that likes change is a wet baby. This can be especially true in the church. This sermon explores the attitudes needed to successfully navigate through change.

    March 16 – Standing on the East Side Numbers 32:1-6, 19 One of my favorite movie lines comes from the classic "Cool Hand Luke" in which the Captain says "What we have here, is a failure to communicate." Well, as we being I want to share with you an illustration on the need to communicate. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Nothing Can Separate You From God's Love Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 134 ratings
     | 21,219 views

    Do you feel discouraged, down, like you don’t "measure up" to God’s love? Then take heart and be encouraged. This most wonderful chapter in God’s Word tell us that no person, no event, nothing at all - can separate you from God’s love.

    For an audio copy of this message go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com At the core of every human being is the desire to be approved – to be liked. We often set our self esteem on the opinions others have of us. Why is it that so many of us feel so badly about ourselves? Is it because deep down we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Savior Worth Waiting For Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 21,327 views

    While Joseph was silent in the Scriptures, this quiet man of character left behind something that speaks much louder than his words ever could.

    A Savior Worth Waiting For Do you have your Christmas shopping done for everyone on your list? When I was growing up, I always waited until Christmas Eve to begin shopping for my four sisters. They always dreaded opening my gifts because they never fit or they were just plain junk. I was offended ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gideon - Small Steps To A Big Impact

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,443 views

    Gideon’s example shows us what God can do with people who will follow him even in the small things.

    Introduction play Nothing Ever Happens by Del Amitri Describes a world that is not liked. The situation is no good. It refers to injustice, American business snap up Van Goghs for the price of a hospital wing. The Second World War, burning down the synagogues. And says it never changes, no matter ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Slicing Sin Out Of Your Life Series

    Contributed by Cole Phillips on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,378 views

    Sin is a KNIFE that will cut you off from your relationship with God.

    Slicing Sin Out Of Your Life Matthew 27:46 We live in a day of political correctness. Today, your house isn’t a mess, it’s just “passage restrictive”. You’re not late, you just have “rescheduled arrival time”. If you happen to be what they used to call tall, you are just “vertically enhanced”. Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Amazing Love

    Contributed by Tommy Estes on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,407 views

    Amazing love that God shows to all mankind

    On this date 4 years ago, we remember the cowards that attacked our prized land. We remember those lives that were innocently killed. And we also remember those that showed acts of bravery as they scaled long stairwells and died within the walls of the “Twin Towers”. For the past couple of weeks on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What If There Was No Christmas?

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,186 views

    Have you ever wondered what we would be missing if there was no Christmas? When you reflect on this thought you quickly discover just about every good thing you can think of in your life!

    What if there was no Christmas? Thesis: Have you ever wondered what we would be missing if there was no Christmas? When you reflect on this thought you quickly discover just about every good thing you can think of in your life! Scripture Text: Luke 2:1- 40 1In those days Caesar Augustus issued a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    State Of The Church - 2005

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 9,060 views

    State-of-the-Church Message, showing what the church did last year, and what it should be doing this coming year. (Deals with change) Read the last paragraph - - 53 responded to invitation to covenant change in the church!

    Can you believe 2005 is over already? It doesn’t seem possible that it has been ten months since God led Diana and I from our church in Arizona to this church in Oklahoma. So many wonderful things have happened to us and to this church during this time that we are left with nothing but ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • John White avatar

    What May The New Year Bring?

    Contributed by John White on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,273 views

    The New Year will be filled with opportunities as well as difficulties but we can walk with confidence that God will guide us in that new land.

    WHAT MAY THE NEW YEAR BRING? Joshua 3:1-11 As Joshua and the people of Israel stood on the brink of Jordan, they faced a new beginning. The generation of their forefathers who had fallen in the wilderness because of disobedience was now history. Moses, the great leader of the fledgling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zukas avatar

    Some Fruit To More Fruit Series

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Jan 1, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,576 views

    Based on Bruce Wilkinson’s study

    I admit that I am not much of a gardener, but let me share what I know. The best way to garden is to put on a wide brimmed straw hat and some old clothes. And with a hoe in one hand and a cold drink in the other, tell somebody else where to dig. I’d be a great gardener if I could only grow green ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Between The Extremes

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 5, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,627 views

    What is our purpose in life? What kind of worldview ought we to have?

    For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Purpose Of The Parables

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 6, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,802 views

    This Epiphany Sermon reflects on how God has to reveal the seemingly obvious meaning of things to us in order for us to come and worship Christ like the Wise Men.

    January 8, 2006 Matthew 13:10-17 The disciples came to him and asked, “Why do you speak to the people in parables?” He replied, “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran