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  • Tim Zingale avatar

    The World's Only Way Out--Repent

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,216 views

    Second Sunday in Advent

    2nd Sunday in Advent Matthew 3:1-12   "The World’s Only Way Out Repent"   There is a purely American art form that has been lost to the American scene over the last 20 to 15 years. It is the Circus Poster. Some of you can remember those colorful posters that were hung about a month before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Touched By An Angel"

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 17, 2002
    based on 147 ratings
     | 14,842 views

    This message concerns Jacob’s encounter with God.

    TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL Text: Genesis 32:24-32 Introduction- Hebrews 13:2 tells us "Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares." Most of us would probably be astounded if we really knew how involved God’s angels are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Dead Men Rise

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,555 views

    6 conditions toward ending your deadness. When the dead rise Jesus has...

    When Dead Men Rise—Luke 7:11-17 Jesus raised a young man from the dead. Jesus can bring an end to deadness. When can Jesus bring an end to physical & spiritual deadness? What happens when the dead rise? 6 conditions/evidences/provisions for ending your deadness. 1—When the dead rise Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Study 1 - Jesus Is God. Series

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Feb 4, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,539 views

    Study 1 of a major series giving a reply to Jehovah`s Witnesses false teaching - Studies 2-10 also on site

    Michael Green, in his book "Man Alive" says, "Jesus made the most shattering claims in the course of His teaching. There is no parallel to them in any of the world`s religions. And it simply will not do to neglect them, as is commonly done by agnostic writers. Yet, if you account them as part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Study 2 - How Could All The Fullness Of God Dwell In Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Feb 4, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,873 views

    Study 2 of a Major Series on Christian belief as a response to the Jehovah`s Witnesses.

    September the 11th saw tremendous acts of self-sacrifice. What happened then was costly. That is what real love is like. It is willing to deprive itself. It is willing to give, even unto death in the cause of humanity. And yet the love that we saw that day, from priest and fire-service, police, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Study 3 - How Could All The Fullness Of God Dwell In Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,335 views

    Study 3 of a major series(continued from Study 2)-Christianity is a faith which is extremely simple, yet tremendously profound!

    Some time ago a friend of mine discovered that her sister might have to have a kidney operation - it might be necessary to have a new kidney from a donor. My friend offered her own kidney to her sister. This act was a real expression of love. She was saying to her sister, "I am prepared to take a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Study 4 - Does The Bible Say That Jesus Is God? Series

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Feb 6, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,813 views

    Study 4 of a series setting out Christian Belief in Jesus as God.

    The J.W`s say that nowhere in the Bible do you find any statement that Jesus is God. They are wrong. The Bible says that Jesus is God right through the Old Testament and on to the end of the New. In these next studies I intend to show that very clearly. Let`s look at the claims of Jesus. a) I ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Transfigured

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 11, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 14,388 views

    A sermon for Tranfiguration Sunday

    Transfiguration Sunday Matthew 17:1-9 "A teacher in a Sunday school class was reading the story of the Transfiguration. As she read, she noticed one little boy seemed confused. When she was finished she asked him, "Johnny, why don’t you tell us where Jesus was in this story. He replied, "Oh, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Who Is This Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 10,561 views

    Do we really understand the awesome, splendor of our Lord Jesus? Have we really considered the magnitude of our Lord? Though the whole Bible preaches Jesus, identifies Him as the coming King, one scripture truly reveals His glory.

    Who Is This Jesus? Introduction:  Who is this Jesus?  Do we really understand the awesome, splendor of our Lord Jesus?  Have we really considered the magnitude of our Lord?  Though the whole Bible preaches Jesus, identifies Him as the coming King, one scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Window To God Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,400 views

    Jesus is the window in which we can see God

    INTRODUCTION Windows are an important part of a building. They allow the occupant to see what is going on in the world around them and it allows the world to peek in on and see what the occupant is doing. Before we got our drapes, the neighbors used to tell us that they enjoyed watching us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Suffering Servant To "Yes Your Majesty"

    Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 2,270 views

    The value of this sermon is to help the audiance understand why Christ came to earth as the lowly carpenter before he could be respected as the great "King of Kings"

    Standing just in view of the steps of the bus that will take him to the infamous Paris Island is an eighteen-year-old young man with his mother, father and younger brother. The Marine band is playing the Marine’s Hymn and the Marine Honor Guard is standing at attention supporting the colors of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Faith

    Contributed by Richard Gardner on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 10,952 views

    One of the greatest faith stories in the whole bible, but most over looked, by it’s contents.

    Faith of a Great Woman Most of us believe in faith, but very few of us ever achieve the faith that brings us to where God really wants us to be in our spiritual life. I want to share with you a scripture in the Bible that I believe shows uncommon, outstanding faith that many of us want but will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Preeminence Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,289 views

    CHRIST DESERVES THE PREEMINENCE BY VIRTUE OF: - HIS POSITION OF HEADSHIP - AND HIS WORK OF RECONCILIATION

    BIG IDEA: CHRIST DESERVES THE PREEMINENCE BY VIRTUE OF: - HIS POSITION OF HEADSHIP - AND HIS WORK OF RECONCILIATION (WITH RESPECT TO ALL OF CREATION AND TO THE CHURCH) I. (:18b) THESIS: “so that He himself might come to have first place in everything” Def.: “having paramount rank, dignity, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Only One Mediator Between God And Man Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,610 views

    OUR MISSIONARY VISION MUST BE A GLOBAL ONE

    BIG IDEA: OUR MISSIONARY VISION MUST BE A GLOBAL ONE I. A GLOBAL MISSIONARY VISION IS ROOTED IN PRAYER A. Prayer for Men from All Nations Without Prejudice 1. This Exercise of Prayer must be a matter of Priority "First of all, then, I urge …" Paul is beginning his instructions regarding how the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    He Is Able

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,545 views

    Jesus alone can meet all of our deepest needs. He far exceeds any priest or pastor who have ever sought to lead people to the Lord and He lives to intercede for His people.

    He Is Able! Hebrews 7:20-28 Everyone is looking for an angle. People from all walks of life are looking for someone or some way to help them get ahead, to find the calm waters of life, and to give them an anchor for their restless souls. Who can open a door of opportunity for me? Who can provide ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ