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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Extreme Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 21, 2001
    based on 224 ratings
     | 37,072 views

    A focus on faith and healing. And, just why did Jesus tell the paralytic his sins were forgiven?

    OPEN: It was the first day of basketball practice at Wingate High School in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Coach handed a ball to each player. "Boys," he said, "I want you to practice shooting from the spots you might expect to be in during the game." One of the boys (who was pretty much there as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Just Do It…now!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,239 views

    An exhortation to action!

    Just Do It…Now! The Nike© commercials urge people to "just do it." They are encouraging people in the area of athletics and to quit being a couch potato. Of course, ideally if you "just do it" you will need shoes and hopefully you will buy their shoes. The more you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Promises Have Strings Attached

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 14, 2001
    based on 317 ratings
     | 30,294 views

    We love to say, "God, you promised this," or, "God, I expect this from you," or, "God, you are the giver of every good & perfect gift." And God is. But we need to realize that God’s promises have strings attached.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2018) TEXT: Hebrews 13:1-5; Philippians 4:19; 2 Peter 1:4 ILL. I wish you could have known Bessie Hanna. She was a long-time member of Central ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Short Cuts

    Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 6,460 views

    We can resist temptation by refusing to take short cuts

    I am told that one of the hottest shows on Television these days is called "Temptation Island." It is a ’reality’ show like "Survivor". Four unmarried couples, who are in long-term relationships, are taken to a Caribbean island for two weeks to test and explore the strength of their commitment. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Touched By An Angel

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,256 views

    A look at the different angels present at the first Christmas

    Touched by an Angel Angels. What would Christmas be without angels? They are an integral part of Christmas, if we didn’t have angels what would we put on the top of our trees? And what would the little ones dress up as in the Christmas play; you only need so many shepherds. The Christmas story ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Growing In Christ

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,573 views

    The Beatitudes are markers of growth for the Christians.

    INTRODUCTION  How many of you want to live a blessed or happy life?  Today we are going to start a series on what many have called the greatest teachings that have ever been taught.  What Jesus gives to us here is a pathway to being blessed or happy.  What is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God... Where Were You?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,820 views

    In the aftermath of the events of September 11, many are asking that same question of God. God where were you?

    INTRODUCTION: Lazarus had become terminally ill. Upon being informed of his condition by Christ’s disciples, Jesus delayed going to the home of Lazarus until he had been dead for four days. Upon His arrival Christ is met by Martha who cries out to Christ, "Lord, if you would have been here, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go To The Graveyard!

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 340 ratings
     | 37,153 views

    how our journey to the graveyard with Ezekiel shows us where the power really is - in the Word!

    March 17, 2002 Ezekiel 37:1-14 The hand of the LORD was upon me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the LORD and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. 2 He led me back and forth among them, and I saw a great many bones on the floor of the valley, bones that were very dry. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Extravagance Of Christian Love

    Contributed by Mason Booth on Mar 16, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,061 views

    What does Christian love look like?

    If interested please e-mail at MasonBooth@aol.com for a powerpoint presentation The Extravagance of Christian Love I. Introduction A. Mark 14.3-9 B. Society’s Understanding of Love II. The Cost of Love A. This type of love is extravagant B. This type of love is sacrificial C. This type of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Not For Sale

    Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Jun 28, 2001
    based on 191 ratings
     | 32,198 views

    Some things in life are simply not for sale.

    You can tell that the season of summer is here, if not by the traditional signs such as higher temperatures, at least by the signs of garage sales popping up all over the place. Has anyone been to any yet? Has anyone hosted one yet? Picture this. There you are, keeping one eye on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    A House Is Not A Home

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 381 ratings
     | 52,876 views

    Christ comes to dwell in our messy, imperfect homes, just as they are, to build love, not a museum-like perfection.

    A house is not a home. A house is not a home. A house is a house, and it may be lovely to look at and fine to visit, but a house, by itself, is not a home. What is the difference? Let me tell you a tale of two houses. These are the best of houses, these are the worst of houses. See if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Got Your Back!

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 384 ratings
     | 181,699 views

    When you feel as if the devil has knocked you down for the last time, Isaiah reminds us that God has our back!

    GOD’S GOT YOUR BACK! ISAIAH 59:19-21 (Deut 20:1-4) I’ve got a message for those of you who have ever found yourself in the midst of trouble… I’ve got a message for those of you who have found yourself in the midst of problems… In the midst of circumstances… I’ve got a message for those of you who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rules In The Service Of Relationships.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,201 views

    Year C Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 15th, 2001 Luke 10: 25-37 Title: “Rules in the service of relationships.”

    Year C Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 15th, 2001 Luke 10: 25-37 Title: “Rules in the service of relationships.” Jesus tells the story of the Good Samaritan in response to a lawyer’s question regarding the meaning of “neighbor” in the great commandment “Love your neighbor.” THE LAWYER’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Will You Die For Christ?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,057 views

    How much do you really love Jesus?

    Will You Die For Christ? Last week, we celebrated our liberty mostly by consuming large quantities of BBQ, beans and assorted other standard fare. A few of us may have reflected on our founding fathers and what the holiday was supposed to be about. Most just saw it as a day off from work and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Pahls avatar

    Ears To Hear, Eyes To See Series

    Contributed by Michael Pahls on Jul 17, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,538 views

    An exposition of Amos and John points us to Christ who gives us ears to hear and eyes to see.

    Appropriating the Prophetic Word The 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) July 15, 2001 Amos 7:7-17; John 10:25-37 COMPLICIT IN OUR OWN FAILED PERCEPTION "We never saw violence or hatred in [our son] until the last moments of his life when we watched helplessly with the rest of the world." ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed