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  • Rita Sims avatar

    Mary's Experience

    Contributed by Rita Sims on Apr 11, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,885 views

    This is a first person perspective coming from Mary Magdalene on Easter morning.

    MARY’S EXPERIENCE All scriptures related to Mary Magdalene Jn. 20:1-18 It was a day much like today, when it happened so long ago. It was such a great day, I’ll never forget it! After I met Jesus my whole life was changed. My name is Mary and I am from Magdala. Magdala was a busy ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Conduct Yourselves" Series

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,271 views

    Taking a look at 3 crucial areas where Christians are to conduct themsleves in.

    “Conduct Yourselves” Philippians 1:27-30 PHP 1:27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending as one man for the faith of the gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dealing With Dificult People Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 8, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,380 views

    Dealing with Difficult people use scriptureFrom the time we were babies, we all have found ways in which to "get our way". Some are legitimate means of obtaining your objectives ... others are means whereby we manipulate people. These means of manipulatio

    PART 3 Eph 4:14-15 .... we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, 15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head--Christ-- The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judas Iscariot

    Contributed by David King on May 31, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,313 views

    He was clever, manipulative, maybe even ingenius, but he was wrong and it cost him so much, think of how he miscalulated the situation.

    TEXT Act 1:25 INTRO: Can you really calculate the odds? Can you really know what is in your future? Can a person really implement their plans to the fullest when they don’t know the future? I submit to you that Judas was a man who thought he had life under control and he had his future going ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    In Jesus' Name

    Contributed by Al Lowe on May 13, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,350 views

    There is not other name under heaven given by which one is saved.

    Acts 4:5-12 (12) PROPOSITION: By Christ you are saved. OBJECTIVE: To lead the church to Christ. The time following Easter and Pentecost is a time of the birth of the primitive church. It is also a time we consider the basics of our own, personal beliefs and why we believe it. The first few ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Judge Series

    Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jun 11, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,313 views

    This is one of the most misunderstood verses in the Bible. What did Jesus mean, "Do Not Judge?"

    Do Not Judge Matthew 7:1-6 Jesus looks out across the people…mixed multitudes I.(vs 1) Do not Judge a.Vs 1 is not telling us to endorse….Call sin sin b.Infact, the Bible teaches us to judge ·Matthew 7:15 – false prophets/fruits ·Ephes. 5:11 ·2 Thes. 3:6 ·Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Like A Rock

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 8,181 views

    The importance of growing and developing as believers.

    20, October 2002 Dakota Community Church Like A Rock Introduction: 2 Peter 1:5-11 5For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Weathering Life's Storms

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,256 views

    Storms Happen - Deal with it.

    26, May 2002 Dakota Community Church Weathering Life’s Storms Introduction: Matthew 7:24-27 24"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Jesus: Rez And The Life

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Apr 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,280 views

    This message is an Easter sermon about Jesus as the REz and the Life. How not only was He risen from the dead but He raised Lazarus from the dead to show us who He is and what He wants to do in our lives, even now!

    Who is this Jesus? John 11:17-44 Intro.: A. As we celebrate Easter there is a lot of things that come to mind: Eggs, Spring time, kids, candy, and of course we also think about Jesus.! B. Today’s passage is one that we learn a lot about Jesus. It is an account where Jesus is learns about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The Post Christmas Blues

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,584 views

    How Mary & Joseph over-came The Post Christmas Blues”

    The Post Christmas Blues Inventory is being done - Stores - Church - US News & World Report Born-Again Makes Little Difference In Behavior Roper poll The behavior of born-again Christians after their conversions experience is not very different from what it was before In fact, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Timely Advice For Marital Success Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 13, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,652 views

    at some advice for beginning, and maintaining a strong marriage ¡V especially in light of the pressures marriages face today in general, and Christian marriages specifically.

    TIMELY ADVICE FOR MARITAL SUCCESS 1 CORINTHIANS 7:25-40 INTRODUCTION: In this third message concerning marriage, do¡¦s, don¡¦ts, and advice. So far we have looked at marriage and its responsibilities, and those who ¡§seek¡¨ to be unmarried, and the gift of singleness. Today, we want to look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Gossip - "You're Not Going To Believe What I Heard"

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 14, 2005
    based on 158 ratings
     | 21,561 views

    This message answers 4 of the biggest questions about gossip, including what is gossip (and what’s acceptable conversation) as well as how to deal with someone wanting to share gossip with you.

    1. When Is It Gossip And When Is It Acceptable Conversation? “The difference is in motive and accuracy.” - Ephesians 4:15. - One struggle that people have is that they believe that “not gossiping” means ceasing to having any conversation about people and what’s going on in their lives. Most of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Catherine Davis avatar

    I'm My Own Worst Enemy

    Contributed by Catherine Davis on Sep 2, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,481 views

    We are distracted by many things; allowing others to sway us; we even are distracted by our unbelief.

    Intro: I am a huge Star Trek fan. I have been since I was a child watching the old black and whites. When they came out with the first Star Trek Movie in 1979, I couldn’t wait to see it. So I took my mom, who wasn’t really a fan. She fell asleep! But I thought it was a great movie! I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Power Of Suggestion

    Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Jul 19, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,401 views

    Have you ever changed your mind due to what someone has said to you? Whether you would like to admit it or not our lives have been influenced by other people’s suggestions.

    The Power Of Suggestion Genesis 3:1-4 Have you ever changed your mind due to what someone has said to you? Whether you would like to admit it or not our lives have been influenced by other people’s suggestions. Spouses have said, Honey your not going to wear that are you? I have watched people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Journey Of The Wise Men

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,834 views

    The Purpose That Motivated Them; The Perseverance That Sustained Them; The Presents They Presented Him

    Matthew 2:1-12 The Journey of the Wise Men The characters of Christmas teach us a great deal about the meaning of Christmas. Now, we do not know a great deal about these wise men actually. They are really known as magi in the scriptures. We do not know how many of them there were. We say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist