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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    The Be Happy Blessings Of Revelation Pt 5 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 8, 2010
     | 4,628 views

    Today we are going to explore the symbol of Christ being the Bridegroom and we being His Bride. To help us understand this analogy we need to understand the phases of a Jewish Marriage. There is the symbol of Christ as the Bridegroom and the Church as the

    Series: “The Be Happy Blessings of Revelation” Funny Opening Illustrations: Oops altar call! A minister was planning a wedding at the close of the Sunday morning service. After the benediction he had planned to call the couple down to be married for a brief ceremony before the congregation. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Voice Crying In The Wilderness Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,833 views

    1) The Person (Mark 1:1), 2) Prophecy (Mark 1:2), 3) Practice (Mark 1:4), 4) People (Mark 1:5), 5) Poverty (Mark 1:6) & 6) The Prediction by the Herald (Mark 1:7, 8)

    Whether officially or by action, people take leadership of differing faith communities. The late Mother Teresa became the leader of a group of nuns in Calcutta India. Her piety and devotion, gained her a world wide voice for her cause. The Dali Lama, is the spiritual leader of Buddhism. People the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Chosen For The Most Vital Of Ministries-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 14, 2010
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    3 of 3. Zacharias & Elizabeth were chosen to fulfill His plan of salvation for mankind. God chooses people for His most vital of ministries. But what are their circumstances? You may be chosen for the most vital of ministries in the midst of...

    CHOSEN for the MOST VITAL of MINISTRIES-III —Luke 1:5-25 Attention: A man was driving when a traffic camera flashed. He thought his picture was taken for exceeding the speed limit, even though he knew he was not speeding. Just to be sure, he went around the block & passed the same spot, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living To Please God

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 6, 2010
     | 5,006 views

    1) The Priority of Excelling, 2) The Power and Principles for Excelling, and 3) The Progress and Pressure of Excelling.

    American voters delivered a stinging midterm rebuke on Tuesday to President Barack Obama and Democrats in Congress, turning control of the U.S. House of Representatives over to Republicans amid mounting anxiety and anger over the state of the nation’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Portrait Of God

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 1, 2010
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    If we would know what God is like, we must discover the Triune nature He has revealed through His Word.

    “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” You have undoubtedly heard the story of the little boy who was colouring at the kitchen table. When his mother asked him what he was drawing, he informed her that he was drawing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surviving A Lousy Start In Life

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 16, 2010
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     | 10,900 views

    Jephthah had everything going against him from the beginning of his life, yet he become one of the Judges of Israel. A review of his life offers encouragement to anyone who imagines they have everything against them and nothing going for them.

    “Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty warrior, but he was the son of a prostitute. Gilead was the father of Jephthah. And Gilead’s wife also bore him sons. And when his wife’s sons grew up, they drove Jephthah out and said to him, ‘You shall not have an inheritance in our father’s house, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Favorite Word Is "Yes!" Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 11, 2010
    based on 26 ratings
     | 37,480 views

    We should be careful not to make promises we can’t keep. We put our mouth in motion before our mind is in gear. Sometimes our mouths write checks our body can’t cash! As much as we like to keep our promises sometimes we fail. But all of God’s promises are

    INTRODUCTION We’re on a journey through 2 Corinthians I’m calling “Hope for Cracked Pots.” Today I want to speak on this topic: GOD’S FAVORITE WORD IS “YES!” One of the most beautiful words in the human language is the word “yes.” Whenever a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Road Less Traveled Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 14, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,483 views

    1) The Disciple’s Confession (Mark 8:27-33) and 2) The Disciple’s Lifestyle (Mark 8:34-38)

    The merchant vessel, the Sun Sea slowly made its way south along the outer edge of Vancouver Island on Thursday night. It’s a small freighter packed with almost 500 smuggled migrants who had crossed the Pacific Ocean to the West Coast of Canada. Whether it is by covert border crossings, human ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Jesus The Jew Series

    Contributed by Edgar Mayer on Apr 2, 2010
     | 5,218 views

    Jesus the Jew.

    Rev Dr Edgar Mayer; Living Grace Toowoomba Church; Message on Snapshots of Jesus 01; Date: 4 October 09 For more sermons and other writings check the following homepage: www.livinggracetoowoomba.org Jesus The Jew In 1973 a book was published with the title “Jesus The Jew” which ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Avoiding The Blame Game Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 25, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 27,772 views

    Don't play the blame game; own it by name and avoid the shame.

    Avoiding the Blame Game Genesis 2-4 Rev. Brian Bill 4/25/10 Drama: “The Jerry Stringer Show” Do you know what the most popular game is in the entire world? Could it be Facebook’s Farmville with 82 million active users? Halo? Super Mario Brothers 3? Monopoly, which is sold ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Judgement Day Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 2, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,880 views

    God calls us to judge ourselves before we worship, or face His judgement because we dishonoured Him. The judgement revolves around recognition of the Body of Christ, the people of God.

    1 CORINTHIANS 11:27-32 JUDGEMENT DAY “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Evidence For Christ's Resurrection

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,873 views

    The five evidences, or testimonies, for the resurrection of Jesus Christ presented in 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 are: 1) the Church; 2) the Scriptures; 3) the Eyewitnesses; 4) a Special Witness, and 6) the Common Message.

    The one interesting factor about this time of year is the sudden attention things of faith get. When so many people across this planet meet on one morning to celebrate the most historically verifiable event, it is hard to ignore. Yet every possible explanation about alternative theories in regards ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Whatever Were You Thinking Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 5, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,617 views

    God holds Christians responsible to ensure that they are prepared to worship before they approach His Table. We prepare through sharing our lives with our fellow believers.

    1 CORINTHIANS 11:27 WHATEVER WERE YOU THINKING? “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord.” “Whatever was he thinking?” That is the question on the minds of many people who read of the fall of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Role-Model Saints" Romans Pt. 18 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,875 views

    Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices for Jesus. This in turn will make us a hero in the eyes of Kingdom of God.

    "Role-model Saints" Romans pt. 18 Opening Illustration: Bluefish TV.Com - History of sacrifice Thesis: Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices for Jesus. This in turn will make us a hero in the eyes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Tow avatar

    What Happened To The Crowd Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 27, 2003
    based on 236 ratings
     | 37,683 views

    This sermon examines the crowds reaction to Jesus’ miracle of feeding the 5000 and his teaching that followed. Their transition from an "excited" crowd to a "grumbling" crowd to an "offended" crowd is traced.

    What Happened to the Crowd? Fortifying the Foundations #15 John 6:14-70(1) In John 6 a large number of people begin a journey with Jesus. They have experienced His goodness. They are among the 5000 men plus women and children who enjoy loaves and fishes courtesy of the King of Kings. Can you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic