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  • Jim Drake avatar

    Walking In Daddy's Shoes Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,434 views

    Just like a young son wants to imitate his father, Christians are to imitate our Heavenly Father.

    1. An imitator of God walks in love (5:2-7) a. Have loving relationships—purity of the body (3) b. Use loving speech—purity of the tongue (4) c. Maintain loving fellowship—purity of the church (5-7) 2. An imitator of God walks in light (5:8-14) a. Expose the will of God—examine the Scriptures ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Jesus Coming To The Temple"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 28, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,885 views

    A sermon for Palm Sunday

    Matthew 21:1-17 & Mark 11:1-17 Luke 19:29-44 & John 12:12-19 When they approached Jerusalem the next day and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, ‘Go into the village ahead of you. As soon as you enter it, you will find a donkey tied up. Tied with her will ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    A Royal Funeral

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,973 views

    The death of Jesus was more than bringing salvation to a lost world; it involved an international situation which only God was able to solve.

    JOHN 19:38-42 A ROYAL FUNERAL I. THE REALITY: * A. Romans. B. Retainer. C. Receivership. II. THE RICH: ** A. Risk. B. Respected. C. Remorseful. III. THE REPOSE: *** A. Royalty. B. Restful. C. Rush. The death of our Lord is now a fact of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Quest For Perfection, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,911 views

    All parts of the law which have not been fulfilled are as equally binding and applicable today as they were for the nation of Israel. The law was never meant to save—it was meant to be a schoolmaster, showing people their ineptitude before a holy God. T

    1. The first lesson is the presence of the law fulfilled (5:17-18) 2. The second lesson is the consequence of the law fulfilled (5:19) 3. The third lesson is the requirement of the law fulfilled (5:20) 4. The fourth lesson is the impossibility of the law fulfilled (5:48) Yesterday morning, we went ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Almighty Dollar Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 13, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,855 views

    Five misconceptions about what money will bring to our lives, and five facts to keep money in perspective.

    Play Song – Enjoy Yourself by Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians Enjoy Yourself (It’s Later Than You Think) Words & Music by Carl Sigman & Herb Magidson Recorded by Guy Lombardo, 1950 You work and work for years and years, you’re always on the go; You never take a minute off, too busy makin’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Faith Lessons From The Lord Of The Rings

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 15, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,245 views

    Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings is filled with Christian imagery (intentional or not). This message looks at four spiritual themes found in the first of the trilogy.

    In just 3 days, the story will be complete. Actually, the story was completed 48 years ago, but in 3 days the final part of the trilogy will be released on the big screen. I’m talking, of course, about The Lord of the Rings. J.R.R. Tolkien released his first fantasy work called The Hobbit way ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Calling God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 40 ratings
     | 36,984 views

    Uses a cell phone to illustrate the basics of effective prayer. Addresses the tendency of people to rely on repetition and ritual to get God’s attention.

    OPEN: (a deep voiced man was positioned in a side room with microphone and monitor. This opening illustration goes on for a couple of pages but worked well to set up the rest of the sermon) "Our Father who art in heaven..." "YES?" (look up and around suspiciously then bow and say) "Our Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Removals" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,338 views

    Sermon 10 in a study in Colossians

    “…and in Him you were also circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, in the removal of the body of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ; 12 having been buried with Him in baptism, in which you were also raised up with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Keeping On Keeping On Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,268 views

    Lessons we can learn from Peter and John’s example in refusing to stay silent or testifying in Jesus’ name.

    *Intro>The French Foreign Legion has an inspiring motto: “If I falter, push me on. If I stumble, pick me up. If I retreat, shoot me.” -Obviously, neither Peter nor John were members of the French Foreign Legion, but they demonstrated a similar determination. -After being used by God to heal a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clothed In Fine Linen Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 15, 2008
     | 5,070 views

    In the New Testament, the Church is not spoken of as a wife, but as a bride, betrothed or engaged, being made ready for her wedding day, the celebrated and much anticipated day when Christ comes for His church at the end of the age.

    Review Last week, we did something that probably stretched a few of you. It certainly stretched me. When God laid the impression upon me to do this, I was both apprehensive as well as excited. I knew a blessing would flow from it, and I knew that many of us would be uncomfortable. Yet, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Head--Bad Heart Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on May 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,882 views

    The local church at Ephesus had a rich history of strong Christian leadership from Paul, through Timothy to John. They had been very effective in keeping their doctrine pure. But, in their zeal to keep themselves doctrinally pure, they left their first l

    It seems as if the news is filled every day with scandals. Government scandals, corporate scandals, all kinds of scandals. It seems that even our own WVU is involved in a scandal. And this one doesn’t have anything to do with the football team. It seems that the governor’s daughter was awarded ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Doors: Releasing Your Child Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,833 views

    #4 in a six week series on marriage and parenting. This message discusses the difficult task of releasing your child.

    "THE DOORS: RELEASING YOUR CHILD" Home Improvement - Week 4 1 SAM. 1:10-11, 24-27, Luke 15:11-13 INTRODUCTION: You know, of all the areas that we have talked about in this child rearing portion of our home improvement series, certainly for me and I think for all of us as parents.. releasing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Party On

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008
     | 3,976 views

    John chapter 2

    Party On! The Miracle at the Wedding in Cana of Galilee - John 2 Intro: This morning, if you have your Bibles, turn with me to the gospel of John, chapter 2. Last week we began our study of John’s gospel. We saw his purpose in 20:30-31 - Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Coming To The End Of Ourselves" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,298 views

    Sermon 14 in a study in Colossians

    “So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. 14 Beyond all ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Celebrate! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 12, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,758 views

    Learning what it means to have true celebration. Part 5 of 13 on Spiritual Disc.

    Spiritual Discipline: Celebration February 3, 2008 There was a farmer who had a neighbor who was a chronic complainer, he would always find something wrong with anything. He was a cold, wet blanket on a cold, wet night. The man had absolutely no joy within him. So the farmer decided he would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist