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  • Sol Madlambayan avatar

    When We Untie & Loose, What's Next?

    Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,129 views

    Jesus Christ knew us and He came here to save us.

    April 13, 2003 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US Luke 19: 28- 35 When we untie & loose, what’s next? The Lord blessed us last Sunday with an inspiring message from the Lord through Bro. Anthony. What He said were all true and I do really believe that the Bible is a very important treasure that we must dig, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    3 Easter B

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 1, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,176 views

    In our worship Jesus comes among us and tells us "Peace be with You." Our worship reflects the events of the resurrection.

    3 Easter B Luke 24:36b-48 4 May 2003 Rev. Roger Haugen A young pastor was fishing for comments at the door following one of his sermons that he felt was particularly profound. One older man responded, “Sometimes we come to church because of the pastor and sometimes we come in spite of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Nathan Hall avatar

    Where?

    Contributed by Nathan Hall on May 24, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,303 views

    David was conscious of God’s presence in every situation, both bad and good.

    Introduction: There is a story of an old man who was quite ill, and the family called for their minister. As he entered the sick room and sat down, he noticed another chair on the opposite side of the bed, a chair which had also been drawn close. The pastor said, "Well, Donald, I see I’m not your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Do We Need Jesus?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 30, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,584 views

    We need Jesus because we need to be changed by God!

    A person who knew nothing about football was taken by a friend to a college football game. The friend explained the game as clearly as possible before they arrived. As the officials met with the captains of both teams for the coin toss, the football fan was asked by the clueless friend what was ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Want Not And Fear Not

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 3, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 6,340 views

    Contentment and security through God as Shepherd and Host of our lives.

    This week, one of my research assistants sent me this email that reads: "We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a baby, then another. Then we are frustrated that the kids aren’t old enough. We believe we’ll be more content when they are older. When ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The High Value Of Living Low

    Contributed by Gary Washburn on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,393 views

    Christ teaches the way to live life in the Penthouse is by starting at the bottom.

    Love The high value of living low 2 Peter 1:5-8 and 10b John 13:34-35 Intro: Word “love” is agape = love revealed by not doing what the person loved wants, but doing what the One who loves deems is needed by the one loved. John 3:16 – not what man wanted but what God saw man needed. John 13:34-35 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Doing Greater Things

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,257 views

    Jesus told disciples that they and we would do greater miracles than He did. How can we do this today?

    Introductory Considerations 1. It was a difficult time for the disciples. After ministering with J for about 3 years, they knew that He would soon leave them. 2. Jesus had just finished washing their feet, they had just had their last supper together and Jesus stressed that he would soon be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Philadelphia's Door Of Opportunity Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 22, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,457 views

    Encouragement to walk through every "open door" of opportunity that God gives us for ministry.

    WHEN WE ARE FACED WITH NEW AND EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTRY AND WE TELL OURSELVES "I CAN NEVER CHANGE, THAT’S NOT MY STYLE" OR SAY "THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN," WE PRESUME TOO MUCH AND BELIEVE TOO LITTLE. IN JESUS CHRIST, GOD RENDERS ALL OF OUR FINAL CONCLUSIONS PREMATURE AND ALL OF OUR TALK ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    "Easter Qualities"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 370 ratings
     | 20,594 views

    How Easter makes a difference in our lives

    “Easter Qualities”, Luke 24:33-48 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Introduction Today people will only commit to things they feel are relevant. They say, “OK, Easter happened. So what? How will that make a difference in my life tomorrow?” In Luke 24 ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    New Clothes

    Contributed by Justin Meek on Oct 28, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,431 views

    Christians must remove the Old clothes in favor of the New.

    New Clothes Col. 3:1-14 Do you remember the fable “The Emperor’s New Clothes” from your childhood? There is a deceitful and unscrupulous con artist that seeks to trick the king. He wishes to sell the king a new suit of clothes. The clothes, he says, will be made from the finest cloth and very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Hicks avatar

    Reality Check

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,520 views

    What does it take to keep us going in the right direction, a reality check, an attitude adjustment, or a wake up call? Which will it take for you?

    REALITY CHECK There is three things that the Church needs this morning and that is; 1. A reality check (Refire and refocus on the things having eternal concerns. 2 Cor 13:55 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    One Touch Of Glory And We Cry Holy! Series

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Feb 24, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,735 views

    What causes the throne to come down? When the atmosphere of worship & holiness is as it is in heaven, then the throne comes down.

    ONE TOUCH OF GLORY AND WE CRY HOLY! Isaiah 60 “Arise, Jerusalem! Let your light shine for all the nations to see! For the glory of the LORD is shining upon you. 2 Darkness as black as night will cover all the nations of the earth, but the glory of the LORD will shine over you. 3 All nations will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Greg Baskerville avatar

    It's A Wonderful Life

    Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005
    based on 237 ratings
     | 37,929 views

    This was my first funeral service. It is an illustration of how one person can affect many lives.

    It’s A Wonderful Life” In 1946, Frank Capra made a low-budget movie called “It’s A Wonderful Life”. This movie told the story of a man who spent his life in a small town, never really realizing his dream. His dream was to travel the world and get away from the small town. His dreams were always put ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Evelyn Weston avatar

    Giving Thanks

    Contributed by Evelyn Weston on Oct 19, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,900 views

    Thanksgiving C: We give thanks, not just for all the things God gives us, but because of who God is and who God has called us to be. Illustration from the Pilgrims.

    Grace to you and peace, brothers and sisters in Christ— blessed by God, blessed to be a blessing. Amen Thanksgiving is here again— the beginning of the holiday season. Supposedly this is the end of fall, though there’s no doubt this year that winter is already here to stay. But Thanksgiving ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    God Came Near - No One Noticed

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,252 views

    Jesus is the one sent by God, who is the only way to God. All previous institutions, customs and feasts lose meaning in the presence of Jesus.

    In Jesus Holy Name March 19, 2006 Text – John 2:14-21 Lent III – Redeemer “God Came Near – No One Noticed” When we open the pages in the Gospel of John, the first miracle that John records, finds Jesus changing water into wine. After a few days Jesus and his extended entourage ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran