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  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    We Had Hoped...distraught By The Cross Series

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 127 ratings
     | 11,626 views

    This sermon takes a look at the cross through the eyes of the disciples and how the cross which was originally one of suffering and shame became one of rejoicing and elation.

    How could they have been so wrong. One by one they each chose to leave everything and to answer the call to follow Jesus and become fishers of men. For 3 brief years they watched in anticipation as Jesus worked miracles and taught with authority. Peter even stated that Jesus was indeed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Loving Leadership Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 17, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,958 views

    In order to earn the heartfelt respect of their families, fathers must love and lead them.

    A young boy had just gotten his driving permit. He asked his father if they could discuss his use of the family car. His father took him into his study and said, “I’ll make a deal with you. You bring your grades up, study the Bible a little, get your hair cut, and then we’ll talk about it.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Men And Their Macho Machines

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,879 views

    Men have sadly learned to use machines as status symbols and instruments of power, but that only leads to destruction. Learn from Him whose ride was a lowly beast and whose symbol is a cross.

    I had been away from home for about three months, working in Akron, Ohio, as an engineering student. The three months were over, and it was time to go back home. I went back the way college students traveled in 1957 … not in a plane, not in a car of my own, not with my father coming to transport ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus! Everyone Is Looking For You!

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Feb 6, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,082 views

    Jesus gained popularity as a healer but He wanted to provide more. Even the greatest healing miracle was only a band-aid compared to what Jesus really wanted to offer.

    I don’t think that you are going to be surprised that I am now going to mention the Super Bowl this morning and the fact that my Pittsburgh Steelers won! Yes, last Sunday they pulled out a great game and although watching it on television was enjoyable, I would have loved to be there in person. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    The Finish Line - Running The Race Of Life Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 3, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 19,976 views

    We are to neither run wild without direction, like a man running with poor eyesight, nor are we to look back at a past we cannot change, instead we are to live our life forward.

    When I was a high school kid, one of the sports I competed in was Track and Field. We had a great track team and usually won our track meets by a large margin. One of the great assets we had was in the 100 yard dash, we had the kid that was the fastest kid in the whole league. His name was Andy. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Too Busy Not To Pray

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,694 views

    When we think we are too busy to pray, we are succumbing to the issue of control: either we suppose we can manage everything or we want to abdicate. Prayer is the way to find priorities and strength.

    Let me throw some numbers at you. Imagine that you were in charge of an operation that involves, on the average, some ten thousand people a week, almost all of whom come together at one time. Of these ten thousand or so, not all will get there every time, but sometimes many more than that will show ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Making A Molehill Out Of A Mountain Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,844 views

    Apostles, Pt. 11

    MAKING A MOLEHILL OUT OF A MOUNTAIN (LUKE 9:51-56) The widely respected Indianapolis Colts coach and Superbowl winner Tony Dungy is the epitome of cool, calmness and composure. Peyton Manning credited Dungy's calm demeanor as critical to the team’s rally from an 18-point deficit against the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You Need A Big Black

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,343 views

    5 Relationships You Can’t Live Without! Each of these relationships are crucial for you to live a healthy and successful life!

    “5” Part 3 – You Need A Big Black The Rob and Big show helped MTV2 achieve its highest rated day in channel history on January 15, 2007. The first full season reached over 70 million total viewers, and was ranked #1 in its time period. Robert (Rob) Dyrdek was born in Kettering, Ohio and began ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You Can Be One Too…

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 20, 2008
     | 2,491 views

    Importance of a name - it identifies and says something about us.

    You can be one too… Acts 9:26-28 With all the advertising that we have seen with the election I am reminded about the continuous flow of messages that we are exposed to every day. The candidates for offices and the big companies want people to see or hear the name and think of something. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    My Three Sons

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 7, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,820 views

    Dramatic monologue as if David were speaking: he starved emotionally his son Adonijah, he indulged his son Solomon, and he distanced himself from his son Absalom.

    "Bless the Lord, 0 my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, 0 my soul, and do not forget all his benefits ... as a father has compassion for his children, so the Lord has compassion for those who fear him." As a father has compassion for his children … When I first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Christ The King Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,082 views

    Stations of the Cross, Pt. 5

    CHRIST THE KING (JOHN 19:19-22) 19 Pilate had a notice prepared and fastened to the cross. It read: JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS. 20 Many of the Jews read this sign, for the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city, and the sign was written in Aramaic, Latin and Greek. 21 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    See You At The Pole

    Contributed by Dr. Franklin Kirksey on Sep 30, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,978 views

    "See You at the Pole" by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey is a message to provide encouragement to saints in the evangelizing of sinners.

    See You at the Pole Numbers 21:4-9 By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey INTRODUCTION Students all across America gathered around the flagpole for prayer at the annual “See You at the Pole” event on Wednesday, September 26, 2007. This student-led event that began 17 years ago in Burleson, Texas, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Winning The Peace Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011
     | 3,439 views

    The saints must remain vigilant even during the thousand years. It is never more necessary to beware of Satan and his dead-enders than when the neighborhood seems safe.

    How many of you remember that image of Saddam Hussein being toppled from its central position in downtown Baghdad? I don’t expect there’s anyone in this country who didn’t see it. It played over and over for days. And it really looked liked victory, didn’t it? And of course ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Christopher Lanham avatar

    A More Excellent Way Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 22, 2011
     | 5,536 views

    A look at the more excellent way of love - using the gifts for their intended purpose in their intended context.

    A More Excellent Way 1 Corinthians 13 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI March 8, 2009 Series: The Church in Crisis I remember a sermon – years ago, in fact I think I may have preached it during my time here as an intern – where my opening illustration was the difference between the way my ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Armstrong avatar

    The Truth About The Resurrection

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,865 views

    An Easter Sunday message on the resurrection from a worldview perspective.

    [play mini-movie called 'Spiritual Cafeteria' produced by Floodgate Productions]. One time at University I spent all night finishing an assignment despite having a major exam the next day. So I hadn’t done an ounce of study. All my friends had a good night sleep and were in the library ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed