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  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Wise Guys

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,079 views

    Lessons we can learn from the wise men.

    Wise Guys – Christmas Message Matthew 2 Intro: To: All Southern USA Residents From: Santa I regret to inform you that effective immediately, due a growing population, I will no longer be able to serve the southern USA on Christmas Eve. However, I have provided a replacement for you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Broke To Oak

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,520 views

    From the Gadarine Demoniac we learn how much Jesus cared about broken people by observing his attitude and his actions. We can also learn what our own responsibilities are towards these same downtrodden folk.

    FROM BROKE TO OAK (Ideas from DISCIPLESHIP MAGAZINE: Dan S. Baty “No Hopeless Cases) Castle Hills Christian Ch. 04-28-2002 Isaiah 61: 1-3; Mark 5:1-20 Scripture reading: Isaiah 61:1-3 Introduction: Although I generally take Monday’s off, I arrived at the office one recent Monday, and before I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living In The Perfect Storm

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 18, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,211 views

    According to Dr. Leonard Sweet the Christian Church is facing our first "perfect storm". Three cultrual trends are converving and squeezing the Christian Faith. 1) Post- Modernism 2) Post Christian 3) Post scale Jesus said....go....into the storm. I h

    In Jesus Holy Name May 21, 2006 Text: John 15:8, 18-21 Redeemer “Living in a Cultural ‘Perfect Storm’” In the fall of 1991, a six-man crew on the fishing vessel, The Andrea Gail, left Gloucester, Massachusetts. Two weeks later they encountered the perfect storm. Wolfgang ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Confronting The Inevitable

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003
    based on 90 ratings
     | 18,039 views

    We all must deal with the Consequence of our own Character-Our Esau. This message deals with How to Confront The Inevitable Confrontation with Our Past.

    SOONER OR LATER WE MUST FACE ESAU! Verse 1 says: "And Jacob lifted up his eyes, and looked, and,behold, ESAU CAME and with him four hundred men." For 21 years Jacob had avoided a face-to-face encounter with Esau. At the age of 40, Jacob had to leave home unexpectedly to save his life on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Touched By God

    Contributed by Ethan Sayler on Aug 5, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 11,668 views

    This is a sermon on the importance of being persistent in prayer, and how God will change your life through prayer.

    It had been over twenty years since Jacob had last set foot in his father’s land; twenty years since his flight from his brother’s wrath, twenty years from that blessed encounter with the Lord at Bethel. Now, after two decades, Jacob was coming home. He had left his home alone, with nothing but ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Marks Of A Christian Leader

    Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 25, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,514 views

    Using a Servant Song of Isaiah 50 and Paul’s self-defense to the Corinthians, this sermon lays out the basic marks of a Christian leader.

    How do you recognize a Christian leader? A sermon on Quinquagesima Sunday Isaiah 50:4-10, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 John Maxwell is the head of an organization called “Maximum Impact,” which from its website appears to have the mission of turning men and women into "impactful" leaders. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Scott Malone on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 51,834 views

    There is real power in real prayer

    THE POWER OF PRAYER James 5:16 Children’s letters to God: Dear GOD, Thank you for the baby brother, but what I prayed for was a puppy. -Joyce Dear GOD, It rained for our whole vacation and is my father mad! He said some things about you that people are not supposed to say, but I hope you will not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being The Church!

    Contributed by Will Langford on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 90 ratings
     | 28,088 views

    A message from Acts 1 that reveals 4 things the church needs if it is to be a New Testament Church.

    Being The Church! Acts 1:1-11 I loved Miss Patrick. She was from Somerset, Kentucky and she was my third grade teacher. She was awesome because she introduced us to some exciting literature. There is nothing that I enjoyed anymore than a action packed book. I like a lot of adventure and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace In The Storm

    Contributed by Geoffery England on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,331 views

    Finding God’s peace through any storm.

    Peace in the Storm Text: Mark 4:35-41 Introduction Hook: In 1995 a massive storm known as Hurricane Bertha hit the coast of Newfoundland. I happened to be working on a fishing vessel on the North East coast of St. Anthony. It was the worst storm that I have ever encountered. This storm sent many ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Abraham: The Call

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 156 ratings
     | 30,051 views

    The call of Abraham is addressed in three elements contained in the following statement: ’God calls ordinary people.’

    There’s a children’s Bible song called “Father Abraham.” The words speak of Abraham having many children, and also speaks of you and I being Abraham’s children. It reminds me of a couple back home. They adopted two children because they believed they couldn’t have any biologically, but then they ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Does The Devil Know Your Name?

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 256 ratings
     | 58,990 views

    The devil still knows who the true belivers are.

    Does The Devil Know Your Name? July 13, 2003 Acts 19:11-16 Chester’s FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A New York City businessman moved to the country and bought a piece of land. He went to the local feed and livestock store and talked to the proprietor about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Resurrection Appearances As Recorded In John

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 30, 2013
     | 6,232 views

    Why did John select these four resurrection appearances. Because they deal with four major areas that need Jesus touch Grief, Fear, Doubt and Remorse

    WSG 31-03-2013 A touch from the Risen Lord When I first became a Christian people said that we needed to have blind faith to become a Christian You simply had to believe what was written in the Bible And while that may apply when you first become a Christian, Peter tells us to “Always be ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Be Yourself Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 6, 2011
     | 13,082 views

    Talk 7 in a series of 8. This talk owes a great deal to Bill Hybels book Becoming a Contagious Christian. Don’t try to be anyone else, just be youself. Find out how God wants YOU to share Jesus with others.

    [Note to the Reader: This sermon owes a great deal to the excellent book by Bill Hybels and Mark Mittelberg entitled Becoming a Contagious Christian] St. Paul writes, ‘There are different gifts, but the same spirit’ (1 Cor. 12:4); and later in his letter to the Corinthians he writes these things: ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Disciple's View Of Calvary Series

    Contributed by Dennis Munn on Apr 13, 2011
     | 5,895 views

    A sermon examining how Calvary is redemptive in real life...John's view of Calvary.

    A Hill With A View A Disciple’s View of Calvary Introduction: It’s appropriate in the weeks leading up to Easter that we devote extra attention to the story of Calvary. The preaching of the cross is central to Christianity...there can be no Christianity without the cross. The idea ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Making The Most Of The Opportunity

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,124 views

    We can take this controversy and debate about the Da Vinci Code and we can engage others with the truth of the gospel.

    Making The Most Of The Opportunity 05/28/06 AM Text: Colossians 4:5 Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. Reading: Acts 17:16-34 Introduction On May 19th, theaters opened the doors to people eager to see the Da Vinci Code. Directed by Ron Howard and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ