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    The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 198 ratings
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    The first person to which we are introduced is the poor traveller. He had taken the road from Jerusalem to Jericho, which was notoriously dangerous. It descended nearly 3,300 feet in 17 miles, running through narrow passes at points.

    SERMON—THE GOOD SAMARITAN—Luke 10: 25-37 The Good Samaritan. Familiar story. One researcher found in a survey that 49% of the people interviewed said they would be able to tell the story of the Good Samaritan if asked to do so, 45% said they would not be able to, and 6% were unsure whether they ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Ash Wednesday?

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 24, 2003
    based on 221 ratings
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    Where did Ash Wednesday come from? And what does Lent have to do with me?

    ISAIAH 59:12-20 ASH WEDNESDAY? What exactly is “Ash Wednesday”? Where does it come from? It’s not in the Bible, obviously. But some of its ideas are. Ash Wednesday has its origins in the early Christian Church – somewhere between the sixth and eight centuries. Originally, the idea was that a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jim Twamley avatar

    How Am I Doing?

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003
    based on 148 ratings
     | 8,577 views

    Looks at 6 specific things that Paul prays and examines them one at a time. Now as we look at each one of these, I want you to be thinking, “How am I personally doing in each of these areas?”

    One of the main jobs of a pastor is to pray for his congregation. Acts 6:1-4 6:1 In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. 2 So the Twelve ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    Focusing On Christ's Sentence Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Mar 27, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,656 views

    Looks at the sentence Christ recieved and how truth was lost and forgotten

    Focusing on Christ Sentence John 18:28-40 Introduction A. Sporting events are great B. To be there and to hear the crowed totally get it to it C. Maybe someone from the home team made a great dunk and the next thing you know you have 30,000 people screaming with Joy D. Maybe the ref makes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Appropriate Smallness

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 30, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,153 views

    TRUE HUMILITY BEFORE GOD IS THE ESSENCE OF LENT AND OUR CHRISTIAN EXISTENCE.

    “APPROPRIATE SMALLNESS” 2 CHRONICALS 7: 11-22 LENTEN LUNCH SUNDAY MARCH 30, 2003 INTRODUCTION: In Paul Harvey’s “For What It’s Worth Department” there was a story about a man named Speedy Morris. Speedy was a basketball coach for LaSalle University. He was shaving one day when his wife called out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Campbell avatar

    The Lamb And The Scroll Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,414 views

    Have things happened to you that you cannot explain, even with your knowledge of God and the Bible?

    THE LAMB AND THE SCROLL Revelation 5: 1-14 Have things happened to you that you cannot explain, even with your knowledge of God and the Bible? The message of Revelation is that God will resolve the mess man has created. Men without God dream of world peace, utopia on earth. Lots of people ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Did Jesus Do It?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 9, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,524 views

    Jesus died for us because He loves us and wanted us back.

    Well known to us are The Ten Commandments. But less well known are The Paradoxical Commandments? “Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable. Be honest and frank anyway.” “The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.” Ever heard these statements in conversation or in print? Kent ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    U Turn

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 15,087 views

    A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent Series B Repentance

    2nd Sunday in Advent Mark 1:1-8 U-Turn 1 ¶ The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, "Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way; 3 the voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Responds To Our Prayers In Four Ways

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
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    God Responds to Our Prayers in Four Ways

    GOD RESPONDS TO OUR PRAYERS IN ONE OF FOUR WAYS: (Rom 8:26,27) Illustration:At a meeting of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Bobby Richardson, former New York Yankee second baseman, offered a prayer that is a classic in brevity and poignancy: "Dear God, Your will, nothing more, nothing less, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    There Is More To Dream About Than Summer Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,257 views

    The first message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

    Introduction: Mystic Seaport is filled with a variety of clippers and other sea-worthy ships. Countless voyages have been sailed by each ship. There is perhaps no greater sight to behold than that of such a sea-worthy vessel, trimming through the water under full sail. The ship is in her world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kelly Randolph avatar

    Contempt For God's Court Series

    Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,069 views

    This message exposes the sin of placing ourselves in the position of God by self-righteously judging others.

    Contempt for God’s Court: The Problem of Self-Appointed Judges - James 4:11-12 Have you noticed the rising popularity of courtroom TV shows? First, there was Judge Wapner on The People’s Court. Then along came Judge Judy. You can also see the professional boxer and boxing referee turned judge – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Free From The Law: The First Question Of Romans 7 Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 21, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,277 views

    Our sanctification (being set apart for God as holy) does not occur through human efforts to keep the law, but through the power of the Spirit animating, motivating, and empowering us to do God’s will. It is a matter of motives and means.

    Free from the Law: The First Question of Romans 7 (Romans 7:1-6) 1. Sally was married to Bill for many years. Then one evening Bill had a heart attack and died. Several years latter Sally remarried a man named Jack. Jack was in many ways different than Bill. Bill didn’t like to eat breakfast (he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kelvin Parks avatar

    National Day Of Prayer

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 65 ratings
     | 13,747 views

    Speech / Prayer delivered in Augusta Maine at the National Day of Prayer

    You know the Bible teaches that in the last days before Christ’s return our world would go topsy-turvy and become perilous. Well, I think that’s a perfect description of the time in which we are now living. - It is during times like these that we need an anchor. - It is in time and days like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Engler avatar

    Freedom In Christ

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Jul 7, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,895 views

    "Where the spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." 2 Cor. 3:17b. As we have freedom in our country through the men’s sacrifices, we have freedom in Christ because of His sacrifice.

    Sermon by: Mark Engler, Mt. Vernon Christian Church Mt. Vernon, Missouri “Freedom in Christ” Intro: “History of Independence Day” Most of us in America learn the basic history of the events surrounding the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Time Has Come Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,745 views

    Throughout the Gospels we find references to Jesus’ work of redemption, and often we read, “His hour had not yet come.” But now it was at hand. These words of Jesus were prayed in the shadow of the cross.

    “The Time Has Come” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “These things Jesus spoke; and lifting up His eyes to Heaven, He said, ‘Father, the time has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son may glorify You’.” (John 17:1) “Some people pray by the yard; but ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational