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  • Norbert Haukenfrers avatar

    John The Baptist And Paris Hilton

    Contributed by Norbert Haukenfrers on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,692 views

    Using your social capital for Jesus

    Advent 4, 2007 - John 1: 19-29 When our children grow up you will___________. You can fill in the blank: No matter what you put in that blank I pretty sure that all of you pictured a better life for your children. We want to give our children every advantage. I don’t think John the Baptist’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    A Good Samaritan Heart

    Contributed by Scott Cody on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,935 views

    The challenge of Christ is to have a passion for people. We can learn how to do this from the story of the Good Samaritan.

    1. Lesson Intro a. Can you name some famous neighbors i. Tim “Tool Man” Taylor – Wilson ii. Ricky and Lucy Ricardo – Fred and Ethel Mertz iii. Daren & Samantha Stevens – Abner ad Gladys Kravitz iv. jerry Seinfeld – kosmo Kramer b. Scripture calls us to be good neighbors, but what does ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keep On Dancing

    Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,123 views

    The closer you follow Christ and emulate Him, the more you will walk in the spirit and be filled with the Spirit. WE need a perpetual infilling of the Holy Ghost. KEEP ON DANCING!

    Keep on Dancing Ephesians 5:17-18 17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. 18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; Interject this about worldly dancing and Holy Ghost dancing. David said… 2 Sam 6:21 It was before ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jose Diaz avatar

    Presentacion De Bebes En La Iglesia: Una Lectura Antifonal

    Contributed by Jose Diaz on Jul 7, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,345 views

    Presentacion especial de bebes: Lectura antifonal para el culto. Resalta la importancia de presentar un bebe en la iglesia...

    Pastor: Dios es espíritu y quienes le adoramos le adoramos en espíritu y en verdad. Iglesia: Bendice alma mía a Jehová, todos nosotros bendecimos tu santo nombre Dios. Pastor: Dios es luz, en El no hay sombras y El no cambia. Iglesia: Dios de los cielos envía tu luz y tu verdad. Pastor: Dios es ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Brian Matherlee avatar

    Standing Up When Everyone Else Lays Down Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Aug 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,922 views

    This sermon looks at the life of Noah and outlines principles that we should emulate and warning signs to help us avoid danger.

    STANDING UP WHEN EVERYONE ELSE LAYS DOWN Big Faith Series-Part 3 Hebrews 11:7; Genesis 6-9 Sunday, July 30, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction Show “Noah Situation” video clip I think the bedrock principle of Noah’s life was this: NOAH TOOK GOD SERIOUSLY! Noah took God seriously & because ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Raphiel Manenge avatar

    Except Thou Bless Me 3 Of 3! Series

    Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 21, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,238 views

    Whenever God blesses anyone there is a name change. The old pass away and the new comes. You will be differently glorious. It takes seriousness and committiment. When God blesses your name will change....

    When God blesses your name will change! The name of a thing is much directly related to its purposes, future or story of the owner. Many people when naming their children, pets and any products they give names that they want to impact such things. They want the names to communicate to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Mother's Commitment

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 119 ratings
     | 18,641 views

    The Bible is full of examples of godly mothers. Hannah is one such. She was committed to God, to her husband, and to her children.

    A Mother’s Commitment I Samuel 1 Here we are again--another Mother’s Day. Time to extol the virtuous role of motherhood. Where do we look for our role models? Hopefully, we need look no further than our own family. But alas, not all mothers are good role ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Gracious Heart Of God

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,843 views

    In this long defense, Stephen reveals the gracious heart of God as He worked with the nation of Israel for centuries to reveal Himself to them.

    Passage: Acts 7:1-60 Intro: You may be familiar with the famous short story titled “The Gift of the Magi” 1. story of young married couple, very poor, at Christmas 2. Stella had beautiful hair, Jim had a fabulous watch 3. Stella sold her hair to buy Jim a watch fob, Jim sold his watch to buy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jay Winters avatar

    Being On Jesus' World Series Team

    Contributed by Jay Winters on May 30, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,815 views

    A short sermon using baseball images to explain how Christians can feel pain despite Christ’s High Priestly prayer "protect them from the evil one."

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three in One who provides your place in the Church and won’t give it away to anyone beside you. It was a nightgame. I was 11 years old and playing catcher. The pitcher threw to the outside of the strike zone and to my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    You Cast, You Come, You Follow

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,501 views

    Jesus extends three invitations ¡V the disciples are drawn closer and closer to Him with each one ¡V and the intimacy and responsibility grow deeper each time.

    The story of our text today has the familiar theme of Peter’s restoration. Peter had denied Christ three times outside Pilate’s house during Jesus’ trial. In this reunion by the sea Peter confesses his love for Jesus three times. It is heartwarming to think about the big fisherman being received ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Brian Menear avatar

    Pathway To The Passion Pt-2 The Garden Series

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Feb 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,409 views

    When Jesus knew the end was nearing, he went to that quiet special place to be alone with God.

    Pathway To The Passion Part Two-The Garden The Garden At Gethsemane (Luke 22:39-53) -About 1 mile from Jerusalem at The Mount of Olives -This area was familiar to Jesus and the disciples. They had rested and prayed there before. -Probably one of Jesus’ favorite spots. -Biblical scholars estimate ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kent Kessler avatar

    God@work Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on May 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,778 views

    God is very much at work behind the scenes of our lives! If we don’t get that, if we miss this wonderful truth, we are going to go through life missing cues, acting in front of the wrong sets, or worse, not showing up for our part at all! Also, if we don’

    “GOD@WORK” 2 Kings 3:4-27 When I was in school, I was a part of several plays and musicals. If I wasn’t on stage acting and singing, I’d want to still be involved with the production as one of the coolest groups there was—the stage crew! The stage crew is made up of people who can’t act or sing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gregory Neill avatar

    Test Every Spirit Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 31, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,449 views

    Lesson 8 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John

    Test Every Spirit 1 John 4:1-6 I. Introduction A. Harmonica Lessons 1. A young Texas engineer was sent to Ireland to work for two years. a) He accepted the assignment for the extra money that was needed to put a down payment on a house after his wedding. b) His fiancé remained in Texas to get all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charles Mallory avatar

    God Works In The Ordinary

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,419 views

    God is with us and empowering us so that we can do great and mighty things in the everyday, ordinary things of life.

    THIS HUMOROUS STORY HAS BEEN TOLD MANY TIMES, SO I’M SURE YOU’RE FAMILIAR WITH THE EVENTS SURROUNDING A DEVOUT CHRISTIAN MAN WHO HEARD AN URGENT NEWS REPORT ON HIS RADIO THAT A FLASH FLOOD WAS WITHIN MINUTES OF ENTERING THE PEACEFUL VALLEY WHERE HE LIVED. IMMEDIATELY HE WENT TO HIS KNEES AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The True Costs And Benefits Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,604 views

    What does it take to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? What does it mean to take up your cross and follow Him. It may be different than you think.

    Two of the major reasons marriages fail are 1) a failure to leave or 2) a failure to cleave. If a husband or wife is so burdened by their family of origin, or are literally shackled by their parents and unable to form a new life with their husband, the marriage is in jeopardy. Or if they leave ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel