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  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Characters At The Crib- Were You There? (Christmas)

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 31, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,059 views

    A sermon at Carols by Candlelight. Teaching and evangelistic

    Carols by candlelight 16 Dec 2001 pm. Characters at the crib- were you there? Herod The last reading (Mt 2:13-18) grounds this all, doesn’t it? Places it firmly in the realm of - our world. This last year. Troubles still emanating from there & ‘religion’ - reality… not fantasy. This is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Free To Really Live (Easter Sunday)

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 12,250 views

    Resurrection isn’t just about life after death; it is also about the promise of abundant life-now!

    [I have a tradition when preaching on Easter Sunday to insert "Christ Is Risen" as often as possible, to which the congregation respond, "Christ is risen indeed. Hallelujah!"] Christ is risen! (He is risen indeed!) Shouts of alleluia ring out; flowers adorn our sanctuary; people are dressed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Facing Up To Our Faltering Faith

    Contributed by Paul Tuck on Jan 20, 2002
    based on 291 ratings
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    The statement made by this desperate man reveals to us a great truth. The best way to get faith, is to admit that we don’t have it! This is the account of a man who was willing to admit that though he believed, he needed to believe even more!

    FACING UP TO OUR FALTERING FAITH Mark 9: 14-29 They say that “time is an excellent teacher”. What is one good lesson you have learned in 2001? {Elicit some response} The biggest lesson I have learned last year is this. I STILL HAVE A LOT OF GROWING TO DO IN MY FAITH! At this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gabriel Cortes avatar

    Tratando Con La Ira Series

    Contributed by Gabriel Cortes on Feb 1, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 5,977 views

    Este es el primero de 4 sermones acerca de como tratar con nuestras emociones. Dios puso en mí compartir estos mensajes la semana antes y varias semanas después del 11/9/01

    TRATANDO CON LA IRA Salmo 37:5-9 INTRODUCCIÓN En abril de 1994, un hombre y una mujer iban en una van en un expreso de Chicago; atrás iban sus 2 hijos. Un cadillac, conducido por un exconvicto, se colocó detrás de ellos y se les pegó a solo pulgadas. El hombre en la van redujo la ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Parent-Child Dedication Service

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 220 ratings
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    A SERVICE FOR CHILD DEDICATION: to impress upon us how God views children and how we are given the joy and duty to care for them in God’s love.

    Parent- Child Dedication Service Anyone here want to know a measure of God’s blessing here. I’ve got 4 of them! They are a blessing. They are a joy! They have taught me more about God and His love and His joy. In fact they are spoken of as a “heritage” i.e. a legacy or something that lives on even ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Turn Or Burn Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 15,576 views

    The significance of repentance is particularly important when we consider how we usually handle our weaknesses

    OPEN: “Johnnie,” asked the kindergarten teacher, “is the world round?” “No, ma’am,” was the reply. “It isn’t!” Exclaimed the teacher. “Then I suppose it’s flat?” “No, ma’am.” “Well,” said the teacher with a smile, “if the world isn’t round and it isn’t flat, then what is it?” “My dad says it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God & Liars Series

    Contributed by Rod Macarthur on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 10,506 views

    In this lesson we examine the choice to lie, and follow Satan; or the choice to stand in truth and follow God.

    God & Liars Text: John 8:44 “Whenever he speaks a lie, he speaks …” Theme: We’ll be examining ways lying negatively affects the liar. Introduction: My seventh grade math teach, Miss Patten, had the class exchange homework papers so we could grade each others papers as she read the answers. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Volunteer Or Victim

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 11,239 views

    This sermon addresses how Jesus is our Shepherd.

    VOLUNTEER OR VICTIM? Text: John 10:1-18 "A soldier returned from the World war minus one arm and both legs. One man said, "It is such a pity that you should have lost your limbs in the war." "I did not lose them I gave them for my country." "I gave my life for thee What hast thou ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Are You Truly Free?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 8,488 views

    Find true indepedence today.

    Are You Truly Free? We were founded as a nation to provide liberty and justice for all. Well, we have certainly been a tad off on the justice part at times, but are we still in a land of liberty? We have one of the best documents in the world proclaiming and detailing our liberty. However, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unchanged Church

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,458 views

    This sermon shows how the attitude of the church has declined concerning winning the lost to Christ. The church needs to change.

    Scripture: Matthew 4:12 – 17 Title: “The Unchanged Church” Introduction: This is a MESSAGE for the CHURCH of TODAY! When Jesus began His earthly ministry there was a well-oiled religious machine in place called, “Phariseeism.” This religious system was well known all across the known world at ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Campbell avatar

    The Blood Speaks

    Contributed by David Campbell on Aug 18, 2001
    based on 149 ratings
     | 52,173 views

    The precious blood of Jesus still speaks to hearts in these five ways!

    "THE BLOOD SPEAKS" Hebrews 12:22-24 Pastor Dave Campbell This passage of Hebrews takes us all the way back to the story of Cain & Abel. As you know, Abel was murdered by his brother Cain and the Book of Genesis tells us that Abel’s blood cried out to the Lord from the ground. Thousands of ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Let Your Light Shine

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001
    based on 484 ratings
     | 142,817 views

    Let your light shine in the world

    INTRODUCTION Last week in Matthew 5:13, Jesus said that you are the salt of the earth. Jesus wanted us to see the relationship that the members of the body of Christ are to have with the world. In today’s passage, we find Jesus teaching concerning the citizens of the kingdom as to their PRIMARY ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Who Do You Trust?

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 25, 2001
    based on 747 ratings
     | 70,548 views

    Even in times when life doesn’t make sense we need to place our trust in God!

    Who Do You Trust? Selected Passages September 23, 2001 Introduction In May 1995, Randy Reid, a 34-year-old construction worker, was welding on top of a nearly completed water tower outside Chicago. According to writer Melissa Ramsdell, Reid unhooked his safety gear to reach for some pipes when a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • ERIC OLSON avatar

    Spiritual Blessings Series

    Contributed by Eric Olson on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,067 views

    Series:"The Blessings Christians enjoy" Adoption into God’s family,Acceptance before God, Forgiveness of sins, Insight into God’s will, eternal inheritance, and the seal of the spirit

    Series: The Blessings Christians Enjoy Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14 Object: To ensure the youth that God has awesome things for those that are C’D up! Introduction- Today we are going to look at 6 different things we are blessed with as Christians. Chosen by God (1:4) V.4- God “chose us in Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Benny Horn avatar

    Religion Vs Christian Love

    Contributed by Benny Horn on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,120 views

    Religion produces babes in Christ and a carnal church, but christian love produces spiritual maturity and a strong church.

    "Religion vs Christian Love" Introduction: If I asked each one of you what you wish for this church, I feel sure that I would not get one single person who would wish anything bad to happen here. Yet, without even asking, I already know what "Old Satan" wishes for this or any other church. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist