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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    It's Gotta Be The Shoes Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,261 views

    60th in a series from Ephesians. Peace is the foundation that allows us to stand firm against the devil.

    Opening: Clip of Nike commercial – “It’s gotta be the shoes.” This 1989 classic Nike commercial was intended to convince the buying public of the importance of having the right shoes. And, although shoes are often much more of a fashion statement than functional, there are still many times when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Defection, Deception & Destruction Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,578 views

    1) PAUL’S WONDER ABOUT THE GALATIANS’ DEFECTION (Galatians 1:6) 2) PAUL’S WISDOM REGARDING THE FALSE TEACHERS’ DECEPTION (Galatians 1:7) 3) PAUL’S WARNING OF GOD’S DESTRUCTION (Galatians 1:8–9)

    This week, a U. S. soldier who was deported after his refugee claim was dismissed in Federal Court. This is nearly three years following his arrival in Canada and he may now face a number of consequences for army desertion. Robin Long, believed to be the first military deserter to be sent back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • J JOHN avatar

    Searching For Love: Bridget Jones's Diary Series

    Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,569 views

    Bridget Jones’s Diary is the film of the book of the newspaper column – a romantic comedy, documenting a year in the life of a single, thirty something woman in London, played by Renée Zellweger.

    --note-- 2001, UIP Director: Sharon Maguire Starring: Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant, Colin Firth - - - - - Bridget Jones’s Diary is the film of the book of the newspaper column – a romantic comedy, documenting a year in the life of a single, thirty something woman in London, played by Renée ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Not Another Teenage Pregnancy Story

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,694 views

    Virgin birth is it credible and how Mary instructs us to a joyous faith in the midst of current difficult realities - an advent/christmas story

    Gospel Reading – Luke 1:26-38 Theme: Annunciation to Mary Sermon title – Not another Teenage Pregnancy Story Response: Luke 1:46-55 Song of Mary – She Glorifies/Rejoices in God for he has been mindful of her. 26In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Gift From The Name

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,100 views

    Understanding the name Jesus helps us understand Christmas and why He came. We can see this in: 1) THE GIVER OF THE NAME 2) THE MEANING OF THE NAME 3) THE FOCUS OF THE NAME

    There is a lot you can know about someone from their name. In the news this week, because of the high birth rate among Muslim families, the name Mohammed is on track to become the most popular boy’s name in England and Wales by next year. Muhammad is regularly cited as the most common name in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Looking At The Greatest Need Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,030 views

    Jesus knows and has taken steps to remedy our greatest need in life - forgiveness of sin.

    She was wrong. You didn’t part on the best of terms. Now it has been several hours, and there’s a phone call. You’ve been thinking it through. You know what to say, so you begin, “Honey, I just want you to know, I’ve been thinking through what happened. It’s OK. I forgive you.” On the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ben Peak avatar

    Wehn Tomorrow Is A Question Mark

    Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008
     | 4,121 views

    It is my prayer that these lessons will encourage us, not just during this time of uncertainty, but in every situation or our own personal lives when tomorrow is a question mark.

    Turn with me, if you would, to Mark 4:35-41 (pg. 734). And the same day, when the evening was come, he said unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    What A Friend We Have In Jesus When We Are Heavyladen

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,635 views

    THIS SERMON IA ABOUT WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS WHEN WE ARE HEAVYLADEN AND CUMBERED WITH A LOAD OF CARE

    WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS WHEN WE ARE HEAVYLADEN AND CUMBERED WITH A LOAD OF CARE ****************************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. THE LORD IS BUILDING HIS CHURCH AND THE FORCES OF EVIL CANNOT PREVAIL AGAINST IT 2. THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Smith avatar

    Giving Thanks For Everything (Ephesians 5:20)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,418 views

    A sermon by Angela Smith ...

    "Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ" (Ephesians 5: 20) One of the first life skills I learnt from my parents was to say thank you. I’m sure this was the case for most us. It is an important ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Rest Of The Package

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,033 views

    Jesus as our Everlasting Father & Prince of Peace...

    The Rest of the Package December 30th, 2007 Beartown Road Alliance Church We began our Christmas series three weeks ago as December was just beginning and Christmas still seemed like it was a good ways off in to the distance. Now, December has come and gone, Christmas has come and gone, and after ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Defeating Depression Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 30, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,308 views

    Part one of Defeating depression

    Defeating Depression 1 Kings 19:1-18 Depression is a Common Problem Depression has a Predictable Pattern The Activation Physical Causes Relational Causes Transitional Causes Spiritual Causes The Reaction The Isolation The Destruction Depression can be Defeated because God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lavishness Of God- Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Steve Lombardo on Jun 7, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,921 views

    David describes our God as covenant keeping and compassion giving.

    I want to take you back to the time of Moses - when Moses led the people, the nation of Israel, out of Egypt. You remember the story. They were under slavery, under Pharaoh, and the Egyptians and Moses was called by God to lead these people, God’s people, out of slavery. So he goes and Pharaoh ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Ritz avatar

    God's Heart For The Poor

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 76 ratings
     | 31,995 views

    What responsibility does a Christian have for meeting the needs of the poor?

    God’s Heart for the Poor March 2005 I was about 27 years old, Still in the Navy, and I was driving across the country, to some Navy base or other. stopped in at this truck stop for dinner. Business was slow, only 3 or 4 other customers in there, and I sat down and ordered a dinner. The waitress ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dwayne Brown, PhD avatar

    When Jesus Sees You

    Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Dec 31, 2005
    based on 22 ratings
     | 28,255 views

    Woman, you are free from your infirmity.

    Jesus was teaching in the synagogues and there in the synagogue was a woman with an infirmity that had her bent over for 18 long years. The Bible says that Jesus called her to himself; laid his hands on her and said, "Woman, you are free from your infirmity." And immediately she straightened up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Mommy Dearest Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,200 views

    Biblical characteristics of a godly woman.

    There is a difference between a mother and a mom. I realize today is called Mothers’ Day, but I really believe we should understand it and celebrate it more as Moms’ Day. The truth is, every mother should be appreciated for the fact that she allowed a child within her to be carried to the point of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist