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  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Water Marks - Splashing With Jesus!

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 7, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,742 views

    I. Baptism is a Sacrament of Joy II. Baptism is a Sacrament of Relishing a Life in the Holy Spirit

    Scripture: Mark 1:4-11; Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29 (Call to Worship) Theme: Splashing With Jesus! Title: "Water Marks" or Splashing with Jesus! I. Baptism is a Sacrament of Joy II. Baptism is a Sacrament of Relishing a Life in the Holy Spirit INTRO: Grace and peace and love ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Not Good Enough Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,451 views

    Religion may be good but it’s not good enough

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Come And See

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,282 views

    Evangelism is not about having the right words. It is about being faithful in sharing our passion about what Jesus has done in our lives, and then inviting people to "come and see" for themselves what He is all about.

    Church researcher George Barna pinpoints the main reason why many believers do not share their faith. He states, “In asking Christians about their witnessing activities, we have found that nine out of ten individuals who attempt to explain their beliefs and theology to other people come away from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Francis Of Assisi And The Saints Of God Series

    Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 16, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 714 views

    The saints' exemplary lives encourage us always to be close to Jesus and make it our life’s plan.

    As the whole church celebrates the Feast of St Francis today (4 October), I want to take the opportunity to share with you why the church honours and celebrates saints. I want to reflect with you what the saints have to teach us about our calling to be Jesus' followers, our faith in God, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Rod Of Comfort Series

    Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,509 views

    Analysis of the 23rd Psalm

    Title: “How Can The Rod Comfort?” Psalms 23: 4 “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of Death, I will fear no evil: For You are with me; Your Rod & Your Staff, the comfort me.” While I was in Africa, God really gave me a message on the Valley & how He is not only ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Shekinah, The Shepherds, And Shiloh

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 220 ratings
     | 9,735 views

    The unexpected appearance to an unlikely audience bringing an astonishing message of an unusual arrival.

    THE SHEKINAH, THE SHEPHERDS, AND SHILOH LUKE 2:8-18 INTRODUCTION: CAN YOU IMAGINE WHAT IT MUST HAVE BEEN LIKE ON THAT NIGHT WHEN CHRIST WAS BORN? THE LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM WAS BUZZING WITH ALL THE NOISE AND CLAMOR OF AN OVERCROWDED LARGE METROPOLIS, THE RESULT OF A POLL TAX DECREED BY CAESAR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anchor Yourself To The Truth

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 2, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,168 views

    The truth of Christ sets us free.

    I have a question that I think you can help me with, Michael. I have some climbing equipment here that I’m not sure what to do with. What I mean is if I were on the edge of a 100m cliff and wanted to rappel down, how would I use this equipment? Of course, I would need to put the climbing harness on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Cursing The Clergy Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,968 views

    Malachi condemns clergy abuse, then offers a positive role model. We see in Levi 4 marks of a godly minister: Reverence, Instruction, Conduct and Protection.

    “Cursing the Clergy” Malachi 2:1-9. Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts www.cliftondalecc.org Have you ever gone to church and heard a sermon, and you thought the preacher was preaching at you? Maybe you felt under attack! Well, this morning you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Dad The Great American Hero

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 7, 2005
    based on 85 ratings
     | 2,999 views

    Dad’s are heroes in our lives. But with that role comes responsiblity to RESCUE, Relationship, Encourage, Support, CHampion, Understand, and Equip

    “Dad: The Great American Hero” Father’s Day June 19, 2005 Intro: Show video clip of kids talking about why their dad is a hero. Today, we are here to celebrate dads. In our society today, dads don’t get enough credit. We always see on TV that dad never knows what’s going on. He is always in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Ultimate Love (Revised)"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 29, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,116 views

    How can we even begin to comprehend God’s love for us?

    John 3:14-21 “The Ultimate Love” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Have you ever noticed while reading the Gospel of John…How the author of this Gospel refers to himself? He doesn’t refer to himself by name…or in a sense maybe he does. He ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Todd Randolph avatar

    Preparing For Vision

    Contributed by Todd Randolph on Oct 12, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 8,021 views

    Getting your church and yourself ready to receive God’s vision.

    On day six of the ill-fated mission of Apollo 13, the astronauts needed to make a critical course correction. If they failed, they might never return to Earth. To conserve power, they shut down the onboard computer that steered the craft. Yet the astronauts needed to conduct a thirty-nine-second ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fellowship: It Ain't About Potlucks

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,176 views

    The nature of Fellowship and why we mess it up so badly

    An interview with Tia and Tamara Mowry, the stars of WB’s Sister, Sister yielded a very mature comment from these then 19 years old. One of them said (they’re exact twins); “A lot of girls expect this prince to come into their life on a white horse and make everything wonderful. What the Lord told ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    Jumping In The Midst Of Storms Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,523 views

    Jesus wants us to cry out to him our deepest thoughts and feelings about what is going on in the world. He will always answer because He is in control.

    There are a lot of people in this world who wake up everyday with thoughts of fear in their minds because of the storms that surround us. The more and more news that floods our lives just builds this constant anxiety and stress; another school shooting, another terrorist attack, another threat. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • N A avatar

    Dinosaurs, Science And The Bible Series

    Contributed by N A on Feb 23, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,617 views

    Did you ever wonder how the dinosaurs fit into the Biblical account of creation? Were there dinosaurs mentioned in the Bible? What really happened to the dinosaurs? And is there any scientific evidence that supports the Biblical account of creation?

    DINOSAURS, SCIENCE AND THE BIBLE PART #1: CREATION VS. EVOLUTION INTRO: Did you ever wonder how the dinosaurs fit into the Biblical account of creation? Were there dinosaurs mentioned in the Bible? What really happened to the dinosaurs? And is there any scientific evidence that supports the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jesus Is Coming! (A Sermon For Advent Sunday)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 22,646 views

    It’s the season of goodwill, is it not? Well ... not according to the ecclesiastical calendar! In the church year we’ve just celebrated the first Sunday in Advent - a time ...

    Happy New Year everybody! Yes, it’s the first day of the ecclesiastical new year - the first Sunday in Advent - and as you’ll see, everything is a bit different today. The colours are different, the hymns are different, and there’s a sense of festivity in the air … well, maybe not a sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican