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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Faith Midrash Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 28, 2009
     | 4,423 views

    When we understand how Jesus’ teaching on faith is connected to the Old Testament texts from which they originate, we can set aside wrong thinking and embrace fuller, more accurate perspectives.

    Faith Midrash (Deuteronomy 7:17-23 with John 14:11-13 and Matthew 17:20, 21:21) 1. The Volcano in the Philippines was big news this past week. 2. According to the Associated Press, "Philippine troops went house to house Thursday threatening to use force to move hundreds of residents from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Coloring Outside The Line Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Jan 15, 2008
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     | 4,194 views

    The doctrine of the depravity of man as set forth in Romans 1:18-32 as a testing doctrine. Your prevailing attitude on this subject will assuredly determine your viewpoint of many other Biblical doctrines of like importance.

    Series Title: Romans – The Line in the Sand Message Title: Coloring Outside the Line 18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness, 19 since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    "Can You See The Manger?"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 17, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,936 views

    This is a sermon for Christmas Eve. (includes quotes from "God Came Near" & "The Purpose of Christmas" Art work can be emailed (a manger set, under a Christmas tree hidden by Christmas gifts)

    In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2008 Christmas Eve– Luke 2:8-12 Redeemer “Can You See The Manger?” The Christmas event that we celebrate this evening is God’s love story, visible and recorded in human history. The message of Christmas is simple. “You matter to God.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Communion - Proclaiming The Lord's Death Until He Comes

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,889 views

    As we celebrate His birth; we pause to remember His ultimate mission, His death on the cross for us. His birth was announced by angels; but His death shook the earth and set us free!

    Dakota Community Church December 21, 2008 (am) Communion “Proclaiming the Lord’s Death until He Comes” I Corinthians 11:23-26 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    What Do These Stones Mean?

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 24, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 14,197 views

    When God took the children of Israel across the river Jordan he called them to set up memorial stones. The stones caution us to remember, they challenge us to recount, and they call us to respond.

    Intro: There was a rumor circulating in Washington some time ago that Osama Bin Laden had died and gone to Heaven. As the story goes, when he arrived in Paradise, Osama was greeted by George Washington who slapped him across the face and yelled, "How dare you attack the nation I helped conceive!" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell (Rusty) Pruitt avatar

    What Does Christmas Mean

    Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Dec 24, 2018
     | 5,578 views

    The plan of salvation had been put into place before the universe was created. Before anything ever existed, the Triune God set the day when God would become a man and walk among humankind.

    What Does Christmas Mean? TEXT: Gal. 4:4-7 Introduction: Here are some facts about Christmas from The History Channel Website: • Each year, 30-35 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States alone. • Today, in the Greek and Russian orthodox churches, Christmas is celebrated 13 days ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Boundaries

    Contributed by Steve Sheek on Mar 17, 2018
     | 8,611 views

    As Israel conquered Canaan, God set up physical boundaries for the tribes. At Sinai He gave them moral boundaries. The Word of God still defines boundaries. We are commanded not to move the boundary markers.

    20180317 Parsha 124 Boundaries Today’s Torah portion is one of those passages that we tend to skip over or speed read through as we put our brain on pause. There are names we can’t pronounce and places we can’t locate on Google earth. And what difference does it make anyway. It certainly ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    You Gotta Serve Somebody

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 9, 2019
     | 4,590 views

    When we become Christians, we are set free from our bondage to sin, but we must then strive to be slaves of righteousness. Everyone either serves sin or God. You gotta serve somebody!

    Introduction: A. I always liked the Far Side cartoons, and so I begin with this cartoon because of the irony of it. 1. Here’s a man who is a slave on a Viking ship, and he thinks the slave driver will care that he is getting a blister. He was in for a rude awakening! 2. Slavery is an ugly subject ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Yearn For The Food That Endures

    Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 1, 2015
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     | 11,655 views

    “Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on him God the Father has set his seal”. (John 6:27)

    Theme: Yearn for the food that endures Text: Ex. 16:4-15; Eph. 4:1-16; John 6:25-35 One major problem facing the world today is that of climate change. Its effect is not only seen in rising temperatures but also in drought and famine. The worsening food situation is leading to starvation and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    U2 40, You Too?

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 20, 2014
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     | 5,464 views

    God has taken us from places of sin, from the mud and mire and has lifted us and set us on a solid place. His place the firm foundation offaith! Sing his praises.

    U2 40; You too? King David wrote a good number of Psalms; one that I particularly like is Psalm 40. This Psalm of praise is focused on grace and salvation. It is a song that declares how the author, the King himself was in a sticky place in, “mud and mire” is how he described it and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Get Behind Me Satan

    Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,445 views

    “But he turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me. For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man” (Mat. 16:3).

    Theme: Get behind me Satan Text: Ex. 3:1-15; Rom. 12:9-21; Mat. 16:21-28 An important question we all need to ask ourselves is how a person becomes a Christian and what is expected of a Christian? How to become a Christian is relatively easy to answer and is illustrated in Peter’s confession ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Woman Caught In Adultery

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 15, 2013
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     | 66,606 views

    Taking a look at the dynamics involved in Jesus' encounter with the religious leaders and with the woman caught in adultery. The religious leaders set the trap, Jesus turned it back on them and in the end the woman was released from her trap.

    The woman caught in adultery John 8:1-11 1) Setting the trap (Vs. 1-6a). Unlike today, the sin of adultery was a serious crime in biblical day-punishable by death. We don’t know how she was caught in the act. Perhaps it was a set-up. And the Pharisees could’ve brought her to Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Immersed In God Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 19, 2015
     | 4,858 views

    Jesus submits to the Father in baptism, although as John pointed out, he had no need to be baptized (he was without sin). However, Jesus is righteous by doing what is "right" and sets the example and standard for us.

    1. [Cannonball Baptism on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3CDhJZSKmY 2. Baptism is a hot topic in Christian circles a. [There is a story of an early Restoration preacher who would ride the train to many of his appointments. Whenever possible, he would seek out a Methodist preacher and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Breaking Free! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 14, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,182 views

    If you want to break free from the sinful habits and attitudes that keep you from soaring, listen to God and believe Him when He tells you, "I am setting you free!"

    Kung Fu Panda is the story of a flabby, out-of-shape panda bear named Po who longs to learn the ancient art of Kung Fu. Amazingly, Po is selected by the village leaders to become the Dragon Warrior – the greatest Kung Fu master of all time. But in spite of his new status, Po is still a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Jesus Foretells His Death Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 24, 2017
     | 12,052 views

    FROM THIS POINT ON, JESUS HAS SET HIS FACE TO GO TO JERUSALEM, WHERE THE CROSS IS WAITING. IN THESE VERSES HE SPEAKS OF HIS DEATH AND THE COMMITMENT THAT HIS DISCIPLES MUST MAKE TO FOLLOW HIM.

    -AD 29- Caesarea Philippi Lesson: Jesus Foretells His Death Matthew 16:21-26, Mark 8:31-37, Luke 9:22-25 FROM THIS POINT ON, JESUS HAS SET HIS FACE TO GO TO JERUSALEM, WHERE THE CROSS IS WAITING. IN THESE VERSES HE SPEAKS OF HIS DEATH AND THE COMMITMENT THAT HIS DISCIPLES MUST MAKE TO FOLLOW ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist