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  • Michael Trask avatar

    To The Distant Country And Back

    Contributed by Michael Trask on Mar 19, 2007
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     | 3,548 views

    The Prodigal went to "a distant country". "The Distant Country" is not a foriegn state, but rather a sinful state of mind....that leads to ruin. But there is a way back.

    “There was a man who had two sons. the younger one said to his father, ‘father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. Not long after that, the younger Son got together all he had, set off for a distant country....” The “distant Country”. The young man ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Behold, The King!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,431 views

    Behold, the King! 1) Jesus comes to bring salvation. 2) Jesus comes to accept adoration.

    (A Confirmation Sermon) 2 years of Friday night classes, 150 memory assignments, 2 essays, 10 tests, and 1 exam. Wow, Monica and Vanessa. You’ve put in a lot of hard work to become a communicant member of this congregation. You’ve also had to prepare well for today’s service so that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Unbind Him And Let Him Go! (John 11:1-53)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,654 views

    Here’s a story that might seem hard to know what to do with. That’s OK. Even the disciples didn’t know how to handle this one! ...

    “Unbind him and let him go!” These are the words of Jesus, recorded in John 11 - dramatic words that come at the climax of a dramatic story - the death and resuscitation of Jesus’ friend Lazarus. It is an extraordinary story. It’s filled with mysterious dialogues, doubting disciples, tears and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    El Getsemani

    Contributed by Jorge Alvarez on May 17, 2003
    based on 133 ratings
     | 29,443 views

    Antes de ser arrestado, Jesus fue al huerto del Getsemani (prensa de aceite) como solia hacerlo. Veamos mas de serca lo que este lugar fue para Jesus.

    El Getsemani Mat. 26:36 Introduccion: Abril, 13, 2003 servicio matutino en Ebenezer, Union City, CA Antes de ser arrestado, Jesus fue a el huerto del Getsemani (prensa de aceite) como solia hacerlo. Veamos mas de serca lo que este lugar fue para Jesus. I. Un Lugar Para Orar. V.36 A. Es ovio ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Problem At The Wedding

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,780 views

    Jesus uses a "problem at a wedding" to demonstrate his great power. As he changed the water into wine, he still changes lives today.

    “A Problem At The Wedding” John 2:1-11 Joke: Where were you on my wedding day ? Wedding are supposed to be joyful events. Do you remember your wedding day ? Of coure you do. Was it joyful ? Wait a minute maybe you shouldn’t answer that..........Let me ask this.......did everything go as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Imitators Of Christ" Series

    Contributed by Gary Smith on Jun 22, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,609 views

    To be a truen New Testament Church we must do what Jesus did. WDJD What did Jesus do? Let us discover what Jesus did and become Imitators of Christ.

    “Imitators Of Christ” Prepared For Fort Payne For Wed. Night, June 18th 2003 Text; Matt 4:18-22 (KJV) 18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 19 And he saith unto them, Follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Woman With A Past Series

    Contributed by James Hayford Sr. on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 116 ratings
     | 14,296 views

    A discussion Jesus had with a Samaritan woman.

    A Woman With A Past Fifth in a series: “Conversations With Christ” John 4:4-19 The text this morning is lengthy, but it important that week look at it in it’s entirety to get the full impact of this conversation a women had with Jesus. So, get close to a Bible and let’s look at it ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why Are We So Angry?

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 165 ratings
     | 7,340 views

    Possible causes of anger in people today and what to do about it

    WHY ARE WE SO ANGRY? 1999 by Mark Beaird Text: Ecclesiastics 7:9 "Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools." "Do not become quickly provoked," the scripture tells us. Anger does seem to get out of control easily doesn't it? Sometimes we become angry ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Team

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,840 views

    We get more done when we work together.

    The Team Col 4:10-14; 2 Tim 4:9-16 Col. 4:10-14 Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you his greetings; and also Barnabas' cousin Mark (about whom you received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him); [11] and also Jesus who is called Justus; these are the only fellow workers for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Amor Verdadero

    Contributed by Jose Diaz on Nov 18, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 32,538 views

    a) Algunos piensan que no estamos en tiempos de hablar de amor. b) Quien piense así es que no ha conocido el amor de Dios.

    I. Introducción A. La niña y la muñeca - Un hombre compra una muñeca a una niña pobre. Ella le pregunta : señor, es usted Jesús. 1. Los niños están más sensibles al amor de Dios. 2. Todos tenemos necesidad de Dios. a) Algunos piensan que no estamos en tiempos de hablar de amor. b) Quien piense así ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Growing Up

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 9,774 views

    A sermon for the 1st Sunday after Christmas Jesus at the temple

    1st Sunday after Christmas Luke 2:41-52 "Growing Up"   41 ¶ Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the Passover. 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom; 43 and when the feast was ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Tragedy And The Triumph

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 20, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,079 views

    The grave of Jesus gave way to the triumph of the resurrection

    The Tragedy and the Triumph John 20:1-10 March 27, 2005 Easter Sunday Introduction This past Friday the church celebrated Good Friday with a showing of the Passion of the Christ. Many of you have seen the movie and experienced the powerful images that Mel Gibson used to convey the suffering of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Share Croppers

    Contributed by Johnnie Travis on Sep 30, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,754 views

    Tenant Farming is simalar to Share Cropping. the owner gets his first!

    SHARE CROPPERS When I was a very young man, my family lived and worked on a farm. We were sharecroppers for a while, and I can assure you it is not a life I would recommend to any one. Landowners would find large mostly poor families and hire them as sharecroppers, which meant basically free ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    On The Road To Emmaus

    Contributed by Juan Smith on Jun 23, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 22,961 views

    Significance of the ressurection

    On the road to Emmaus Reading: Luke 24:13-35 Introduction • Illustration I recently read the legend of the king who decided to set aside a special day to honour his greatest subject. When the big day arrived, there was a large gathering in the palace courtyard. Four finalists were brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Fathers Day

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 95 ratings
     | 69,558 views

    This sermon is about the healing of Jairus daughter.

    MUB FATHER’S DAY 2005, JUNE 19 MARK 5;2-24 NCV 21When Jesus went in the boat back to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him there. 22A leader of the synagogue, named Jairus, came there, saw Jesus, and fell at his feet. 23He begged Jesus, saying again and again, "My daughter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ