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  • Brian Barrett avatar

    Behold, The Bridegroom Cometh

    Contributed by Brian Barrett on Mar 26, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 17,955 views

    G-d gave the wedding customs, service, and ceremonies to the Jewish people (Romans 3:2; 9:4) to teach us about the Messiah Yeshua (Colossians 2:16-17). With this in mind, let’s examine the biblical wedding ceremony that G-d gave to the Jewish people. The

    Behold, the Bridegroom Cometh! Matt 25:1-6 1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. 2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: 4 But ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Overcoming Guilt Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Mar 28, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
     | 33,448 views

    It is only by admitting our guilt, confessing it and receiving God’s forgiveness that we can move on to overcome it in our lives

    OVERCOMING GUILT PSALM 51 In recent survey in the UK 41% of people said that they would enjoy everyday pleasures more if they did not fell guilty afterwards. Isn’t that amazing? 41% of the population feel guilt everyday about enjoying something. This morning I want to teach you what Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Cesar Verdeflor avatar

    God Is Love Series

    Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on Apr 1, 2006
    based on 71 ratings
     | 88,702 views

    God’s love didn’t begin at the time He created the universe and man. There was not a time that God started loving. Love was already there. Where God was, there was love; where God is there is love; where God will be there will always be full of love.

    GOD IS LOVE (1John 4:7-21) Mark was walking home from school one day when he noticed the boy ahead of him had tripped and dropped all of the books he was carrying along with two sweaters, a baseball bat, a glove, and a small tape recorder. Mark knelt down and helped the boy pick up the scattered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cracking The Da Vinci Code, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 21, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,179 views

    Focuses on the truth about Jesus and Mary Magdalene.

    Video: Impact of The Da Vinci Code [Title Slide] Described by Christian Science Monitor as “equal parts thriller, mystery, and religious speculation,” The Da Vinci Code follows Robert Langdon, a Harvard professor of religious symbology, and Sophie Neveu, a cryptologist for the French version of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    The Da Vinci Code: The Humanity Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,266 views

    What does it mean to say that Jesus was fully human? Was he married? Did he have a family. Was He a sinner just the like the rest of us? This sermon seeks to answer these questions in light of the claims of Dan Brown’s book, The DaVinci Code

    Introduction: In preparation for the spiritual tsunami that is coming on May 19th with the release of the movie, The DaVinci Code, we began last week, to look at the first of three claims that form the basis for the ideas found in Dan Brown’s book. The message focused on the trustworthiness of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Power In Surrender" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 2, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,817 views

    Sermon 4 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

    “Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth” I think the best way to begin this portion of our study would be to quote Lloyd-Jones on meekness. I can’t think of a better way to put it, and what he has to say here will give us an outline to build on. He writes: “Meekness is ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Dare To Discipline Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,437 views

    Church disicpline is an integral part of the New Testament pattern. The practice has been largely ignored but should be employed in a loving and purposeful manner.

    SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 5:1-13 TITLE: “DARE TO DISCIPLINE” INTRODUCTION: A. Preacher Jerry Shirley says that there are three things that have been elevated to the status of “god” in our society over ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Encourage Yourself In God Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 3, 2006
    based on 194 ratings
     | 180,169 views

    Ways to overcome challenges and keep enjoying life.

    We’re beginning a new series today on Loving the Life You Live. Don’t you love those times in life when you are really enjoying God’s blessings and experiencing God’s joy? Don’t you just love it when you love the life you live? Then there are those other times, times when life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rob Willis avatar

    "Bow Now" - Too Good Not To Be True – Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rob Willis on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,945 views

    Part 4 of a 4 part mini-series through the blessings of Ephesians 1 - this dealing with the blessing of authority.

    “Focusing on Truth – a study in Ephesians” Lesson Five: “Too Good Not to Be True – part 4” Subtitle – “The Blessing of Authority” To get us into the message, let’s read together Ephesians 1:9-10 on screen. Today we are wrapping up a section of Ephesians that tells us about the blessings that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 146 ratings
     | 72,209 views

    An 8 Week sermon sermon series on the attitude we are to possess as children of God.

    BE-Attitudes Blessed are the Pure in Heart Sunday AM Trans: We’re in a series focusing on the (8) attitudes Jesus said we’re to have as His disciples. Each of these attitudes determines our altitude. They testify to our disposition and determination in life. Jesus offered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Opening The Book

    Contributed by Craige Lebreton on Feb 22, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,843 views

    opening and closing the Bible Nehemiah and Luke

    Opening The Book (Pastor Craige LeBreton) In one of the works…published after his death…Ernest Hemmingway… Tells his readers… of his inward experience…during a time… when he had just completed one book…and was trying very hard… to get started on another… He said… that these were…very dark days ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pain Has A Purpose

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,413 views

    We all know pain is going to be a part of life. The main question is "why". If I understand God’s purpose for pain I can deal with it.

    March 12, 2006 Second Sunday in the Season of Lent -------------------------------------------------- Then he began to teach them that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Darren McCormick avatar

    Mary, I Guess You Did Know Series

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,309 views

    This sermon looks at the angel’s visit to Mary and lessons we can learn from Mary’s response.

    AM sermon preached at Central Christian Church December 11, 2005 Touched By An Angel sermon series #1 “Mary, I Guess You Did Know…” Luke 1:26-48 What do you think of when you first hear the word angel? [ANGEL SLIDE 1] Do you think of a heavenly being with large feathery wings sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alan Tison avatar

    When You Take A Stand For Your Convictions Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Dec 6, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,677 views

    Having the courage to stand for your convictions can be difficult, especially in a foreign land, yet 3 young men mentioned in Daniel 3 were able to stand when everyone else was willing to bow

    Introduction: Life is a series of choices. Constantly we are making choices about what to do from one minute to the next. You made the choice to come to service this morning; you choose what you are wearing. In a few moments you will make a choice regarding the restaurant for lunch. The new work ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Footprints Of Courage Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Dec 6, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 29,587 views

    Discover the three componenets to courage in this message from the life of Joseph.

    “Footprints of Courage” Matthew 1:18-25 Could I have all the men in the room stand? Let’s be honest men – being a man takes a lot of courage. It doesn’t require much to be male, but to be a man – God’s kind of man – takes much courage. As those seated look around, I hope they are seeing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist