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  • Steve Malone avatar

    Soldiers Of Christ

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,635 views

    In this message we will see what a servant of Christ is, what he does and what he can expect.

    SERVANTS OF CHRIST TEXT: MATTHEW 5:1-16 INTRODUCTION A. Early in Jesus’s public ministry at a time when His popularity was on a rapid rise, He preached what was to become one of His best known sermons. Though Jesus Himself did not give it a title we in the church throughout he years have given ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Is First, The Person Or The System?

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 129 ratings
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    Jesus changed people everywhere He went. He always reached out to those on the outside and loved them.

    WHO IS FIRST, THE PERSON OR THE SYSTEM? Text : Luke 13: 10-17 “A daughter complained to her father about how hard things were for her. "As soon as I solve one problem," she said, "another one comes up. I’m tired of struggling." Her father, a chef, took her to the kitchen ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Incredibles Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 22,314 views

    Maybe the thing that causes God the most frustration is all the gifts He’s given us that remain unwrapped.

    The Incredibles: Discovering Your Gift Pastor Mark Batterson 04.05.05 This evotional begins a new series titled God @ the Box Office that explores the spiritual themes in popular movies. To check out this week’s trailer visit our videos @ www.theaterchurch.com. Two weeks ago we got a Mr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Walking Jesus

    Contributed by Reginald Mortha on Aug 16, 2008
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    Jesus is a Walker. He walked on water to meet his disciples. He walked under the cross for you and me.

    1 Kings 19:9-18, Romans 10:5-15, Mathew 14:22-33 JESUS THE WALKER Miracle,” and the experience of the miraculous is not confined to Biblical times and the first century; but it is present throughout our modern lives. We use the word, “miracle,” all the time. You open the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chris Surber avatar

    Cynic Sage Or Son Of God

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 20, 2008
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    Was Jesus merely a cynic rebel as some claim? Was He merely a wise man or prophet? He was and is the Son of God!

    "Cynic, Sage, or Son of God" Matthew 16:13-20 Introduction An American missionary one day overtook one of his converts in the woods, and after some conversation asked him, ‘Tell me what your heart says of Jesus.’ The Native American stood still, paused awhile, and then replied, ‘Stop, and I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Watch

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Oct 26, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
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    Jesus emphasizes, not the time of His coming, but whether when He comes He will find us watching and ready.

    Watch! Mark 13:31-37 When our ship was in dry dock, I was assigned a watch in the barracks one night. I don’t remember what the problem was, I usually did not have this problem, but that night I was very sleepy. Since it was my own barracks I was roaming, I slipped into my room and lay down ... ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Walk To Remember

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 6, 2007
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    More than any other miracle, the resurrection proves that Jesus is who he said he was - the Son of God.

    A Walk To Remember Text: Lk. 24:13-35 Introduction 1. Illustration: Easter is to our faith what water is to the ocean, what stone is to the mountain, what blood is to your body. It is the unique substance of redemptive reality. It is the first and final word in the dictionary of God. It says ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Healthy Living

    Contributed by David Diyanni on May 6, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 32,742 views

    God is as interested in our bodies as He is in our spirits. He want us to be healthy body, soul, and spirit.

    Healthy Living I Thess 5:23-24, I Tim 2:4, I Cor 6:19-20, Rom 12:1,I Tim 4:7-8 05/28/06 Why are we at Vineyard Community Church committed to a health and fitness ministry? I Thess 5:23-24 1.Most people think a pastor is not supposed to talk about losing weight, exercise, or motorcycles, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Sign Language Of Love

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,036 views

    Jesus doesn’t just talk the talk but walks the walk. He shows how much he cares.

    Do any of you know someone who is deaf or mute? Have you ever encountered someone with whom you couldn’t communicate? Have you ever met anyone who spoke a different language? What were your reactions? How did you feel? Inadequate? Inept? Incompetent? Last summer while I was employed at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    What The Cross Tells Us About God

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,216 views

    The cross of Jesus reveals two important truths about God: He hates sin but He loves sinners.

    WHAT THE CROSS TELL US ABOUT GOD A. “My God! My God! Why have you forsaken me?” Jesus cried while hanging on the CROSS. 1. As we discussed last Sunday, undoubtedly these words pierced the HEART of the Father. COMMENT: He knew He would hear them. He inspired David to write them in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Servant Is Listening

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,218 views

    Prayer with God also involves listening to what He has said and to the ways He continues to direct us.

    1. Title: Your Servant is Listening 2. Text: I Samuel 3 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, April 17, 2005 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand that prayer is also a part of our “tuning in to God,” not just us speaking to Him. And for them to understand how to listen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Growing In The Right Direction

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
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    Jesus talks about growing in stature, but he is not talking about height. He is talking about growing in servanthood.

    Growing in the Right Direction Mark 9:30-37 September 24, 2006 Depending on whom you talk to and who does the measuring, there is any number of different ways to measure a human being. If we wanted to get into an existential discussion of humanity, we would probably remember these famous maxims. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Purpose Of Christmas

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 9, 2010
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     | 19,120 views

    God saves you FROM sin. He saves you FOR a purpose. He saves you BY His grace.

    There is a purpose in everything we do. • We do not wake up every morning and then go through the motions of living. We make plans and seek to achieve something. It is odd to do anything without purpose. • If we know that, then we can expect God to have a purpose when He sent Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Donnie De loney avatar

    Doubting John

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 15, 2010
    based on 20 ratings
     | 19,524 views

    Have you ever doubted God? John asked Jesus if he was the Messiah or should he look for another.

    Doubting John Matthew 11:1-6 1. Have you ever doubted God 2. I think most every child of God goes through momentary lapses of faith. From time to time we all doubt. When we do, we usually feel incredibly guilty. We wonder what our Father must think of us. I want you to jot down an important ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Best Is Yet To Come

    Contributed by Dennis Munn on Dec 15, 2010
     | 9,638 views

    God's best gift isn't the one He's already given...it's the one He's going to give.

    The Best Is Yet To Come 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 Introduction: The world is certainly changing. Who would have ever thought that in Canada it might be inappropriate to wish someone “Merry Christmas”? Lot’s of fuss & nonsense in recent years about whether Canadians should wish ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic