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  • John Lowe avatar

    The Face Of Folly-Judas Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 17, 2012
     | 5,441 views

    Only after his betrayal did Judas feel that he had played the fool. And then he considered that the only appropriate response was to end his life in suicide.

    5-19-03 Title: The Face of Folly: Judas Text: “The Son of Man indeed goes just as it is written of Him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been good for that man if he had not been born” (Matthew 26:24). Scripture Reading: Matthew 26:14-16, 47-50; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Won’t You "Friend" Me? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2012
    based on 173 ratings
     | 45,692 views

    Facebook friends really aren’t friends, they’re casual acquaintances on the internet. But real friendship is a powerful thing that Jesus not only gave us, but taught us to use for His kingdom. What does Friendship mean to Jesus and to us?

    OPEN: I read about a woman who telephoned a friend and asked how she was feeling, "Terrible," came the reply over the wire, "my head’s splitting and my back and legs are killing me. The house is a mess, and the kids are simply driving me crazy." Very sympathetically the caller said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Is This Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Greg Barnes on Jun 19, 2012
     | 8,405 views

    We might believe in Jesus and we might know some things about Jesus, but do we really know the Jesus who lived, died, and was raised again?

    In 1991 the Soviet Union collapsed in on itself which made for big changes not only in Russia, but in Alaska as well. Russians were coming to Juneau, where we lived, for business ventures, educational excursions, and cultural exchanges. My wife and I had the opportunity to house some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Now Listen, You Rich People! Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 19, 2012
    based on 130 ratings
     | 30,706 views

    A message for the wicked rich and the reasoning behind it. 1- Their wealth is rotten 2- Their luxury is indulgent

    INTRO.- Rich folks. How rich is rich? According to Forbes’ richest list, 72 year old Carlos Slim Helu and family from Mexico are the richest people in the world at $69 Billion, which he made from a company called Telecom. CEO of Microsoft, Bill Gates is still number two and very rich with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living With Mistakes

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Aug 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,282 views

    Do you make mistakes? As long as we make decisions we will make mistakes. How does God view mistakes? How should we?

    A young man came to a farm looking for work. So the farmer set him to the task immediately. He had a barn that needed painting. So the task was handed to the young man. The farmer said to himself that it would take at least three days to finish the task but in two days the young man had finished. ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Pointing Others To Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 6, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,432 views

    “Baptism truly points others to Jesus Christ who is the One who died and rose again for us.”

    POINTING OTHERS TO JESUS CHRIST Luke 3:15-22 Proposition: “Baptism truly points others to Jesus Christ who is the One who died and rose again for us.” Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to look to Jesus Christ and be obedient to Him in one’s spiritual life. INTRODUCTION: Illus: A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Tell The Truth

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 12, 2009
     | 4,757 views

    We can and must speak truth to power. We can do so if we receive our own power through prayer; and so speaking makes a difference if there is compassion in it.

    You’ll remember the old fable called "The Emperor’s New Clothes". In that story there is a crafty tailor, who persuades the emperor that he can make a suit of clothes out of a magic fabric, a fabric which can be seen only by the wise and intelligent. Stupid people, foolish people supposedly cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Un:scripted Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 26, 2008
     | 5,464 views

    Part 2 of "Christmas UN:Wrapped" When you’re in a tough situation, worship will bring a peace that worry never will.

    THE POINT: When I’m in a tough situation, worship will bring a peace that worry never will. ME I’m going to admit something… something that many people would not be brave enough to admit… I like reality TV! • I know that most of it isn’t real. • I know that the idea of reality TV is contrary ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Test Of Fellowship Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 26, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,552 views

    The Bible does plainly teach that it is possible to know for sure you are a Christian, but that assurance is to be built on facts. This introduces a series of three tests by which anyone can know beyond a shadow of a doubt whether or not they are a child

    A Study of the Book of 1st John “Back To the Basics” Sermon # 4 “The Test of Fellowship” 1 John 2:3-11 John states the purpose of writing his letter in 1 John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overload: Learning To Say 'no' So You Can Say 'yes'

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,072 views

    The introduction to the Fall 2008 sermon series, ‘Overload: Saying ’No’ So We Can Say ’Yes"’

    It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words and so I begin this morning with this picture. (Slide 1) Can you read it? Why not? (Allow feedback.) The print is too small and it is crammed on the slide. Can anyone tell me what any of it says? How about this? (Slide 2)The next day, Moses ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Joel Smith avatar

    Disappointment With God Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Dec 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,297 views

    Disappointments will come and we have the choice to let them bury us or buoy us.

    Christmas is a season not only of joy, but, if we’re honest, also of disappointment. Sometimes we’re disappointed with gifts. When Laura’s brother, Grayson, was in Middle School he received one such gift. To appreciate this you have to get the image in your mind of the entire family gathered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    The Power Of Praying With Others Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,836 views

    Acts reminds us that we also need to be praying with others to see God�s power at work.

    Herb Miller (who was a pastor and now ministry consultant) tells the story of a nightclub opening on Main Street in a small town. Upon hearing the news, the only church in that town organized an all-night prayer meeting. The members of the church asked God to burn down the club. Within a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Who Is My Next-Of-Kin?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,660 views

    The world needs Boazes, who will see others as ntext-of-kin who create opportunities for ministry, not merely depersonalizing obligations.

    It’s summertime, and various ones have been telling me about their vacations and their trips. One thing I keep hearing over and over again is the phrase, "family reunion". Lots and lots of you have attended family reunions. Now there are family reunions and there are family reunions. For Margaret ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Bodenhamer avatar

    Listen To Love

    Contributed by Bobby Bodenhamer on Dec 27, 2008
     | 3,444 views

    This message aims through Scriptural interpretation, illustration and a communication model to inform the listener to "listen" with a framework of love and care.

    LISTEN TO LOVE Less talk, more communication "For the measure you measure with will be measured back to you" (Luke 6:38) 1. How hard is it to find someone who will really listen to you? • Those of us who have identified with Jesus the Christ, have been taught a very special kind of love, which ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    By Faith Samson Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 28, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,249 views

    This part of the series examines Samson as a hero of faith. It explores his terrifying rampage, torrid romance, torturous retribution, and timely repentance.

    Chapter 14 Samson Do I need to give more examples? I do not have time to tell you about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets. — Hebrews 11:32 NCV In Will Smith’s latest blockbuster he plays an unlikely superhero named John Hancock. Far from your average, ordinary, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church