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  • Jason Patrick avatar

    Forgiveness Makes Me Shudder . . . Then I Smile

    Contributed by Jason Patrick on Nov 24, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,257 views

    Christians need to realize that they are forgiven to an extent beyond what they can imagine, a realization that is a bit frightening but which also overwhelms us once again with grace.

    Forgiveness Makes Me Shudder . . . Then I Smile / Luke 23:33-43 Proper 29, Year C; Downsville Baptist Church; 25 November 2001 November 25th 2001, the last day of the church year. Next Sunday we begin a new year. Once again we begin anticipating the reception of God’s promise of Immanuel, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Not Alone Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 10,423 views

    The second in the X-files series this looks at the person of the Holy Spirit

    John 14:15-21 It wouldn¡¦t be long and he knew it. For three years he had taught throughout Israel, for three years he had healed the sick and fed the hungry. For three years he pointed people to the Kingdom of God, but the time was coming, it wouldn¡¦t be long now and he knew it. The end was in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Walk Worthy Of The Lord

    Contributed by A Armtrong on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,309 views

    Why it is necessary to walk worthy of the Lord and how to do so.

    9-23-2001 Walk Worthy of the Lord A. Armstrong COLOSSIANS 1:9-10 [9] For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; [10] That ye might walk worthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Father's Day - A Baffling Question

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001
    based on 354 ratings
     | 24,219 views

    I’m speaking especially to fathers, for I’m convinced that not until fathers get their act in order will we see a real change for good in our homes & in our society.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX Ephesians 6:4 is a passage of Scripture that probably ought to be read every Father’s Day. It is a passage addressed directly to fathers. Here is what it says. "Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do Not Be Deceived!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001
    based on 529 ratings
     | 74,374 views

    Maybe we think we have pulled the wool over God’s eyes, that God doesn’t see what we are doing, or know what is going on inside our hearts & minds.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. When you were a child did you ever have a special place, a secret place where you could go & be all alone? ILL. I heard a story once about a boy who did. On the back of their property was an old fruit tree. It had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Marvelous Faith

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 26, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 5,552 views

    A Pastoral Care message based on the text’s narrative challenging God’s people in my care to put their faith in Jesus into practice.

    Topic: Faith Theme: Practical Faith Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to put their faith in Jesus into practice. Response: Individuals will indicate their desire to grow in the practice of their faith by requesting a “NEXT STEPS” handout. Pattern: A ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Wonder.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 27, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 4,272 views

    Year C Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany February 4th, 2001

    Year C Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany February 4th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father, thank you for the Wonder of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How Could I Ask For More?

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,686 views

    The ability to give thanks is a matter of perspective and attitude. A message for a Thanksgiving holiday service.

    11-20-01 Thanksgiving Eve Service Maybe you heard of the identical twins who were really opposites. One had the personality of the eternal optimist. Everything was always working out; it was going to be great. Everything was very hopeful. His brother, however, saw everything in its worst possible ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Seven Sayings Of Jesus From The Cross

    Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 218 ratings
     | 63,530 views

    A comparison of the seven days of creeation with the seven sayings of the cross.

    The Seven Sayings of Jesus From The Cross In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth in six days and rested on the seventh. When man sinned, all of creation was affected and to this day travails under the burden of estrangement from its Creator. No part of creation is more ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lessons From A Parade

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,806 views

    Lessons from a parade for living a life that pleases God

    For those who are new to our worship service, you can see our host church gives great thought to their worship environment. Their theme for the Easter Season is "God still moves stones." And He does. Whatever obstacle in your life that is keeping your from becoming the person God intended or ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "Anointed With Joy" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,747 views

    He counted it joy to pay for our sins and rise to give us life. The end of our road is joy with Him, who is worthy of the greater joy. (Part 4 in "The Road To Glory" Easter series)

    “Thou hast loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; therefore God, Thy God, hath anointed Thee with the oil of gladness above Thy companions.” ----- “Joy is the very business of Heaven”. C. S. Lewis ----- In the beginning, God created. As He did so, and at the end of each creation day, He ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Seventh Prediction Of The Promised One Gives Us Reason To Praise God Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,124 views

    how Psalm 22 predicts Jesus’ resurrection

    April 18, 2003 Psalm 22:22-31 22 I will declare your name to my brothers; in the congregation I will praise you. 23 You who fear the LORD, praise him! All you descendants of Jacob, honor him! Revere him, all you descendants of Israel! 24 For he has not despised or disdained the suffering ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Do You Seek The Living Among The Dead?

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 22, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 13,421 views

    We do it all the time, looking for living things in dead places. This sermon is an Easter sunrise message designed to remind us our faith is all about life, not death.

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- Dear Friends, The following sermon was prepared for Easter Sunrise service at our church. I never got to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Thriving In A World Of Evil Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 8,786 views

    The Parable of the Weeds in Matthew 13 is meant to demonstrate that the kingdom of God can flourish in spite of all the evil and opposition.

    Thriving In A World of Evil Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43 Pastor Jim Luthy Our vision statement calls us to see the Living Christ in a thriving church of giving people. As we continue along this long walk with Jesus, how will our encounters with Christ translate into us becoming a thriving ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Brave Grace

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 30, 2003
    based on 130 ratings
     | 8,611 views

    We can experience and exhibit a brave grace.

    A BRAVE GRACE John 8:1-11 S: Grace Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE CAN EXPERIENCE AND EXHIBIT A BRAVE GRACE. ?: Inductive KW: Movement TS: We will find four movements in the narrative found in John 8:1-11 that demonstrate how Jesus handles conflict. The _____ movement is… I. CRIME (1-3) II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist