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  • Tim Zukas avatar

    Harmony Series

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,218 views

    Building God’s Church through Harmony(Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

    Jim and John were both elders at Prince of Peace Christian Church, but they never got along. In fact, whenever an issue came up where Jim voted “Yes”, you could be sure that “John” would vote “No.” As was bound to happen, Jim passed away. There he was at the Pearly Gates and St. Peter was there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Major Mess To Masterpiece - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rob Willis on Apr 26, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 21,166 views

    Part two of a two-part message on declarations we can make as God’s masterpiece.

    This message contains some parts of a sermon by Ed Young called, "God’s Masterpieces," but is primarily my own (80%). If this is a copyright infringement, please let me know. Thank you.) NOTE: I downloaded the video from www.sermonspice.com called "The Last Painting" to correspond with the theme ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pictures Don't Lie Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 30, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,296 views

    Don’t get stuck in your image of God, lest it too become an idol

    Title: Pictures Don’t Lie Text: Exodus 20:4-6 FCF: Don’t get stuck in your image of God SO: Intro: There’s an old saying, “Pictures don’t lie,” and when it comes to my sexy physique, sadly I suppose it’s true. But in this age of images, I wonder how often that is. It wouldn’t really be of much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Where Am I And How Did I Get Here?

    Contributed by James May on Apr 30, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 14,677 views

    We are who we are by God’s grace. He is the Father of Lights who gives every good and perfect gift. I am here because of His great love.

    Where Am I and How Did I Get Here? Pastor Jim May Victor Borge told about a couple going on vacation, standing in line waiting to check their bags at the airline counter. The man said to the wife, "I wish we had brought the piano." She said, "Why? We’ve got sixteen suitcases already!" He said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Strauss avatar

    Da Vinci Code: Truth And Error Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 8, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,007 views

    The Da Vinci Code – first the book and now the movie – has made a huge cultural impact in the United States and around the world. Dan Brown’s mystery novel has not only met with massive popular success, but has shaken the faith of many with its astonishin

    Truth and Error in the Da Vinci Code Part 1: Jesus and the Gospels This message contains excerpts from the book Truth and Error in the Da Vinci Code by Mark L. Strauss This book may be ordered at DaVinciCodeErrors.com The Da Vinci Code – first the book and now the movie – has made a huge cultural ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Down Is Not Your Destiny

    Contributed by Robbie Bankens on May 10, 2006
    based on 70 ratings
     | 33,899 views

    The enemy may have barraged you with trouble, he may have even tripped you up and you may have stumbled, but being down is not where God has destined you to be. You shall arise!

    MICAH 7:8 NIV “Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I WILL arise! Though I sit in darkness, the Lord WILL be my light!” Folks, I won’t be long this afternoon, but I am here to preach to somebody today that “Down Is Not Your Destiny”. There are some, who have been under ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 3 - Abide With Us Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 15, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,698 views

    Part 3 of the 40 Days with the Lord Series. In this sermon we will examine Jesus’ appearing to the 2 disciples on the road to Emmaus.

    40 Days with the Lord Part 3 – Abide with Us Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.tawasbaptist.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION I will catch you up with where we began a couple weeks ago. It is Sunday morning, and the women who came with Jesus from Galilee had ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Peter Schmidt avatar

    You Are Not Just A Number To The Lord

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on May 15, 2006
    based on 70 ratings
     | 17,504 views

    The Story of Philip ministering to the Ethiopian eunuch teaches us the value God places on each human soul. The world might not treat us as anything special, but we are precious to the Lord.

    Easter 5 Acts 8:26-40 4**-2*-85*5 is a very important number to me. Can you guess what significance there is in those numbers? It’s not a phone number…it’s what Uncle Sam calls me. You see, there are a lot of Peter Schmidts living in the US, and so when I fill out official documents like tax forms ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    From Generation To Generation - Israel In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 1, 2006
    based on 118 ratings
     | 43,451 views

    Israel turned an 11 day journey to the promised land into a 40 year process of meandering in circles, going nowhere. HOW TO BREAK THE CYCLE! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    From Generation To Generation Psalm 78 Psalm 100:5 For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. Psalm 145:4 One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts. A Biblical generation is 40 years. That sums ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Entering The Harvest Field

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 12, 2005
    based on 60 ratings
     | 10,773 views

    Jesus: 1. Saw the crowds. 2. Had compassion. 3. Called to his disciples.

    The story goes that Mark Twain loved to go fishing, but he hated to catch fish. The problem was he went fishing to relax, and catching fish ruined his relaxation, since he had to take the fish off the hook and do something with it. When he wanted to relax by doing nothing, people thought he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Take Up Your Cross!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 20, 2005
    based on 118 ratings
     | 29,389 views

    When Jesus talks about us denying ourselves, taking up a cross & following Him – what does He mean? What does the Bible teach about "cross-bearing?"

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) This morning I want us to look at a passage of Scripture found in Mark 8:34-35. "Then Jesus called the crowd to Him along with His disciples & said: ‘If anyone would come after ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The True Seed Of Abraham - 3:16 & Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 20, 2005
    based on 68 ratings
     | 12,487 views

    Galatians 3:16 talks about the fact that Jesus was the fulfillment of the promise to Abraham’s seed? But why did Paul say that and what can it mean to us today?

    OPEN: In my files I have list of some unusual laws: · In Birmingham, Alabama, it is illegal to drive a car while blindfolded. · In Detroit it’s unlawful to tie a crocodile to a fire hydrant. · Natchez, Mississippi has a law that forbids giving an elephant beer to drink. · And if you tie your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Where Do You Live?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 21, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,447 views

    Do you life UPtown or DOWNtown? Do you live a life of plenty, or do you live in a salt lands and parched place of the desert?

    Each one of us knows where we live, don’t we? We know which state welive in, which county welive in and most of us even know what street we live on. When we leave church today, we will go directly to the street we live on, and I doubt if there is anyone here today who will end up walking into the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    Reality Check Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jun 29, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,492 views

    One reason so many Christ-followers leave such a lousy legacy is because we wear masks. We need to learn to live with no masks. God wants me to be the real deal. My family and friends need me to be authentic. This is needed especially in the home.

    When I help a family with a funeral, I sit with family members and ask questions like, “How did your dad or mom impact your life?” Afterwards, I sometimes wonder, “What will my boys say about me someday? Will they say that they love Jesus more because of me? Or will they love Jesus less because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simon Peter's Dirty Feet Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 5, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,056 views

    5th of 7 messages on the transformation of Simon into Peter. This message focuses on the inner change in character from pride to being a servant.

    From Ordinary to Extraordinary The transformation began in Amazement… at what Jesus taught and gave to people – both healing and forgiveness Amazement led to simple obedience… even when Simon didn’t think it would make a difference Doubt became faith… that moved Simon to get out of the boat ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ