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  • Paul Decker avatar

    Running Into The Wall

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,947 views

    Now is the time to believe in Jesus.

    RUNNING INTO THE WALL John 12:27-50 S: Jesus Th: Believing in Jesus Pr: NOW IS THE TIME TO BELIEVE IN JESUS. ?: How? How do we connect with belief? KW: Issues TS: We will find in our study of John 12:27-50 three issues that we approach in order to connect with belief. The _____ issue ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Knew His Identity Yet Served With Humility Series

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,281 views

    Part 4 of the Lenten series on Jesus with this one focusing on Jesus’ humility and sense of self.

    Jesus Knew His Identity, Yet Served with Humility TEXT: John 13: 1-9, 12-17 Sunday, March 10, 2002 We do serve an awesome, wonderful and great God. However, when I experience me, Richard Pfeil, I find that I am not all that great. I know that might be surprising, but.......Unlike God, I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Maintain Your Priorities Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 26, 2005
    based on 124 ratings
     | 30,005 views

    Our priorities are defined by where we focus our eyes and our hearts and by what he hold on to as most dear. Christ-followers should set their priorities on the eternal and not the temporary.

    (adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series: “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 6:19-24 TITLE: “MAINTAIN YOUR PRIORITIES” INTRODUCTION: A. A husband and wife were attending a county fair where, for twenty dollars a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Still A Baby

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,000 views

    You must decide if that is all the closer you want to get to God. You see growing spiritually is not the same as growing physically. Physically you are going to grow whether you want to or not. Spiritually, it’s a choice. It’s something that we are to

    By: Mark Engler, Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Mt. Vernon, MO TITLE: Are You Still A Baby? THEME: Sanctification TEXT: 1 Peter 2:1-3 PROP: Christians will become stagnant if they don’t grow throughout their Christian life. INTRO: Are you still a baby? That’s the title to my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Identity—who Am I? Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 9, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 24,306 views

    STRENGTH FOR DAILY LIVING #1 God will renew our strength as we remember our real identiy. The answer to the question “Who am I” is found in knowing WHOSE I AM! Your identity is established in heaven by God—you are a child of God!

    INTRODUCTION: The movie Chariots of Fire tells the story of Eric Liddle, an Olympic champion and missionary to China. Eric would run with a reckless abandon; his sister commented that the movie failed to capture the wildness of Eric’s running; when he would run it was as though he would suddenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Eternal Gifts Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,227 views

    There are eternal gifts for those who grasp the truths of Christmas with their hearts. Understanding those gifts and walking in the free grace by which these gifts come will completely change a person’s attitude toward the season which we now celebrate.

    Title: Eternal Gifts of Christmas Theme: What Will You Find at Christmas Series: Grasping the Truths of Christmas Introduction: There are eternal gifts for those who grasp the truths of Christmas with their hearts. Understanding those gifts and walking in the free grace by which these gifts come ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Commitment To Trust - Part Ii

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 107 ratings
     | 11,322 views

    More benefits of putting our trust in the Lord.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A man pulled up next to a little girl walking home from school and said "If you get in, I’ll give you a lollypop." The girl kept walking. Following along slowly, the man said "Come on and get in the car with me and I’ll give you two lolly pops." She kept her eyes on the sidewalk ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What If Christmas Never Came Series

    Contributed by Michael Dascoli on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,142 views

    Faith in Jesus transcends our differences putting all believers on an equal plain

    What If Christmas Never Came If Christmas Never Came December 18, 2005 We’re in the midst of a new Bible Series I’ve called, If Christmas Never Came. Here are some fun thoughts. “If Christmas Never Came…” 7. (You have to groan or cheer when I read this first one) The Fruit Cake industry would ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Chris Regas avatar

    Narnia: Encounter The Power Of The Wardrobe Series

    Contributed by Chris Regas on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,577 views

    Advent Lessons based on the release of the movie: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

    Today is the 3rd Sunday of Advent ~ 1) On the FIRST SUNDAY we ENCOUNTERED THE POWER OF THE LION and saw that the Lion of Judah who was PREDICTED in the OT is also Lamb of God who was slain for our sins! As we light the PROMISE CANDLE we are reminded that Jesus is NOT SAFE – BUT HE IS GOOD – AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    What It Takes To Hear From God Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 21, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,064 views

    The example of the shepherds who heard about the birth of Christ leads us on hearing from God.

    What It Takes to Hear From God Part 4 of 4 in the series, "Christmas Calms Our Fears" Luke 2:1-20 (NLT) 1At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. 2(This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3All ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Eulogy Clatie Nichols

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 22, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,122 views

    THiseulogy is for a man who was a believer who dedicated his life to take care of his ailing wife for 20 years. Great Family man

    Clatie Nichols December 3, 2005 Although Clatie Nichols made his entrance into the world on February 3rd, 1920 in the huge suburb of Country Park outside of Little Rock Arkansas, God had taken note of his presence in heaven a long time before that. For the Scriputes tell us in Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Alan Tison avatar

    A Right Relationship Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Dec 22, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,539 views

    Christmas is about relationships, and the greatest realtionship one can have is with God. If we are going to have a right Christmas there must be a right relationship with God. This is #4 in a 4 part of the sermon series I ’m dreaming of a right Christmas

    Introduction: Did you get everything you wanted for Christmas? Was there a new X-Box 360 or Ipod under your tree, Maybe it was a new outfit or some jewelry. Everyone wants something for Christmas Our society is conditioned to getting at Christmas. The other day I read an article entitled Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Parents' Part In The Christmas Story

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 27, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,879 views

    This sermon takes a secondary view of the responsibility of Mary and Joseph in their parenting of Jesus - and how that would affect Mary’s soul.

    January 1, 2006 Luke 2:27 The parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required. Luke 2:33-35 The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    What If There Was No Christmas?

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,205 views

    Have you ever wondered what we would be missing if there was no Christmas? When you reflect on this thought you quickly discover just about every good thing you can think of in your life!

    What if there was no Christmas? Thesis: Have you ever wondered what we would be missing if there was no Christmas? When you reflect on this thought you quickly discover just about every good thing you can think of in your life! Scripture Text: Luke 2:1- 40 1In those days Caesar Augustus issued a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James May avatar

    The Greatest Wedding Of All

    Contributed by James May on Jan 8, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,939 views

    Donald Trump’s wedding was called the "Wedding of the Century", but the Marriage Supper of the Lamb will be greatest of all. Do you have your wedding garment? Have you sent your RSVP?

    THE GREATEST WEDDING OF ALL By Pastor Jim May Last year the world was dazzled by what has been called the “Wedding of the Century”. That’s quite a statement since the century has just begun. I wonder what other weddings may occur sometime in the next 95 years that may be more extravagant than ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible