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  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Finding Love On The Roof

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 57 ratings
     | 8,237 views

    A payalyzed man discovered real love in his four friends who let him down through a roof to be healed by Jesus.

    Finding Love on the Roof Mark 2:1-12 February 19, 2006 CareerBuilder.com recently listed some excuses used by employees when they called into work for a sick day. Some of the more interesting ones were: • I was sprayed by a skunk • I tripped over my dog and was knocked unconscious • My ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Transformation Of Struggling Disciples

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,757 views

    Consider the four dynamics that will change struggling disciples into dynamic disciples.

    Introduction- Have you ever had a duh moment in your faith walk? Duh is a new word that has come into use in recent years. Duh is a slang term of sorts. It is used to tease someone who misses something that is obvious. Such as, if you were to fall and break your arm and I were to ask “Does it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lent

    Contributed by Steven Ostrowski on Feb 26, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 16,989 views

    Fasting during Lent and why it’s Biblical.

    Lent is a common practice among Christian denominations. In the Eastern churches they consider Advent to be Lent, and the western Lent to be the Great Lent. In most western churches Lent is the 40 days not counting Sundays before Easter. The word Lent comes from the Anglo Saxon word lencten, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Gospel Of Jesus: B.c. To A.d. Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 9, 2006
    based on 75 ratings
     | 8,146 views

    Christ in the Old Testament--Before He walked the earth as the God Man, He was present in types, pictures, prophecies, and in reality! Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

    The Gospel of Jesus – B.C. to A.D. Matthew 1:1-17 Matthew 1:1-3 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. [2] Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren; [3] And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When A Believer Fails Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,809 views

    A grace-filled sermon about Peter. We all mess up, even though we shouldn’t, and don’t have to, but we do. There’s still hope for us anyway.

    Luke 22:31-34; 54-62 – When a Believer Fails Today, as we continue to look at The Life of Jesus, we are looking at a familiar story from Scripture. We are going to look at Peter, in particular, his failure. But what it really a failure of faith? What was it? And are we likely to go through it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Faith, Fruit, And Answered Prayers Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,931 views

    Jesus wants fruit. Faith and prayer are supplied to us through him for this purpose.

    Mark 11 The final week of Jesus’ life begins with the triumphal entry into Jerusalem among cries of Hosana and blessing. This chapter begins on Sunday of that week and takes us through part of Tuesday as Jesus begins to force the hand of the religious leaders in Jerusalem. Jesus knows what will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Big Picture Of God's Plan For You Series

    Contributed by W F on Mar 22, 2006
    based on 46 ratings
     | 12,996 views

    God thinks so much of you that before time he commanded certain things be done for you, so be confident.

    When the apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Christians in Ephesus, that city had one major claim to fame. It was the site of the enormous temple of Artemis. This was a building known throughout the ancient world, and it was a great draw-card for tourists and pilgrims – it was a real money ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Crossing Over Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,902 views

    There comes the point in every congregation when we must decide to move forward.

    Building on Faith: Past the Point of No Return Joshua 3 Interview with Ron Jones about the moment in the take-off pattern that a pilot must make a decision to commit to take-off or abort the flight. This “crossover principle” finds an arresting illustration in the lives of God’s Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Rev.#31~2nd Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,467 views

    Today were going to see another demonic group that numbers two hudred million that are released from the Great Euphrates River and what their mission will be.

    Rev.# 31~9:13-21 SIXTH TRUMPET 11-21-09 Today were still talking about the {trumpet} judgments, the last 3 trumpet judgments are directed primarily towards mankind, they are called the {woe} judgments as they are far more horrific than the 1st 4 trumpet judgments that were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing Christ: Part 2 (Focus) Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2009
     | 4,697 views

    This is the second sermon in a two part series on Knowing Christ personally and intimately. This message deals with focusing on Christ in us, Us in Christ (seated with him in the heavenlies), and Watch what Jesus does.

    Knowing Christ #2 (Focus) Romans 8:6 CHCC: December 6, 2009 INTRODUCTION: Sometimes I think back to church camp and the kids who went forward every year to rededicate over and over again. If we were to graph our spiritual journey, it would probably look something like a roller coaster. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Randy Bataanon avatar

    Does God Really Cares For Us This Christmas?

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 14, 2009
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,065 views

    If Christ has already redeemed the world, why evils such as injustice still happen in the world today?

    Just a week before Christmas 2011, My country, Philippines has been devastated by strong typhoon that killed more than 500 people with hundreds still missing. I wonder how the victim’s family can celebrate Christmas this year. A month before Christmas 2009, 57 people including 30 journalist had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gethsemane - "Not My Will"

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,168 views

    Message about Jesus’ time praying at Gethsemane and His ultimate surrender to the Father’s plan.

    Gethsemane – “Not My Will” Matthew 26:36-46 August 16, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I can be rather selfish and self-seeking at times. Okay, a lot of times… I like having my way most all the time. I can be honest here, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Quint Pitts avatar

    Portal Power Series

    Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,623 views

    Final Sermon in the series that weaves carols and customs of Christmas traditions around the world throughout the message.

    PORTAL POWER Christmas Around The World—Part 4 Today we’re taking the last leg of our Christmas journey around the world. And our last stop is Germany. The Christmas tree is an integral part of German Christmas celebrations. The Christmas tree actually originated in Germany. Cutting and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Mission Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 22, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,306 views

    Jesus came to be our prophet, priest, and king.

    THREEFOLD OFFICE OF CHRIST Many notable people have commented on Jesus’ place as the most famous, important, and significant person in history: • “I am an historian, I am not a believer, but I must confess as a historian that this penniless preacher from Nazareth is irrevocably the very center of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In Ecstasy Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,151 views

    When we understand the message of the angels we will be ecstatic

    What’s Christmas All About? Living in Ecstasy” Luke 2:10-14 What difference would it make if all this about Jesus being the Son of God was true? Judging by the reaction of the angels and shepherds, we would be ecstatic. To be ecstatic is to be beside oneself, overpowered with emotion, transported ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed