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  • David Thompson avatar

    Jesus Wept

    Contributed by David Thompson on Dec 26, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,004 views

    This lesson shows that Jesus has emotions just as we do, He cried real tears, He bleed real blood, and sweat real sweat.

    Jesus Wept John 11:35 This is the shortest passage in the bible, but don’t get your hopes up, because it’s not the shortest lesson in the bible. In fact the more I studied this scripture the more complicated it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Narnia: Encounter The Power Series

    Contributed by Terry Martell on Dec 28, 2005
     | 2,845 views

    A look at the lion from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe- Aslan is his name. A brief overview of the story and the significant lessons we can learn. Aslan’s death is a picture of Ultimate love- a substitutionary sacrifice for one who is undeserving; g

    Narnia Christmas Series “Encounter the Power” Oakbrook Church 12/18/05 Intro.- “What’s up with the lion?” (slide) On posters and TV advertisement everywhere, billboard on Schuering Rd, the 8’ oil painting; what’s up with the lion? Here we are in the middle of December 2005, when people are afraid ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Is Christ Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 59 ratings
     | 34,047 views

    Simeon waited for a long time for the opportunity to see the Lord’s Christ. This message discusses what He saw in Jesus.

    Christmas is The Christ Text: Luke 2:25-35 Introduction: Christmas has a lot to do with waiting and waiting seems to be hard work for most of us. True, on rare occasions, you do find people who are happy to wait. I’m reminded of the condemned man who, while awaiting his execution in the dead of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Be Exalted

    Contributed by Anthony Perry on Jan 25, 2009
     | 9,752 views

    David looks back upon his life and recognizes the faithfulness of God. His thanksgiving turns into praise and his praise turns into worship.

    King David’s life was a life in which we all can relate. David had great disappointments and great times of joy and happiness. He had inward and outward struggles, great sins and times of moral clarity and purity, He had loves and loves lost, but David recognized one constant and sure thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Repentance

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jan 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,534 views

    Violation of the law of God in thought, word, and deed shows the sinfulness of the human heart. Sin is a contradiction to the holiness of God, whose image mankind bears. This depraved condition is called “original sin

    PSALMS 51:1-12 REPENTANCE 1-31-09 Today I want to talk for a little while on the thought 0f “repentance”, we don’t hear very much about “repentance” these days, some people seem to have the idea that “repentance” is not for this day and time because we’re saved by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William D. Brown avatar

    The Will Of Man And The Will Of God:

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Feb 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,173 views

    Man does not have "free-will," because within himself man does not have the power to choose between good and evil.

    THE WILL OF MAN AND THE WILL OF GOD: Eph.1:1-5 2-21-09 Today I want to talk for a little while to do with “the will of man, and the will of God” so I want you to pay close attention. Listen as I read today’s text found in; Ephesians 1:1-5 1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    That Special Invitation Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,074 views

    God’s purpose in judgment is to give us a chance to make a "comeback." Here is an invitation to repentance in the midst of "negative" prophecies.

    This week, I heard a radio interview with a fellow who has built a business on invitations to Super Bowl parties. He calls his business, “Man-vite.” It’s an online invitation service that helps men organize social events. The whole reason this service exists is because the first such service, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Oneness Of God

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 12, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,118 views

    There is one God, but three personal expressions of the one undivided, infinite, and eternal nature of God.

    The Oneness of God John 17:20-26 In Deuteronomy 6:4-5 we read a verse that every Jew has cherished the Shema Israel - (Shema Israel, Adonai Eloheinu, Adonai echad) "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Let Us Be Thankful:

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008
     | 9,098 views

    The traditional Thanksgiving Day has passed, but I want to bring us a few thoughts on being thankful.

    LET US BE THANKFUL: Psalm 100:1-5 The traditional Thanksgiving Day has passed, but I want to bring us a few thoughts on being thankful. Listen as I read today’s text. Psalm 100:1-5 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2Serve the LORD with gladness: come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    What About Homosexuality?” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008
     | 3,641 views

    Living in the unrepentant lifestyle of homosexuality is just as spiritually deadly as living in the unrepentant sins of thievery, lying, adultery, and fornication.

    1. Few, if any of us, would argue against calling STEALING A SIN. a. The same for LYING, ADULTERY, FORNICATION, & OTHERS. b. And if not sin, there is still a remnant in our society that would see these activities as wrong… definitely not right. WHEN WE come to the Bible, there’s no question… these ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Perfect Timing

    Contributed by Eldron Gill on Dec 28, 2008
     | 6,352 views

    Christmas Message, God’s perfect timing for the birth of Christ

    Perfect Timing Luke 1:5-38 Christmas 2008 Humor – Children and Christmas can really be humorous at times. Thomas Stewart, age 9 asks.... What never eats at Christmas time? The turkey, ...it’s usually stuffed Sergio Garcia,(child)asks, What happened to the man who shoplifted a calendar at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Surber avatar

    Pilgrims Path 1 Humility Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,038 views

    Humility is not debasing ones self; it is the elevation of Christ as King in our lives.

    “The Pilgrim’s Path” Part-1, Mathew 5:1-12 Humility Introduction As a teenager I spent two years living in Butte, Montana. Butte is nestled high in the Rocky Mountains in a small valley which rests directly in the shadow of the great continental divide; a massive mountain range which stretches ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Danny Presswood avatar

    Let's Celebrate Salvation

    Contributed by Danny Presswood on Jan 4, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,848 views

    The WAR is NOT about separation of Church and State. The WAR is NOT about abortion. The WAR is NOT about women’s rights. The WAR is NOT about homosexual rights. The WAR is NOT about family values. The WAR is NOT about building buildings. The WAR is

    This morning we have a special opening illustration - and I need some helpers-so let me see - I know - I need "Buff Daddy" Danny Beasley, MAJOR (P) "I’m a weekend Warrior" E.C. Wallace, and LT (P) "Don’t mess with me ’cause I carry a gun" Michael Edward Bennett. (They’ll be escorted out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Wedding Ceremony

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,287 views

    Six keys to a happy home

    Wedding Ceremony Performed by Rick Crandall - Jan. 3, 2009 Outline for charge to the couple - Six keys to a happy home: -Communication -Compassion -Commitment -Courtship after marriage -Church -Christ Introduction and Statement of Marriage Family and friends, we are gathered together in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nate Herbst avatar

    Kingdom Citizens

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,238 views

    This message is a study about what it means to be a citizen of the Kingdom of God and what that means practically for each of us today!

    Kingdom Citizens Lk.8:10 – “…The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God has been given to you…” (His disciples) 1. His Kingdom is different than this world’s. a. Jn.18:36 - Jesus said, "My kingdom is not of this world…” i. James 4:4 – “…Friendship with this world makes you an enemy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational