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  • Brian La Croix avatar

    He's Been There

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,149 views

    A message focusing on the fact that Christ can relate to our sufferings here on earth.

    He’s Been There Hebrews 2:5-18 I. Introduction Back in 1990, the president of a large Christian organization received the news that his only son had been murdered in his taxicab in Denver, CO. One observer at the funeral reflected on the point that Someone else’s Son had been murdered, and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Promises Of Hope

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 3, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,655 views

    Jesus coming is heralded by three messengers. We too are called to herald his coming to those we know.

    It’s perhaps appropriate in the week when Harry Potter hit the big screens in Australia that we should be looking at this account of Luke 1. Because here we see the supernatural in far more startling form than anything you’ll ever read in Harry Potter - and this is history! Here we have an angel ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Perfect Gift

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 7,628 views

    God has given us a perfect gift in the sending of His Son Jesus Christ.

    A Perfect Gift Galatians 4:4-5 December 2001 Introduction . Christmas means that: He descended that we might ascend (John 6:38, 14:3). He became poor that we might become rich (2 Cor. 8:9, Jas. 2:5). He was born that we might be born again (John 1:14, 3:2,7). He became a servant ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    It;s The Wonderful Old Story About Jesus

    Contributed by James Lowe on Mar 15, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,440 views

    Sermon about Jesus

    It’s the wonderful old story about Jesus Matthew 1: 18-21 18 ¶ Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Sufferer's Song

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,841 views

    THE SUFFERER’S SONG--PSALM 69 Introduction: There has been some question about the author of this Psalm. Many think that Jeremiah is the author. The reason for this is because the Psalmist suffers because of his zeal for God’s house. The Psalmist i

    THE SUFFERER’S SONG--PSALM 69 Introduction: There has been some question about the author of this Psalm. Many think that Jeremiah is the author. The reason for this is because the Psalmist suffers because of his zeal for God’s house. The Psalmist is humiliated, scorned and it corresponds with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Wells In The Valley

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 49 ratings
     | 9,340 views

    Jerusalem was situated on a hill. In order to get to Jerusalem, the pilgrim must pass through a hot, dry, and barren valley.

    MAKING WELLS IN THE VALLEY PSALM 84:6-- “Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well; the rain also filleth the pools.” Introduction: Jerusalem was situated on a hill. In order to get to Jerusalem, the pilgrim must pass through a hot, dry, and barren valley. 1. Three Names of Valleys ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God With Us: Embracing Jesus During Confusing Times

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,636 views

    Do you ever wonder where God is during the most confusing times of your life? I think I know the answer. I think I know one of most important steps you can take during these confusing times.

    God With Us: Embracing Jesus During Confusing Times New Year’s can be a time of great confusion (what should I do this year?). Psalm 71:1 In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion. Never put to confusion? What is that about? It is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Don't Always Spell Trouble With A Capital "T" Series

    Contributed by Matthew Vigor on Mar 22, 2007
     | 3,295 views

    Tough times come for all of us in a variety of ways.

    Sermon for Sunday, January 2, 2005 1st sermon in an 11 part series "You don’t always spell ’trouble’ with a capital T" "Words to Grow By" (James 1:1-18) Copyright 2005 G. Charles Sackett That section in Ginny’s Bible is absolutely correct. Tough times come. They come for all of us in a variety ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Not So Great Escape Series

    Contributed by Curtis Deming on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,969 views

    This is the second in a series on the Philippian church. The experience of Paul and Silas in Philippi shows us key principles of salvation and joy.

    The Not So Great Escape Curt Deming Melbourne Community Church I love prison escape movies. It seems that no matter how badly they behaved to get themselves into prison, once they start trying to get out, I’m rooting for them to make it. It’s even easier to sympathize with the escaping prisoner ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rejoicing

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,781 views

    In this passage Paul resumed the story that he left in 2:13, where he said he went to Macedonia to look for Titus. Though Paul still had many problems and hardships to face, he found comfort and joy in the ministry God had given to him.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., was a member of the U.S. Supreme Court for 30 years. His mind, wit and work earned him the unofficial title of “the greatest justice since John Marshall.” At one point in his life, Justice Holmes explained his choice of a career by saying: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Narnia: What If There Were No Christmas? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Michael on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,872 views

    A simple gospel sermon exploring the implications of "always winter-never Christmas."

    “What If Christmas Never Came?” Intro: (play DVD “It’s A Wonderful Life”- where the angel shows George Bailey what it would be like if he had never been born.) “It’s A Wonderful Life” has stirred hearts since it’s debut in 1946. Year after year people watch as George Bailey is allowed to witness ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ross Anderson avatar

    Can Anything Good Come Out Of Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,330 views

    As you joyfully persevere in trials, God will transform you in this life and bless you in next.

    We¡¦ve been talking the last few weeks about affliction and sufferings. Let me tell you a little parable about trials. A bird was flying south for the winter. It got so cold the bird froze up and fell to the ground in a large field. While it was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some manure ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Jesus Loves To Work In Your World

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,008 views

    Jesus is not ’out there’ but he’s right where you are, in your world.

    Jesus Loves to Work in Your Life and World Cornwall September 18, 2005 Do you live expecting Jesus to work in your life and in the world in which you live? Or do you believe that Jesus has stopped that kind of work, and leaves things pretty much to you to figure out, with just a promise for future ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Hands Of Christ

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,246 views

    Through the hands of Jesus, we see his caring, healing, love, compassion, and blessing. We are safe in his hands. My hope is that the world is safe in our hands.

    The Hands of Christ Luke 24:50-53 March 12, 2006 Hands tell us so much about a person. Toni loves to tell the story of her grandfather’s hands. When she was a little girl, he would take her ice fishing during the winter. When they were back at home, she remembers that he would take her socks ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Mouth Of Christ

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,445 views

    One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord.

    The Mouth of Christ Deuteronomy 8:1-10 Luke 4:1-4 March 19, 2006 One of the things that I have learned over the years of being a pastor is that some of the most important committee work of the church doesn’t occur in meetings. Sometimes, some of the most important decisions we make, some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist