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  • Erin Cole avatar

    Which Boat Are You In?

    Contributed by Erin Cole on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 204 ratings
     | 22,789 views

    This sermon deals with where people may find themselves during tough times in their lives, and how through God

    Which Boat Are You In? Opening Ill- There has been so much in the news lately about the Titanic- the new movie, books and memorabilia springing up since the popularity of the movie; possibility of bringing artifacts up from the ocean floor where the wreckage now lies... There is no question but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Final Election Results

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Nov 20, 2000
    based on 443 ratings
     | 9,788 views

    "Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your ELECTION sure...."

    “Final Election Results” TEXT: 2 Peter 1:10-11 – “Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your ELECTION sure. For if you do these things, you will never fall, and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” INTRODUCTION: The 2000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gethsemane

    Contributed by Joshua Deerinwater on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 190 ratings
     | 16,081 views

    Jesus's victory over temptation, and what we can learn from it.

    Gethsemane Text: Luke 22:39-46 I. The Garden v.39 "And he came out, and went, as He was wont, to the Mt. of Olives . . . . v.40 "And when He was at the place . . . . Q) Where is "the place" Luke is talking about here? A) Matt. 26:36 & Mark 14:32 , tell us that "the place" is the Garden ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Celebrate Jesus: The Incarnation

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 106 ratings
     | 4,297 views

    Jesus is the God Man.

    Celebrate Jesus: The Incarnation John 1:14 Series Text: 1 Tim. 3:16 And by common confession great is the mystery of godliness: He who was revealed in the flesh, Was vindicated in the Spirit, Beheld by angels, Proclaimed among the nations, Believed on in the world, Taken up in glory. Around ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Experience Joy In The Midst Of Trials (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 8, 2000
    based on 56 ratings
     | 10,274 views

    God does not want you to downplay your trials by comparing them to the trials of others. He wants you to learn and grow through what He is allowing you to endure.

    How To Experience Joy During Trials (Part One) James 1:2 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church November 5, 2000 Introduction: This morning we’re going to begin a study of James 1:2-4. Over the next two weeks, we’re going to look at three keys to experiencing joy in the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Keeping Watch In The Garden

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 25, 2001
    based on 165 ratings
     | 6,440 views

    A sermon for the Season of Lent

    Keeping Watch in the Garden Matthew 26:36-46 Prayer: I stand here close beside you. Your anguish I would share. O Lord do not despise me, in this your heart’s despair. For when your heart is drooping in death’s last agony, my arms will be about you and hold you close to me. Amen. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Last Temptations

    Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Mar 3, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 2,796 views

    Jesus was tempted just like we are.

    Back in 1988, director Martin Scorsese made a film that caused a furor in this country from coast to coast. It was a film about Jesus, and people were demonstrating against it and picketing and threatening to blow up theaters if they showed it. The name of the film was The Last Temptation of ...read more

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    Behold His Feet.

    Contributed by Robert Laymance on Mar 3, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 4,463 views

    The Scriptures have many things to say about the Feet of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.

    *Psalms.18:38.speaks of the strength in the Lord. *Ecc.5:1-2..speaks of our attendance and attitude in Worship. *Ephes.6:15..speaks of our prepardness.. *Luke.7:37-50..is where the Woman kissed His Feet *Luke.8:26-39..the Gadarene man found peace at His Feet * It is at the Feet of Jesus where we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Up With The Will Of God?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 8, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 2,171 views

    Why God’s will seems to be absolute and yet not absolute.

    March 11, 2001 Luke 13:31-35 At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, “Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you.” 32 He replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘I will drive out demons and heal people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What A Brother We Have In Jesus!

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 6,010 views

    Jesus came to this earth to be our brother in humanity, our substitute so that we don’t have to fear death.

    I have an older sister, Becky, whom I love very much. Now Becky is two years older than me and while we were in High School, we had a very interesting relationship: I would follow her and her friends around, and she would ignore me. If someone would ask her who I was, she would be almost ashamed ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Rejoice About It

    Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Jan 23, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,489 views

    Every person should rejoice in Jesus.

    Rejoice About It Philippians 4:4 January 23, 2005 – Vision Sunday Subject: Rejoicing Central Theme: When should we rejoice? Objective: Every person should rejoice because of three D’s of Jesus. Introduction: Today is a day that I have been looking forward to for some time. I enjoy being able to ...read more

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    The Saviour Is Born For Us

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 24, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,147 views

    “Then the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord’” Luke 2:10-11.

    Theme: The Saviour is born for us Text: Is. 62:6-12; Titus 3:4-7; Luke. 2:8-20 On this very important evening we have gathered here to join many other people all over the world to remember and celebrate God’s most important and greatest gift to us. On this special evening our hearts should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Why Me, Lord?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 4, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,592 views

    A look at the trials in our lives, why we have them, how we should use them, and keeping a proper perspective as we go through them.

    How many of us have found ourselves with burdens that affect our lives? In reality, we all have our hardships, don’t we? Have you ever wondered why God lets His children suffer such unpleasantries? Let me give you a little hint. It has to do with our huge egos that think we are the ones in ...read more

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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Jesus The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005
    based on 23 ratings
     | 5,034 views

    Jesus came as a light to lighten the nations, he called people to be a church who would continue to share the good news with others, and his coming was accompanied by miraculous events that heralded the end to all suffering and the creation of a new heave

    One of the things I hate is turning on the TV just after a movie or a weekly drama has started, so I’ve missed those opening few scenes where the story is set up, where perhaps the main characters are introduced; where the crime is committed or the tensions between characters is highlighted. If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Place Of Beginning

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 10, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,253 views

    Beginnings are very important. However, they usually start very, very small.

    A Place of Beginning Micah 5:2 -- “But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.” Matthew 2:1 -- “Now when Jesus was born in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal