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  • James Lowe avatar

    It;s The Wonderful Old Story About Jesus

    Contributed by James Lowe on Mar 15, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,439 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
     | 7,840 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
     | 9,339 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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    Jesus-One Of Us Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,969 views

    When it comes to our eternity we ALL need help. No matter how hard we work at it we can never EARN our salvation. 1. The Problem–easily identifiable, Sin. 2. The Prognosis–Remove Sin, you are safe; stay in, you are dead. 3. The Prescription–demands

    Jesus–One of Us Series: Messages from Hebrews 2:5–18 Hebrews INTRODUCTION We all have problems from time to time that require professional help. If you have car trouble you call a mechanic. If you have Health problems you call a doctor. Would you let someone work on your car who had never even ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fixing Our Focus

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 118 ratings
     | 33,374 views

    When the problems of life get us down, we need to fix our focus.

    A little boy was sitting on a street corner trying to sell his little pup (maybe I’ve told you this before). A salesman passed the corner each day, and after a week he began to pity the boy who was striving to sell his puppy. The salesman knew the boy didn’t See It Big. He stopped and said, "Son, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Regardless Rejoicing

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,456 views

    Having it all or losing it all, rejoicing in any and every situation should be a natural part of a Christian’s life.

    WE HAVE QUITE A FEW UNIQUE SAYINGS IN OUR CULTURE THAT HELP US DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN A PESSIMIST AND AN OPTIMIST. SAYINGS SUCH AS “A PESSIMIST SEES THE GLASS AS HALF-EMPTY WHILE THE OPTIMIST SEES IT AS HALF FULL” OR “THE OPTIMIST IS THE ONE WHO CAN ENJOY THE SCENERY EVEN WHEN THEY HAVE TO TAKE A ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    How To React To Persecution Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,288 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 3:13-17

    Text: 1 Peter 3:13-17 Title: How to React to Persecution Date/Place: LSCC, 11/27/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: the persecution of the insurance companies, the suffering of the bricklayer—ill file B. Background to passage: Peter again takes up the subject of Christians being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hardest Thing In The World

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 5, 2007
     | 2,015 views

    The hardest thing in the world is to consider suffering and trials a gift from God.

    The Hardest Thing in the World James 1:1-4 February 4, 2007 Have you ever felt like you’d been body slammed by life? I remember Christmas vacation of my sophomore year in high school. For some reason, the wrestling coach decided that we needed to practice. We practiced for 3 or 4 days of that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Rejoicing

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,777 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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    Keeping Watch In The Garden

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 25, 2001
    based on 165 ratings
     | 6,467 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
     | 2,829 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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    Denomination: *other

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    Behold His Feet.

    Contributed by Robert Laymance on Mar 3, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 4,486 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
     | 2,209 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
     | 6,040 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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    Surviving Loss Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,835 views

    We can survive loss by allowing ourselves to grieve, by receiving God’s comfort and strength, and by trusting in God’s sovereign purposes.

    As your pastor, I try to be as open and transparent as possible. I want you to know me well enough to see that the faith I talk about every week is real. And one of the ways you get to know someone is by asking what they like. Favorite food, favorite hobby. Favorite movie. So, in case any of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist