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  • Jeremy Houck avatar

    Learning To Serve Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Mar 26, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,542 views

    Jesus said that we must change to become like children. What must you change?

    Precious little potential adults. Tiny packages of compressed energy. Imagination factories. Tricycle motors. Curtin Climbers. What ever you call them they are the main reason we have balloons and Happy Meals and birthday parties and lawn sprinklers on hot summer days and Easter Egg Hunts. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Truth About The Resurrection

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,037 views

    A look at the evidence of the resurrection and what it means.

    What is the Easter Bunnies favorite sport? Basketball. What do you call the Easter Bunny after a hard days work? Tired. Okay I know those jokes were bad, I mean I had to look them up, but I used them to illustrate a simple point when it comes to Easter the world tends to focus on the Easter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Reg Koopman avatar

    Narnia: All I Want For Christmas... Series

    Contributed by Reg Koopman on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,544 views

    Jesus Christ came so we could have Christmas, because like Edmund wanting more Turkish Delight, we were sinners wanting and lusting after everything but God.

    I remember when I was young {very young} and my Mother took me to the local department store (McNeany’s) around Christmastime, and there in the basement by the toy section was Santa Claus. I remember wanting to sit on his lap and waiting for his question, “And now young man, what do you want for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Honesty With God

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 16,179 views

    A sermon encouraging honesty with God (Much taken from Prayers from the Gut: An Honest Prayer Journal for Teens by Steven James. I adapted this to cover older adults)

    Evening Sermon for 12/4/2005 Honesty with God Introduction: A. I am thankful for is my relationship with God. What makes me thankful about my relationship with God is that I can be real and honest with God. B. If I was completely open and honest with people, it would be a disaster. C. I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Amazing Characteristics Surrounding The Birth Of Christ

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,176 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE AMAZING CHARACTERISTICS THAT SURROUNDED THE BIRTH OF CHRIST NAMELY 1.JOY 2.SORROW 3.DREAMS 4.ANGELS 5.PROPHECIES 6.SIGNS 7.KINGDOM

    AMAZING CHARACTERISTICS SURROUNDING THE BIRTH OF CHRIST *********************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.JOY 2.SORROW 3.DREAMS 4.ANGELS 5.PROPHECIES 6.SIGNS 7.KINGDOM THE MESSAGE AMAZING CHARACTERISTICS SURROUNDING THE BIRTH OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Women Of Jesus' Geneology

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,646 views

    It’s good to know that Jesus welcomes such damaged people into his family!

    Matthew 1 3rd Sunday of Advent: December 11, 2005 The Women of the Genealogy of Jesus A few months ago I was beginning to read the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew has the genealogy of Jesus right away. Often when I hit a passage like that, I skim over it to get to the good parts – the stories. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Egypt And The Golden Calf Series

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,931 views

    Idolatry is not simply worshipping an idol. Idolatry is not giving God first place in our hearts.

    December 8, 2002 A. Review 1) Saturday evening—we studied “The Valley of Baca” a) From this study, we’ve learned that in our Christian journey towards the Promised Land we will experience some difficulty. This is the Valley of Baca. Also known as the Valley of Tears. 2) Saturday morning—we ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Happy Birthday, Church

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Oct 29, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,066 views

    Penetcost is perhpas the most significant day on our calendars. The celebration of the birth of the Church is just as important as Christmas and Easter. So why do so many churches overlook it, in spite of celebrating other civil holidays?

    I love to study history. I enjoy memorizing dates. How many of you here this morning like history? Regardless, there are certain dates in history that we remember aren’t there? For example, if I say 1492 – we all know what happened in 1492. Columbus sailed the ocean blue. What about October ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    Lovest Thou Me?

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Nov 4, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,159 views

    iN THESE PASSAGES, NOTICE THE PERSON WHO ASKED THE QUESTION. THE PERSON WHO WHOM THE QUESTION WAS ASKED, AND THE PERSONALITY OF THE QUESTION.

    LOVEST THOU ME? JOHN 21:15-17 Let me ask you a question this morning. What do you love most of all? If we would be honest, we would have several answers. One might say, I LOVE MONEY. I am going to get all of it I can. But you need to remember, the Bible says, THE LOVE OF MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Holdcroft avatar

    Whom Shall I Send?

    Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Nov 8, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 30,583 views

    This sermon looks at the calling of Isaiah to be a prophet of God. He first encountered God, was consecrated before God, and then accepted his calling.

    Whom shall I send? Isaiah 6:1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2:Above him were seraphs, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian B avatar

    Freedom & Forgiveness Are Never Free...

    Contributed by Brian B on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 10,802 views

    Melvin Newland (Brownsvill Christian church) laid the Groundwork for this one, This is what I ended up with including an order of service and song selections. preached at a veteran’s day service. I have stood on the shoulders of Giants... Thanks Melvi

    FREEDOM & FORGIVENESS ARE NEVER FREE (A sermon by Reverend Melvin Newland … reworked by Brian C. Byers Freedom and forgiveness are never free, Reverend Melvin Newland in points out that there is always a price that has to be paid for both. I trust that most of you realize that Tuesday was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Temptation To Be Perfect Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
     | 4,882 views

    To be perfect as God is perfect, paradoxically, requires us to understand our own weaknesses and failures the way God does, and to love ourselves, despite those weaknesses and failures, the way God does.

    It may sound like a contradiction in terms to have a sermon on the temptation to be perfect. After all aren’t temptations about being imperfect. Doesn’t God want us to be perfect just as he’s perfect? But you know, there is such a thing as the temptation to be perfect. All of us are subject to it ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Mountain Top Glory And The Descent Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,939 views

    Mountain top experiences are great things, but the test of them is when we come back to the real world, to a broken and hurting world where the glory of God is sometimes hidden. Then the test for us is whether we remember and trust what we’ve discovered o

    What is it about mountain tops that we find so attractive? I don’t mean just the mountain climber who climbs a mountain just because it’s there, but the rest of us. Most people I think have a special feeling for mountains. We talk about the "Mountain Top Experience" don’t we? But what is it that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Trusting Externals To Make Us Feel Good Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
     | 4,482 views

    Where do we get our sense of value from - externals or God’s love for us?

    My wife, Di, and I were sitting in the family room watching TV with our daughter, Janet, the other night when suddenly, Janet noticed the new watch Di had got for Christmas. She said with a mixture of awe and new-found respect, "Mum, you’ve got a Fossil watch. That’s so cool!" Well, we’d bought it ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dennis Marquardt avatar

    Satisfaction Guaranteed! Series

    Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 137 ratings
     | 14,785 views

    #10 in 10 Commandment Series

    #10 “SATISFACTION GUARANTEED” TEXT: Ex. 20:17; Rom. 7:7-8; I Kings 21:1-16; Philip. 4:4-19 INTRO: The last commandment is the lynch pin of the 10, the previous 9 commandments all have a strong overt element to them, they are actions observed, but, this final commandment strikes at the heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God