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  • La Juana Morris avatar

    Mary Had A Little Lamb

    Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,927 views

    A Christmas Story

    Intro: In our childhoods, most of us learned the little song entitled, "Mary Had A Little Lamb.” It went something like this, "Mary had a little lamb. Its fleece was white as snow. And everywhere that Mary went. That lamb was sure to go." There’s more to the story, but those few lines are enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christmas According To The Magi

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 46 ratings
     | 14,181 views

    The reactions of Herod, the religious leaders, and the Magi to the birth of Jesus mirror people’s responses to Jesus today.

    How “Wise” Are You? True and False Questions about the Wise Men Questions 1. The wise men arrived in Judea after Jesus had been born. 2. The Bible says that there were three wise men. 3. The wise men went directly to Bethlehem when they arrived in Judea. 4. The wise men were kings. 5. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wanted: Dead Then Alive Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 20, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,851 views

    By recognizing the symptoms, we can smell the stench of death and allow Christ to bring us to new life in Him.

    1. Symptoms of death a.The first symptom is a dead nature (2:1) b.The second symptom is a dead walk (2:2) c.The third symptom is dead conduct (2:3) 2. Qualities of life a.The first quality is living hope (2:4-7) b.The second quality is living grace (2:8-9) c.The third quality is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    0103 Christmas (Holy Innocents) Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jan 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,685 views

    Christmas, the Massacre of the Innocents, and Abortion.

    Sermon: Aborting Christmas Text: Matt 2:13-18 Occasion: Holy Innocents Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Providence REC When: Sunday, Jan 21, 2007 (which is really Epiphany III) 0. Preamble May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable n Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Doug Henry avatar

    A Burning Heart Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 19,225 views

    When we are in the presence of Jesus, we will know by the fire in our heart.

    A Burning Heart Spiritual Heart Surgery Luke 24:13-35 I want to get a conversation started as we begin this morning by asking a question. If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three things would you take with you? Now, I don’t want any people on your list. I just want you to think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Battling The Bite Of Betrayal (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,417 views

    How does one recover from a time of denial and betrayal? What does real repentance look like on the road back? Learn from the lives of Peter and Judas in this compare and contrast message from Luke 22.

    “Battling the Bite of Betrayal” Luke 22:39-46 (Part 2) How many of our high schoolers here today have had to write a contrast and compare paper already? Go ahead, raise your hand (you seem so excited that I brought up school on a Sunday)! Seriously, remember the way you would take two ideas, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    A Summary Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 28, 2007
    based on 23 ratings
     | 7,184 views

    In this sermon, Paul gives us a six-point summary of the gospel--the good news of God.

    Scripture In his commentary on Romans John MacArthur points out that a quick look at any newspaper or a passing glance at a weekly news magazine reminds us that in our world most news is bad and seems to be getting worse. What is happening on a national and worldwide scale is simply the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Pretty Woman Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,436 views

    Part Two in the expository sermon series from Joshua. This deals with Rahab; the original PRETTY WOMAN!

    THE CANAAN CONQUEST – PART TWO “Pretty Woman” Joshua 2:1-24 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2007) Introduction: No doubt you have seen or heard of a Julia Roberts movie by the name of “Pretty Woman.” It is the story of young prostitute that meets her Prince Charming and is taken out of her horrific ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Don't You Do Something God? Series

    Contributed by Eric Bain on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 18,565 views

    The point of this message is that God is always moving, even when we don’t see him moving.

    The Birth of John LUKE 1:4-25 & 57-66 © 2006 Eric Bain NOTE: This sermon is available in audio format @ www.sanctuary-church.com Review: 1. Luke was a great friend 2. He was an investigator and historian 3. He has gone out of his way… to make sure that we can know the certainty of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Evil Supernatural Influences Series

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,791 views

    There is an unseen enemy most people refuse to acknowledge, but it behooves us as Christians to know about them, because they are the enemies of our souls, and knowing the enemy’s weakness is always a powerful asset for a soldier.

    INTRO: CD 2:00 “Demonic Discourse.” From FAITH HIGHWAY Have you ever had an encounter with an evil spirit? How did you know? Illustration: The evil spirit at the bottom of the stairs… Evil spirits are like pets: always around causing trouble, carrying disease, and a pain to get rid of. ? Where ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Problem Of Bewitched Hands And Feet

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 3, 2006
    based on 176 ratings
     | 82,906 views

    Your hands are instruments of power-transfer and your feet are the instruments of dominion.

    Psalm 144:1: “Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight”. This means that your hands are weapons and they can fight the war of your life. War can be raised against your hands. You might not know it but the enemy sees your hands as an instrument of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joel Hoyer avatar

    In God We Trust

    Contributed by Joel Hoyer on Jul 11, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 23,524 views

    An interesting analysis of the information presented on the United States Dollar Bill, focusing on the national motto of our country: "In God We Trust."

    Proverbs 3:5-6 7-9-06 IN GOD WE TRUST Since I have teenagers, I have been reading this Zits comic strip of late. It seems to catch where I am in relationship to my teens pretty well. I showed you some a couple weeks ago. Here’s another one: (Slide: Zits comic strip 7/7/06. Jeremy’s dad ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    The Starving That Satisfies Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 15, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 19,339 views

    4th sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Refreshed in 8/08. PowerPoint and Video Clips available on request.)

    Shift Week 4 THE STARVING THAT SATISFIES MATTHEW 5:6, John 6:35 INTRODUCTION: (:33 intro) {Play 45 seconds of “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction”} Every time I hear that song by I think, “Wow, our music in the 60’s was so much deeper than the music today...” Okay, maybe not but I do believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dean O'Bryan avatar

    When Integrity Meets The Guilty Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 17, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,524 views

    This is the fifth in a series on the life of Joseph. His "test" here is how he will treat those who have treated him so horribly, now that he has power, position and privilege.

    Trinity Baptist Church July 16, 2006 Series: Character on Display When Integrity Encounters the Guilty Genesis 42 Most people love “rags to riches” stories -- especially if the people who suddenly come into wealth are the “good people“ in the story. One of my favorite “rags to riches” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Confessing Our Sins Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,856 views

    This sermon shows us another key that will help us glorify God and grow spiritually. That key is confessing our sins.

    Scripture All Christians are in the process of spiritual growth regardless of how long we have been saved. Some Christians grow slowly; other Christians grow quickly. The desire of every Christian is to become more and more like his or her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. The master key to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed