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  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Reasons For Joy This Christmas

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 25, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
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    There a 3 reasons for joy during Christmas that we can remember: Family, Government and Descent.

    Reasons for joy this Christmas by Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC We want joy, don’t we? Look around, are we not as humans reaching, looking, for it. The Vancouver Grizzlies and their fans are looking for the joy of victory. But alas... Why there is even a dish washing detergent ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Coming Of A King Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 1, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
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    Are you prepared for the coming of the King? Will you accept Him or reject Him?

    INTRODUCTION  We are privileged to accompany a King on a journey.  Whenever a King or a great leader is going to come, there is great anticipation. There is excitement. People want to be a part of the experience. When President Bush came to Springfield, there was a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If God Is My Father What Does That Make Him?

    Contributed by Michael Treston on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
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    the reality of being a father as told by God the Father

    Ever been confronted with the question " what’s God like?" Now it’s not the sort of question that comes up very often but sometimes, just sometimes it might. Maybe you’ve been walking down the street and someone come up to you asked this question. Maybe it’s been at work over the smoko room ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Window To God Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
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    Jesus is the window in which we can see God

    INTRODUCTION Windows are an important part of a building. They allow the occupant to see what is going on in the world around them and it allows the world to peek in on and see what the occupant is doing. Before we got our drapes, the neighbors used to tell us that they enjoyed watching us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Respected People's Freedom To Choose

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
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    God created everyone with a free will to choose between good and evil.

    God created everyone with a free will to choose between good and evil. No where in the gospels is there any example of Jesus trying to force a person to go against their individual will. Jesus knew that a person convinced against his will is of the same opinion still. All Christians have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Jesus Knew That Beliefs Shape Our Perceptions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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    1. Jesus knew that scriptural faith changes the way we view life.

    1. Jesus knew that scriptural faith changes the way we view life. John wrote of Jesus, "Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of Godo - children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God." ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    And The Word Became Flesh

    Contributed by Eric Ledermann on Jul 23, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
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    The ancient Hebrews believed Words had power--they actually did things! The ancient Greeks believed words were the guiding force in the universe. Finally, in the Gospel of John both of these things come together in Jesus Christ.

    Scripture: John 1.1-5,10-18 and Ephesians 1.3-14 (Psalm 147.7-11 as Scripture of Praise/Preparation) I. Words have lost their meaning in our culture A. Love—I love ice cream, I love my wife. B. “How are you doing?” Fine 1. non-descript, vague 2. When we ask, do we really want to hear how the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeffery Richards avatar

    Faith

    Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 2, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
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    We need faith for every phase of the Christian life.

    FAITH Story: Allah has the plane: Imagine a cliff and canyon—200 feet deep; 100 feet across—I have 50 feet of strong cable and 50 feet of dry rotted rope—Any takers? I. FAITH TO BELIEVE IN GOD FOR SALVATION. JOHN 1:12 A) “firm persuasion,” a conviction based upon hearing” B) In God for His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Pahls avatar

    Jesus Christ: The Sound Of A New Story Series

    Contributed by Michael Pahls on Apr 8, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
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    Using St. John’s lyrical prologue, frames the agenda of the Church setting the whole of her worship, teaching, fellowship, and outreach activity in the context of bearing witness to the new story of the reign of God established by the Incarnate Christ.

    JESUS CHRIST:THE SOUND OF A NEW STORY INTRO: THE WRONG STORY Before we look more carefully into John’s Gospel I want to speak with you about an event that happened to the stepson of a friend over the holidays. Derrick was thirteen years old and was spending the night at the home of a friend ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Could Jesus Have Sinned? Part I - That I Might Know Him Series Series

    Contributed by James Groce on Apr 13, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 3,362 views

    Was Jesus capable of sinning?

    Could Jesus Have Sinned? Part I Beware Ye Simple Ones John 1:14 states that " . . .the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us. . ." Please do not mistake, as some have, thinking that the word "flesh" in this verse carries the connotation of "carnal." The Word was made flesh--but never carnal! ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Could Jesus Have Sinned? Part Ii - That I Might Know Him Series Series

    Contributed by James Groce on Apr 13, 2001
    based on 63 ratings
     | 2,865 views

    Was Jesus capable of sinning?

    Could Jesus Have Sinned? Part II The Infinite Knowledge of God By Elder James L. Groce Pastor of Calvary Apostolic Tabernacle Molino, FL Feb. 10, 2001 Somewhere, in the limited understanding of man, there arose the misconception that God who is omniscient, all knowing, in order to be able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Could Jesus Have Sinned? Part Iii - That I Might Know Him Series Series

    Contributed by James Groce on Apr 13, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 2,420 views

    Was Jesus capable of sinning?

    Could Jesus Have Sinned? Part III The Vital Secret Of The Holiness Of Life Pastor James L. Groce Calvary Apostolic Tabernacle Molino, Florida March 2, 2001 1 Timothy 3:16 "And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    God Wants Us

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,260 views

    This is a Christmas sermon indicating the real meaning of Christmas is that God wants us.

    God Wants Us 12/19/1999 Isaiah 9:1-7, Luke 2:8-20, Text John 1:1-18 Think for a moment of a person you truly love. Suppose you had a large sum of money fall to you out of the sky, and a voice said, use this to buy that person a Christmas gift. Now would you think, "what’s the worse possible ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Abstract Becoming Real

    Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 28, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,662 views

    Intelligent people will have us believe one cannot see the Word or hear the Light, but we can

    Sermon for John 1:1-18 2nd Sunday after Christmas January 2nd 2005 Happy New Year again! And to begin the New Year we are given the first words from the gospel of John. What an abstract passage! Word becomes flesh. Light becomes life. Or is it that abstract? Most intelligent people will tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Don Schultz avatar

    One Blessing After Another

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 28, 2004
    based on 116 ratings
     | 14,421 views

    Looking back on 2004, have you received one blessing after another? God would say, "yes!"

    John 1:16: WE HAVE ALL RECEIVED ONE BLESSING AFTER ANOTHER. Can you imagine, going on vacation in the middle of winter, and you’re sitting on the beach somewhere warm, relaxing, enjoying the sun, and suddenly, out of nowhere, a massive tidal wave comes crashing down on top of you and everyone else ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran