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  • Stephen Fournier avatar

    Brotherly Love Ii

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,101 views

    TITUS 1:4 / 1 JOHN 3:16-24

    BROTHERLY LOVE II TITUS 1:4 / 1 JOHN 3:16-24 I want to begin this morning’s message by telling you about some of my relatives. There was my uncle Charlie, my mom’s brother. Uncle Charlie passed away quite a few years ago, but as a kid we saw my uncle Charley just about every Sunday. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Kent Lenard avatar

    What Would Et See

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
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    We have many symbol and methods that we use to celebrate Christmas. Where did the originate? This sermon attempts to look at Christmas throught the eye of someone who doesn’t know what it is and show us the Christ has to be the focus of Christmas

    What Would ET See? Luke 2:8, John 3:16-18 I. This morning I am going to re-write a movie. Let’s suppose that you were a character in the movie ET. Do you remember that one? A. The movie about the ugly but lovable space alien that strayed too far from the ship and got left ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ministry Of Tears

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,243 views

    Tears are a gift of God. Tears can bless us, comfort us, convict us, and sustain us.

    The Ministry of Tears Luke 7: 36-50 Introduction The Value of tears. - This morning I would like to speak on the ministry of tears and the many ways that they are a gift from God. I. Tears Are A Release Of Our Emotions. 1. There are Tears of Love. - Luke 7 2. There are Tears of Joy. My wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Christmas Gifts - God's Christmas Gift Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 18, 2002
    based on 157 ratings
     | 47,638 views

    Christmas really isn’t a "biblical holiday" but why pass up the chance to tell our friends and relatives about the ultimate gift/sacrifice God has wrapped for us?

    OPEN: Preparing for large Christmas Eve family gathering, a mother had been giving out orders like a drill sergeant: "Pick up your things! Don’t get your clothes dirty! Put away those toys." Well, her 4-year-old daughter had been underfoot all day, so she sent her to the next room to play with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Gift We Owe

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 20, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,282 views

    This is a Christmas Sunday message seeking to have us rethink the kinds of gifts we need to give at Christmas time.

    The Gift We Owe GNLCC 12/22/2002 Isaiah 9:6-10 Ephesians 4:1-6 This past Wednesday night in Pioneers Nursery class, I asked the question, “who can tell me why we celebrate Christmas.” The first response was “so that we can get gifts” and the second was “so that we can see Santa Claus.” I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steven Cook avatar

    3 Questions That Need Answered

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Dec 29, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,502 views

    This sermon is geared at presenting a clear, concise presentation of the Gospel to the lost.

    “3 Important Questions” John 3:1-3; 14-18 I. Introduction A. Read John 3:1-3; 14-18 B. Notice vs. 17 – “3 World’s of John 3:17”: (also found in John 1-2; and 1 John Ch. 1) 1. World that WAS 2. World that IS 3. World that is TO COME C. The problem today is same as then – MOST love the wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    God's Heart For The Lost

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,541 views

    God loves people desperately. People are lost without him and they need Jesus. We need to have more of God’s heart for the lost.

    John 3:16-21 God’s Heart for the Lost Do you remember the commercial that was running just before, and during the Olympics? The one that had snapshots of different people playing or watching hockey throughout the country? Everybody yells out “He shoots, he scores!” The tag line at the end is, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Don Hawks avatar

    What About Jesus?

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 8,761 views

    Some responses are shared to questions people might have about Jesus.

    What do we do when you see a police car? Some say "Slow down," some say "Break!" "Scream." Just even when we’re at a stoplight and a police car pulls up behind us how many of us get nervous? You’re already thinking, "What did I do?... Did they see me run that stop sign last week? I’m making ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tommy Ellis avatar

    Which Gate Should I Enter

    Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,161 views

    What is the true way to God? Sermon describes the plan of salvation through Jesus Christ. But . . . which is the true church? Both spiritual laziness and legalism are denounced, in favor of a sincere service of God, through humbling faith in Jesus.

    WHICH GATE SHOULD I ENTER? Often people ask me which church they should join. I am always tempted to tell them to join an Assemblies of God church, since I belong to that fellowship. However, I believe God needs to direct them specifically. So, I simply encourage people to join one that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Nicodemus And The New Birth Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,405 views

    What kind of attitude do I need, what kind of attitude do you need if God is to operate freely within our lives?

    Nicodemus and the New Birth (John 3:1-21) Question: What kind of attitude do I need, what kind of attitude do you need if God is to operate freely within our lives? TS------„³Let¡¦s make some observations about this issue as we look at the life of Nicodemus. I. The Story of Nicodemus 1. Came ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Unity In Diversity

    Contributed by William Baeta on May 20, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,887 views

    “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” John 3:16.

    Theme: Unity in diversity Text: Exodus 34:4-9; 2 Cor. 13:11-13; John 3:16-18 There are three questions that are asked in every age and generation and that is where do I come from, who am I and where am I going? The answer to this question is very important as it gives a person an identity and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Peter Thelander avatar

    Transitions

    Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,557 views

    A message from the lay leader on the changing of pastors.

    Transitions I. A look at this change in pastors A. Subtitle – Why do United Methodists seem to torture themselves every few years by changing pastors? II. History lesson A. Methodism goes back to a renewal movement in the Church of England in the 1700’s 1. Footnote: Church of England is also ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    For God So Loved The World

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 9, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 23,498 views

    Somebody said, "Grandparents are the biggest hypocrites in the world. There is just no way that the grandparents of my children could be the same parents who raised me, because they are so very different."

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. "Mommy, what does God look like?" asked 5-year-old Timmy. He put down his peanut butter sandwich & took a big swallow of milk. "Well, God is a Spirit & we can’t see Him in the same way ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Barnett avatar

    Your Child's Greatest Need Series

    Contributed by Robert Barnett on Nov 10, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,816 views

    THis shows each child’s need of salvation and the basis there for.

    Y O U R C H I L D ¡¥ S G R E A T E S T N E E D ¡§That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.¡¨ ¡K ¡§You must be born again.¡¨ The Lord Jesus --- John 3:6,7 NIV There once was an elderly woman who thought that getting a talking parrot would ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Why Did Jesus Do It?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 9, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,530 views

    Jesus died for us because He loves us and wanted us back.

    Well known to us are The Ten Commandments. But less well known are The Paradoxical Commandments? “Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable. Be honest and frank anyway.” “The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.” Ever heard these statements in conversation or in print? Kent ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God