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  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 3, 2019
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     | 7,651 views

    John the Baptist lived an exemplary life with clear conscience of his call and commitment. He had one conviction and gave his life for that.

    Theme: Value Based Leaders - John the Baptist Text: Matthew 14:1-12 Joke: Three boys were discussing about their father’s profession. The firs boy said, ‘my dad scribbles a few words on piece of paper, he calls it poem, they give him Rs.1000/. The second boy says ‘my dad scribbles a few words on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Dual Personality Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 14, 2011
     | 4,719 views

    Jesus at his baptism, tood on our identity--that of a sinner. At our baptism, we take on Jesus' identity--missionary, evangelist proclaiming the God's kingdom is near.

    Matthew 3:13-17 “Dual Personality” INTRODUCTION A reader of the scriptures does not get very far in any of the four gospels before coming upon this critical event in the life of Christ—his baptism. It is one of the few incidents in Jesus’ life that is contained in all ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Facing The Sign Of The Son Of Man Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 15, 2011
     | 3,073 views

    How shall we acknowledge the sacrifice of Christ re-presented in the Mass: by facing together in prayer the cross--the sign of the Son of Man.

    January 17, 2011 St. Anthony of the Desert Spirit of the Liturgy New wine does not go into old wineskins, so the synagogue-Temple services, on which the Catholic Mass is based, have been replaced by the Liturgy of the Word and the re-presentation of the Calvary sacrifice. Here, the great High ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Been Fishin' Lately

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 20, 2011
     | 2,527 views

    This sermon is about learning how to fish in Jesus' way.

    Matthew 3: 12 – 23 / Been Fishin’ Lately? Intro: Any historian should be able to tell you what significant event took place in 1809. Two major events were taking place that captured the headlines of the newspapers of the day: The Peninsula War was raging in Spain and Napoleon had ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    The Gift Of Satisfaction Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,793 views

    This message examines the gift of satisfaction that God gives his children

    INTRODUCTION * “Gifts You Won’t Find Under the Tree” series * Rolling Stones hit, “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” * Satisfaction is something that all desire, but few really achieve * From a Christianity Today article written by Carolyn Arends (Dec. 2010): ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Original X-Games Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,326 views

    This message explores the extreme and radical commitment required of believers to accomplish God's will

    INTRODUCTION * X-Games / Extreme Sports: term for certain activities perceived as having a high level of inherent danger and that are counter-cultural (give examples...) * The need for “extreme” with the Gospel - high level of danger involved: both for the carrier and the receiver ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stay Out Of The Cookie Jar If You Want To Lose Weight.

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Oct 20, 2011
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    We go through things in this life and there is always questions we ask most of the time. "Why would God allow this to happen to me?" Next is a question that many of us have. How can we better recognize the hand of God moving in our lives? These are a coup

    Stay out of the Cookie Jar if you want to lose weight. We go through things in this life and there is always questions we ask most of the time. "Why would God allow this to happen to me?" Next is a question that many of us have. How can we better recognize the hand of God moving in our lives? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Here Is You Invitation Rsvp Quick

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 22, 2011
     | 3,870 views

    Come with Jesus to meet his father in Heaven.

    HERE IS YOU INVITATION RSVP QUICK Matthew 22 1And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said, 2The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, 3And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    Have No Fear, God Is Near

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Nov 1, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,497 views

    This sermon examines the fear that we encounter in life, and how we can overcome it, knowing that God is with us

    INTRODUCTION * Fear: the natural feeling of alarm caused by the expectation of imminent danger, pain or disaster * Fear is common and widespread: over 500 documented phobias (and some are pretty funny) - cacophobia: the fear of ugliness - dentophobia: the fear of dentists - gynophobia: the fear of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    Jesus Reaches Out To Sinners Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Nov 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,600 views

    This message examines the shocking action of Jesus, when he reached out to Zacchaeus. Application is made to today, noting that Jesus still reaches out to sinners today.

    INTRODUCTION TO SERIES * The “Most-Shocking” video genre (i.e., Top 20 Most Shocking Boozers and Losers; Most Shocking Fights and Wild Riots; etc.) * A different kind of “most-shocking” action: the life and ministry of Jesus Christ - Christ did things that shocked those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    True Inculturation And The Liturgy Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 16, 2011
     | 2,848 views

    Authentic inculturation means that we Christianize the culture in which we live.

    18 July 2011 The Spirit of the Liturgy I recall from grade school days when some particularly hard-hearted kid wanted to get under my skin, he would say “Prove it!” to anything I might advance. We see this in the Hebrews fleeing from Egypt. They trusted Moses until they got into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Extra Ordinary Jesus - Life Series

    Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 27, 2011
     | 3,900 views

    Part 6 of our study looking at the Extra Ordinary man Jesus. In this sermon we will look at His life.

    We have spent a lot of time looking at the birth of Jesus and His existence before His birth, and I have tried to get us to focus on Jesus as the King of kings and Almighty God. We've seen Him as the 'Commander of the Army of God' and walking through the furnace of fire with no ill effects. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Power Of The Word Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 10, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,672 views

    The story of Elisha and Naaman teaches us about the Word of Evangelization, the Word of direction, and the Word of testimony, all powerful in the saving of souls.

    Monday of the 3rd Week in Lent Verbum Domini At least as early as the time of St Gregory of Nyssa in the 4th century (On the Baptism of Christ), the Fathers of the Church were seeing this healing of Naaman the Syrian as a type of Baptism. The story is a compelling reminder of the impotence of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Seeing Jesus In A New Light Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,012 views

    Seeing Jesus as Savior and Lord and having a relationship him is vital for Christians as we carry on his mission and ministry.

    Matthew 17:1-9 “Seeing Jesus in a New Light” INTRODUCTION When I was growing up, I often read a children’s magazine entitled, Highlights. No, I didn’t read it because of its great editorials. I was into the pictures. There was always one page that had a picture with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Cursing The Fig Tree

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,814 views

    We must have more than good looks, we must have substance.

    Mat 21:17 And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged there. Mat 21:18 Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered. Mat 21:19 And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal