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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Da Vinci Code: Doing The Opus Dei Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,592 views

    What does it mean for beleivers to do the Opus Dei

    Doing the Opus Dei It is like something out of your worst nightmare, that is if you have nightmares about being chased through Paris by an albino killer monk. If your worst nightmare is standing next to your high school locker in your underwear then it’s nothing like your worst nightmare. We went ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Last Supper

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Mar 8, 2004
    based on 76 ratings
     | 13,027 views

    To examine the meaning of the Passover and Lord’s Supper, especially in regarding the bread

    SBC Phiippi, 3/7/04 am lThe Last Supper Luke 22:7-22 Primary Purpose: To examine the meaning of the Passover and Lord’s Supper This last Passover meal is so critical for us to understand who Jesus is and what He did for us on the cross. The Passover was first observed in Egypt, on the night ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abiding In Christ

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 12, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,607 views

    This sermon reveals what it means to abide in Christ and its importance.

    Abiding in Christ John 15:1-8 This concept of “Abiding in Christ” is one of the most important aspects we can learn. The word itself is a verb. Abiding is therefore an action and means to continue, remain, dwell, live, or to lodge. We can then say that to abide in Christ is to remain ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Abiding In Christ

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 21, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,555 views

    This sermon reveals what it means to abide in Christ and its importance.

    Abiding in Christ John 15:1-8 This concept of “Abiding in Christ” is one of the most important aspects we can learn. The word itself is a verb. Abiding is therefore an action and means to continue, remain, dwell, live, or to lodge. We can then say that to abide in Christ is to remain ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Living In The End Time Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 26, 2012
     | 5,894 views

    What does it mean to live as though the end is near?

    Introduction There is a knock at your door. You open it; two strangers inform you they have a message to pass on to you. The event has occurred. Reality as people have known it has changed, and the events that lead to an inevitable destiny have now been set in motion. The question for you is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Remember The Miracle Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 28, 2022
     | 2,557 views

    Crossing the Jordan on dry ground during flood stage was a great moment in the history of Israel. It was marked as an occasion not soon to be forgotten. When God manifests himself then make a marker in your life. A great spiritual experience is to chart the miracles God has done in your life.

    There are some things you just don’t want to forget. If you win a sporting event you have a trophy to stand as a tangible reminder of that accomplishment. When you graduate you receive a diploma to frame and put on your wall. That diploma represents great expenditures of time and money. With ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God In The Flesh

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 5, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,177 views

    The Apostle John reveals a Jesus who is our way, our truth, and our life, who gives us purpose, meaning, connection, and endurance in this new year.

    John 1:1-14, 18 God in the Flesh Sometimes Christmas comes and goes, and we wonder, “What was all the fuss about?” All the shopping, the traffic, the shows, and glitter and glamor and wrapping paper. And now the New Year, with resolutions, diet plans, and credit card bills! What does it all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Desert Shall Blossom

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 19, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 614 views

    Christ has conquered death, making this world new for all who believe in Him as the Risen lord of Glory.

    “The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad; the desert shall rejoice and blossom like the crocus; it shall blossom abundantly and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of the LORD, the majesty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Reckoning Of God

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 10, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,276 views

    God's Word is absolute. The Word of God is final. And His Word is binding, and it is truth! There is a reckoning at hand. It's the reckoning of God. And it is a reckoning of the sinful ways of this world and how we have literally pushed God out of our lives and our countries.

    God's Word is absolute. The Word of God is final. And His Word is binding, and it is truth! Malachi 3:6 says, "For I am the Lord, I change not;" Hebrews 13:8, "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever." John 14:9, "...he that hath seen me hath ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Perfect Christmas Eve

    Contributed by Eric Amundson on Feb 25, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,973 views

    Have in your heart the meaning of the day

    There is a lot of pressure on people today. There’s a lot of pressure that this day, Christmas eve, and tomorrow, that they be perfect days. I think most people have a picture in their mind of what they would like their Christmas eve and Christmas day to be like. You have your schedule all set, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    We're Part Of The Family

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 90 ratings
     | 5,042 views

    What does it mean to be part of the family?

    WHO IS YOUR FAMILY? YOUR SPOUSE, YOUR CHILDREN, YOUR PARENTS, COUSINS, AUNTS, UNCLES, GRAND PARENTS. THE SCRIPTURE THAT WAS READ A LITTLE EARLIER THIS MORNING EXPANDS OUR FAMILY TREE A LITTLE BIT DOESN’T IT BECAUSE IT SAYS, Hebrews 2:11 Jesus and the people he makes holy all belong to the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Christmas Is Really All About

    Contributed by Scott Cox on Dec 23, 2000
    based on 154 ratings
     | 10,114 views

    A reminder of and a discovery of the true meaning of Christmas.

    INTRODUCTION: A little boy drew a manger scene in his Sunday School class. When he was done he showed the teacher what he had drawn. There was Mary and Joseph, and baby Jesus, and the animals, and the shepherds, and a chubby boy sitting by the baby Jesus. The teacher asked, "who is this chubby ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Jesus Loves A Cheerful Quitter!

    Contributed by James May on Apr 27, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 10,632 views

    This is not your ordinary meaning of the word QUIT.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christmas Sign - God Is With Us

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 17, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,996 views

    what this sign of emmanuel means for us

    GOD IS WITH US… 18Now this is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant by the Holy Spirit. 19Joseph, her fiance, being a just man, decided to break the engagement quietly, so as not to disgrace her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "Walking With God"

    Contributed by Keith Bunch on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 194 ratings
     | 89,905 views

    What does it mean to walk with God?

    TEXT QUESTION: What does it mean to walk with God? Walking with God means to go in God’s direction. 1. God’s way is clearly Marked (1 John 2:6) "whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did." 2. God’s way is always the best way. (Psalm 1) "Blessed is the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed