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  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    A True Essence Of Giving

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 25, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,827 views

    JESUS SEARCHES A REAL MEANING OF GIVING.

    HOW DOES JESUS LOOK FOR A TRUE GIVER? I. JESUS LOOKS NOT TO THE STATUS (V. 41-42) A. Whether one is rich “And many that are rich (v.41b) B. Whether one is poor “And there came a certain poor widows” (v.42a) II. JESUS LOOKS NOT TO THE AMOUNT (V.43-44) A. Whether too big …Threw in much ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blessed Are The Pure In Heart

    Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 7, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,257 views

    Waht it means to have a pure heart

    Sermon on Mount Blessed are the merciful Opening illustration In the beatitudes, Jesus’ aim was to create a lifestyle in his followers that would make people think about the value of God, or to glorify God. The beatitudes start out showing us our great need for God and then the rest show us what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Personal Revival Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,403 views

    A look at what it means to be blessed by the Lord.

    Personal Revival – A Life Blessed By God Psalm 1 A young man was learning to be a paratrooper. Before he was about to make his first jump, he was given these instructions. 1. Jump when you are told. 2. Count to ten and pull the ripcord. 3. In the unlikely event your chute doesn’t open, pull the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Discipleship - The Sacrifice Of Self Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,448 views

    What does it really mean to be a disciple?

    Discipleship – The Sacrifice of Self Luke 14:25 – 35 Out west, there is a park called the Bridger Wilderness Area. This is a place that lives true to its name. The only shelters you will find are the tents that people bring in with them. The only restrooms you will find resemble bushes and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walking In Obedience Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,084 views

    To walk in obedience means to walk in love.

    Introduction: A. The story is told about a groom, whom during the wedding rehearsal, approached the minister with an unusual offer. 1. “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to the part where I’m to promise to ’love, honor and obey’ and ’forsaking all others, be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A New Song: Psalm 40

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,290 views

    What it means to have a new song

    Psalms 40 A New Song Theme: Text: Psalms 40 Introduction ¶ <<To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.>> I waited patiently for the LORD; Ps 27:14 Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD! Jas 5:7 Therefore be patient, brethren, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Are You A Slave To?

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Nov 10, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,855 views

    Exploring what it means to be a "slave of Christ"

    What Are You A Slave To? (Romans 6:16-22) Today is Veteran’s Day, a day in which our nation remembers all those soldiers who fought and died, and those who are still fighting so that we could enjoy the freedoms that we have today. Someone wrote, “It is the soldier, not the preacher, who gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Results Of Being Baptized In The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,876 views

    What it means to be Baptized in the Holy Spirit

    Results of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit Begin by asking everyone to change places in the church Acts 1:5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. Last Sunday I preached on the Requirements to receiving the Baptism of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Spirit Filled Person Is A Thankful Person

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,873 views

    A study on what it means to be filled with the Spirit

    “THE SPIRIT FILLED PERSON IS A THANKFUL PERSON” TEXT: Ephesians 5:18-21 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: There is much confusion regarding what it means to be Spirit filled. Even leaders of great denominations struggle with what it really means to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Life Is Not A One Way Trip To Nowhere"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 30, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,010 views

    Life in Christ is what brings meaning.

    Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians 1:15-23 “Life Is Not a One Way Trip to Nowhere” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org In the 1997 blockbuster movie, As Good As It Gets Jack Nicholson plays the dysfunctional, acid-tongued, romance novelist Melvin ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Robert Mitchell avatar

    Galatians 2:20

    Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Mar 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,977 views

    A look at what it means to be crucified with Christ.

    A heavily booked commercial flight out of Denver was canceled, and a single agent was rebooking a long line of inconvenienced travelers. Suddenly an angry passenger pushed his way to the front and slapped his ticket down on the counter. "I have to be on this flight and it has to be first class!" he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Why Freedom?" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 29, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,182 views

    What does freedom mean for the Christian?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 4, 2004 Why Freedom? Galatians 5:1, 13-25 INTRODUCTION: Today, the 4th of July, our country celebrates its 228th birthday. That’s 228 years of freedom. Freedom from what? Most of us probably don’t think much about it. We take too many things for granted. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    The Raising Of Jairus's Daughter.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 28, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,924 views

    The delays of Jesus does not mean denial.

    The raising of Jairus’s daughter. Mark 5:22 -- 24, 35—42 12/28/03 When Jesus walked this earth, He went around doing well. Everywhere he went he was an example of compassion on foot. He loved the ones that the world considered an outcast. He even loved the ones who would consider others outcast. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    From Darkness Into Light

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 16, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,664 views

    What a difference the resurrected Christ means

    "From Darkness to Light" Matt 28:1-8 1 Cor 15:1-8 I don’t usually begin a sermon on a sad note like this, but sometimes we need to pause and remember what life is all about. There was a great loss in the entertainment world when Larry LaPrise, the Detroit native who wrote the song "The Hokey ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Easter Baptism

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 5, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,440 views

    This is a description of the meaning of Baptism and a call to be baptised

    Easter Baptism Easter, 2004 Romans 6:3-14 Show the story of Easter – From the Gospel of John film What does it have to do with me? My dad went to see The Passion on the Christ, as he has leaving the theatre, he passed two teenage boys. The one boy said to the other, “I don’t get it.” The ...read more

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