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  • Kent Lenard avatar

    How Much Does The Gift Cost?

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Dec 22, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,014 views

    This sermon looks at the cost of the real gift of Christmas.

    How Much Does The Gift Cost? Matthew 1:18 - 20 Luke 4:16-29, Mark 3:21, Matthew 1:24 - 25, Matthew 2:13-15, Luke 2:43-46, Luke 22:44, Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:15, Luke, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:32, December 15, 2003 I. A lot of the time when we think about Christmas we think about the benefits, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Characteristics Of Character Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 12,744 views

    This message looks at the integrity of Naomi, Ruth and Boaz

    They moved for the same reasons that families all over the world all through history have moved. Economic reasons. Karen read the story earlier how a man name Elimelech moved from Bethlehem to the country of Moab because of a famine that spread across Israel. There was a scarcity of luxury items ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Importance Of Passion

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,963 views

    A look at why passion is important in the life of the believer.

    The Importance of Passion Nehemiah 8:1-6 How many of you like to eat? It is no secret that I am one of those people, but there is one particular type of food that I love to eat. I love to eat a delicious meal that I cooked on my own. Does anyone else love to cook? When I have the time, I love ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Revive Us Again Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,099 views

    A historical look at great revivals of years past.

    Revive Us Again Acts 2:1-13,41 If you ever want to know the truth about something, all you need to do is ask a child. You see, when we ask adults questions that do not have easy answers, they will usually hem and haw around the topic so as not to offend anyone. Children, however, will let you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Three Stages Of Giving Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,815 views

    A look at three different types of giving in the church.

    Three Stages of Giving 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 A man on vacation was strolling along outside his hotel in Acapulco enjoying the sunny Mexican weather. Suddenly, he heard the screams of a woman who was kneeling in front of a child. The man quickly ran over to the woman and began to listen to her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Relationships Are Everything - The Family Of God Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 17,528 views

    What a healthy church family looks like.

    Relationships Are Everything The Family of God 1 Timothy 5:1-2 Did you hear about the guy who was called into his doctor’s office? The doctor sat him down and said, “I’ve got some good news and bad news. Which do you want first?” “Give me the good news first.” “Ok,” the doctor said. “Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Power Of Today

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 25,782 views

    A New Years Eve message looking at Today.

    Start with e.ssentials video “Word on the Street have you made any resolutions?” Well, we’re a week into it, how’s the New Year going for you? You doing all right with the entire resolution thing? How many people made resolutions for the New Year? It’s tough isn’t it? I mean it’s easy to find ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    You Have Not Gone This Way Before

    Contributed by Richard Hosea on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,750 views

    Looking forward to a new year and a new pastor

    You have Not Passed this Way Before Joshua 3:1-17 Last Wednesday evening I made a statement that we all like new things. A new car. A new house. A new watch, A new hair do. A new suit etc. It is natural to like new things. We all have something new every year that is a new year. The old year is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Holy And Blameless” Series

    Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,763 views

    second sermon in a series looking at spiritual blessings

    Seven Spiritual Blessings Part 2 “Holy and Blameless” Foundational Text: Eph. 1:3-14 Text: Eph. 1:4 Have you ever heard about a person who did not trust banks, so he hid his money some place in his house? Story after story is told about large sums of money being found in mattresses or hidden under ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,378 views

    A look at the spiritual blessings a believer has in Christ

    The blessings we have because of our relationship with Christ include... 1. The blessing of God’s CHOICE (v. 4-6, 11-12) A. Where we were chosen (v. 4) B. When we were chosen (v. 4) C. Why we were chosen (v. 4-6) 1) We were chosen to be holy and blameless 2) We were chosen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    As For Me And My House, We Will Serve The Lord

    Contributed by Michael Worker on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 33,874 views

    A Look at the culmination of the life of Joshua and his legacy.

    Scripture Reading : Joshua 23:1-8 The wars had finished 20 years ago. The fighting was now a distant memory of the past. To the teenagers, the war was just an old fable that Grandad would delight in talking about. Society had settled down once again. Agriculture was increasing, the economy was ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Richard White avatar

    Take The Tunnel Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,049 views

    When the walls look to tall, take the tunnel

    Take the Tunnel. 2 Samuel 5:1-10 Pete sits on the street and leans against a building. He would rather beat his head against it because he just messed up again. He has a bad habit of speaking before thinking, he blurts out words as a whale spurts out salt water. His words always hurt someone, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Luke avatar

    What About Communion? Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 31, 2007
    based on 66 ratings
     | 27,445 views

    A look at the meaning and importance of the Lord’s Supper

    (taken from a message by Paul Snoddy) SERIES: “IMPORTANT QUESTIONS” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 11:17-34 TITLE: “WHAT ABOUT COMMUNION?” OPEN: A. A little girl asked her mother one Sunday morning as she was preparing lunch, “Mommy, why do you cut off the ends of the ham ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Cole avatar

    When Moses Prayed, God Listened

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 24,361 views

    A look at why God answered Moses’ prayers.

    “When Moses Spoke God Listened” Introduction: You probably remember the old financial services company called E.F Hutton. You probably more remember the commercials and their famous slogan, “when E.F. Hutton speaks, people listen”. Maybe you remember the old commercials. The setting of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    Hanging On To The Past!

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 13, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,838 views

    To encourage Christians not to look back on past life

    PP0810 DATE HANGING ON TO THE PAST! Exodus 16:22-31; Luke 9:62. Ex 16:22 And it came to pass, that on the sixth day they gathered twice as much bread, two omers for one man: and all the rulers of the congregation came and told Moses. 23 And he said unto them, This is that which the LORD hath ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist