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  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Christmas Hope Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 26, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 19,896 views

    Hope as it is used in the Word of God has a much different meaning than the word hope used in this world.

    Title: Christmas Hope Theme: The Hope of the Wise Men Series: The Cast of Christmas Listen as I read Matthew 2:1-11, “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, ‘Where is the one who has been born king of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Mission Is Still The Same.

    Contributed by Quinton Williamson on Jun 25, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,971 views

    To get people know that in all these different churches we still must have he same mission.

    SUBJECT: THE MISSION IS STILL THE SAME SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 1:7 There have been numerous changes in the which church and religion are concerned. Some people doctrine one way, and some do it another. We have Methodist, Catholic, Baptist, Holiness, and now we have Non-Denominational. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Vs. The Church

    Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 7, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,261 views

    Man’s view of the church is often very different from the one Jesus demonstrated and Paul described.

    I can stand anywhere in my back yard and see my church. It sits rather majestically at the apex of our little town. Its stained glass windows chronicle its founders. Inside, a huge chandelier hovers over our pew. I don’t know who appointed us to sit in that particular pew, but it must have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Freedom In Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 141 ratings
     | 21,569 views

    The freedom of forgiveness or the bondage of bitterness is a choice we make

    FREEDOM OF FORGIVENESS COLOSSIANS 3 VERSES 12-17 “I had a brother once, and I betrayed him.” With these words, African writer Laurens Van der Post begins a wonderful book The Seed and the Sower, (I recommend you read it). The story is of two brothers from small South African village. The elder ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    New

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 31, 2012
     | 9,561 views

    A New Year's sermon. God makes everything new.

    New Year’s lesson: Revelation 21:1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 2 I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Influencing Others Exemplified By Daniel

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,098 views

    What makes a person influential? What caused Daniel to be such a powerful influence all the days of his life?

    Influencing Others Exemplified By Daniel Daniel 1:8-21[1] 8-14-05 Intro “You are the salt of earth.” “You are the light of the world.” That’s Jesus’ description of his followers in Matthew 5. Both metaphors are about influence. In that culture salt was primarily used to preserve meat—to keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Boy With Two Moms.

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,707 views

    Mother's Day - Moses had two moms with two different expirences. Men on the outside looking in to the relationship.

    The boy with two moms. Let me start off our time together with a simple illustration of a man’s perspective. This is a JOKE…I thought it was just a tiny bit funny…I also thought it was a uncomfortably true illustration of some extremely rare and perhaps even extinct ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Recidivism The Illusion Of Freedom

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 3, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,003 views

    Let’s look at recidivism the illusion of freedom. Can we see the difference in metal and mental bars?

    RECIDIVISM: THE ILLUSION OF FREEDOM Metal Bars vs. Mental Bars By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com Gal. 5:7 You did run well; who did hinder you that you should not obey the truth. Proverbs 11:22 As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snort-- Matthew 7:6 Give not that which is holy unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lesson (S) From Christmas Season

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 7, 2019
     | 4,387 views

    Gleaning lessons' from Christmas season even whilst viewing it from different angles'...

    LESSON(S) FROM CHRISTMAS SEASON Yes… opening ceremony of a grand event (even of the earthly realm) say Olympics signaling the imminent arrival of the exciting sporting action is always celebrated with pomp and gaiety (with special songs thrown into the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Preaching At An All-Age Service

    Contributed by Martin Erwin on Jul 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,776 views

    Preaching to an all-age congregation is something we all find hard to do. Here sre some tips on how to make it a positive experience for all.

    Preaching at an All-Age service Preaching at an all-age service is for many of us, the most difficult environment in which to speak. I prefer speaking to adults, either in an evangelistic setting, or in Bible teaching. And many of us, though not specialists, can turn our hand at a children’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Responding To The Resurrection

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Apr 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,188 views

    Matthew 28. The women, religious leaders, and some of the disciples each had a different response to the resurrection of Jesus.

    RESPONDING TO THE RESURRECTION MATTHEW 28 INTRODUCTION - If you have a Bible, turn to Matthew 28. - The date was around 33 A.D. The place was the city of Jerusalem in Israel. And the city had a certain “buzz” to it and was unusually full of people because the time to celebrate one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Compared To Other High Priests

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 7, 2014
     | 3,348 views

    To compare JESUS with other high priests, His differences from them, His uniqueness and His superiority.

    I. EXORDIUM: Can JESUS be compared to other high priest and still excel? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To compare JESUS with other high priests, His differences from them, His uniqueness and His superiority. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:27 (Amplified Bible) 7:27 He has no day by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Lesson Learned: Surrender Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 10, 2018
     | 5,029 views

    The road to surrender to the Lord’s will is different for each one of us, but it is where God wants to take us.

    A Lesson Learned: Surrender (Luke 1:57-80) 1. Dec. 6 (UPI) -- Customs officers at the Port of New York/Newark made an unusual seizure recently when they uncovered a shipment of 9,024 pairs of counterfeit Nike shoes. U.S. Customs and Border Protection said officers inspecting a shipment from ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,146 views

    This message celebrates what makes us Christians and the diversity of the faith.

    (Read to Page 9) Truly a classic. If you are familiar with the story, how many people have read this book? If you are familiar with the story then you know that Dr. Seuss isn’t content to entertain us with stories of Whimsical fish. One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish Blue Fish was first ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • George McLaughlin Jr. avatar

    Outreach & Discipleship #5 Of 5 Series

    Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Nov 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,235 views

    The Great Commission is "to make disciples." "Going," "baptizing," and teaching explain "make disciples." Yet this is a neglected area in our day. What does it mean to make disciples? How is it done? What does it have to do with outreach/evangelism?

    Intro. - The COMMAND: Make disciples I. What this text tells us about making disciples A. It’s not easy, v. 18. (Only by God’s grace) B. What are the ingredients for discipleship? 1. "going" - connecting 2. "baptizing" - converting 3. "teaching" - completing II. What’s involved in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible