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  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    Why We Make The Sign Of The Cross

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 12, 2010
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    A user-friendly explanation of the important biblical truths that the Sign of the Cross symbolises.

    WHY WE MAKE THE SIGN OF THE CROSS At many points in our worship we make the sign of the cross. Joining together 2 fingers and thumb we touch first our forehead, then move down to the bottom of the chest, back up and over to the left shoulder, across to the right shoulder. It’s something that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Jesus Makes All Things New Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
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    In this message from Matthew 9:9-17, Jesus calls Matthew the tax collector to follow him. Matthew throws a party for his sinner friends and invites Jesus and his disciples to it

    The Person of Jesus series Jesus Makes all things New Matthew 9:9-17 CHCC: April 4, 2010 - EASTER INTRODUCTION: Happy Easter. How many of you got up early and came to the Sunrise Service? At least this year Easter didn’t fall on the same day we move to Daylight Savings time! I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making The Most Of Your Christian Service Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on May 6, 2013
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    Once a person is saved, God’s desire is that we labor for His work. But there is a need for us to “work smart” as we labor in God’s work. Too many believers serve the Lord and are sincere, but they lack understanding, and therefore they aren’t making the

    Making the Most of Your Christian Service Colossians 1:26-29 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Have you ever seen a person who works very hard, and there is lots of activity, but little gets accomplished? Have you ever heard the expression “working smart?” 2. Some people have ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Three Things That Make An Outstanding Mother

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 15, 2013
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    To be the best we can be as either a parent or grandparent, we need to have a right relationship with God, a proper relationship with our family, and a willingness to serve God.

    *THREE THINGS THAT MAKE AN OUSTANDING MOTHER* Luke 2:1-2:7 INTRODUCTION: Giving birth does not make a woman a mother. It takes a special woman to be a mother. A mother is a person who is willing to take the responsibility of investing her life into another human being who is totally de-pendent ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Actions Make All The Difference

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on May 16, 2013
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    Expounding on Psalm 119:29-37, Pastor Jonathan talks about the importance of our actions matching our testimony in sharing our faith with others.

    It’s Thanksgiving Weekend and a couple of days ago we gathered with our family and friends and we thanked God for all that He has provided for us, the family that was sitting around the table, and certainly the food that was provided for us. We thanked Him for all He has done for us in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Make New The Attitude Of My Mind

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 17, 2013
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    I. EXORDIUM: Are you like CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To be like CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 4:22-24 (Amplified Bible) Strip yourselves of your former nature [put off and discard your old unrenewed self

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you like CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To be like CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 4:22-24 (Amplified Bible) Strip yourselves of your former nature [put off and discard your old unrenewed self] which characterized your previous manner of life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Almost Making Heaven Your Home

    Contributed by Joe De Leon on Oct 26, 2013
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    Many People today and around Christians, attend a Christian Church, carry a Christian Bible, Listen to Christian music, have a Christian decal on their car bumper, yet are not Christians

    Open: Acts 3:19. Almost Making Heaven Your Home There was a women who came here and was from an other church, leader in an other church, teacher in an other church... Came here and heard the message of holiness, the message of living a transformed life Came up to my wife and I and said "I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Empty Makes Us Jesus Strong"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 18, 2014
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    The empty tomb makes us Jesus Strong because there is absence but there is also a presence, the tomb is empty that alone creates hope, empty allows us to rise above, and this is because we are Jesus Strong.

    Empty makes us Jesus Strong Mark 16:1-8 On the morn of resurrection Mary Madeleine encountered a Massive Void "The Tomb was empty". Mark 16:8Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid. Mary feels Empty she ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Difference Does The Resurrection Make?

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014
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    Easter morning message on the resurrection from 2014

    What Difference Does the Resurrection Make? 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 April 20, 2014 Easter Morning Service On Friday On Friday, The disciples were running, Peter was denying and Judas was betraying. On Friday, Jesus heard the crowds that cried Hosanna scream crucify, crucify. On Friday, Pilate ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Church That Makes Our Lord Sick Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 11, 2014
     | 6,253 views

    A study of the 7 letters to the 7 churches of Revelation covering the last one to the Laodiceans

    Revelation 3: 14 – 22 The Church That Makes Our Lord Sick 14 “And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, ‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: 15 “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    3 Purchases We Need To Make

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 23, 2014
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    Some guys think that shopping is somehow sinful, but I’m here to tell you that shopping is scriptural. As a matter of fact, the Lord commands us to go shopping in Scripture and to buy at least 3 things.We better find out what they are!

    3 PURCHASES WE NEED TO MAKE Rev. 3:14-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author of the famous Sherlock Holmes stories, once flagged down a cab in Paris. He threw his handbag inside and climbed in after it, but before he could say a word, the driver said, "Whereto, Mr. Conan ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Truth Will Make Us Holy

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 16, 2011
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     | 7,264 views

    Easter 7 - God's truth will make us holy. Jesus prays this for all believers. God's truth is always our message.

    GOD’S TRUTH WILL MAKE US HOLY (Outline) June 5, 2011 - Easter 7 - JOHN 17:17-26 INTRO: John 17 concludes the lengthy, teaching discussion Jesus had with his disciples before his crucifixion. Jesus’ teaching started in chapter 13. Jesus washed the disciples’ feet. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Make The Most Of Your Walk With God

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 7, 2011
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     | 7,083 views

    Train yourself to be godly. This ought to be life's purpose, pursuit, passion and preoccupation. Love is the true indicator of godliness. Training (spiritual disciplines) is the means to growing in Christlikeness.

    How to make the most of your walk with God? Answer: TRAIN YOURSELF TO BE GODLY. • Get into training. Training (practices) helps you become more like Christ. • If training helps us excel in the things we commit to, then spiritual training (disciplines) will help us be LIKE ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What A Difference A Day Can Make! Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,401 views

    When was the last time you invited someone to come to church? We say Jesus is important. We say we believe He is the Way, the Truth and the life. We say that we have placed our trust in Him. We say that Our sins are forgiven because of Him. We say we love

    What a difference a day can make! The last Sunday I was here I was not preaching. I came to watch the dedication service that was here a couple of weeks ago. What a wonderful day that was. To see this building full of people. To see this building full of people who are really nice people. Nice ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Let’s Make A Deal Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,438 views

    A study of the book of Isaiah 38: 1 – 22

    Isaiah 38: 1 – 22 Let’s Make A Deal In those days Hezekiah was sick and near death. And Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, went to him and said to him, “Thus says the LORD: ‘Set your house in order, for you shall die and not live.’” 2 Then Hezekiah turned his ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel