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  • Michael Bartsch avatar

    Live In The Light

    Contributed by Michael Bartsch on Feb 18, 2008
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     | 3,209 views

    Let us give courage to each other to walk in the Light of Christ as we live our daily lives!

    My dear friends in Jesus, the Light of the world, Can you imagine what it must have been like those first few moments after the creation of this world? Moses tells us, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Possibilities Are Limitless: When You Trust God Series

    Contributed by Aubery Moore on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 23,727 views

    Third in he series, which looks at the new year in the light of limitless possibilites as modeled by the election. The life of Samuel gives us a biblical model by which we examine those possibilities.

    The Possibilities are Limitless: When You Trust God 1 Samuel 7.1-13 This week is labeled super Sunday and the justification is because the 2007/8 football season comes to an end as it crowns its champion. This year different than those of the recent past the entire week is filled with super ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Renewed In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,591 views

    The power of Lent is in the wilderness of letting go and disengaging with the world so that we can reconnect to God.

    Introduction: The temptation of Jesus in the wilderness is a pivotal event in His life. It is recorded in Mark, Luke, and Matthew. This week we read Matthew’s account. It comes right after Jesus is baptized by John in the Jordan and before His formal ministry begins. Hear now the word of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Daniel Chapter 1 Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Feb 21, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 25,761 views

    The example of how to cope when the world wants to fit you into its mould.

    Daniel – Chapter 1 A. Chapter 1 Outline I. Daniel The Prophet (1:1-7) a. Babylonian Conquest (1:1-2) b. The Kings Command (1:3-5) c. The Hebrew Captives (1:6-7) II. Daniel’s Problem (1:8-10) a. Daniel’s Request (1:8-9) b. Ashpenaz’s Reluctance (1:10) III. Daniel’s Proposition (1:11-16) a. Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Jones avatar

    Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,420 views

    The message deals with 1. Hunger and Thirst, 2. For Righteousness, and 3. They Will Be Filled

    Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst Matthew 5:6 Introduction The beatitudes have thus far focused on attitudes of humility, mourning, and meekness. None of these can truly be seen from the outside, they are inner states of being. They are attitudes of the heart and mind that are seen in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Change U - 1 Series

    Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008
     | 5,275 views

    This is the first of a series of two sermons addressing a change in the circumstances, but not in the vision or goals, of a church body. It was prompted by a pastor transitioning out of the church.

    There are a couple people who are missing here today, and their absence is notable....Rick and Patti Snodgrass. They are unloading today in Idaho. Even though we said goodbye to them, it will be today and in the next couple weeks that we feel the greatest loss. I am going to be missing them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Clean Living 1: Integrity Series

    Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008
     | 4,616 views

    This is the first in a series of two sermons about how to implement Psalm 51: "Create in me a clean heart O God, and renew a right spirit within me." This sermon focuses on the importance of veracity.

    If you brought your Bible please open them to 2 Timothy Chapter 3. Today we’re going to go completely through that chapter, and today we’re beginning a new topic...Clean Living. It’s inspired a little bit by David’s words in Psalm 51....Create in me a Clean heart, O God and renew a right spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Powerful & Glorious Gospel Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,701 views

    The gospel of Jesus Christ is powerful in and of itself!

    1. Afraid & Ashamed. Embarrassed & Intimidated.& Timid & Shy. a. I’m sure some of you can identify with these… at times we’ve all had a little bit of each in our lives. b. But it’s a bummer when it comes to Jesus isn’t it? c. I mean we don’t want to be intimidated… but we are. d. We don’t want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Few Blessed Benefits Of Being Saved Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,527 views

    It is a blessing to have our sins forgiven.

    1. Earlier, Paul reminded us by quoting the Psalms, that it is a blessing to have our sins forgiven. – Look at 4.5-8 • Oh How Happy is the one who has a personal relationship with Jesus and knows that he knows that his sins are forgiven. Psalm 103:12 (NKJV) 12 As far as the east is from the west, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Suicide

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Dec 24, 2008
    based on 36 ratings
     | 25,605 views

    I NEED HELP! - THERE IS HOPE!

    1 Samuel 31:41Sa 31:4 Then said Saul to his armorbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith, lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armorbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took his sword, and fell upon it. 1Sa 31:5 And when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    And His Name Shall Be Called . . . Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,512 views

    Isaiah gives us four names that Jesus would be called, and each name gives us a description of what Jesus would do.

    Introduction During the 1960’s, a phenomenon called “Peanuts” was born. The comic strip began appearing in newspapers all over America. The simple characters and modest storylines became the perfect placebo for millions looking for a daily dose of innocence. And none of that was lost on Madison ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Wise Men, Wise Decisions

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,535 views

    The wise men were more than Magi, they followed the will of God and made many wise decisions to search for their Lord.

    Introduction If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent us a teacher. If our greatest need had been technology, He would have sent us an inventor. If our greatest need had been money, we would have received a banker. If our greatest need had been entertainment, God would ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Baker avatar

    The Goodness Of God

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,532 views

    Ask any Christian if they believe that God is good and they would certainly say, well of course. But believing that He is good is not the only requirement in pleasing Him. The Word says, we must also believe that He is a rewarder of those who diligently

    Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Rewarder - "one who pays wages" (misthos, "wages," apo, "back," didomi, "to give"), is used by metonymy in Heb. 11:6, of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Advent With Handel's Messiah 1 Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,202 views

    The coming King takes away our punishment and brings us peace.

    Advent with Handel’s Messiah First Sunday November 30, 2008 Isaiah 40:1-5 Last Christmas, Linda Ruth gave me a book from The Voice Project called “The Voice from on High.” It is a translation and exploration of scripture from Handel’s Messiah. It’s inspired me to look at a selection of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Messianic Prophecies

    Contributed by Douglas Turner on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,959 views

    i. There are two prophecies regarding the King of Kings in just two verses. In verse 9 we have a prediction of the First Appearance of Jesus Christ, and beginning in verse 10 we have a prophecy regarding the Return of Jesus Christ.

    1. A Prophecy Regarding the Coming of an Earthly King a. The Destruction of Phoenicia, Syria, and Philistia i. Our text begins today with an “oracle” or a “burden” describing the Lord’s judgment on Syria, Phoenicia, and Philistia, the traditional enemies of Israel. ii. Most evangelical scholars ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist