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  • Stephen Wright avatar

    Consider Jesus Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jul 31, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,630 views

    The Hebrew Christians were holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling and were instructed to consider Christ Jesus.

    Reading 2 Pet 1:5-10; 3:1-10 Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus. It is very easy to skip over such introductory words, but here we have two descriptions of the Hebrew Christians. I wonder how we measure ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Glorious New World (What Will The Future Of Eternity Be- Part I) Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 3, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,865 views

    As we look toward the future of Heaven, what is in store?

    Many of you have asked how life’s been as new parents. Like so many had described our son has brought more change…and more joy than we ever could have imagined. We are blessed with plenty of laughter. One of his constant sources of joy…our dog Trooper… his dog Trooper…Because of what he hears us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Navigating Life In A World Of Change

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,239 views

    God seeks to share the journey through life with His people, guiding us through to what He has prepared for us.

    Last week we considered the subtle settling of our expectations. > I want to continue in a similar way with what the Lord has to say to us about going through CHANGES in life To help us realize just how much change we live is… consider the foolowing changes over just the past 11 years.. 100 YEARS ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "What's Love Got To Do With It?--Revised"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 8, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,994 views

    This sermon is revised in light of the recent events in Iraq.

    John 13:31-35 “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” Over this past week we have seen photographs on the front pages of our newspapers and on our television screens of the type—well, that I have never seen before. But then, now that I think of it. I have seen pictures from the concentration ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Why Be Stressed, When You Serve The Best?

    Contributed by Jason Horrocks on May 18, 2004
    based on 87 ratings
     | 13,976 views

    With the amount of stress we are under we need an escape and prevention of worry. This sermon reveals the need of being less stressed and gives Scripture to prove it. Our God desires for His children to be a joyful people. "Joy unspeakable and full of

    Why be stressed, when you serve the best? I Peter 5:7 “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” We live in a very fast-paced world. We see this rapid pace when we travel. There are times, I will be driving down the Interstate going 75 mph, and someone will pass me, as if I were ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Making Him Known Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 18, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,288 views

    Our lives make Him known more than our words

    Evangelism # 5 – Resourced from PreachingPlus.com _____________________________ The Miracle of Communication - Knowing God and Making Him Known Are you a good communicator? In the estimation of what person? If I asked many wives about their husbands’ skills in communication, the answer would ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Joy Is Found In Keeping Your Balance.” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 25, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 10,369 views

    Fifth in a series on "Restoring the Joy" a study of Philippians. In this message we discover that Joy is found in living a life of balance Balancing Purpose and Power Balancing Attitude and Action Balancing Seriousness and Joy.

    Restoring the Joy Sermon # 5 “Joy Is Found In Keeping Your Balance.” Philippians 2:12-18 One of the hardest things in life to attain is balance; to balance work and leisure, career with family, faith and day to day life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Our Shepherd; But Are We Good Sheep?

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 28, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 13,410 views

    Good sheep listen to the Shepherd’s voice. Good Sheep Follow the Shepherd

    Sunday, May 2, 2004 Title: The Lord Is My Shepherd…Are We Good Sheep? Text: John 10:22-30 Introduction 1. The world has over 1 billion sheep! • Australia has the most sheep… • The US has almost 9 million sheep… • With Texas being the largest producer in this country. • Some sheep are used for ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Where Is Your Faith?

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 30, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,605 views

    Three reasons Christ is worthy of your faith.

    Luke 8:22-25 Where is Your Faith? Woodlawn Baptist Church May 23, 2004 Introduction In April 1988 the evening news reported on a photographer who was a skydiver. He had jumped from a plane along with numerous other skydivers and filmed the group as they fell and opened their parachutes. On the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Draining Desires Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,449 views

    Tenth Commandment - Coveting

    Draining Desires Introduction I’m sure many of you were saddened by the recent death of Bob Hope. And if you’re old enough to remember Bob Hope, then you no doubt remember another legendary comic, Jack Benny. Although in real life, Benny was known as a very generous man, his comic shtick was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's A Wonderful Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 25,866 views

    What would it have been like if Jesus had never been born?

    (Showed Clip of “Clarence” trying to convince George Bailey he’d really had a wonderful life. Used scene where they were drying their clothes out after George “saved” Clarence from drowning) OPEN: A Sunday school teacher once asked her class of children: “What is Christmas a time for?” Many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keeping Up Appearances

    Contributed by Paul Cull on Jan 3, 2005
    based on 57 ratings
     | 10,239 views

    The danger of the Pharisee tendency today

    Matthew 23 Keeping Up Appearances Introduction We all know Hyacinth Bucket from the television sitcom ‘Keeping up Appearances’. Now although it may not be politically correct to make judgements about people, we all know that we all do it. And we can all make a judgement about the character. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Fellowship

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,430 views

    Fellowship as a purpose of the church

    Intro: This morning, we want to talk about the purpose of the church. We’ve been talking about this the last few weeks. When we think about the church, we remember that God set up the church. He gave a Great Commandment: to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, and strength. He also ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Proclaim The Goodnews Of Christ

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 23, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,333 views

    “Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their Synagogues, preaching the good news of the Kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people” Matt. 4:23.

    Matt. 4:12-23 Theme: Proclaim the Goodnews of Christ Text: Is. 8:22-93; 1 Cor. 1:10-13, 17; Matt. 4:12-23 Introduction: In the providence of God the message and ministry of John the Baptist served two special purposes. Firstly it prepared the hearts of the Israelites for the advent and revelation ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Drop Everything

    Contributed by Tim Morrison on Jan 26, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,695 views

    This is a monologue portraying Simon Peter and his decision to "drop everything" and follow Jesus.

    What would cause you to drop everything and do something completely different? While in seminary there were several times where when I was studying my friends would try to pull me away from those studies to do far more important things, or so they said. These things included going to IHOP at ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist