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  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Jesus Our Promised Messiah

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 4, 2006
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     | 6,761 views

    Like John the Baptizer we need to be reminded from time to time that Jesus is our promised Messiah.

    Jesus our Promised Messiah Matthew 11:1-6 John the Baptizer was now in prison for preaching about the Kingdom of God. He sent his disciples to ask Jesus question: “Are you really the Messiah we’ve been waiting for, or should we keep looking for someone else?” (Matthew 11:3 NLT) This question ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Climb A High Mountain

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 11, 2006
    based on 117 ratings
     | 13,614 views

    This text about the Mt. of transfiguration tells us how we can experience a greater spiritual high.

    INTRO.- Mountain top experiences are rare but they do happen. ILL.- Carrie Underwood won the “American Idol” in 2005 and this year, Monday, Nov. 6th, she won the Female Vocalist of the Year award at the Country Music awards. She also won the Horizon award, which the best new artist. She said was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Blind See, The Sighted Are Blind

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,909 views

    The miracle of a blind man receiving his sight addresses the Problem of Affliction and Healing and that criticism by the Pharisees brought out both negative and positive reaction.

    There’s a saying that ‘There’s none as blind as those who won’t see!’ As Helen Keller said: ‘What would be worse than being born blind? To have sight without vision.’ It’s certainly true in the encounter that Jesus had with the Pharisees on the occasion when He healed a man who had been born ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Protection In Times Of Terror And Danger

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 12,082 views

    Considering the terror of 9/11/01 and all danger in our world today there are several, common sense things we can do.

    INTRO.- ILL.- The children had all been photographed, and the teacher was trying to persuade them each to buy a copy of the group picture. "Just think how nice it will be to look at it when you are all grown up and say, ’There’s Jennifer; she’s a lawyer,’ or ’That’s Michael, he’s a doctor.’" A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Disciplines Of Disciples

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Aug 23, 2006
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     | 3,140 views

    Running the race is a difficult thing, but through certain Christ oriented practices we can have the endurance to complete the race.

    87% of Americans own running shoes but don’t run. One cannot be a disciple without learning discipline! ". . . discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness." ~ 1 Timothy 4:7b (NASB) If I am going to develop Christ-like character in my life, there are certain disciplines, or habits I need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Rapture Of The Church (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jan 12, 2005
    based on 119 ratings
     | 68,565 views

    In this first sermon I discuss what the rapture is and show how close we really are to the Lord’s return. I give 5 points backed with news information that show the Lord could come back in our lifetime.

    Title: The Rapture Of The Church (Part 1) Text: I Thess 4:15-18 and I Cor 15:51-52 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: While on a South Pole expedition, British explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton left a few men on Elephant Island, promising that he would return. Later, when he tried to go back, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Entering The Grace-Sustained Life

    Contributed by Dana Chau on May 26, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 5,265 views

    Five ways to regain confidence in God when everything around you suggests the contrary

    I’m glad to be back from vacation. Thursday afternoon of last week, while Esther was napping and Susan was relaxing in front of the television, I sat quietly in front of my laptop in the Palm Spring resort home where we were staying. Susan suddenly asked me what I was doing. I sheepishly ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Dream Team Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,434 views

    As we take a brief look at the 12 apostles we learn some important truths about the way that God works through us to accomplish His mission.

    Introduction: A. When I say the words “Dream Team,” what comes to your mind? 1. This picture? Probably not. It came up on my picture search. Animated movie – Madagascar. 2. If you are a sports fan, then this is the picture that probably came to mind. B. The original Dream Team is the U.S. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Nihilism Is Not Practical

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,774 views

    Life is not meaningless, we gain meaning in life through the person of Jesus Christ.

    In college one of the jobs I had was working in a medical file warehouse. Talk about mundane, boring, monotonous. These were huge warehouses that contained millions of files from hospitals all over the San Francisco Bay Area. I did one of three things: I pulled a file for a patient in a hospital ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In And For The World

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 15, 2011
     | 4,859 views

    God calls us to follow the example He set in loving the world, not simply reproaching it; and it loving it with self-giving and the intent to redeem.

    Initially preached at Central Baptist Church, Lexington, KY, June 9, 1968; subsequently, with minor variations, at Capton Baptist Church, Campton, KY, August 18, 1968; Reid Village Baptist Church, Mt. Sterling, KY, March 1, 1970; Campbellsville BSU Retreat, Sept. 1970; Berea BSU Missions Banquet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Of Being Content

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,287 views

    Paul said in Philippians 4:12 that he learned the secret of being content in any and every situation. We need to learn that secret too.

    THE SECRET OF BEING CONTENT Philippians 4:12 INTRODUCTION: Fisherman story from Nelson’s ill. Pg. 146. I’m going to be talking today about contentment. In Philippians 4:12 Paul said that he had learned the secret of being content in any and every situation. We need to learn that secret as well. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don’t Show Favoritism Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 16, 2012
    based on 187 ratings
     | 28,057 views

    1- God has chosen the poor to be rich in faith 2- God has given the royal law to be observed 3- God has determined mercy to be triumphant

    INTRO.- ILL.- Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines in more than 200 countries. It is produced by The Coca-Cola Company of Atlanta, Georgia, and is often referred to simply as Coke (a registered trademark of The Coca-Cola Company in the United ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fix Your Eyes

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 28, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,202 views

    To run the race of faith you need to fix your eyes on Jesus and remember that He is our AUTHOR, our PERFECTOR and our ENCOURAGER.

    FIX YOUR EYES Early on the morning of Feb. 17, 1994 James Rich got into his new twin engine Piper Seneca airplane at an airport near Louisville, KY. The plan was to make a 30 minute flight to Crossville, TN to visit a friend. But he hadn't slept much the night before. So as his plane left the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    And The Winner Is . . . Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,463 views

    The church in America may be struggling - but the Church of Jesus Christ is doing just fine, thank you. The worse things look, the more likely it is that God is about to do something amazing.

    Ray Bakke, the Executive Director of International Urban Associates, tells a great story from World War II. An American named MacDonald and a Scottish chaplain bailed out behind German lines, were captured and put into a prison camp, with MacDonald in the American barracks and the chaplain with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Negotiating With God

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 22 ratings
     | 25,564 views

    We live in perilous & prosperous times. We have every modern convenience and an abundance of leisure time. We live amongst cities like Sodom and Gomorrah. We profit by living in the shadow of their wickedness. Are we just Negotiating with God?

    Negotiating with God The title for this mornings message is Negotiating with God. I must admit straight out that I am not a great negotiator. My wife would give me very strict instructions to keep my mouth shut when we went looking for a new car or any other major purchase. Having grown up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed