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  • David Swensen avatar

    The Empty Cup

    Contributed by David Swensen on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 16,348 views

    There are no longer any standards. Anything goes; everything is acceptable. God, however, doesn’t see it that way and He certainly doesn’t take sin lightly and neither should we.

    INTRODUCTION “John Griffith tended to one of the huge railroad bridges that cross the mighty Mississippi. It was 1937 when this true story took place He brought his 8-year-old son, Greg, to work with him to see what Dad did all day.The little boy was wide-eyed with excitement when the huge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Thy Will Be Done" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 96 ratings
     | 17,719 views

    Persistency in prayer keeps us from self-reliance.

    "Thy Will Be Done," Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts "Thy will be done, as in heaven, so on earth" When I was stationed in Frankfurt, Germany, I often reported to V Corps Headquarters, which was located in the historic Abrams Bldg. To get upstairs there ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Growing By Surrendering Completely

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
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    Based on Christ’s example, here are four actions to take to grow by surrendering completely

    Growing By Surrendering Completely Matthew 26: 36-39 36 Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to the disciples, "Sit here while I go over there and pray." 37 He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and became anguished and distressed. 38 Then he said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chapters On Crisis Management

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 18, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 11,044 views

    Discover the five stages in managing crisis from the example of Jesus at Gethesame

    There was a time when I didn’t do know how to search the Bible for answers and comfort. During those times of crisis, I allowed my emotions to control my perspectives and my decisions. I remember almost ten years ago praying for my Aunt, who entered the hospital. I had been a Christian for three ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Brian Moon avatar

    What To Do When... You Are Confused Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Aug 8, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,704 views

    Life is an ever changing mix of good times, and bad times, and in the mix we take our focus off of God. This series will show you how to keep your eyes focused on God no matter what is going on.

    What to Do When… part 1 “When you are confused” Story – when I was little I had a bad habit of sleep walking. One night I guess I got really confused and I walked into our spare bedroom and thought it was the bathroom… this might not have been a big deal accept I was having a dream that I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Alan Smith avatar

    Himself He Could Not Save

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,500 views

    His opponents said that Jesus could not save himself and, in a sense, they were right.

    Introduction: What would you do if you were a high school football player and your coach sent in a play which called for you to run backward to your opponent’s goal line? It has happened! At the end of the 1988 football season, Tishimingo High was playing Faulkner High. The outcome of that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why We Repeat Our Mistakes Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 11, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,936 views

    Part 1 of a two part series looking at why we repeat mistakes and how we can break bad habits.

    Why We Repeat Our Mistakes Matthew 26:30ff Tonight I would like to begin a two part series on mistakes and bad habit. Why we make mistakes, and then next week how do we break bad habits! When we find ourselves making the same mistakes over and over again, and if we desire to stop doing that, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    The Weight Of The World

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,854 views

    This is the first message in a series on the most important day in the most important life ever lived; we walk with Jesus to Calvary.

    ¡§The Most Important Day In the Most Important Life Ever Lived!¡¨ ¡§The Weight of the World¡¨ Matthew 26:36-46; Luke 22:43-44 February 3, 2002 Series Intro: I haven¡¦t watched the show, but I¡¦ve seen the promos and I have inside sources who tell me what it is about; the show is called ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Denying Jesus

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,795 views

    This is the second message in a series on the most important day in the most important life ever lived; we walk with Jesus to Calvary!

    ¡§The Most Important Day In the Most Important Life Ever Lived!¡¨ ¡§Denying Jesus¡¨ Matthew 26:31-35; 51-58; 69-75 February 17, 2002 The most important day in the most important life ever lived was the day Jesus died on Calvary¡¦s cross that our sin debt might be paid. It is a day worthy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    El Gran Precio

    Contributed by Richard Perez on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 140 ratings
     | 9,532 views

    Crucifixion of Jesus Christ

    "EL GRAN PRECIO" 1. Sobre una cruz, Jesucristo sufrio y murio para pagar el precio del pecado. Hermanos y amigos, preparanse en esta mañana para escuchar la dolorosa verdad acerca de los horribles sufrimientos del Salvador. El ser humano todavia no a podido inventar un ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wah Lok Ng avatar

    Prayer Helps Win Battles Series

    Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on May 10, 2002
    based on 111 ratings
     | 22,334 views

    When Moses prayed, Israel won the battle. When he stopped, Israel lost. Prayer lead us to victory and sadly the lack of it to defeat.

    PRAYER HELPS WIN BATTLES By Ng Wah Lok Text : Exo 17:8-16 In this passage, we see Israel going to war with the Amalek. Moses sends Joshua out to war but remained behind to pray. While his hands were lifted up, Israel had victory. When his hands were weary and slipped down, Israel suffered ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Brian Credille avatar

    Where The Victory Is Won

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Feb 7, 2001
    based on 185 ratings
     | 6,351 views

    This event in Jesus’ life (Garden of Gethsemene)illustrates the process we should use in order to overcome temptation to sin and choose to do the will of God.

    “Where the Victory is Won” Matthew 26:36-56 INTRODUCTION An event in the life of Jesus illustrates for us that victory over sin day by day is not so much accomplished in the moment of action itself, but in the silent moments of inner turmoil and wrestling that occurs prior to the event. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Keeping Watch In The Garden

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 25, 2001
    based on 165 ratings
     | 6,262 views

    A sermon for the Season of Lent

    Keeping Watch in the Garden Matthew 26:36-46 Prayer: I stand here close beside you. Your anguish I would share. O Lord do not despise me, in this your heart’s despair. For when your heart is drooping in death’s last agony, my arms will be about you and hold you close to me. Amen. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Crisis: Dangerous Opportunity

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,039 views

    Jesus precipitated a crisis for others around Him: for Judas, for the disciples, for Peter. Their reactions are like ours -- confused -- but Jesus knows who He is in the midst of the crisis.

    I’m sure that you have heard many times now that the Chinese character that is usually translated by the English word “crisis” is actually made up of two components – one character that means “dangerous” and the other that means “opportunity.” Put “dangerous” and “opportunity” together, and you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Thornton avatar

    Following Jesus To The Cross #3 - Dead Man Walking Series

    Contributed by Mark Thornton on Nov 21, 2001
    based on 265 ratings
     | 23,705 views

    This is the third message in a series that looks at Jesus final few days before He was crucified. This message considers the anxiety that Jesus was feeling and how He faced His fears on the way to the cross.

    INTRODUCTION If you were given a choice, how would you Choose to Die? -- In an accident - quick & relatively painless? -- In your sleep? -- Surrounded by your friends and loved ones? Of course, none of us are given the choice of how we die -- we don’t know until the moment comes. Jesus, ...read more

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