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  • Alan Perkins avatar

    What Difference Does Christmas Make?

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 4,640 views

    What is the significance of Christmas?

    Good morning and Merry Christmas! Welcome to WestShore Community Church. Now, when you hear "happy holidays", what does that refer to? [Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, Ramadan, Hindus - Pancha Ganapati, Buddhists - Bodhi Day (Dec. 8), Seinfeld - "Festivus", Christmas]. But this year, all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Demons--Dominions Of Darkness

    Contributed by David Anderson on May 4, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 7,188 views

    Demons are real and can tempt believers or take over unbelievers. Christ is our only sure defense against their power.

    Sermon: "DOMINIONS OF DARKNESS" Anderson Deut. 18:15-20; 1 Co. 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28 + + + We’re going to listen again to some provocative words as they are recorded in our Gospel text for today: 23 "Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an evil spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Ass With 20/20 Vision

    Contributed by Howard Flynn on May 17, 2001
    based on 176 ratings
     | 8,859 views

    To lose your vision is a tragedy, but to restore it is a blessing.

    Come with me in your imagination to the battlefield of Saratoga in New York where in 1777 two battles of the Revolutionary War took place. You will notice on that battlefield an obelisk or pillar standing as a monument to what happened there. At the base are four deep niches for the bronze figures ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    How Jesus Approached The Proud And The Humble

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
     | 7,589 views

    It is pride which has been the chief cause of misery in every nation and every family since the world began. - C. S. Lewis God pickles the proud and preserves the foolish.

    How Jesus Approached the Proud and the Humble (Luke 7:36-50) The Lord Jesus was the Master of approaching people at the point of their need and their level of receptivity. He knew how to move from a person’s felt need to their perceived need to their human need as a gateway to their spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Does God Allow Suffering?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 205 ratings
     | 12,722 views

    Our heavenly Father knows what is best even when He allows us to go through dark valleys of suffering.

    Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it." Unknown. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Is Your Center?

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 56 ratings
     | 3,681 views

    When I told friends and acquaintances in Minnesota that I was moving to New Jersey, one of the commonest responses was, "How close will you be to Atlantic City?" This seemed to me to be an odd reaction, it certainly isn't something I'm particularly attuned to.

    When I told friends and acquaintances in Minnesota that I was moving to New Jersey, one of the commonest responses was, "How close will you be to Atlantic City?" This seemed to me to be an odd reaction, it certainly isn't something I'm particularly attuned to. But now every time I turn the corner ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Do You React To Suffering

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 155 ratings
     | 14,802 views

    How Do You React to Suffering? - Rom. 8:18

    How Do You React To Suffering? - Rom. 8:18 Illustration:Contrary to what might be expected, I look back on experiences that at the time seemed especially desolating and painful, with particular satisfaction. Indeed, I can say with complete truthfulness that everything I have learned in my 75 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Happy Are Those That Are Sad Series

    Contributed by Edward Cook on Jun 11, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,571 views

    Only those who mourn over their sinfulness are truly happy.

    HAPPY ARE THOSE THAT ARE SAD! Scripture reading: Matt. 4:23 - 5:16. Text: Matt. 5:4. I propose to: I. Examine the setting of this verse: in a general way as part of the Sermon on the Mount, and more specifically as one of the Beatitudes. II. Prove that this mourning is of a specific kind, i.e. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stop Making The New Birth Appear So Complicated

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 15, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,557 views

    Why do you suppose that so many well meaning Christians overcomplicate the gospel with extraneous ideas, traditions and requirements? Millions of people have the mistaken notion that to become a Christian is so difficult that it is not really worth the e

    Avoid Overcomplicating the New Birth in Christ – Rom. 10:5-13 Why do you suppose that so many well meaning Christians overcomplicate the gospel with extraneous ideas, traditions and requirements? Millions of people have the mistaken notion that to become a Christian is so difficult that it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Amazing Grace Of God

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,338 views

    We have a generous and gracious God, who loves and cares for us. He saw our need and came to our rescue. We are simply blessed, by His grace.

    20:1 “The kingdom of heaven is like…” It is a description of how God’s Kingdom functions. It is about how God treats his people. Why did Jesus tell this parable? • This parable grew out of Jesus’ encounter with the rich young man. • He is young and capable. In fact, he kept the commandments ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Place To Call Home Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,748 views

    2 of 3 dealing with the importance of friendship

    A Place to Belong A Place to Call Home Sunday Sermon / May 15th 2005 Intro: Ways to know your church is unfriendly. 1) The sign out front says – For members only 2) The parking lot has a sign that says – unauthorized vehicles will be towed at owners expense. 3) The church lobby has a sign that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Place For A New Beginning Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,754 views

    3 of 3 finding freedom through forgiveness

    A Place to Belong / A Place for a New Beginning Sunday May 22, 2005 Opening Prayer: Father, we come to you because we trust in your goodness and because you are the JOY giver. You are the One who sets us free. Many people here today struggle with guilt and shame. Lord there are those here who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Three-Fold Testimony Of The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 12, 2007
    based on 120 ratings
     | 22,786 views

    The observance of the Lord’s supper testifies to three important truths.

    The Three-Fold Testimony of the Lord’s Supper Matthew 26:26-30 I heard a story about a little girl who attended “big church” for the first time on a Sunday morning when the congregation was observing the Lord’s Supper. When the elements were served, she was overheard saying to her mother in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Is Fed By God's Word

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,757 views

    Lent 2(A) - Faith is fed by God’s word as FAITH BELIEVES in God’s word and as FAITH RESPONDS to God’s word.

    OUR FAITH IS FED BY GOD’S WORD (Outline) March 4, 2007 - LENT 2 - Genesis 12:1-8 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: Faith – believers know the definitions. Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This definition is from Hebrews 11. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What's This Baptism Business All About?

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 21, 2006
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,370 views

    A sermon for a baptismal service with Seekers present (who need to understand what’s going on) and Believer (who need to be challenged to be obedient, themselves)

    What’s this baptism business all about? Acts 2:38 (vv32-47). WBC 23 April 2006. Baptism of Rebecca Bridges and Valerie Birch waterbed fun.wmv - play on songpro So- what’s this baptism business all about? Firstly: OBEDIENCE In the end, to be honest- it’s mainly about obedience - the reason we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist