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  • Alan Perkins avatar

    What Difference Does Christmas Make?

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 4,768 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
     | 7,348 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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    Not Everyone Can Go To Heaven

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,642 views

    Salvation

    Introduction: According to the gospel of John (John 10:22.), our Lord had gone into Jerusalem for the eight-day Feast of Dedication. It was during this week that our Lord healed the blind man and was confronted by the Pharisees after he taught about the good shepherd who lays down his life for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stand Firm Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 20,203 views

    The biblical story of the crossing of the Red Sea is so obvious the skeptics can’t believe it and we mustn’t overlook it.

    OPENING: At the entrance to a one lane bridge in Sonoma Calif.: "When this sign is under water, this road is impassable." APPLICATION: Why does that seem so silly? Probably because it’s so obvious. If the water was up that far you couldn’t read sign anyway! The world’s can often be like that - ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Divinity In Human Form

    Contributed by Robert Cote on Dec 21, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,235 views

    the humility of the incarnation of Christ.

    Divinity in Human Form John 1:14 Introduction: In this text we find the essential element of believing faith. Not how to believe. Nor, what we believe. But, in whom we believe. In 1 Corinthians chapter 15 Paul tells us just what the gospel is. He says in verse 3 “…Christ died for our sins.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessings Of Grace

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,982 views

    This sermon focuses on some of the great blessings we have trough the Lord - not because we deserve it, but because of His Grace for us.

    The Blessings of God’s Grace Romans 5:1-11 Intro.: A. This is an exciting time of year - if you are a Baseball fan. The season is coming to an end and play-off positions are still open. I am a fan, in fact this week I had to stay up a little later to watch the Dodger - Giant game. They are ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    A Place To Call Home Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,857 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
     | 3,864 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
     | 22,955 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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    Why Does God Allow Suffering?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,264 views

    Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it."

    Why Does God Allow Suffering? by Paul Fritz James 1:2-1:3 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Mighty Scripture

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,354 views

    The Word of God gives us everything we need for the Christian Life but we must study and know it in order to receive that which we need.

    The Mighty Scripture II Tim. 3:16-17 Introduction: In II Tim. 3, Paul is giving his instructions to Timothy concerning a variety of matters. In vs. 1-9, he warns Timothy about evil men who love themselves more than God and compound their evil by leading others astray and opposing the truth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Is Able Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Nov 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,366 views

    Jesus ability to work on our behalf is incredible

    Pentecost 20 He is Able Heb 2:9-18 † In Jesus Name † Grace, Mercy and peace is yours, from God our Father, and our Savior, Lord, and Brother, Jesus the Christ! Jesus calling the children to him…. Obviously, the boss had a different set of priorities that day, but then He often did. As He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    You Just Can Not Do Enough

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,823 views

    This sermon gives a definition of what would be required for ones conversion if it were possible to earn salvation.

    YOU JUST CAN’T DO ENOUGH Pastor W. Max Alderman Text: Luke 10: 25-37. Introduction: I am sure that you have heard the expression, "You just can’t do enough". In regards to this study, we are shown that in regards to earning our own salvation, we just can not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Hicks avatar

    God's Building A Church

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,485 views

    Is your prayer to be part of God’s glorious Church? Its the one that He is comming back for, you know!

    GOD IS BUILDING CHURCH Eph 5:25-27 25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; 26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Grasping The Concept Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 9, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,515 views

    A message in the series answering quetions on a variety of spiritual topics.

    Perhaps the most destructive philosophy to ever be unleashed in our culture is that of human self-sufficiency. A philosophy that first becomes noticeable at very young age when we first say, “I can do it by myself.” The philosophy continues to grow as we become more educated, countless ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ