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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Redemptive Relationships: Our Relationship With God Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 13, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 17,040 views

    If we are to enjoy our relationship with God, we must realize 1. God is for us. 2. You have to want it. 3. You have to enter into it completely.

    Ferdinand Magellan was the Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to sail around the world. As he approached the tip of Argentina, in the year 1520, he came to the region he named Tierra del Fuego (land of fire), because there were natives on the shore tending several large fires. But as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "It's Time To Take Action”

    Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 21,373 views

    Have you ever come to a place in your life not knowing what to do concerning a certain matter? The simultaneous conflicting feelings of making a choice on what way to turn can cause unbearable stress to the body… Should I accept or pass up this opportunit

    Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church May 2005 In the foregoing chapter, Saul, king of Israel, gathered three thousand trained men to fight against their pursuing enemy, the Philistines. Two thousand were under Saul’s direct control in Michmash, and one thousand men Saul assigned ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Descent Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,641 views

    CHRISTMAS CELEBRATES ONE OF TWO DESCENTS OF CHRIST: HIS INCARNATION AND HIS DESCENT INTO HADES; IN BOTH OF THESE IT WAS TO LIBERATE THE CAPTIVES.

    CHRISTMAS DAY 2005 HE ASCENDED ON HIGH AND GAVE GIFTS TO MEN Psalm 68:19 THIS IS THE DAY IN WHICH WE CELEBRATE THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST! What did he say? Has our pastor’s mind wandered off again? Doesn’t he know this is Christmas, not Easter? I can hear my mother’s voice “what are ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    He Ascended On High And Gave Gifts To Men

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,137 views

    The Greatest Gift to Mankind was the Ascension of Christ to the Father and the accompaning gifts to us of salvation and ascension to the Father with Him.

    CHRISTMAS DAY 2005 HE ASCENDED ON HIGH AND GAVE GIFTS TO MEN Charles Scott Church of the Good Shepherd,Indianapolis Psalm 68:19 THIS IS THE DAY IN WHICH WE CELEBRATE THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST What did he say? Has our priest ‘s mind wandered off again?. Doesn’t he know this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • David Selleck avatar

    Just Add Water Series

    Contributed by David Selleck on Oct 26, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,674 views

    Michael Yaconelli’s, "Messy Spirituality" God’s Annoying Love for Imperfect People

    Template Oct 22, 2006 Messy Spirituality Series 4 Felt Need: I believe God forgives, but I am not sure He forgives me, am I too much of a loser for God? Hoped for Result: Listeners will understand and believe in their hearts that God Forgives our past and He loves and accepts, us in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    True Personhood Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 28, 2006
     | 3,295 views

    God wants us to bear fruit that will last. We can do that by remaining connected to Jesus, the true vine.

    What does it mean to be human? That’s the question we’ve been asking since the beginning of February when we began this series on humanity. What is the nature of true personhood? How can we best fulfill God’s desire for us his creatures, us his people? We’ve seen how God made men and women in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Love's Greatest Enemies

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Feb 14, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,896 views

    Love’s Greatest Enemies – Selfishness, Envy, Scorekeeping, Fear.

    Love’s Greatest Enemies We live in a world that speaks in great volumes about love and the importance of it, as well as presenting a myriad of books and volumes of information on how to gain and maintain love. We as Christians realize that the presentation of Love from the World compared to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Birth Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 17, 2008
     | 4,154 views

    Third and final in series The Journey Toward Christ. This Crhistmas message looks at the birth of Christ and the ways in which we are distracted from allowing Christ to be “born in us.”

    THE JOURNEY TOWARD CHRIST Sermon Three: Birth Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers December 23, 2007 As a pastor, I am always dealing with distractions. I don’t mean distractions that keep me from getting my work done. I mean people who are constantly getting distracted from what matters ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Psalm Of The Forsaken Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,681 views

    This series looked at the cross from the OT point of view. Psalm 22 is a perfect prophecy of what would happen to Jesus on the cross. His forsakeness is our assurance we will never be rejected.

    PSALM OF THE FORSAKEN Anyone who reads Psalm 22 can easily see Jesus written all over it and in it. This Psalm is often called the Psalm of Jesus or even the fifth Gospel. It is probably the most amazing of all the Psalms in that we have such a clear picture of the crucifixion of Jesus. And David ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    God's Love And Ours Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,155 views

    The most important thing for us to know and experience is the love of God. Once we know his love, we can pass it on to others.

    A. Now for today’s lesson from 1 John… B. How many of you have heard about the book and movie called “The Secret”? 1. Here is some of the verbiage being used to advertise “The Secret”: “The Secret is released to the world! This ground-breaking feature length movie presentation reveals The Great ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Would Jesus Say To Osama Bin Laden? Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 16, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,699 views

    This message compares Osama to Saul (Paul), as one of the most hated and feared people in the world. Yet, even someone who has performed such evil, is not beyond the reach of God’s love and forgiveness.

    He proclaimed a holy war against Christians everywhere. He uttered murderous threats toward anyone who claimed to be a follower of Christ. He captured and persecuted Christians, opposing all who followed Jesus. He even approved of and participated in mobs of people killing anyone who claimed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Paul George avatar

    The Minister's God-Given Goal – Part 1 Of 3

    Contributed by Paul George on Oct 12, 2006
     | 2,354 views

    To find favor in God’s eyes, it is essential that a minister understand the goal that God has sent before him.

    The Minister’s God-given Goal – Part 1 Matthew 28:16:20 To find favor in God’s eyes, it is essential that a minister understand the goal that God has sent before him. Most ministers have some specific goal that they often refer to as their “vision.” It is what they strive to accomplish. However, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    The Truth About Serving Christ Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,723 views

    What does it mean to serve Christ? Paul talks about servant-leadership in this passage and calls for humility among those who think they are wise and brilliant enough to lead the church.

    THE TRUTH ABOUT SERV ING CHRIST Whenever a title like this is used several thoughts go through our minds: “You mean there is something false about the way we serve?” “There’s a ‘truth’ I didn’t know about?” “Is this something new?” To set your minds at ease I must confess that this is nothing new ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Where's Your Mind Set? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 2, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,560 views

    Often we want to make ourselves better but go about it the wrong way. Paul the Apostle gives us tips in how to put off the old nature and put on Christ’s character.

    In chapter 2, Paul focused on the error of elevating the mind above the knowledge of God, and focusing on taming the physical body as a way to righteousness. He chastises the use of external rules and regulations, especially those around following certain ritual days and abstaining from certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Tom McCrossan avatar

    Rich - Poor - Rich

    Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Dec 20, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,358 views

    Paul sums up the meaning of the Incarnation in this one sentence: "For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that through his poverty you might become rich."

    Rich – Poor – Rich 2 Cor. 8:9 Al Lingren, a professor at Garrett Evangelical Seminary, tells about taking his junior-high-school son fishing years ago. It was one of those days when the fish wouldn’t bite, so the two of them had a lot of time to talk. Out of the blue his junior-high son asked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed