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  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Extravagant Demonstration

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 2, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,793 views

    Anointing of Jesus feet - an extravigant deonstration of Love - Worship

    Extravagant Demonstration John 12:1-8 Throughout history there have been people who have done extravagant things in the name of love. There was Prince Reinier of Monaco that gave up his opportunity to be king, and he gave it up to marry the American Grace Kelly. And she gave up her acting ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Counting The Righteous

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 12, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,428 views

    Does one bad apple really spoil the bunch? Can one good apple redeem the bad bunch?

    There is in our culture an ancient yet conventional piece of wisdom. It is so ancient that it was part of the teachings of ancient Israel, but it is so conventional, that it was taught to all of us by our grade school and Sunday school teachers. Our 3rd grade teacher probably put it to us as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Stir Up The Gift

    Contributed by Juan Lane on May 15, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 19,755 views

    God has blessed us in many ways and some have decided to just sit on the blessings of God. We need to use what he has given us.

    Stir Up The Gift Scripture Reference: II Timothy 1:6 (KJV) 2 Timothy 1:6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. -We need to stir up the gift that God has blessed us with. -Many people are looking for something new ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Good News: Revisit, Repent, Renew

    Contributed by Philip Gill on Jan 25, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,460 views

    Jesus’ message was and is one that demands a response. Even more than a response we are challenged to make a commitment that requires that we revisit and if necessary repent and renew our faith.

    Believe the Good News - Revisit, Repent and Renew. Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news." Mark 1.14-15 I was a big thing - for Andrew and Simon, James and John and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Shane Hart avatar

    Spiritual Warfare 1 Series

    Contributed by Shane Hart on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,497 views

    The first in a series looking at the daily reality of what we face in spiritual warfare.

    What about spiritual warfare? 2 Corinthians 10 & Ephesians 6 Well, I can tell you this may be the most diverse of our discussions yet and at least one of, if not the, most misunderstood, misused, abused, and outright confusing topics we can bring up. It seems that everyone has their own opinions ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living In Eternity

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,618 views

    Is eternity only a future thing? No, it fact, it has already started. Which aspect of eternity are you displaying in your life on a daily basis?

    Tonight, I would like to spend some time together thinking about eternity. To help us begin to wrap our minds around this huge topic, I want to start off by just brainstorming what comes to mind when we see or hear this word. What comes to mind? What do you feel? ***Allow a few minutes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Word Of Forgiveness" Series

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Jun 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,843 views

    Christ spoke profound words upon the cross; Words that indicate what our attitude and ability should and can be

    “Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” • At the end of the crucifixion week; man can be seen in his worst condition, the One whom had been sent to save was now facing the unjust murder pronounced by His peers • John 1:11: “He came unto his own, and his own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Season Of Generosity

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 11, 2006
     | 3,484 views

    In this season when many people and organizations are asking for donations, how can we be diligent and intelligent about our giving?

    A Season of Generosity Philippians 1:3-11 December 10, 2006 It seems that everywhere we go at this time of year, we find people or organizations who are asking for donations for one cause or another. I think that I have told you this before. A number of years ago, Toni and I decided that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Is A Christian?

    Contributed by Brian Lewis on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,869 views

    Answer to the question what is a Christian?

    What is a Christian? In acts 11:26 we read at the end of the verse that “the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.” Keep in mind that Jesus didn’t label his followers as Christians, in fact the time period in Acts 11:26 was about 43A.D. that’s approximately 10 years after the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I've Got Holes In My Pockets

    Contributed by James Lowe on Mar 2, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 17,709 views

    "You have sown much, but bring in little....."

    I’ve Got Holes in my Pockets Haggai 1: 6, 7 6 Ye have sown much, and bring in little; ye eat, but ye have not enough; ye drink, but ye are not filled with drink; ye clothe you, but there is none warm; and he that earneth wages earneth wages to put it into a bag with holes. 7 Thus saith the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Demands A Just Society

    Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Oct 11, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,688 views

    God condemns the descendants of Josiah, who were unjust, and unrighteous towards the poor.

    GOD DEMANDS A JUST SOCIETY JEREMIAH 22:13-17, 21-23 By Clarence Weaver LESSON AIM After studying today’s lesson, students should understand that the Lord used His prophet Jeremiah to warn the people of Judah that He was greatly displeased with the unjust treatment the poor received at the hands of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Naming Jesus, Knowing Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,281 views

    Naming Jesus is no substitute for knowing Him.

    Naming Jesus, knowing Jesus 27/10/02 am WBC Acts 19:8-21 Introduction You know- when Jesus does something in you- you just - can’t get it out of your head - can’t stop speaking about it… o comes out in every sermon Last week I was struck about this image of ‘getting closer to Jesus’ …. Desire ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Rich Man & Lazarus”,

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 51,594 views

    A parable that tells us much about the human heart

    “The Rich Man & Lazarus” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts You may be thinking, “Hey—wasn’t Stewardship Sunday last week? Although I’m sure there’ve been plenty of sermons on this parable that condemned the misuse of money, that’s not what I want to focus ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    They Finished The Temple Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 20, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 19,271 views

    Ezra chapter 6 details how the Tribes of Benjamin and Judah finished re-building the Temple.

    Introduction 1. We’ve been on quite the roller coaster ride with the Tribes of Benjamin and Judah… • They basically embarked on returning to their homeland… • After 70 years of captivity.. • On their own. • The other 10 tribes of Israel didn’t relish leaving the homes and the lives that they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 2 - True Conversion Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 11, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,274 views

    THE HOME AS GOD INTENDED - This sermon looks at true conversion and why the churches are failing. Creadits to www.wayofthe master.com

    The Home as God Intended Part 2 – True Conversion First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields www.tawasbaptist.org WELCOME SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 19:7 – KJV “The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul” PRAYER We are going to begin our series “The Home as God ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church