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  • Terry Lindsey avatar

    Bridges

    Contributed by Terry Lindsey on Oct 27, 2000
    based on 90 ratings
     | 14,026 views

    Jesus bulit the bridge for us to cross into the Kingdom of Heaven

    Bridges My topic tonight is about bridges. How many of you crossed a bridge on the way here?? Many of us cross bridges everyday and never give it much thought. Webster’s defines a bridge in several different ways but I am using the definition of “A structure built over a river, etc., to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    John's Questions; Jesus' Answers

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 9, 2000
    based on 146 ratings
     | 17,109 views

    Sometimes Jesus gives us answers we don’t want to hear...sometimes He answers the questions we should have asked.

    I want you to consider John the Baptist. It is so easy for us to take a cursory look at this man, as we pass through the early chapters of the Gospels, and move on to study the ministry of Jesus with no more thought given to the Baptist, other than remembering him as the one who had the solemn ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • David Coe avatar

    The Man God Chose To Raise His Son

    Contributed by David Coe on Nov 11, 2000
    based on 136 ratings
     | 4,115 views

    A sermon on the character of Joseph.

    THE MAN GOD CHOSE TO RAISE HIS SON Matthew 1:18-25 So very little is known about Joseph. What we do know is a good example to the men of our day. I. TAXPAYER - Luke 2:1-5 (this automatically puts him in with the "common man") II. PURE - Matt. 1:18 (even though they were "in love" and espoused ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Restored

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,635 views

    Jesus touches the untouchables.

    Restored! John 9:1-7 There are a few things I am good at, but many things I'm bad at. Still other things I'm absolutely terrible at. Among them, I am a terrible patient. Other than a couple of childhood illnesses, I hadn't been sick a day in my life until a doctor diagnosed me with thyroid ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Wilson avatar

    Do You Wish To Be Well?

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 79 ratings
     | 8,378 views

    Jesus expects us to exercize our faith.

    Do You Wish to be Well? John 5:1-10 After these things there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. [2] Now there is in Jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew Bethesda, having five porticoes. [3] In these lay a multitude of those who were sick, blind, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithful Fisherman

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 10,523 views

    Sermon on Luke 5:1-11

    FAITHFUL FISHERMEN LUKE 5:1-11 Many of you may but (name here) is an avid ice fishermen. The story I am about to tell happened a couple years age. (Names) decided to do a little ice fishing. The lake was frozen nicely. They stopped just before they got to the lake at a little bait shop and ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    And To Think I Called Him Crazy

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 8, 2000
    based on 147 ratings
     | 5,184 views

    We’re going to look at three phases of James’ life. Some of you may be able to relate really well to this. We’re going to look at James, the skeptical brother; James, the saved sinner; and James, the servant Leader.

    And To Think I Called Him "Crazy" James 1:1 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church October 29, 2000 Introduction: I’m excited about what we’re beginning this morning. I think our study of the Book of James is vitally important to the life and health of our church, especially ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Surviving In The Wilderness Series

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Dec 10, 2000
    based on 354 ratings
     | 16,942 views

    This sermon is about enduring personal trials and tribulations in our personal wilderness.

    Mark, the evangelist, begins his gospel in the wilderness. According to him, the good news of salvation does not begin with mysterious angels proclaiming peace but the good news begins in a dry, desolated place inhabited by wild beasts and demons. And that is the message of our text - the promise ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Death Of John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,423 views

    exposition on Matt ch 14

    THE DEATH OF JOHN THE BAPTIST Matthew 14 v. 1 - 21 in this portion we have :- 1. Herod’s reaction to John’s death v. 2 "this is John the baptist" Note:- (a) The opportunities he had received. Herod had heard God’s word by John on many occasions, he heard and respected it, "he did many things", ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Wayne Clarke avatar

    Timothy Series

    Contributed by Wayne Clarke on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 16,359 views

    Profile of Timothy, co-worker with Paul, based on his family background and ministry.

    Timothy Series on Paul’s Partners Bible passages Acts 15:39-16:5, Phil 2:19-24, Tim 1:3-8 Tim – one of the most important and most interesting characters in the NT – story hard to piece together. Acts… in Paul’s letters, writer with Paul of 6 of them… 2 books letters written to him in Ephesus… ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life's Most Important Question Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,002 views

    an exposition on Matt ch 27

    LIFE’S MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION Matthew 27 v. 1 & 2 & v. 11 - 26 v22 " What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ?" 1. It’s a Personal Question - i.e. v. 22 "what shall I do" you alone must decide Here Pilate tried to :- (a) Disclaim the issue v. 17 "whom will ye that I release?" (b) ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Scotty Killingsworth avatar

    The Best Christmas Gift Series

    Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,623 views

    This sermon challenges our value assingment by looking through the eyes of Bible characters who really missed it.

    S120901 The best Christmas gift John 3:16 Beginning: Ask this rhetorical question: What was the most expensive gift you ever received for Christmas? What was the most expensive gift you ever gave? A pastor friend of mine says most of us go too far into debt buying gifts we can’t afford ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Simon Rundell avatar

    Hail Mary.... The Immaculate Conception Explained

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 13,729 views

    Explaining the Immaculate Conception, teaching on the history and theology of the dogma, and how it applies to all of us, as an example of God’s Grace and Goodness.

    Sermon: 8th December 2001, Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Text: Luke 1:26-38 “Hail Mary, Filled with Grace” In the name of the +Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Two weeks ago, during our Advent Course, Fr Lewis laid down a challenge for me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Mary's Song

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 9, 2001
    based on 411 ratings
     | 34,802 views

    Mary’s Song talks about: 1. Forgiveness 2. Victory and 3. Covenant

    Many people have been waiting since last January for the mystery to be revealed. The Internet has been abuzz about it. Variously called “Ginger” or just plain “It,” entrepreneur Dean Kamen, a college dropout, has been claiming that his invention, the Segway Human Transporter, will transform the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Simon Rundell avatar

    Harry Potter And Decent Christian Values

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 156 ratings
     | 3,256 views

    Many Christians are against Harry Potter, but look at what he stands for: not magic as evil, but decency, loyalty, honesty and prevailing against oppression. Don’t reject Harry without thought.

    Sermon: Second Sunday of Advent - Evensong 9th December 2001 In the name of the +Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen We had been eagerly awaiting the evening for some time, and not just since the film’s release. In fact, the entire family had been looking forward to this moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican