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  • Wes Richard avatar

    Who Is This Man Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,160 views

    Jesus teaches the disciples that the Gospel is for everyone.

    Last Sunday as we shuffled Mark and Barnabas, Peter, Paul & Mary around on this stage, we learned that the book of Mark is not only an account of Jesus’ life and activity, but it is also a blueprint for the church to follow, a model for carrying out the work of the church. In Mark, you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Woe

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 20, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,773 views

    Jesus tells us not to be like the Pharisees.

    WOE MATTHEW 23:1 39 MATTHEW 23:1 12 Pharisees Exposed 1 Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples, 2 saying: "The scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the chair of Moses; 3 therefore all that they tell you, do and observe, but do not do according to their deeds; for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Keys To Winning Your Family And Friends To The Lord"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 24, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 15,335 views

    What can we do to help people find the Lord today? Keys we can use.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 27, 2003 “Keys to Winning Your Family and Friends to the Lord” John 8:31-32 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever wondered why people are not converting to Jesus when there is a church on almost every corner? Do you wonder why your family seems to go on year after year ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Strike At What We Lack For Him Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 6, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,266 views

    2nd in a three part series on the three occassions Jesus spoke about His death on the way to Jerusalem

    A STRIKE AT WHAT WE LACK FOR HIM Mark 9:14-26 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. 16"What are you arguing with them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fred Mueller avatar

    Playing Second Fiddle

    Contributed by Fred Mueller on Jan 26, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 6,941 views

    A sermon showing John the Baptist pointing to Jesus - relinquishing his disciples to become Jesus’ disciples, an example of our pointing to the Lord.

    The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Epiphany II January 20, 2002 John 1:29-32 “Playing Second Fiddle” What’s wrong with second place? First place is worth fighting for, isn’t it? Don’t we want our kids to be all they can be? to be the best, achieve the most, get the highest grades, get into ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Beattitude 5 Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,397 views

    Beattitudes

    Beatitude Series # 5 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Matt 5:7 Blessed are the Merciful for they will be shown mercy Original date May 8, 1999 Revised May 27, 2001 Mandates of Mercy A time to kill John Grisham Mississippi late 1980’s, young black girl 10 years old. Carl Lee ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Anderson avatar

    Heaven

    Contributed by David Anderson on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,661 views

    Heaven as a reality transforms the present.

    Christ the King Sunday Sermon ~ “Heaven” 2 Cor. 4:17-18; Revelation 22:1 As we consider the destination of faith in heaven, the place where Christ our King shall lead us, let’s consider two texts from sacred Scriptures. First, 2nd Corinthians 4:17-18: “For our light and momentary troubles ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Please Help Me, I'm Falling!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 28, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,461 views

    Don’t fall!!

    Please Help Me, I’m Falling! The title of this message comes from an old C&W song. It is the lament of a man caught between his conscience and his desire. His marriage is not doing well and there is a woman that finds him attractive. He also finds her to be desirable, but he reminds ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go Tell Your Brother

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,826 views

    THE JOURNEY OF FAITH INCLUDES BRINGING OTHERS ALONG!

    GO TELL YOUR BROTHER JOHN 1: 35-51 AUGUST 18, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Around the corner I have a friend, In this great city that has no end, Yet the days go by and weeks rush on, And before I know it, a year is gone. And I never see my old friend’s face, For life is a swift and terrible race, He knows ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Olivet Discourse As Interpreted By The Apostles

    Contributed by James Groce on Aug 24, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 3,812 views

    Consider the points of correlation between the Olivet Discourse and the writings of the Apostles:

    Certain theology teachers, of past and present, interpret the important Olivet Discourse of Mt 24, Mk 13 and Lk 21 as having been completely and finally fulfilled in A.D. 70 at the destruction of Jerusalem and accompanying events. Consider the points of correlation between the Olivet Discourse ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,856 views

    This sermon is about the truths revealed in the resurrection of Jesus Christ namely 1.SURPRISE 2.SUPREMACY 3.SOARING 4.SPIRIT 5.START 6.SECOND COMING 7.SIGN

    THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST OUTLINE 1.SURPRISE 2.SUPREMACY 3.SOARING 4.SPIRIT 5.START 6.SECOND COMING 7.SIGN THE MESSAGE THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST 1.SURPRISE The resurrection of Jesus christ was a surprise to the disciples.Although the Lord had foretold his resurrection ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sparks

    Contributed by Christopher Carlton on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 7,450 views

    This patriotic sermon shows that we all have the potential to start fires. The only difference is whether or not we warm things up or burn things down.

    Romans 7: 15-25 Matt 11 16-19, 25-30 The Fourth of July is probably my favorite of the non-religious holidays. Part of this is because I grew up in the Appalachian mountains of Virginia far, far off the beaten path. Virginia also has some of the strictest fireworks laws in the country. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Troy Borst avatar

    What Should We Think About Cloning? Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 3,705 views

    It is no longer science fiction! What does the Bible have to say about cloning?

    WHAT SHOULD WE THINK ABOUT CLONING? GENESIS 11:1-9 I know what you all might think about the topic that we would discuss this morning. You may think that everything I’m about to say sounds like science fiction. You know what, it does! It does sound like science fiction, but what we will talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Help Resolve Conflicts With Difficult People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,272 views

    Conflict resolution is exemplified in Acts 15 by James and the apostles.

    ILlustration: Many people find themselves stuck in ruts unable to find a way out of their conflicts. Millions in North America suffer from depression because they are unable to properly channel their feelings of anger, resentment and frustration.Unconsciously, people take out their exasperation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Giving Thanks In Uncertain Times"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 266 ratings
     | 25,126 views

    A Thanksgiving sermon.

    Psalm 118:1-17 “Giving Thanks In Uncertain Times” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Thursday is Thanksgiving....boy it’s hard to believe how fast time flys! It seems like yesterday that my family and I were spending the Thanksgiving holidays ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist