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  • David Parks avatar

    Bridging The Generation Gap

    Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 14,858 views

    Christ ist the bridge that brings the generations together

    The Tie That Binds: Bridging the Generation Gap INTRODUCTION: 1. How many of you recall the the first time when someone first coined the phrase, "Generation Gap?" 2. I was a teen ager. It was the dawning of the age of Aquarius, the hippies, Height Ashbury, bell bottomed trousers, long side burns, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gospel Of Jesus: Go Fish [fishing / Fishers Of Men] Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 31, 2006
    based on 188 ratings
     | 24,601 views

    Jesus’ analogy of fishing helps us understand our job as His disciples. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    The Gospel of Jesus – Go Fish Matthew 4:12-25 Jesus must have liked fish and fishing, for He spoke of it often…he ate fish several times in the Bible, He called these fishermen to be His disciples, and when it came time to feed a bunch of people, like a true child of God He chose very wisely…fish! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Good Are You At Gettin'? Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,471 views

    Fifth in a series of teachings on the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. The Helper that Jesus said was to our "advantage" that He leave so that the Holy Spirit might come. This message explores the work of the Holy Spirit in giving spiritual gifts.

    (This sermon began with an illustration where I shared frustrations over receiving a toaster for my birthday from my wife. . .which I didn’t actually receive. . .but provides illustrative points to how we handle the spiritual gifts we receive when the Holy Spirit enters our life.) Opening ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Wedding Service

    Contributed by Grant Bennington on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 287 ratings
     | 48,726 views

    A simple, personal wedding Service based on marriage being a lifelong process of getting to know each other.

    The Covenant of Marriage GATHERING Processional: Greeting: The miracle of love is like the miracle of the flower; it thrives upon the sunshine of a smile...it entwines itself around the heart. Its roots are secured in the memories of yesterday and its petals breathe the promise ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Christopher Smith avatar

    The Fear Of Death

    Contributed by Christopher Smith on Aug 17, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,498 views

    Should we fear death? No because through Christ it has no power over us.

    Death; at some point we’ve all had to think about it in some form. Wether it was contemplating your own mortality or the death of someone you knew, there is no way to avoid it. I once was talking to someone and the subject of death came up, don’t ask me how I can’t really remember. What I do ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Burden Of Love

    Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,637 views

    The burden that Christ carried for the sins of men were carried by love,and as Christians we must grasp a hold of the same burden with love.

    THE BURDEN OF LOVE Joh 21:4 But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. Joh 21:5 Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No. Joh 21:6 And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    In Him We Are Conquerors

    Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,274 views

    This message encourages the believer to walk in victory

    In Him We are Conquerors He Never Loses Foundational Text: Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Romans 8:37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. This morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    What Is A Mother?

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,282 views

    A look at motherhood

    Mother’s day Message Text: "Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward." (Psalm 127:3) Opening: 1. Several years ago, on April 25, The National Organization of Women march on Washington, D.C. They called pregnancy a disease, a sickness inflicted ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Take Up Your Cross And Follow Me Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 58 ratings
     | 72,895 views

    The disciple is to utterly disown himself, to refuse to acknowledge the self of the old man.

    Series: Demands of Christ TAKE UP YOUR CROSS AND FOLLOW ME Matthew 16:24-27 (John Hamby, Sermon: The Demands of Discipleship, Mt16:24-27,SermonCentral) We live in a day of "casual Christianity." I heard someone recently say that the average church could drop one fourth of its members from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ The King (Christ Is Universal)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007
     | 3,429 views

    This was our Senior High Youth Worship Sunday. The worship and the sermon focussed on how much Christ applies to us all, despite all the things that are different between us... Christ is still our Lord.

    Colossians 1:15-20 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    John - Full Of Christmas Cheer

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 19,759 views

    An advent message thinking about what John the baptist has to do with this season.

    Luke 1:3-18 The season of Christmas is upon us, but I wonder at what point did this realisation hit you? When you saw the decorations going up in shopping centres - something which always seems to happen way too early (i.e. October)? When you received your first card? In the Church Advent ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lessons From Peter's Life 1: Conversion

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,302 views

    How long will it take Jesus to completely capture you?

    Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Lessons From Peter’s Life Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 1: Conversion January 13, 2008 A. INTRODUCTION 1. Viewed from many perspectives: conversion, saved, born again, prayed to receive Christ, repent, become a Christian, __________. 2. Three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Baptismal Mission: Goodness, Beauty, Truth

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2010
     | 2,759 views

    If we are to minister to a world in need, we must give it what Jesus gave: goodness, beauty and truth

    The Baptism of the Lord January 10 2010 The first thing we should do today is correct a Hollywood-produced misconception about John’s baptism. Many of us grew up watching one or the other movie in which Jesus was baptized, or a large group of Protestant Christians were baptized in a river, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Matthew 5 – Part 19 – "But The Guy Is A Jerk And Deserves It!” Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 8, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,826 views

    Most action movies have some aspect of revenge in their storyline. When the bad guy finally gets killed, I agree with the hero as he says, “The guy was a jerk and deserved everything he got!” Am I the only one? Jesus challenges my thinking!

    Matthew 5 – Part 19 – “BUT THE GUY IS A JERK AND DESERVES IT!” Most action movies I have seen have some aspect of revenge in their storyline. And I must admit it, when the bad guy finally gets killed, I am there saying on the inside “The guy was a jerk and deserved everything he got!” Am I the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Friends Introduction

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,808 views

    How to honor and bless your friends, and present salvation to those who do not yet know the Lord.

    Friends Introduction PURPOSE: 1. To honor your friends. 2. To bless your friends. 3. To celebrate your friendship. 4. To make new friends. 5. To present salvation to friends. 6. For your church to experience the excitement of a “Big Day” when everyone gears up for visitors, the building is clean ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist