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  • Allen Joseph avatar

    Have A Vision

    Contributed by Allen Joseph on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,187 views

    A sermon meant to ignite the young minds.

    Proverbs 29:18 It’s a great joy and privilege to stand before you this afternoon/ morning in this manner. At the very out set let me express my gratitude and appreciation to the authorities/ teachers who separated times like this for interactions and reflections. I do seriously believe that such ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Jesus Who Polarises People

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,817 views

    This story is a beautiful expression of the gospel.

    Mt 26, Mk 14, Jn 12 Audio @ http://www.adrian.warnock.info/2006/04/easter-message-jesus-who-polarises.htm Easter = kids -Easter bunny isn’t it? don’t miss the chance to stuff your face! Strictly come dancing, Dr Who and Casualty - looking for a hero - influence poll. BBC poll in 2002 top ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Amazing Grace

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,554 views

    Amazing Grace Sunday

    AMAZING GRACE Philemon When, in England, William Wilberforce initiated his long campaign to outlaw slavery in the British Empire, he did not act as a social reformer. He was moved by Christian compassion: he acted because he cared about those helpless chattels that the majority in his day viewed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Figures Of Speech

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 16, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,875 views

    The Bible is literally filled with figures of Speech. A figure of speech is a symbol used to explain something else or to show the comparison of one thing to another.

    Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ----------------------- FIGURES OF SPEECH WE HAVE BEEN LOOKING AT FIGURES OF SPEECH. The Bible is literally filled with figures of Speech. All languages have them. A figure of speech is a symbol used to explain something else or to show the comparison of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Jones avatar

    The Da Vinci Code: This Man Jesus Series

    Contributed by Terry Jones on Jun 3, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,820 views

    Part 5 of a Series on The Da Vinci Code, Faith Fact or Fiction. In this message we explore the claims of Brown’s book agains the divinity of Christ, His "marital status" and just who He left the responsibility of the Church to.

    This Man Jesus The Da Vinci Code Part 5 Text: Luke 1:1-4 There are three claims made by Dan Brown’s character, the British historian Leigh Tebing that concern the man Jesus of Nazareth and that have caused a global response from the Church. They are: • Jesus was not, and made no claims to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Quench Your Thirsty Soul

    Contributed by James Pless on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,736 views

    Recognize and quench your thirsty soul.

    How to Quench Your Thirsty Soul John 4:1-26 Introduction: People have two kinds of thirst. A physical thirst. A Spiritual thirst. Matthew 5:6 (KJV) 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. People know how to Quench a physical thirst. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Walk

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006
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     | 3,247 views

    As we enter into a relationship with Christ, we are called to walk in a new way. We need to turn from the dark and head down the straight and narrow.

    A New Walk Ephesians 4:17-32 I. A NEW WALK (4:17-24) 1. THEIR EMPTY IN THEIR MIND (17) - The word ‘futility’ literally means empty, vain, worthless. - The world is one big façade… ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Baptism?

    Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Jan 9, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,666 views

    What is Baptism? Romans 6:4 Baptism is a ceremony which pictures our union with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection. When we stand in the water to be baptized, we testify to the fact that we have been crucified wi

    What is Baptism? Romans 6:4 Baptism is a ceremony which pictures our union with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection. When we stand in the water to be baptized, we testify to the fact that we have been crucified with Christ, when we are placed under ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 4: I Am The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 1, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,003 views

    “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep”(John 10:11).

    A. INTRODUCTION “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep”(John 10:11). 1. What is a shepherd? One who takes care of the heep. a. It is the owner. “His own sheep” (John 10:4). b. A son of an owner. “Jesse said . . . there remaineth the youngest,he keepeth the sheep” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Ruins A Funeral

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,439 views

    A sermon on the raising of the widow’s son at Nain showing the consequences of sin, the compassion of the Savior, and the capacity of the Savior to help.

    Jesus Ruins a Funeral. Luke 7:11-17 INTRO.: One day early in the second year of Jesus’ public ministry, two large crowds met outside the gate of a walled city in Galilee. There was quite a contrast between these crowds. One crowd had come from the lakeshore town of Capernaum. It was a noisy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "How To Fail Successfully"

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 17, 2004
    based on 12 ratings
     | 3,924 views

    Taking a look at how we should respond to times of spiritual failure...a look at Peter.

    “How to Fail Successfully” Matthew 14:25-33 MT 14:25 During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. "It’s a ghost," they said, and cried out in fear. 27 But Jesus immediately said to them: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Look At Lazarus

    Contributed by Mike Flack on Feb 24, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 10,817 views

    A LOOK AT HOW WE CAN BE ’LIVE, LOOSE AND LETHEL LIKE LAZARUS - THAT IS DYNAMIC, DIFFERENT AND DANGEROUS.

    A LOOK AT LAZARUS John 11:19-26,38-45, 12:9-11 Someone has said that Jesus busted up every funeral that He ever attended and that was true as He attended the funeral of Lazarus. I want us to look at Lazarus this morning and specifically what we might learn in being DYNAMIC, DIFFERENT, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Learning From The Wise

    Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,838 views

    A Christmas message about the Magi from the east.

    Introduction: We will all have to admit that we don’t know everything about everything. If we did, there would be no need for schools or teachers. We all have to glean wisdom from those who know more about a particular topic than we do. At the peak of this Christmas season let’s take a look at some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    "Who Would Have Ever Thought?

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 7, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,973 views

    From reading Isaiah 53:1-3 who would have ever thought Jesus was the savior of the world.

    Text: Isaiah 53:1-3 Title: Who would have ever thought? “Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Church Covenant: What Is Required Of Church Members #3 Series

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 3, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,654 views

    This is third in series of messages concerning the Church Covenant, and What Is Required Of Church Members ?

    Sunday Morning Sermon Part 3 of series Church Covenant: What Is Required of Church Members Part 3 Ephesians 4:15-22, 5:15-19 This is the third in our series of messages on our church covenant. Our purpose is to define what a covenant is, and to determine what is required of church members ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist