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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Life In Paradox

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 3, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,366 views

    An evangelistic call to die to self

    April 2, 2006 Fifth Sunday in the Season of Lent Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Matthew 22: The Parable Of The Great Big Party!

    Contributed by David Smith on Apr 21, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,141 views

    Father Dave’s take on the Parable of the great big party!

    Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying: "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding banquet, but they would not come. Again he sent other slaves, saying, ’Tell those who have ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Questioning Death Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,808 views

    Answers the question concerning the departed spirit.

    Sermon Series: “Questioning the Faith” Sermon #3 “Questioning Death” Text: 1 Peter 3:15 OPENING JOKE: “He Wouldn’t Eat the Mushrooms” Mrs. Mohler was on trial for the murder of her third husband. As the court proceedings transpired, Mohler was called to the witness stand. The prosecuting attorney ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Christ Comes

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 9, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,029 views

    Things we can expect to occur when Jesus comes for His church.

    "When Christ Comes" Selected Intro: Many things will be different when Jesus comes back. Things will happen that can not happen until that day. Things will change. The Bible tells us we can expect a number of things to take place when Jesus appears. We have much to look forward to. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Larry East avatar

    Sunrise Service For Easter

    Contributed by Larry East on Apr 15, 2006
    based on 106 ratings
     | 102,657 views

    This is an Easter sunrise service to celebrate and remember the resurrection of Jesus from the tomb.

    Sunrise Service Northside Christian Church April 16, 2006 John 20:1-9 (NIV) 1 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. 2 So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    Who Is The Antichrist ?

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 1, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,581 views

    A Study and Reference Guide.For ages 19 thru adult. What we all should know.

    Who is the Antichrist; A Study and Reference Guide. No matter who you may ask, you will recieve many different answers, this is my interpretation . Judas, not likely nor any resurrected human. 1.Calling Him and Jesus “the Morning Star” not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ronald Fair avatar

    Taking A Self-Inventory

    Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 2, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,258 views

    How do we know if the fruit of the Spirit is developing in our lives? I ask this question because nothing ever changes in our lives unless we have a sense of need or even desperation. Many of us are blind to our own weaknesses. Here are some simple steps in taking a self inventory

    TAKING A SELF-INVENTORY Is the Fruit of the Spirit developing in my life? How do we know if the fruit of the Spirit is developing in our lives? I ask this question because nothing ever changes in our lives unless we have a sense of need or even desperation. Many of us are blind to our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It's Been Done

    Contributed by Germain Brown on Apr 6, 2001
    based on 137 ratings
     | 8,198 views

    Our deliverance is done... Our past is under the blood... Personal testimony...

    It’s Been Done There was a constant battle that I would go through daily. I came to Christ, repented of my past sins, yet, my past would always come back to haunt me. Fact was that I didn’t know that regardless of how bad I had sinned, it was all forgotten and forgiven by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lessons From Emmaus Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 176 ratings
     | 15,393 views

    Lessons we can incorporate into our lives from what Jesus taught the men on the road to Emmaus when they were confused and dismayed.

    THERE ARE TIMES IN OUR SPIRITUAL LIVES WHEN THERE WILL BE CONFUSION, AND THE WAY OUT OF IT IS NOT SIMPLY TO SAY THAT WE SHOULD NOT BE CONFUSED. IT IS NOT A MATTER OF RIGHT AND WRONG, BUT A MATTER OF GOD TAKING US THROUGH A WAY THAT WE TEMPORARILY DO NOT UNDERSTAND. JUST BECAUSE WE DON’T ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Mark Haines avatar

    Breakfast With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 7,320 views

    A narrative retelling of Peter’s breakfast with Jesus that leads fallen disciples to declare their love for Him, receive His forgiveness and a new assignment to serve Him.

    Text: John 21:4-19 Title: Breakfast with Jesus – or – A New Assignment for a Fallen Disciple Series: Conversations with Jesus (C) Topic: Christian Living Theme: Christian Living & Failure Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness Calling God’s people in my care to tell Jesus that they love ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Focus For The Faithful

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 27, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 5,449 views

    What should our focus be on after we are immersed into Christ? What should the focus of the faithful be?

    INTRODUCTION  When people a persons tells you that they want to become a Christian, we can tell them what the Bible tells us we MUST do in order to be saved. (Hear, Faith, Repent, Confess, Immerse)  What about after the baptism, we must we do once we are immersed into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Will You Be My Neighbor? Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,112 views

    One of the ways that we reach and touch others as we build bridges of care and friendship in Christ’s name is by reaching out to our neighbors like the innkeeper

    (Begin with side entrance to the theme of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. Go through the opening routine.) For many years Fred Rogers sang to us, "Will you be my neighbor?" The idea of the neighbor came into the discussion between a Pharisee and Jesus Christ when Jesus was asked, "Who is my neighbor?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ronald DeGraw avatar

    Keep Searching For The Baby

    Contributed by Ronald Degraw on Dec 21, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,034 views

    The wise men spent perhaps 2 years after the birth of Christ to find Him. How long do we keep searching after Christmas is over?

    This past week my wife and I took down our Christmas decorations. We had to take down our tree, we were beginning to have more needles on the carpet then we had on the tree. So we went ahead and packed up the lights on the window, the decorations above the fireplace, the artificial tree we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jim Pye avatar

    Fishing For Fishermen

    Contributed by Jim Pye on Feb 3, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,385 views

    Jesus calls Simon, and us, to follow him and to be transformed

    4/2/01 6 p.m. Luke 5:1-11 : Fishing For Fishermen The Fourth Before Lent Year C 5 1 One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, with the people crowding around him and listening to the word of God, 2 he saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • James Wilson avatar

    The Lighthouse

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 77 ratings
     | 8,710 views

    Christians must be Salt and Light in the World.

    The Lighthouse Matthew 5:13-16 "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how will it be made salty again? It is good for nothing anymore, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men. [14] You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist