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  • Jane Willis avatar

    Jesus Unwrapped

    Contributed by Jane Willis on Dec 25, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,845 views

    What is the hurry to pack away the creche and baby Jesus? Lets leave him out as a reminder of the great joy of the Christmas season.

    Jesus Unwrapped Matthew 2: 13-15 An angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. "Get up," he said, "take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him." 14So he got up, took the child and his mother during ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Amram & Jochebed: Bringing Up Godly Children Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 18, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,840 views

    In some circumstances, raising children can become a conflict-ridden roller coaster ride. Although we don’t know much about them, Moses’ parents did something right! (Based on a book by Bob Russell)

    Sermon Notes Amram & Jochebed: Bringing up Godly Children Exodus 2 (Fifth in the series Marriage by the Book) Introduction: Which of these two statements are true? “Children are a great blessing to marriage.” “Children put a great deal of pressure on marriage.” Of course, both are true. Kids ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Man With The Foot Shaped Mouth And The Cross Shaped Heart

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Feb 11, 2005
    based on 12 ratings
     | 5,395 views

    Peter, In all His faults was still worthy to serve Christ

    1. WHO WAS THIS MAN SIMON? • He was the third disciple called by Jesus (VS 42) • Andrew 1st and John 2nd • Peter was Andrews brother (VS 40) • Jesus recognized Simon before he was officially introduced • He immediately recognized Simon’s leadership qualities and changed his name • This was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. avatar

    My Brother's Keeper

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,621 views

    Jesus’ teaching in this chapter reminds us that sin is a public matter and not just something "between me and Jesus."

    “My Brother’s Keeper” Sermon on Matthew 18:15-20 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. September 4, 2005 One Christian cannot call out another Christian about their sin without conflict. Conflict has been a part of the church since its inception. It is somewhat comforting even to know that we are not ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Passion Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Oct 13, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,255 views

    Jesus Christ has a passion for people which is contagious. We have to catch the passion and spread it.

    The Passion of Jesus Christ TEXT - Acts 1:1-3 1 The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen: 3 To whom also ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jason Grubbs avatar

    Filled With The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Mar 2, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,725 views

    The Christian life was not meant to be lived without the filling of the Holy Spirit.

    “Filled With the Spirit” 1 Corinthians 12:13 Ephesians 5:18-21 Introduction: 1. We need to know the difference between the baptism and the filling of the Holy Spirit. 2. 1 Corinthians 12:13, “For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Horrors Of Hell

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,630 views

    Jesus taught more about Hell than He did about Heaven. In fact, for every mention of Heaven, He mentions Hell twice as often. I want to look at four things that Jesus reveals about the horrors of Hell.

    One of the tragic facts revealed by Jesus is that the majority of the human race will spend eternity in Hell. Jesus pleads, in Matthew 7:13-14, “Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide, and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter by it. For the gate is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making Church More Interesting

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,622 views

    What if Jesus showed up where we live?

    Making Church More Interesting Mark 1:21-28 (LA Times Article: "Religion abounds at YMCA) Many people today are not dinging church interesting or relevant. That’s strange, because when Jesus lived on earth, the most common reaction was amazement. Sometimes people were upset or angry, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Secret Of Real Life

    Contributed by Brian Wright on Jan 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,999 views

    This is a message on getting a Real Life in Jesus A salvation message and a message of encourgement to Christains

    Joke: A Montana cowboy was overseeing his herd in a remote mountainous pasture when suddenly a brand-new BMW advanced out of a dust cloud towards him. The driver, a young man in a Brioni suit, Gucci shoes, Ray Ban sunglasses and YSL tie, leans out the window and asks the cowboy, If I tell you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Funeral For A Godly,faithfull Women

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 52 ratings
     | 168,074 views

    She always had a smile and a warm greeting for everyone she met.

    THE FUNERAL OF A FAITHFUL GODLY WOMAN By Gerald Van Horn On behalf of the family of Neasha, I wish to thank each of you for being here today and though today is a very difficult day, the scriptures make this promise: Psalms 46:1-3 says, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tony McCreery avatar

    The Mission Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Sep 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,704 views

    The 11th in a series going through all Christ endured leading up to the Cross. The series ends Easter Sunday with the Glorious Resurrection

    Jesus suffered immensely on the cross. All that He suffered was for a world that was lost. He gave His life so the world could be saved. Never once did He lose focus of His mission. Whatever was done to Jesus to torture him/make Him suffer, never made Him forget what He was doing. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Back To The Future - An Easter Message

    Contributed by Christopher Hill on Apr 2, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,841 views

    When we look back to the resurrection of Christ we are free to live life in a radical new way - life doesn’t end at the grave.

    In the trilogy of Back to the Future movies, Michael J Fox takes a wild adventure into the past through the use of a souped up Delorean that is turned into a time machine. In the first adventure, he travels back to the year of his parents’ high school prom. He realizes that making any changes in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Reality Of Truth

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 22, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,899 views

    Truth is real.

    A. Introduction: Dialogue introduction to “Pilate and His Wife” in the Lenten Series, “Overheard: Conversations by the Cross” written by Arden W. Mead. Copy written by Creative Communication for the Parish, 1983. B. “Dialogue” between Pilate and His Wife. C. Remarks “What is truth?” Is it merely ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • John Harvey avatar

    Obedient To Death

    Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,893 views

    A Message for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church

    “OBEDIENT TO DEATH” INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE PERSECUTED CHURCH NOVEMBER 13, 2005 Intro: Today we are going to spend some time remembering the fact that across the world millions of Christians live in fear of arrest, torture and even death for following Christ. I want to show you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Day Of Syn

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 24, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,640 views

    Dr Syn’s sermon

    Dr Syn’s sermon: (The initial story is taken from the Book Dr. Syn- I am playing the part in an eighteenth century Evensong) Just the other day, I was round at the Court House for a port with Captain Collyer, the Squire and Dr Pepper. And the conversation turned to the subject of the Southern ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican