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  • Michael Fletcher avatar

    Why Update?: Making The Old New Again Series

    Contributed by Michael Fletcher on Aug 31, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,271 views

    Introduction: (Laura) We loved our house even before we moved into it.

    Introduction: (Laura) We loved our house even before we moved into it. The people who owned it before us were friends and they loved and cared for that house – they had great memories and lots of personal history associated with that house. We could see that just by walking in. After we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "A Lame Excuse" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 5, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 71,752 views

    Before you can change you must decide that you want to be changed. There was a reason Jesus asked the question of the lame man, "Do you want to be well?" All of us must answer this crucial question.

    `“A Lame Excuse” John 5:1-15 Jesus has now come up from the city of Cana to the city of Jerusalem to celebrate one of the religious feasts. In Jerusalem there were different gates to enter and they were used for a variety of purposes. One of these gates was called the Sheep gate. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessed Life - Pt. 2 - The Shared Life Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 17, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,119 views

    Fortune cookies, horseshoes, 4 leaf clovers, rabbit's foot . . . Luck. Athletes would often rather be lucky than good.However, living a blessed life is even better than trying to live lucky.

    The Blessed Life Part 2 – The Shared Life I. Introduction You can choose to live your live based on luck. However, if you do that you must also be prepared to experience a hit or miss type of life. Luck is fleeting. Luck can’t be counted on. Luck gives you no guarantees. That is why I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are You Amazed?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 9, 2010
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     | 5,976 views

    The word, ‘amaze’ means ‘to fill somebody with wonder or astonishment’. To fill someone with wonder or astonishment means there is a great degree of admiration or awe. Amazement, astonishment, wonder, awe, these are words used to describe Jesus. But what

    ARE YOU AMAZED? MEDITATION: Baseball season is fast approaching. I like the Mets. When the Mets won the World Series in 1969 they were dubbed, ‘the Amazing Mets’. Up until that year, the Mets didn’t have one winning season to their credit. The team they were facing in the series, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas Traditions Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012
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     | 13,777 views

    This topical sermon explores the Christian heritage rich within many of our Christmas traditions including the tradition of treats, the traditions of trees, and the traditions of treasures. Custom PowerPoint is available if you e-mail me.

    Christmas Traditions Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/11/2011 Last Sunday I shared with you a little about my Christmas traditions growing up and there are so many different Christmas traditions that most of us share in common. As I mentioned last Sunday, hanging stockings ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    One Dark Blot

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,972 views

    Many of us are given to obsessive behavior. Healing comes when we name it for what it is and accept a healthy substitute. A relationship with Christ will erase destructive obsessive behavior.

    Success in life is about one-half drive and one-half perspective. To get anywhere, to accomplish anything, you have to mix both drive and perspective. You have to blend both drive and push, on the one hand, and, on the other hand, the ability to back off and look at your drivenness. Most of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Right Way To Judge Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,972 views

    Jesus, here in the Sermon on the Mount, deals with two different extremes of the problem of human judgment. The first extreme is a harsh, critical spirit. The second extreme is permissiveness. Tonight, we want to take a look at both of these extremes, and

    Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount part 16 The right way to Judge Pm Service February 15th 2009 Matthew 7:1-6 Introduction About twenty-four years ago, a congregation in Oklahoma disfellowshiped a woman for immorality. When she filed a lawsuit against the church, the story made all the national news ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Servant Leadership Series- Intro: The Greatest Servant Leader Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,284 views

    Jesus modeled the greatest Servant Leadership Attributes while on earth. This is usually ignored by today’s Christian Leaders and Churches

    Servant Leadership Series Intro: The Greatest Servant Leader Do we need leaders in the Church. Let us take a look at this short video. ( I have used the video “Ronnie” from Floodgate Productions (http://www.floodgateproductions.com/v2/)) Have you seen any Ronnies in the Churches of today? Have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Just Passing By

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,490 views

    Who is your neighbor? Who does Jesus say is your neighbor? Which character in Jesus’ parable do you most resemble?

    Just Passing By Lk. 10:25-37 (Ray Scott, SC.com) Can you name some famous neighbors? (Mr. Rogers) •Dennis the Menace’s neighbor - “Helloooo Mr. Wilson!” •Ricky & Lucy Ricardo’s neighbors - Fred & Ethel Mertz. •Tim “the Tool Man” Taylor’s neighbor - Wilson. •Ray & Debra Barone neighbors – his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allan Quak avatar

    Last Days - A Biblical Understanding

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 1, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,346 views

    There is a lot of confusion about the return of Jesus and when it is going to happen - but there shouldn't be. The Bible is very clear. Only the Father knows the time. Life will be quite ordinary when it happens. Don’t get confused about the purpose o

    Last Days – A Biblical Understanding Is Jesus coming soon? There are plenty of people who think so. The world is becoming more evil. There are more wars taking place. Natural disasters such as earthquakes are on the increase. Famines and floods have been occurring. Christians are being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Influence Of A Mother

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Oct 13, 2018
     | 10,997 views

    A Mother has the greatest influence on their children as they grow up.

    THE INFLUENCE OF A MOTHER SCRIPTURE: II Timothy 1:5 “When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.” INTRODUCTION: Anna M. Jarvis was the eighth child born into a family with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Redemption Rejected Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 3, 2018
     | 5,769 views

    This message was preached on Palm Sunday. Many people will shout "Hosanna" on one day and the next will cry out "Crucify Him." The reason why many stop following Jesus often not a matter of disbelief but outright rejection.

    Today is Palm Sunday, so called because when Jesus had His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the people were exuberant and waved palm branches and placed them in the road where the Jesus, riding a donkey, walked into Jerusalem. It is interesting to note that palm branches, in that day was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 32: Preach A Q And A Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 10, 2018
     | 2,887 views

    A question and answer style sermon

    Lesson Goal I hope to teach how to preach a question and answer style sermon. Lesson Intro Have you ever been interviewed or been asked a lot of questions that you had difficulty answering. Christians are encouraged to give an answer for the hope that lies within them, but so much of the time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our King Jesus Proves He Is Alive Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 25, 2018
     | 7,372 views

    In the days following his resurrection Jesus keeps appearing, eventually over 500 people are witnesses that he is alive. However the most important witness to the resurrection is that all Scripture points to the suffering, but risen, Saviour.

    Message Luke 24:36-49 Our King Jesus Proves He Is Alive When it comes to the importance of the resurrection Paul pulls no punches 14 If Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. … 17 If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Real Me

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,936 views

    Disciples

    WILL THE REAL ME PLEASE STAND UP? (MATTHEW 7:13-27) My fellow department coworker Roy returned from a holiday (July 31, 2017) and posted a scrrenshot to our chat group: “Rev Yap, look at this picture! Seems like your book has been pirated, Chinee IT people just told me about it.” The pirated copy ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible