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  • Paul Humphrey avatar

    The Faith Of Christmas In Corinth And America (1 Sunday Of Advent 2005)

    Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Nov 25, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 18,118 views

    Waiting for Christ in a "self-now" world.

    First Sunday of Advent 2005 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey Valley Forge United Methodist Church www.valleyforgeumc.org The Faith of Christmas in Corinth and America First Corinthians 1CO 1:1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, 1CO 1:2 To the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    How To Build A "Mega" Church!

    Contributed by Dwight Jones on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,800 views

    We trumpet high impact ministry with all of its frills. Our services are filled with video clips, movie clips and unfortunately scripture clips. We take more time and efforts refining our delivery than we do making sure that what we are delivering has H

    In practically every gathering of ministers there is a subject that comes up; that subject is church growth. “How do we get people to come to church?” We have answered that question with a thousand books and yet by and large we are losing the battle for souls. In spite of our best efforts, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Is Love

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 14,039 views

    Love is about relationships, and to really understand love, we need to think about the greatest possible relationship for a human being, a relationship with God.

    God is Love 1 John 4:7-12 02/20/05 2267 words 7 Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love. 9 God’s love was revealed among us in this way: God sent his only Son into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    From Triumph To Tragedy

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 17, 2006
    based on 109 ratings
     | 13,046 views

    Jesus went from triumph to tragedy in a week.

    INTRO.- From triumph to tragedy. Those words don’t sound very good, do they? I think we would prefer “from rags to riches.” That sounds better, more exciting, more enchanting. ILL.- Carrie Underwood. Who is she? What did she do? She won the American Idol contest in 2005. Carrie Underwood ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Resurrection

    Contributed by David Becker on Apr 19, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 26,752 views

    Resurrection means that our too late is not too late for God. He can resurrect our life vision, future and faith.

    RESURRECTION (Too Late is never Too Late) TEXT - John 11:25 Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die like everyone else, will live again. INTRODUCTION Today is Resurrection Sunday; it is a day of tremendous hope and victory for every ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit- Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 21, 2006
    based on 71 ratings
     | 40,263 views

    Gentlesness is a beautiful fruit to behold

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever walked into the produce section of the store and just glanced at some of the various fruits. • When you start to look, you will see a lot of the familiar fruits like bananas, strawberries, oranges, and apples. • If you are in one of the stores with a big ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cost – What Are You Carrying?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 29, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,351 views

    Who is in control of your life? Is it you to Jesus...can you pay the cost for your salvation?

    Cost – what are you carrying? Mark 8:31-38 In the beginning of this chapter we see 4000 people fed with 7 loaves of bread and a few fish. Jesus told his disciples to feed the people and when they said, “yes, but how?” He provides a miracle. Now it should not have been a shock to the disciples, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Who Needs Revival?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 30, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,943 views

    If our church is to grow numerically and spiritually, if our church is to have any impact on the culture around us, if our church is to please God – we must have revival within the church! What does God see as He looks at our church? Who needs revival?

    Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. Please feel free to use this message as God’s Holy Spirit directs your heart. WHO IS IN NEED OF REVIVAL? Psalms 85:6 Will You not revive us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My God? Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 30, 2006
     | 3,449 views

    Having just one God is both a command and a blessing

    Title: My God? Text: Exodus 20:2-3 Intro: In 1999, ESPN named Michael Jordan the “athlete of the century.” AP ranked him number 2. Anyone who ever saw him play – even someone like me who doesn’t care for sports – knew that his ability was something special. But what you may not remember as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #15 The Last Barrier Has Been Removed Series

    Contributed by James May on May 3, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,177 views

    #15 - the final lesson in the Tabernacle in the Wilderness series. We began in the presence of God at the Ark; lost the power to go into God’s presence through sin; but now Jesus has torn down the last barrier and opened the Way. Praise God!

    #15 The Last Barrier Has Been Removed Tabernacle in the Wilderness Series By Pastor Jim May The Veil before the Holy of Holies (SHOW PICTURE OF VEIL) Exodus 26:31-33, "And thou shalt make a vail of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Stress

    Contributed by Joshua Bowers on May 7, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,156 views

    The answer to the question of "How do I deal with Stress?"

    I am sure that I am the only one here who ever slips up and allows stress to get to me. I know I am probably the only one who ever works hard to cover it all up and show one person on the outside while inside there is something completely different going on. To describe what I mean let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God Came Near Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,826 views

    1st in the series "Near to His Heart: The Gospel of John." Gives the reasons that the Incarnation was necessary.

    Text: John 1:1-18 We’ve got ourselves a problem, you and I, and I can tell you, it’s not just a little problem. We’ve got ourselves a whopper of a problem. It’s not a new problem, and we’re certainly not the first ones to ever have it. As a matter of fact the problem dates clear back to Adam & Eve, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Extravagant Love Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,867 views

    5th in the Series "Near to His Heart: The Gospel of John." Looks at Mary’s Extravagant gift to Jesus and asks if we give extravagantly to Him.

    There is a wonderful story by the name of Babette’s Feast, by Isak Dineson. The setting is a small village on the coast of Denmark many years ago. Two spinster sisters provide leadership for a small church, which was founded by their now dead pastor-father many years before. The group has dwindled ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Still In The World"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 27, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,845 views

    This sermon is focused on finding meaning in life through faith in and service to Christ.

    John 17:6-19 “Still in the World” By Rev. Ken Sauer, Parkview UMC Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In our Gospel Lesson for this morning we find Jesus praying. And in this prayer Jesus prays for Himself, He prays for His disciples and He prays for all believers. After this prayer Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Peace Of Christ

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 31, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
     | 87,628 views

    Peace is a gift from Christ, you can’t earn it. Only He can grants such a gift because He is in control of all things. We must believe in the sovereignty of God, learn to let go and leave our burdens with Him, and take the gift of peace by faith.

    John 14:25-27 25 "All this I have spoken while still with you. 26 But the Counsellor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible