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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Why We Need To Forgive Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 90 ratings
     | 3,946 views

    Your life should be characterized by forgiveness because Jesus first forgave you.

    When a person receives Jesus as their personal Leader and Forgiver, the Creator of the universe comes to dwell inside of them. Jesus forgave your sins past - present - future because He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. (Heb 13:8) Jesus has given you the power to forgive Your life ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Need For Improvement Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 27, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 7,002 views

    God is perfect, He is immutable because He is perfect. There is no need for Him to improve

    INTRODUCTION  Have you ever been offended when a company comes out with a new and improved version of a product?  You have this product that you have been buying because the company advertised it as the best you can buy only to have the company come back (without apology) and tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus And The Blind Man Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 128 ratings
     | 11,229 views

    Why is Easter so special? It is special because of Jesus and who He is.

    TOWARDS EASTER 2001: JESUS AND THE BLIND MAN JOHN 9:1-12 As we march towards Easter this year, I want to make a concentrated effort to make it special. But really, Easter is already a special time for those of us who call ourselves Christians. What about Easter makes it more special than all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Worshiping God As Creator Series

    Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 28, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 8,212 views

    First in a series on worship - this message focuses on worshiping God because He is the Creator.

    That’s Why We Worship - Worshiping God As Creator "Worshiping God As Creator" Creation Joke: There were these three professionals sitting around a table talking about the oldest profession. The Doctor says, "well, the Bible says that God took a rib out of Adam to make woman. Since that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Your Presence Is Fullness Of Joy”

    Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 34,012 views

    Joy in the midst of chaos & tribulations is possible because of God through Jesus Christ.

    HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US “Your Presence is Fullness of Joy” Psalm 16: 11 “You will show me the path of life, In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Praise the Lord! Today is another opportunity to worship God in Spirit and truth. Sunday is always a special ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    3 Things God Has Done For Us

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 12,141 views

    This sermon describes some of the advantages we receive because of Jesus’ work on the cross.

    INTRODUCTION A. Many Christians live in ignorance of what God has done for us. B. Many are not interested in doctrinal matters but in only what they get out of a church. C. I appeal again to George Barna’s research of 1996 and 1997. 1. Many professing Christians believe that people are inherently ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lindsey Mann avatar

    The Lost Coin

    Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Jul 25, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,615 views

    The Lord seeks out those who are lost because they are of great value to Him.

    THE PARABLE OF THE LOST COIN Luke 15:8-10 Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it? And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    If Children, Then Heirs

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 18,789 views

    Because Christians are children of God, we have an inheritance to look forward to.

    Introduction: The story is told of a young man who was in a movie theater. As the lights dimmed, and he was loaded down with popcorn, cokes and candy, he began to pace up and down the aisle, scanning all the darkened rows. It was obvious he was looking for the people with whom he had come. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peter Walks On Water

    Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 44,929 views

    with faith we can do anything because God is always at our side.

    I have recently finished reading a book by a Chinese Christian, who is known across the world as brother Yun. Brother Yun is a wanted man and at the moment he and his family are exiles from their own country. Yun is a man of great faith. But because of his faith he has undergone much hardship ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Mayor And The Tramp

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,957 views

    The house is almost full because there are three ways to fill up a Baptist Church.

    THE MAYOR AND THE TRAMP James 2:1 -- 13 It’s homecoming Sunday morning. The service is about to begin. The house is almost full because there are three ways to fill up a Baptist Church. A fight, a feast and a funeral. Today is feast day. At the door, two men arrive for the service. One of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiveness Part Ii

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 1,969 views

    We forgive others because God has forgiven us for so much.

    Forgiveness part 2 October 3, 1999 Matthew 18:21-35 I was to see my dentist last week, and once again he reminded me that I should floss my teeth daily. I told him that I always floss for a time after I’ve visited him, and then I get out of the habit, and then I have an appointment and he ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The Absurdity Of It All

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 26, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,483 views

    Why Christ came me seem absurd, but it is because God loves us.

    First Baptist Church December 24, 2001 Christmas Eve When one of his speaking engagements ended, Landon Saunders would always take questions from the audience. On one night a young man began a dialogue with him that was spellbinding the audience. It was obvious this man was not being cynical, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Prayer And Relationship

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 6, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 6,242 views

    Why does God desire us to pray? Because He wants a relationship.

    Today is the first Sunday of the year 2002. It’s also the beginning of our third year worshipping together as a church. And for the benefit of those who haven’t been keeping careful track, this is also the 100th sermon I’ve preached from this pulpit (or music stand, or whatever it is). So in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Not Able To Be Kept Down

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 18, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,920 views

    Because of the resurrection of Christ, we can now display the certainties of Easter faith.

    Easter Sunday April 12, 1998 INTRODUCTION 28 years in a cave. That’s how long Shoikoi Yokoi was in hiding. 28 years. Near the end of WWII, as a Japanese soldier, he was stationed on the island of Guam. In fear that defeat would mean capture by American forces, he ran into the jungle and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Faith

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,505 views

    What we believe about God we believe because of our faith.

    THE POWER OF FAITH Text: First John 5:4 Someone has said that "The CRITICS of the Christian religion have often contented that religious faith is a form of psychological "escapism". A man, they say, finding the problems and demands of adult life too much for him will attempt to return to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist