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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah In The Midst Of A Storm Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 15, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,301 views

    No matter what the storm may be, Jesus will always be there to see us through it.

    A Messiah In the Midst of a Storm Text: Matt. 8:23-27 Introduction 1. Illustration: Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Uncommon Worship Series

    Contributed by Quint Pitts on Oct 17, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,871 views

    A look at the uncommon worship of the sinful woman who annointed Jesus with the contents of her alibaster box

    UNCOMMON WORSHIP Cure For The Common Life—Part 3 Introduction Roll “Basketball Passes” Video BLIND SPOTS OBSCURE MY NEED FOR UNCOMMON WORSHIP I’m Curious [36] Now one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, so he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. Luke ...read more

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    Empowered For Kingdom Lifestyles Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,398 views

    You can sum life in two words: faithfulness and fruitfulness. Every day we need to get up and say, “Lord, help me to be purely faithful that I may maximize my fruitfulness for your purpose.” Life is about being faithful and fruitful for the Lord

    Empowered for Kingdom Lifestyles II Corinthians 8:1-12 I can sum life in two words: faithfulness and fruitfulness. Every day we need to get up and say, “Lord, help me to be purely faithful that I may maximize my fruitfulness for your purpose.” Life is about being faithful and fruitful for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Gift With A Cost Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,869 views

    This time of year, we get excited and touched by Baby Jesus in a cradle but you can’t separate the cradle from the cross. This gift of Jesus comes with a sacrificial cost. A lot of us understand the cradle but we fail to connect the cradle with the cross.

    The Gift with a Cost Isaiah 53:1-12 Christmas has become the #1 self-focused consumer day in America. It’s so interesting that Good Friday leads into Easter and Black Friday leads us into the Christmas holidays. The church needs to lead a movement of conspiracy to reclaim Christmas from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Friend Of The Hopeful Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,498 views

    In fearful times, there are also signs of hope. Some turn everything into a sign of fear and conflict. Others can see hope if they allow others to succeed. The child Jesus is a sign of such hope.

    "The time of fear is over; now comes the time of hope." These words were spoken in the most unlikely of situations. A French novelist, Tristan Bernard, and his wife, were being put into prison by the Gestapo, after the Nazis had overrun France. They were being sent to a concentration camp; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reformation Trapeze

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Oct 23, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 16,886 views

    We learn about the most important aspects of the Reformation through the example of the Trapeze artist...

    Sermon 102509 Reformation Sunday Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36 Happy Reformation Sunday! What is it that we are celebrating today? That’s right, October 31, 1517 is the day that a Professor of Theology and Monk named Martin Luther nailed 95 Theses onto the door of the Chapel at Wittenburg. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Encouragement Of The Faithful Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 7, 2011
    based on 44 ratings
     | 32,116 views

    There is always a common bond between those who faithfully serve Christ. Their sharing in grace-gifted service for the Gospel of Christ, gives mutual encouragement be it by distant learning or close fellowship.

    ROMANS 1: 8-13 THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE FAITHFUL [Ephesians 4: 1-16] Having introduced himself, Paul now gives a general introduction common in his letters. He was writing to the Church at Rome because he had for a long time been touched -fortified- by their deep commitment to Jesus and high ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatest Of These

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 41 ratings
     | 12,237 views

    The greatest of these is defined and explained in this text. 1- The superiority of love 2- The service of love 3- The steadfastness of love

    INTRO.- ILL.- Two friends were discussing the possibility of love. "I thought I was in love three times," one friend says. "How so?" his friend asks. "Five years ago I deeply cared for a woman who wanted nothing to do with me." "Was that not love?" his friend asks. "No," he replies. "That was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Royal Identity Series

    Contributed by Mike Parry on May 5, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,875 views

    Using Prince Caspian as a backdrop, the text describes that you can recognize a prince or princess in the Kingdom by their pedigree, primer, pursuits, and power.

    “A Royal Identity” Lessons from Prince Caspian FCC – May 4, 2008 Text: Various Reference: C. S. Lewis’ Prince Caspian Introduction: This morning we begin a short sermon series entitled “Lessons from Prince Caspian.” There are 7 books in the Narnia series and they have sold over 100 million ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Right Thinking Brings Right Action

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,965 views

    Ephesians 5

    Ephesians 5 - September 3, 2006 **Prayer for school starting - students, teachers, AWANA Good morning. Join me in turning to the book of Ephesians, chapter 5. We have been going through this letter of Paul the Apostle, written to Christians in the town of Ephesus, the capital city of Turkey or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Clearing The Air: Misconceptions About The Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,132 views

    There are many misconceptions about the church that need to be corrected in people’s minds.

    Clearing the Air, Common Misconception About…the Church Introduction: There are many common misconceptions if the world. For example, French fries probably originated in Belgium and not in France. The name comes from the cooking term "to french" which means to cut food into strips, hence they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Education Of A Prophet (Pp) Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 9, 2008
     | 4,243 views

    God had a lesson for Jonah to learn, did he learn it?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we left Jonah in chapter 3, we see that Jonah had a successful revival meeting in Nineveh. • Jonah’s message was preached and the people heard and were convicted that they needed to heed the message to the point of repentance. • A happy ending to the story right? It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gregg Bitter avatar

    Look Who's Coming! The Sacrificed Sacrificer

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Nov 8, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,665 views

    Will the Last Day be a day of joy or terror for you? It all depends on your relationship with Jesus. Parts: A. He came to remove sin once and for all. B. He’s entered the heavenly sanctuary to return for you who wait.

    Text: Hebrews 9:24-28 Theme: Look Who’s Coming! The Sacrificed Sacrificer A. He came to remove sin once and for all B. He’s entered the heavenly sanctuary to return for you who wait Season: End Times 2: Last Judgment Date: November 8, 2009 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    The Best Is Yet To Be

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 21, 2010
    based on 30 ratings
     | 21,500 views

    Senior Adult Sunday 1989: God wants to bless us in our senior years and to give us "laughter". He can work through our mistakes and even make those into blessings. From crosses He makes resurrections.

    As they passed through the middle age years and headed for senior status, they took some measures to make sure that those years would be manageable years. They took stock of their finances, for example, and made sure that there would be enough for everyday life and for at least a few emergencies. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Pure Heart Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 28, 2010
    based on 41 ratings
     | 47,356 views

    Keeping our life pure is done by keeping our life in line with God’s Word. Keeping our life pure or right is accomplished by hiding God’s Word in our heart.

    Matters of the Heart PSALM 119: 9-11 THE PURE HEART [Job 22:22] The main point or argument of Psalm 119 is that a faithful man should stir up himself to meditate on God’s word so that he might establish himself in the Lord. The verses of Psalm 119 are group by eights and each set of eight ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist