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  • Herbert Armstrong Bosantog avatar

    Why Were Jesus Christ, Born Human? (1) Series

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 13, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,399 views

    Jesus Christ has already PAID a RANSOM to SAVE us with His PRECIOUS LIFE BLOOD even, BEFORE the WORLD BEGAN.

    WHY WE MAKE THE SIGN OF THE CROSS At many points in our worship we make the sign of the cross. Joining together 2 fingers and thumb we touch first our forehead, then move down to the bottom of the chest, back up and over to the left shoulder, across to the right shoulder. It’s something that ...read more

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    Am I A Team Player

    Contributed by Robert Donato on Nov 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,602 views

    Evangelism and church growth, just like all of life, is a team effort.

    Becoming a Team Player Eph 4:1-3 “I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Baking Bigger Cakes - Wealth Creation The Wesley Way Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on May 10, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,862 views

    Some Christians say "it is a sin to be poor". Some say "it is a sin to be rich" What should our attitude to earning money be?

    “The only time you ever preach about money is when you are talking about tithing” - When somebody said that to me several months ago it hit home. Of course as a Christian Priest, I preach about Christian giving. You wouldn’t expect otherwise. And people clearly listen to those ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    I Am An Ambassador Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,408 views

    When you know who you are, you will know what to do. We are ambassadors for Christ, sent by God, chosen and appointed to share the Gospel. We are God's chosen instrument for this generation.

    [This sermon is adapted from sermon by Craig Groeschel, LifeChurch.TV in the series Who Do You Think You Are?] Who do you think you are? I am an ambassador for Christ. • If you are taking notes, you need to write this down: When you know WHO you are, you’ll know WHAT to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Donkey's Tale Of Divine Direction

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,007 views

    How many of you have a knowingness of God’s ways but don’t necessarily chose God’s way over your own way?

    I believe it pretty much goes without saying that “God’s ways are best.” But how many of you have a knowingness of God’s ways but don’t necessarily chose God’s way over your own way? There’s a BIG difference between "saying" and "doing" – isn’t there? I believe it was Bernard Shaw who said, “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Is Love: A Valentine's Day Message

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 30 ratings
     | 76,247 views

    The gift of Christ is the proof of God’s love.

    [To receive free weekly sermon by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] GOD’S PROVES HIS LOVE This Saturday is Valentine’s Day. This is the day when a man is supposed to give his girlfriend or wife a special gift to show that he loves her. Popular gifts include flowers, candy, and jewelry. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Led By The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,818 views

    For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. Romans 8:14

    Led By the Spirit Griffith Baptist Church – 6/1/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:12-14 Key verse: Romans 8:14 - For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. The Introduction A lady went to a jeweler to have her watch fixed. He disappeared to the back and soon returned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Name Abuse Series

    Contributed by Tim Shepard on May 28, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,200 views

    This is the third in my series on the Ten Commandments and tells how we are not to misuse God’ name for our own ends.

    NAME ABUSE This series began in a search for answers to a very common misconception when it comes to whether or not a person is going to heaven. There is this belief in our society that in order for a person to be accepted by God, in order for God to hear a person’s prayers, and in order to ...read more

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    How Great Thou Art Series

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008
    based on 33 ratings
     | 67,735 views

    How Great Thou Art is a top scared hymn of praise among God’s people

    How Great Thou Art is a top scared hymn of praise among God’s people The English translation was written by Stuart K. Hine along with the music arrangement The text was based on the Bible verse Psalm 145:3 “Great is the Lord, and most worthy of praise; His greatness no one can fathom” I like how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Calm In Calamity

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,358 views

    Christians may be calm when the world is in chaos.

    Title: Being Calm in Calamity Text: Psalm 46 The Big Idea: Christians may be calm when the world is in chaos. Introduction Project Masada 1 Masada is the name of ancient fortifications in the Southern District of Israel on top of an isolated rock plateau. Masada is on the eastern edge of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Long Road Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jun 4, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 17,696 views

    God goes before us so that we can overcome in situations that are impossible, however, what we think is success, may not be what God desires for our lives. What God desires most is a strong relationship above all else.

    Bill was a retired pastor who helped out now and then in our church in San Antonio. He was a huge man, the image of what you think of as a lean tall Texan, and he was man with a huge heart. Everyone talked about Bill and what a wonderful pastor he was. Bill died a couple of months before I started ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Life Of Private Prayer Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,065 views

    When you think of prayer do you think of those public prayers that people make. Do you compare yourself with those who give wonderful lengthy prayers? The importance should not be put on your public prayer life.

    The Life of Private Prayer CH (CPT) Keith J. Andrews All Scripture Marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001. Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. When you think of prayer do you think of those public prayers that people make. Do you compare yourself with those who give wonderful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The View Of The Ministry Series

    Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Aug 28, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,599 views

    God teaches us all to be soul winners for Him. Soul winning is not JUST for our ministers/pastors but for everyone of us to succeed in. Here is what can happen.

    “HOW TO VIEW THE MINISTRY” 8-29-2010 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Pastor Rich McQuinn TEXT: JOHN 1:40-46 INTRODUCTION: His name was Kenny Benskin. I was really stuck in the mud when I first met him at 10:00 p.m. I was 19, the minister of a lovely small ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Shout From The Cross

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Aug 29, 2010
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,932 views

    The wrenching words of Jesus ushered forth from his lips while his sacrificial blood splashed on the ground. While his body is in excruciating pain and his tongue is tormented in thirst – Jesus cries out from those parched lips and says “FATHER FORGIVE

    A SHOUT FROM THE CROSS INTRO: The last word’s of a dying person are normally never forgotten. I have witnessed some pour out their hearts to God while others linger off into eternity quietly. Usually the last words of a dying person conveys their innermost thoughts, values, priority and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Don’t Look Back!

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 18, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,814 views

    Why should Christians remember Lot’s wife? Just like Sodom and Gomorrah, before Christ’s return, the world will be saturated with evil. Christians are warned to come out of the world and not be a part of it.

    Opening illustration: If a person sees a house on fire and does everything he can to rescue the occupants, he is heralded as a hero. And that’s the way it should be. Why is it, then, that a Christian who accepts what God says in the Bible about hell and tries to warn people is ridiculed as an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational