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  • Dan Erickson avatar

    Why Is He So Special?

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 87 ratings
     | 5,634 views

    Part of the reason Jesus is not someone people can ignore or forget, is how He lived and what He did during His thirty-three years on earth

    A panel of historians recently voted Winston Churchill as the greatest person of the 20th Century. He was born.......does anyone know when? Even a guess? It was November 30, 1874. Does anyone have any idea where Sir Winston was born? Oxfordshire, England. How about the names of his father and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking Both Ways

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 77 ratings
     | 6,012 views

    We are going to look back at some of the obstacles and opportunities the church has faced the last decade, and look ahead at some obstacles and opportunities which may be in our path during the next ten years.

    A few weeks ago I was sitting at my desk planning my sermon schedule for the holiday season. I came up with topics for Advent, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, but I really wasn't sure what would be appropriate for the first Sunday of the year 2000. So, I paged through my files and came across an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defeating Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 139 ratings
     | 35,364 views

    This sermon was part of a series I preached on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

    One Holy Passion Nehemiah 4 March 11, 2001 “Defeating Discouragement” “The Bible tells us to love our neighbors and to love our enemies,” said G.K. Chesterton, “probably because they are generally the same people!” In the case of the Jews rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem, this was certainly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Songs For The Journey - Psalm 120 Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 16, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 18,523 views

    The Olympic judging scandal reminds us that this world is not our home.

    This past week, the eyes of the whole world were focused on Salt Lake City. The winter Olympic games are being held there, of course, and normally that would be enough to draw attention and provoke discussion. But this week, the drama was heightened even more because of the controversy over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life's Ups And Downs

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 23, 2002
    based on 349 ratings
     | 33,393 views

    Paul’s life was full of ups and downs: He was a proud man, a humbled man and a new man.

    LIFE’S UPS AND DOWNS Acts 9:1-19 INTRO.- ILL.- At a commuter train station a policeman noticed a woman driver leaning over her steering wheel in evident discomfort. "Is there anything wrong?" asked the police officer. Half crying and half laughing, the woman replied, "For ten years I have driven ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be An Encourager

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 176 ratings
     | 37,759 views

    All Christians need to encourage one another.

    BE AN ENCOURAGER Heb. 10:25 “Let us not give us meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” INTRO.- ILL.- Chuck Swindoll in his book Growing Deep in the Christian Life tells about a man getting ready to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Will Never Give Up

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 18,657 views

    This sermon talks about the need for persistence within the christian attitude.

    The other day I got a chance to watch one of my favorite movies, and that is Rocky. It’s a real spiritual movie. As I watched it, I thought, why is it that people love Rocky so much. Was it for his accent? His intelligence? No, it was because of his heart. When Rocky would fight, it didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Deal Of The Century

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 27, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 10,428 views

    Some of the things that make Christ and Christianity the deal of the century.

    THE DEAL OF THE CENTURY INTRO.- Good deals are where you find them. ILL.- It’s been said that our mammas of the past did not hesitate to bargain. Questioning a price was standard procedure. One mamma asked, "How much are these cucumbers?" "Two for five cents." She pushed one aside and asked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Lives!!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 21, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,507 views

    Easter sermon dealing with how the resurrection continues to affect us.

    HE LIVES!! 1 Corinthians 15 April 20, 2003 Introduction Today we celebrate the victory of Jesus over sin and death by His resurrection. He was crucified, considered to be the most barbaric and cruel form of capital punishment known to man before or since. And three days later, He was raised to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Labor Of Love Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 27, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 14,402 views

    Bible Couples, Pt. 4 "Jacob and Rachel"

    THE LABOR OF LOVE (GENESIS 29:9-35) One of the best quotes on love I know of comes from Liz Carpenter. She said, “Love is a moment and a lifetime. It is looking at him across a room and feeling that if I don’t send the rest of my life with him, I’ll have missed the boat.” More than 66 percent of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Remaining Hopeful About The Future Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 30, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,015 views

    Prescriptions for keeping your hope alive as seen in Christ’s miracle of raising Lazarus.

    One of life’s toughest challenges is staying optimistic about the future. Adverse circumstances can cloud your vision of tomorrow and make it tough to maintain a positive attitude. You can be tempted to lose hope. The good news is - and we’ve been reaffirming this throughout this current series ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consider My Ways

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 23, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,399 views

    Sermon 4 of 4: What we know about God gives us hope for tomorrow.

    Haggai 2:20-23 Consider My Ways Woodlawn Baptist Church October 23, 2005 Introduction The world is full of pessimists isn’t it? Of course you all know what a pessimist is; it is the man or woman who always sees the negative side of things. Nothing’s ever good. The pessimist says “If you think the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A Man Or Woman Of God

    Contributed by Andy Flowers on Oct 18, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 21,325 views

    Instruction on how to become a man or woman of God.

    Text: 1 Timothy 6:11-21 Title: Becoming a Man or Woman of God 1 Timothy 6:11-21 11 But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Good And Faithful Servants Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,639 views

    Parables for Stewards, Pt. 8 (Final)

    GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANTS (MATTHEW 25:13-30) Newsweek magazine published the results of an interview with respondents two years before the actual countdown to the new millennium of 2000 began in earnest. People were asked this question: “If money were no object, how would you like to prepare for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    All I Want For Chirstmas Is Hope Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 23, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,024 views

    Hold on to the rope of hope when you don’t think you can cope.

    All I Want for Christmas is Hope Luke 2:38 Rev. Brian Bill 12/23/07 Hark, the Herald angels sing, ‘Glory to the newborn king; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled’ [Put hand on Hope’s shoulder and hold up blanket] Yes, God and sinners reconciled. If we were to take a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist