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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Easter Angels

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 19, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,786 views

    When you study the Bible or reflect upon the person and work of Christ, you are joining in the curriculum of the angels; you are on holy ground.

    Easter Angels (topical) 1. A Sunday School teacher asked her class on the Sunday before Easter if they knew what happened on Easter and why it was so important. One little girl spoke up saying: "Easter is when the whole family gets together, and you eat turkey and sing about the pilgrims and all ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Rest Of The Story Series

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Aug 30, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,337 views

    "Maker of Heaven and Earth". Our personal life story makes no sense outside of the ultimate story. Why did God create?

    "I had always felt life first as a story,” said G.K. Chesterton. “And if there is a story, there is a story teller.” From his childhood Chesterton knew in his heart that somehow he had stumbled into a great Tale. His life was a journey to understand that Tale, and his quest took him - quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Blind Eye Surgeon

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,882 views

    To avoide harsh and incorrect judging, recognize your limitations, remember your personal debt to God, and admit your own weakness.

    The Blind Eye Surgeon Matt. 7:1-5 INTRO.: ILLUS.: Back in the days when such surgery was done in hospitals, I was visiting a patient who had cataract surgery. Her surgeon came into the room and bragged that this was his 3,000th cataract surgery. “And just look how clear and pretty that eye is,” he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Experiencing God: What's Love Got To Do With It?

    Contributed by James Choung on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,751 views

    Main idea: God’s love is so big that each person is worth more than God’s life itself!

    This sermon is by James Choung of Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. You are also invited to visit James’ blog at http://www.jameschoung.net/. __________________________________________________ What are you worth? What is your value? I tried to find out for myself, so I went to the most reliable ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    What Are Your Priorities? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 18, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,738 views

    Living with an eternal perspective will aid us in prioritizing our priorities. What do your priorities say about you as a person?

    What are your Priorities? Part 2 Note… Message illustrations and some points provided by Phillip Krueger, SermonCentral Text: Ecc. 3:1-12 Opening: 1. Last week we learned our priorities tells on us – what is important and what is not 2 We further learned, that living with an Eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Legacy Series

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,355 views

    Christmas is about what you hand down from one person to another. You leave a legacy for someone else to follow.

    Ruth 4 - Legacy Christmas is about leaving a legacy. Let me define what I mean by the word legacy. One definition for legacy is this: Something handed down or inherited from generation to generation. Christmas is about what you hand down from one person to another. You leave a legacy for someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing God

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007
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     | 7,879 views

    Nothing is more important than to know God in a deep personal way, to Seek God with all your heart, mind, and strength.

    Knowing God Hosea 4:6 Nothing is more important than to know God in a deep personal way, to Seek God with all your heart, mind, and strength. We must not be like those of Hosea’s day who were "destroyed for a lack of knowledge..." Hos 4:6 Anybody can know God even in a vast empty ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What's In A Name? Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,829 views

    The second in a series of messages on the person of Jesus as seen through the Christmas story. This message focuses on the names of Jesus as seen in the birth narrative.

    What’s in a Name? Selected Passages December 2, 2007 Morning Service Introduction When Elizabeth was pregnant with Abigail, she was due in early December. As we approached the holidays, there was a great anticipation. I will never forget the conversation that Elizabeth and I had about naming ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Role Of The Holy Spirit Within

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 18, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,296 views

    As soon as a person becomes a believer the Holy Spirit lives within; therefore, we shall learn more about His role!

    The Role of the Holy Spirit Within Text: Galatians 5:22-25 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. Against such there is no law. 24 And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Take Hold Of The Year Of The Lord's Favor

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,648 views

    A look at the fulfillment of the year of the Lord’s favor through the person of Jesus Christ and how we can take hold of it.

    Take Hold of the Year of the Lord’s Favor Luke 4:14-21 Chinese food is one of my favorites. Since this is so, I have been to quite a number of Chinese restaurants through the years. But, no matter how many restaurants you go to in any number of cities and states, you begin to notice some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Far Country

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,616 views

    This deals with the Far Country and the reasons people find themselves there. The Far Country is anywhere a person tries to live without God.

    THE FAR COUNTRY Luke 15:11-23 Ill. Herman and Henrietta were taking a tour of their new home that they had dreamed about, planned for, designed themselves. A home that Henrietta had paid for with her own money. As they went from one room to another and admired the beauty of their new home, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Influence: With Her, He Ate" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,877 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the person you marry has the power to influence your life NEGATIVELY or POSITIVELY.

    “INFLUCENCE: With Her, He Ate” Genesis 3:1-7(KJV) 11 February 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Presidio of Monterey (ORD Military Community Chapel) Monterey California, 93940 BIG IDEA: The person you marry has the power to influence your life NEGATIVELY or POSITIVELY. References: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Learn To Drive Series

    Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,407 views

    Learn to Drive Series Intro. is the first sermon in a series encouraging personal spiritual growth starting with salvation and ending with spiritual maturity.

    (Praise Team – “On the Road Again”) Learn to Drive Isaiah 43:19 Learn to drive is our theme for our Church this year. Tonight I want to show you some things that may convict you and some things that will encourage you. Jesus taught in riddles, and if you listen to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus' House

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 2, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,048 views

    Individual followers of Christ are Jesus’ "house" - His dwelling place - making Jesus’ cleansing of the temple also a call to personal holiness.

    Jesus’ House TCF Sermon April 1, 2007 Mark 11:7-11 (NIV) 7 When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it. 8 Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut in the fields. 9 Those who went ahead and those who followed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Said...

    Contributed by Duane Smith on May 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,857 views

    This message is intended to help us realize that Jesus is the way, the truth and the life in every aspect of our living: personal, family and church.

    JESUS SAID…. John 14:6 INTRODUCTION: A. A small group of disciples had gathered with Jesus to eat the Passover meal together. 1. He had told them of a traitor in their midst, His coming death, the desertion of the disciples and the denial of Peter. 2. Things were looking pretty grim and, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist