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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Live His Image Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 23, 2012
     | 6,648 views

    To be imitators of Jesus and to do God's will means we lead moral and holy lives. To be imitators of Jesus and to do God’s will means we love each other. To be imitators of Jesus and to do God’s will means we work hard and keep ourselves from drowning in

    Opening Video: I am Sin by ignitermedia Series: Imitators Summary of first 3 messages using power points Sermon: Live His Image Scripture Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18 1Finally, brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wonderful Counselor

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Oct 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,978 views

    Pele - Too wonderful for words. The biblical meaning of this word means that Jesus is: • beyond anything we have ever seen, singularly unique • extraordinary, so vast that we can’t understand the full meaning • that Jesus would be beyond the bound

    TEXT: Isaiah 9:6 Pele - Too wonderful for words. The biblical meaning of this word means that Jesus is: • beyond anything we have ever seen, singularly unique • extraordinary, so vast that we can’t understand the full meaning • that Jesus would be beyond the bounds of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Would Et See

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 2,602 views

    We have many symbol and methods that we use to celebrate Christmas. Where did the originate? This sermon attempts to look at Christmas throught the eye of someone who doesn’t know what it is and show us the Christ has to be the focus of Christmas

    What Would ET See? Luke 2:8, John 3:16-18 I. This morning I am going to re-write a movie. Let’s suppose that you were a character in the movie ET. Do you remember that one? A. The movie about the ugly but lovable space alien that strayed too far from the ship and got left ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From Failure Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,519 views

    When we fail in ministry, our failure need not be fatal. Rather, if our failure teaches us to depend on Christ and care for people, we can move on from failure to impact our world like Jesus’ original disciples did.

    A CEO has taken on a new job, and the outgoing CEO says to him, “Sometimes you’ll make wrong choices. You will. You’ll mess up. When that happens, I have prepared three envelopes for you. I left them in the top drawer of the desk. The first time it happens, open #1. The second time you mess ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Don’t Shoot The Messenger

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 23, 2024
     | 1,090 views

    Why do people today act like the people described in Luke 4:13-30 when Jesus addressed the synagogue?

    Don’t Shoot the Messenger Luke 4:13-30 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 14 And Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about Him spread through all the surrounding district. 15 And He began teaching in their synagogues and was praised by all. 16 And He came to Nazareth, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    We Need Each Other Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 20, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,659 views

    What does it mean to be the Body of Christ? Why would God refer to us that way?

    OPEN: Centuries ago in Europe, a wealthy nobleman decided to build a church bldg. for the mountain village that he’d grown up in. Everybody, in the village was excited, but no one was permitted to see the plans, or the inside of the church building until it was finished. Finally, the day arrived, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Am

    Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,837 views

    What does God mean when He calls Himself, “I AM?”

    I don’t know if you’ve heard about the time that President Bush and Vice-President Cheney were walking through an airport when they saw someone who looked just like Moses. President Bush walked up to him and said, “Excuse me, sir, but are you Moses?” The man didn’t respond, just stared off into ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Godly Sorrow Produces Genuine Repentance

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 77 ratings
     | 4,811 views

    1. Godly Sorrow is a Means to an End, not an End in itself a.

    1. Godly Sorrow is a Means to an End, not an End in itself a. Goal in causing sorrow must be remembered: Repentance leading to reconciliation b. Godly sorrow is different than worldly sorrow 1) It is directed by God 2) It is the believer's insurance policy: the premium hurts, but the benefits pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Green Eggs, Ham And The Gospel

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 134 ratings
     | 13,866 views

    Looks at the need to use various means for reaching people with the Gospel

    I am Sam, Sam I am That Sam-I-am, that Sam-I-am! I do not like that Sam-I-am! Do you like green eggs and ham? I do not like them Sam-I-am. I do not like green eggs and ham Would you like them here or there? I would not like them here or there, I would not like them anywhere, I do not like green ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Bruce Weaver avatar

    Lead Me (How To Let God Lead) Series

    Contributed by Bruce Weaver on Nov 19, 2000
    based on 58 ratings
     | 31,203 views

    Discover what it means for God to provide leadership in your life.

    "LEAD ME” (HOW TO LET GOD LEAD) Psalm 37:5 November 12, 2000 Dr. Bruce D. Weaver Resistance To Leadership Today we continue in series we have been going through “HOW TO PUT DARE IN YOUR PRAYER.” Specifically, we will consider the prayer, “LEAD ME,” which allows us to figure out HOW TO LET GOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Ament avatar

    Walking In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jason Ament on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 290 ratings
     | 7,140 views

    Walking by the Spirit means that we walk by a new set of rules.

    Flying a helicopter was a new thing for me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    But What's The Reason For Christmas

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 26, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,246 views

    This message goes into the real meaning behind Christmas, the problem of sin.

    But What’s The Reason? Isaiah 53:1-6 Luke 1:26-38 Text John 3:16 Journey with me for a moment to the land of Karonia. Things were not going to well in the land because many people were dying of a crippling sickness of which there seemed to be no cure. Finally word came to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ron Smith avatar

    Life In The Spirit

    Contributed by Ron Smith on Feb 10, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,230 views

    This sermon is one of instruction concerning what it means to be filled with the Spirit

    TITLE: LIFE IN THE SPIRIT TEXT: 2 Cor 4:1-16 INTRO: As Pentecostal people, you and I share something that none of the rest of the "Christian" world has. A life truly in the Spirit. While other groups of Christians may teach about the Holy Spirit….may acknowledge the presence of the Holy Spirit in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dan Morrison avatar

    Following God: Understanding His Ways Series

    Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,168 views

    Christianity is a pursuit not an arrival. What do I mean by that?

    Following God: Understanding His ways Today we start a new series, following God. There is also going to be something we will need to remember along with this series. Christianity is a pursuit not an arrival. What do I mean by that? Phil. 3:12-14; Heb.12:1-2; 12-14; 13:15; (continually). 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Quintin Morrow avatar

    "I Am The Light Of The World" Series

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 186 ratings
     | 33,040 views

    A message on the meaning of Jesus’ declaration of Him being the Light of the World.

    September 22, 2002 “I am the light of the world” John 8:12 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com The prologue to John’s Gospel begins with this staggering revelation: In the beginning awas the Word, and the bWord was cwith God, and the Word was ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican