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  • john roy avatar

    Living Between Being Lost And Being Found

    Contributed by John Roy on Apr 4, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 13,925 views

    Life is lived between being found and being lost. What does it mean to be found?

    Living Between Being Lost and Being Found Luke 15:4-32, Matthew 9:18-26, John 4:1-22, and John 8:1-11 There’s an enormous hunger for God in this world. Often people feel the hunger, but they don’t know what they are really hungry for. "I’m hungry, but I don’t know for what," we say as we ...read more

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    The Church: From Death To Life

    Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Oct 12, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,705 views

    Everywhere we hear the Church is dead, but does that mean that we have to bury her?

    From everywhere we hear the cry of the world that the Church is dead. People are leaving the Church because there is so little life left in the Church. I think if we can write an obituary about the Church, it will probably be as follows: For many years the Church was in a battle for survival. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fair Is Fair Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 13, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 16,534 views

    There are times it’s worthwhile to figure out what Jesus "didn’t mean."

    OPENING: A woman read ahead as we were going through this text and was troubled by the phrase: "do not turn away from the one desiring to borrow from you." It wasn’t that she didn’t give to those in need... her problem was that she was giving so much away, that she barely had enough left for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Baptism Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Oct 17, 2002
    based on 121 ratings
     | 9,591 views

    What does it mean to be baptized with the Holy Spirit and can you be a Christian without it?

    Baptism of the Holy Spirit Why is it that we seldom hear a sermon on the Holy Spirit in some of our churches today? Is it that we are afraid of the actions of our members if they do let the Holy Spirit lead them in worship? I believe to be a true Christian we must be baptized with the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 16,435 views

    Being a disciple of Jesus means more than just attending church twice a week!

    The Cost Of Discipleship Personal Commitment Introduction "If you thought that living the Christian life is easy, then you haven’t lived it!" (Quotes & Things, by D. Collins). With A View To Becoming A Christian There are many people under the illusion that the Christian life is not very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stand Up For Jesus

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 17,975 views

    To stand up for Jesus simply means that you will not be ashamed of him as your saviour and Lord.

    STANDING FOR JESUS Rom 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Conform= to take on the pattern, through pressure ( to be pressed into the mold) Like the 3 hebrew ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christmas Eve/Day, Year B

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 109 ratings
     | 13,215 views

    Christmas is a time to celebrate the meaning and mystery of the Word becoming flesh and living among us.

    Sermon for Christmas Eve, Yr B 2002 Based on Jn 1:14 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson On this Holy Night, we gather together to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Christmas is, among many things, an occasion to focus on the meaning and the mystery of Jesus being ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Some See, Some Don't

    Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 10,700 views

    Simeon shows us what it means to wait upon the Lord and receive him personally

    The cultural celebration of Christmas has come and gone. Gifts are unwrapped and Santa is back in the North Pole! Soon the decorations will come down and be put away for next year. You gave gifts and you received gifts – for some, this was Christmas. Others enjoyed a family ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    I Am The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 14, 2003
    based on 244 ratings
     | 24,256 views

    What did Jesus mean when he said: "I am the Bread of Life?"

    18-05-03 Stody Jn 6:25-40 Can any one remember what the theme of this year’s Family Services is? Answer: The “I am” statements of Jesus. And today’s I am statement of Jesus is: “I am the Bread of Life.” Bread in Jesus’ day was the staple diet of those on ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    Be Like Christ

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 22, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 2,424 views

    What does it mean to be a man of God and what has love got to do with it?

    “Be Like Christ” Ephesians 5:25 1. Love is first and foremost a CHOICE. Deuteronomy 7:6-8; John 15:16 2. Love is manifested in one’s COMMITMENT to the other. Romans 5:6, 8; 1 Peter 1:18-20; John 1:29; Revelation 13:8 3. Love means one COMMUNICATES with the other. John 3:16; 8:24, 40 4. Love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Purpose In Living Series

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Mar 11, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 7,016 views

    Jesus provides for all people a purpose and meaning to life that will truly bring fulfillment and satisfaction.

    "A Purpose in Living" Matthew 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION 1. People today are groping for some kind of meaning to life. People are turning to illegal drugs, immoral lifestyles, and some to suicide because life is a meaningless cycle of disappointment and despair. 2. Many Christians suffer in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel W. Lohr avatar

    Shirley Maclaine Was Wrong; How To Really Dance In The Light

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Nov 25, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,069 views

    Helping people to understand what it means to see the Light of Christ in their lives and to live with that knowledge.

    Some of you may remember Shirley MacLaine’s book from the mid 1980’s. “Dancing in the Light”. Shirley MacLaine was wrong in her premise at least when viewed through the lens of scripture. Shirley believed that Light could be defined by the collective knowledge of all of our various personalities ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    "I Yam What I Yam”

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 15, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,449 views

    To be in shape for God means to accept ourselves for who we are while growing in Christian maturity.

    This morning it’s time for a cartoon quiz! Ready? Here we go! (Winners win the satisfaction of knowing their cartoon trivia!) Who says, “Yabba dabba do?” (Fred Flintstone) Who concludes a certain cartoon series with “TTThat’s all folks!” (Porky Pig) What two partners would rather eat than solve ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    Modern Day Disciples Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jul 13, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,253 views

    What does it mean to be a true Disciple of Jesus Christ? Is there a difference between a Christian and a Disciple?

    Modern Day Disciples - Part 2 Pastor Glenn Newton July 11, 2004 (New Chair Sunday) I want you to know what a privilidge it is to have you all here this morning, our church family has been praying and preparing for this day for several months now. We are excited about our New Chairs, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    Yes, Jesus Loves Me

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 9,059 views

    A simple reminder of the Love that God has for us--and what that Love means for us.

    “Yes, Jesus Loves Me” If we had to describe the one true God in one word what would it be? We know so many of his attributes: all-powerful, all-knowing, all-present, just… But as John described him, “God is love.” (1 John 4:16) This doesn’t diminish his other attributes, but his love ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God