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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Da Vinci Code: Separating Fact From Fiction Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 21, 2006
    based on 117 ratings
     | 15,972 views

    Separating fact from fiction is not easy but it is necessary when it comes to the DaVinci Code.

    Cracking the DaVinci Code: Separating Fact from Fiction 1 John 4:1-7 Rev. Brian Bill 4/23/06 My mom is an avid reader and a member of a book club. A couple years ago she read the DaVinci Code by Dan Brown and was deeply disturbed. She asked me some questions and I couldn’t answer them because I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Escape – Living In Freedom! Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 13,168 views

    YOU ARE PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR SPIRITUAL CONDITION. Jesus has done everything necessary for you to live in freedom. Satan, your captor has been totally defeated! It is up to you to live in freedom. #2 in a series of 5

    THE GREAT ESCAPE – Living in Freedom! 1 Peter 2:16 INTRODUCTION: Imagine you and I had a chance to talk. How would you answer this question, “Who are you? How do you perceive yourself?” Would you just give a superficial answer? Would you tell me what you think I want to hear? Or would you be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Endless Faithfulness

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 29, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,076 views

    Obedient Christians walk in the grace of God, enjoy the gifts of His Holy Spirit, enjoy the call of God upon their lives and know the faithfulness of God.

    Turn Your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 Title: Endless Faithfulness Theme: Grasping Our Resources in Christ Jesus Introduction: The name of Jesus Christ is mentioned ten times in the first ten verses. The Apostle Paul wanted the minds of the Corinthians and all who are Christians today to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Games People Play: Monopoly Series

    Contributed by Jon Miller on May 1, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 15,113 views

    This is a message about serving in the church

    Today we end our series on the games people play. Last week we looked at Solitaire. Solitaire is a great game to play, but it’s a terrible way to live. God’s intention for us is to “do life together”. Today we look at another popular game. Monopoly. Monopoly was introduced in 1934 during the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Da Vinci Code, Part 1: Do The Winners Write History? Series

    Contributed by Lee Strobel on May 2, 2006
    based on 135 ratings
     | 7,012 views

    That’s what we’re going to find out in this new series on The Da Vinci Code. Garry Poole and I traveled to Europe to investigate the sites of Dan Brown’s story, but our biggest surprise occurred in Lincoln Cathedral. That’s where director Ron Howard filme

    Cracking the Da Vinci Code Part I: Do the Winners Write History? Lee Strobel Sign up for Lee Strobel’s free e-newsletter Investigating Faith at www.LeeStrobel.com [Note: This message was immediately preceded by the video segment from Session 1 of the Discussing the Da Vinci Code DVD, available at ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Spare The Rod; Spoil The Child Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 22,222 views

    When it comes to discipline, it’s easier to let things slide. No parent wants more stress, and spanking a child raises the stress level. You will do yourself and your child a great favor by lovingly applying the rod of correction when it is needed.

    INTRODUCTION This is the second message in a series called, “No, that’s NOT in the Bible!” There is an alarming amount of biblical ignorance in our churches today. For fun, let’s take a quick Bible Knowledge Test. Here are twelve familiar phrases, put a check mark beside the ones you think are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Truce With Hell

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 8, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 13,423 views

    A sermon on hell and how that some people rationalize their relationship with hell.

    A TRUCE WITH HELL TEXT: Isaiah 28:13-15 Isaiah 28:13-15 But the word of the LORD was unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little; that they might go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken. [14] ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Good Grief - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,825 views

    The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma situations of life.

    Good Grief -- Part 4 On the lighter side of life: Funny pictures from aha.com Testimony: Trevor Jorgenson Thesis: The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma situations of life. Summary of the series – What have we learned? Good Grief pt ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Paul Views Of Persecution And Power Encounters

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,425 views

    Paul Views of Persecution and Power Encounters

    Paul Views of Persecution and Power Encounters Paul, as many Christian leaders in Africa, have not been strangers to persecution, misunderstandings, and imprisonment for the sake of the truth. Part of the promise of living Godly in Christ Jesus involves abuse. Just as Paul suffered persecution so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Amazing Gift

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 5,883 views

    We realize we are saved by grace, but often throw grace out the window when it comes to living our Christian life. We live by grace just as we are saved by grace.

    God’s Amazing Gift TCF Sermon May 27, 2001 Think about whether or not these things apply to you - you needn’t raise your hand… - I find myself wanting to correct people on minor points, or actually doing it - I would feel guilty if I stayed home from a meeting or activity just because I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Good Is Your Guide?

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Jul 15, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,866 views

    With an abundance of "guides" to offer us their assistance in every imaginable area of life we need to know what guides are reliable and which are not. We must always weigh the validity of the advice we receive with God’s counsel found in His Word.

    How Good Is Your Guide? Judges 2:6-15 My family and I returned this past week from spending two of the most awesome weeks of our lives in the mountains of Colorado. Instead of roasting throughout the day in the Oklahoma heat we wore long sleeved t-shirts. Instead of looking for miles over flat ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Mark #7: Uncommon Worship Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 3, 2001
    based on 138 ratings
     | 7,058 views

    This sermon clarifies what real worship is, as was described by Jesus in John 4:23.

    Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Mark #7: Uncommon Worship Isaiah 6 August 5, 2001 Intro: A. [2 jokes] 1. An old farmer went to the city one weekend and attended the big city church. He came home and his wife asked him how it was. "Well," said the farmer, "it was good. They did something ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Waiting On God

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 10,613 views

    Advent reminds us that people have always waited on God. And so will we. Why? Because waiting plays an important role in our spiritual growth.

    Today is the first Sunday in the season of the Christian year called Advent. The word "Advent" simply means arrival, or coming, and so during the next four weeks we will be celebrating the arrival of Christ. During Advent, we look back at the time when God became an infant child, born in a stable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    The Grinch Is Dead Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,595 views

    Are you a Christmas grinch? Learn these simple steps towards reforming your grouchy ways.

    The ‘Grinch’ is Dead! 12/17/00 Video: The Grinch Who Stole Christmas I’ve got a confession to make this morning… A fact, that up to this pt. only my wife knew about… It’s not a part of my history that I am necc. proud of…but… it’s something I feel I need to make public at this time… I…I… was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    How Halloween Can Help Christians

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 27, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,460 views

    Halloween reminds Christians of several things and what we can do to help others think about death and life

    How Halloween Can Help Christians By Rev. Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC 16 So don’t let anyone condemn you for what you eat or drink, or for not celebrating certain holy days or new-moon ceremonies or Sabbaths. 17 For these rules were only shadows of the real thing, Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free