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  • Pat Cook avatar

    Cross Carrier (Simon Of Cyrene) Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 19, 2011
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     | 14,074 views

    #3 in series, about Simon of Cyrene, and about how we all need to carry our own crosses.

    Mark 15:21-24 – Were You There? #3 – Cross Carrier (Simon of Cyrene) The name Simon is fairly common in the New Testament. The name means, “God has heard”, and it’s a fairly noble idea. There was Simon the Zealot, one of Jesus’ disciples. One of the brothers of Jesus, son of both Mary and Joseph, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gifts Of The Wise People

    Contributed by Jay Bunting on Dec 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,432 views

    This sermon challenges us to bring our gifts to the King of Kings.

    Epiphany 2011 Matthew 2:1-12 Gifts of the wise people. Today’s Gospel reading is where the story of the wise men coming to worship at the feet of Jesus is told. It is during this time of year, immediately following Christmas, that we commemorate this event; and this week is widely ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Beauty In The Eye Of The Beholder

    Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Jul 8, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 22,993 views

    There is beauty in God and His works, all that He does is wonderful, if God gives you a seeing eye, your view on life will be completely different. Read about it here!

    Beauty in The Eye of The Beholder The saying, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder” is reported to have first appeared in 3rd century Greek writings, and has found its way into many famous writings throughout history, including the writings of Shakespeare. The concept of the phrase ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Norway: Let God Be Your Strength And Refuge

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jul 25, 2011
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     | 8,978 views

    God is our strength and refuge in the gloomiest moments of our lives. Let’s run to Him for shelter from the storm, and in the case of tragedy, especially so. Pray for those affected in the Norway shootings, that they may find their refuge in God.

    Text: Psalm 46 Open with me to Psalm 46. This week, Norway has been ravaged with the shootings of over 90 children at the hands of a madman. Families are shattered, friendships irrecoverable. Though this seemed to be a politically and racially motivated crime, many sources of media call this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Now Just Where Do You Think You're Going?

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,305 views

    Now just where do you think you're going there Mr. (Miss)? Getting Ready for 2011. A message of proper planning and being ready (Salvation) for meeting the LORD when the time comes.

    2011.01.02.Sermon.Now Where do you think you’re going? William Akehurst, HSWC Now just where do you think you're going there Mr. (Miss)? Getting Ready for 2011 Wisdom needed Proverbs 3:5-6 Isaiah 55:6-8 (whole chapter) Matthew 25:1-13 Has anyone ever asked you the question: “Now just ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    "stars In Their Ears"

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 15, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,335 views

    How wise lessons from the Wise Men can help us listen to God.

    There were once two men, Pete and Joe out sailing in a boat. A fierce storm blew up. Torrents of rain splashed down. The waves were rocking them. They desperately the rigging this way and that trying to keep the boat up right. "It's at times like this" shouted Pete above the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Blesses Are The Meek Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 26, 2011
     | 5,222 views

    Continuing ther series on the sermon of the mount. Blessed are the Meek. The Meek are not doormats and they do not have to give up thier values to avoid conflict.

    Blessed are the Meek For they will inherit the earth Matthew 5:1-5:12 Turn to Matthew 5 as we continue to look at the Sermon on the Mount. We will be looking at the third Be-attitude this morning. “Blessed are the Meek for they will inherit the earth.” Recapping the first two- 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Drilling Holes In Our Doubts Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 11, 2011
     | 4,314 views

    Doubt will destroy faith and relationships

    INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • Doubt can be so destructive in our lives. For Mr. Templeton, it pretty much ruined his life. • As we continue on with our series “Equip, The Essential Tools For Spiritual Living”, my prayer is that we can learn how devastating doubt can be if left ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Looking Up At Hell"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 9, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,000 views

    In Luke Chapter 15 Jesus paints us a vivid picture of the Love of God through the story of the Prodigal Son. How can we celebrate God’s party of love in such a way as to welcome not only the younger brothers who have come back from the dead, but also the

    Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 “Looking Up at Hell” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN “There was a man who had two sons.” One—the youngest—comes to his father and demands his share of the inheritance. That may sound odd to our ears, but it’s not completely ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Living Life With Purpose

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 29, 2010
     | 3,300 views

    You cannot live life effectively without a purpose.

    Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro: 1. John Piper, “Pastors have the job of equipping the saints for the work of the ministry. But the work of the ministry. But ordinary Christian does the ministry. What ministry looks like is as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Jesus Christ - God's Full And Final Word.

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Apr 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,140 views

    Do you want to make sense out of your Bible? Then keep your eyes on Jesus!

    Intro: 1. “This letter opens in a majestic manner…For centuries God spoke in the sphere in the sphere of the sphere of the prophets, but in the last of these days, He changed His mode of communication, unveiling His truth in His Son. No longer was the message to be continued with His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hava Negilah - Let Us Rejoice!

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Apr 4, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,541 views

    The cry goes out - He is Risen - will we realize what joy this brings... to God?

    Concordia Lutheran Church Easter Sunday, August 4, 2010 Hava Nagilah Isaiah 65: 17-25 † IN JESUS NAME † May the grace, the incredible love and mercy of God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ bring you great rejoicing and peace this day, as we begin to grasp that we, united with His death and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hallowed Be Thy Name Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 13, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,082 views

    God is holy and our unified Christian life is rooted in the unity of His holiness and perfect love.

    Living The Lord’s Prayer, Part, Mathew 6:6-13 “Hallowed Be Thy Name” Introduction It’s a funny thing about our names. Many of us are very particular about our names. When I first met Christina it was of the greatest annoyance to her that so often people will call her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What Makes You Think You Can Come Here?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 17, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,354 views

    Lent, 1986, Communion: We should never be intimidated from the Lord's Table by ritual, shame, or weakness. It is hosted by one who offers us mercy and grace, paid for by His blood; so come boldly.

    In the South Africa of apartheid, I suppose, nearly anything is possible. And so I do not expect that this story, improbable as it sounds, is untrue. If anything, I expect it could be multiplied many, many times over. At any rate, the story is that one day an Afrikaner, one of the ruling class in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Parker avatar

    Healthy Church Part 1 (Study) Series

    Contributed by James Parker on May 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,223 views

    "42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers."

    "The Healthy Church" Part 1 "Study" Acts 2:42 Last week we began to look at what a healthy church should look like. We had noted that there are many books about growing the church available out there. Many written by pastors of huge churches, so obviously they must know something about growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist