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  • Matthew Morine avatar

    In A Pit With A Lion

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Oct 31, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,689 views

    Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat. The

    IN A PIT WITH A LION THEME: GOD ENABLES US TO CHASE OUR DREAMS. TEXT: 2 SAMUEL 23:20-21 Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Was Was Hidden Has Been Reveled

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Jan 7, 2013
     | 3,516 views

    A sermon for the epiphany

    A man was once eating fish and chips at the bus stop, and a lady with a small dog came along to wait for her bus. The dog clearly liked the smell of the fish and chips, and kept jumping up around the man’s legs to try and get at them. In the end the man smiled at the lady and asked, “do you mind ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Way In A Manger Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 28, 2012
     | 4,875 views

    What was God really doing in the birth of the Messiah as He entered into a hurting and broken world?

    A Way In A Manger - Matthew 1:18-25 - December 23, 2012 Series: Advent 2012 - #4 Well last Sunday night we enjoyed the Sunday School Christmas Concert – an evening of celebration that we look forward to each and every year. But we’re not the only church to do something like that ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Csi: Easter Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,908 views

    Part 4 of the series, The Truth About Jesus Christ.

    [Note: The arguments for the Resurrection in this sermon were taken from an excellent book called The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus by Gary R. Habermas & Michael R. Licona.] We’ve been called together this morning to investigate a crime scene in Jerusalem: the empty tomb of Jesus of Nazareth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Here Is Your Mother

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 264 ratings
     | 24,668 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. Today we again go back to Calvary. Again we see Jesus on the cross. And as we come near to Him, we see two groups of our four standing before the cross. 2. On the one hand we see four soldiers. The ones who had escorted Jesus to this place of crucifixion. One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    "Forgiveness-God's And Ours" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 14,512 views

    God’s forgiveness frees us to forgive others.

    "Forgiveness-God’s and Ours" Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A driver placed a note under the windshield wiper of his illegally parked car which read: "I’ve circled the block for 20 minutes. I’m late for an appointment, and if I don’t park here I’ll lose ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    En "Joy" Ing Life

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Dec 6, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,513 views

    We should be living our life with JOY!

    THIS IS NOT AN ORIGINAL SERMON, BUT AN OUTLINE I FLESHED OUT... Date Written: December 06, 2006 Date Preached: December 06, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (Wed PM) Sermon Title: Enjoying Life Sermon Text: John 15:1-15 Introduction: There is a story about a football coach whose team had fought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    Jumping In The New Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,288 views

    Jesus offers us a new life through a relationship with Him. How are you responding to that newness?

    Tonight, I would like to start off by talking about a simple word – “new.” What comes to your minds and what do you think about when you see or hear this word? • Births • CD/Movie releases • Car • Fad • Wedding • Second chances What emotions are usually associated with these things? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "We Have A Story To Tell"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 18, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 13,022 views

    Just as Jesus told the healed man to tell others how much God had done for him--we have the same calling.

    Luke 8:26-39 “We Have a Story to Tell” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Why are we here this morning? Why are we not doing what most of the people in our community are doing right ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Waiting For God To Return Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,146 views

    It’s the Power of the Holy Spirit that enables us to live out Christ’s Purpose and this is what leads us into Persecution

    Let me share something I received from Pastor Rick Gray at St. Johns Assembly of God Church. Rick is one of my prayer partners and someone whom I respect deeply. He emailed me that Mr. Verbout [Principal at James John School] resigned under duress from Dr. Bettencourt effective July 1, 2002. An ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Empowering The Kfc - #3 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,109 views

    Inspired by several resources. Gene Mimms’ books "The Kingdom Focused Church" and "Kingdom Principles for Church Growth, Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Church and Thom Rainer’s "Simple Church."

    The Kingdom Focused Church “Empowering the Kingdom Focused Church” Acts 1:9-26 > Acts 2 records the beginning the church age. Candidly, the church as we know it today was born right here. To read Acts 2 is to see the chapter opening with some 120 believers in the upper room and the Manifest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Study On Revelation 4 Series

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 3, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,503 views

    An easy-to-understand study on Revelation 4.

    There are three views on the Rapture. That we will be taken up before the Tribulation period; that we will be taken up halfway through the Tribulation period; and that we will not be taken up until after the Tribulation period. There seems to be some scriptures that can be made to fit any of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Nate Herbst avatar

    Reasons To Believe

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,550 views

    This message will blow your mind with amazing reasons to trust God and His Word, discussing science, history, archeology, fulfilled prophecy, numerical codes and more; great for believers and searchers alike.

    A Few Great Reasons to Put Your Faith in Jesus Note: This message contains information from several different resources including Winkie Pratney, Ravi Zacharius, Josh McDowell and others. Truth exists (if you didn’t believe this you wouldn’t be in school)! Academia will deny the existence of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Gripped By Grace Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 30, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,076 views

    The supernatural work of God in changing Saul’s life tells us of God’s grace and hope for the lost.

    In the last few chapters we saw 2 Spirit-filled deacons - Stephen and Philip who became pioneers in bringing the Gospel beyond Jerusalem. • In chapters 9 and 10, Luke tells us of 2 extraordinary conversions – Saul and Cornelius, which eventually set the mission going. Saul’s conversion marks ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Way Of The Cross

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 24, 2009
     | 5,612 views

    This sermon looks at Jesus’ agony on the cross and what it accomplishes in our lives.

    THE WAY OF THE CROSS They’re hurting him. Make them stop," cried 4-year-old Caitlin as she watched the Easter cantata. She stared w\wide eyes as Jesus was beaten, mocked, & crucified. Earlier she had danced and sang as Christ healed the brokenhearted, forgave sins, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist