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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    A Cry Of Compassion Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 22, 2006
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     | 9,480 views

    Third in a seven part series that looks at the last words of Jesus on the cross.

    Most of us, if we’re really honest, would have to admit that when we face difficulties in life, our tendency is to focus on ourselves. We ask questions like “Why me?” or we get angry with God because we’re focused on ourselves. I think that’s especially true when we come face to face with death. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Widow At Nain

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,529 views

    Some things we need to remember about sorrow.

    Luke 7:11-17 The Widow of Nain Woodlawn Baptist Church November 5, 2006 Introduction Read Luke 7:11-17. There are many great and inspiring texts in the Scriptures – passages that take us to lofty heights and leave us there on the mountaintop for a while, allowing us to gaze on the majesty and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    ...nothing But The Truth Series

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,145 views

    The Letter to the church at Pergamum Part 2.

    AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church October 15, 2006 …Nothing But The Truth Rev. 2:12-17 The letter to the church at Pergamum part 2 25 years of ministry has taught me a few things and one of them is that there’s no such thing as a perfect temperature for the auditorium. I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christ Our Sanctifier

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 16, 2006
     | 4,812 views

    Christ sanctifies us through His finished work on the Cross. Jesus transforms our lives positionally at the moment we receive Him, and practically as we learn to walk in Him by faith.

    Christ our sanctifier Hebrews 10:1-18 Don’t you just wish you could start all over? Several months ago I was having a great deal of difficulty with my home computer. It was slow and sluggish and would often freeze right in the middle of some important work. Now I don’t know much about ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Shining Light In A Plain Jar

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,790 views

    What does it mean to carry about in our broken vessels the Light of the world?

    THE SHINING LIGHT IN A PLAIN JAR 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 Hidden away on a high shelf in my closet I keep a small box. This box is worn down and broken from 50 years of use. But it is the most priceless thing I own. If I were to lose this box, I would literally tear my home apart to find it. If it ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Part 5 - The Acting Pillar Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Nov 16, 2006
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     | 3,376 views

    Examine the acting in our Christian walk. To be doers of Gods word, not just hearers.

    The House of Faith Part 5 – The Acting Pillar Rev. Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org † SCRIPTURE READING James 1:22-25 “22Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Can You Hear Me Now?

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,493 views

    Sermon on prayer

    Prayer is without doubt the most underrated and unused force in today’s world. I am convinced that everyone prays sometime or the other. We pray when the tragedy strikes. We pray when that unexpected phone call comes that threatens to turn our world upside down. We pray when life seems to spin ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Joy Of Worship - What Is Worship Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,852 views

    Second in a series looking at who benefits from our worship

    The JOY of Worship – What Is Worship Gladstone Baptist Church – 27/2/05 am Last Sunday Night we started a series of 4 messages that is going to continue over both services next week. We have called the series “The JOY of Worship.” This is the first of 5 series we will be undertaking during ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sawdust And Logs – Judging Others

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 39,976 views

    Looking at Jesus’ call not to judge others

    Sawdust and Logs – Judging others Luke 6:37-42 Gladstone Baptist Church – 8/5/05 Based on Sermon by Don Jaques, “To Judge or Not to Judge” 15/2/2003, Sermon Central A number of years back, a young and very successful executive was travelling down a suburban street in his brand new black jaguar. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "My, What Big Teeth You Have!"

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 2, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,432 views

    A discussion of false prophets and false followers.

    "My, What Big Teeth You Have!" False prophets and false followers Matthew 7:15-23 August 28, 2005 Introduction Most of us are familiar with the children’s story of Little Red Riding Hood. But let me just re-cap it for everyone. Little Red Riding Hood was a little girl who decided to pay her ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "Foremost Among Sinners"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,908 views

    If all of us were prepared to stand and say, "NO, I am foremost among sinners", there would be a lot less finger-pointing, wouldn’t there?

    12 “I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service, 13 even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent aggressor. Yet I was shown mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief; 14 and the grace of our Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Unfinished Business Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,650 views

    Lessons on effective evangelism from the example of Jesus when he was celebrating Hanukkah (Feast of Dedication).

    Unfinished Business Fortifying the Foundations # 24 John 10:22-42[1] Intro: The Jewish Celebration, Hanukkah, began last Friday evening at sundown and will end two days after Christmas. It is an eight-day festival commemorating the rededication of the Temple in 164 B.C. Hanukkah (Chanukah) ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Parable Of Potential

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 24, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 29,075 views

    There is absolutely ONE essential truth the local church must receive if the church is to fulfill her mission. Christians MUST use their gifts and talents in the body to build and glorify His Church. This message challenges the listener to act in obedienc

    Imagine Series: Part Two The Parable of Potential Matt. 25:14-25 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2005) Webster defines ‘potential’ as, “something that has the promise to develop and become real!” Today, I want you to imagine YOUR POTENTIAL your personal responsibility in serving in His church and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Can't Get No Satisfaction Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 2, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 16,201 views

    Sermon 1 of 4: A call to return to God and His work

    Haggai 1:1-15 I Can’t Get No Satisfaction Woodlawn Baptist Church October 2, 2005 Introduction About the year 600 BC, the Bible tells us and history confirms that the Jewish people were conquered by the Babylonian empire under the leadership of Nebuchadnezzar. You have read the stories of Daniel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Just "Gotta” Wear Shades! Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jun 24, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,939 views

    God desires for you to have a future and a hope!

    Life gives us plenty of reasons for despair, doesn’t it? When disappointment comes, I sometimes think about a quote: “It doesn’t matter how far you fall, but how high you bounce.” Once, I shared the first part with someone hoping they would finish the last part and end up being encouraged. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist