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  • Dr. Franklin Kirksey avatar

    Simeon And The Savior

    Contributed by Dr. Franklin Kirksey on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,055 views

    Simeon and the Savior by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey is a message of encouragement to believers to stand on the promises of God.

    Simeon and the Savior Luke 2:25-35 By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey INTRODUCTION “The days were very dark for Israel; no John the Baptist had sounded his trumpet not; everything seemed hopeless for the Jews, and some of the noblest of them had taken refuge in despair.”1 “The times were degenerate. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope Series

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,990 views

    The first in a series of Advent sermons. The hope we find in Christ

    Years ago, there was a very wealthy man • Who, along with his devoted son, shared a passion for art collecting. • Together they traveled around the world, adding only the finest art treasures to their collection. • Priceless works by Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet and many others adorned the walls of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • David VanHeuvelen avatar

    Prepare For Christmas

    Contributed by David Vanheuvelen on Dec 8, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,558 views

    Are you ready for the coming of the Messiah? Instead of preparing for a holiday, let’s prepare for the coming of the Savior.

    Title: Prepare For Christmas Text: Matthew 3:1-6 December 2, 2007 New Hope Community Chapel Goal: Changed Lives. Changing from preparing for a Holiday to preparing for the coming of the Savior Main Point: What is the one thing I want my audience to know? They need to be prepared for the Savior to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Behold The Lamb Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 57 ratings
     | 28,337 views

    Lessons we can learn from the Shepherds of Bethlehem.

    --ILL>Without question, the funniest thing I ever saw on television was years ago on an episode of “Candid Camera,” where Allen Funt and the Candid crew pulled a colossal hoax on some of the smartest and groomed for success college students in America. Having put together a supposed aptitude and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thank You, Lord!

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 70 ratings
     | 45,714 views

    Our text in Psalm 8 reveals some things for which we should give thanks. 1- Thank you, Lord, for your majesty 2- Thank you, Lord, for your children 3- Thank you, Lord, for your rulership

    INTRO.- ILL.- I am reminded of the story about the two boys who came to the breakfast table. The mother asked her first son, "What would you like for breakfast?" He said, "I want some of those blankety-blank, Post Toasties." His mother just hauled off, backhanded him and knocked him into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Have We Made God In Our Image? Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,414 views

    The LORD does not like to share his position as God with other wannabes. So he declares his uniqueness as the only God to his people and warns them not to imagine him in any other way.

    HAVE WE MADE GOD IN OUR IMAGE? Few things in life make a father prouder than when his son resembles him. There is a feeling of connection and ownership when others see your expressions and physical features in your son’s face. Sometimes the son isn’t so excited to resemble “Dad” but I think ol’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Who Cares...when I Am In Debt Up To My Eyeballs? Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,760 views

    Fifth in a series exploring life crisis, based on the promotional materials provided by Outreach in their "Who Cares" campaign. This message explores financial debt.

    (This message extensively based on the sermon starters provided in the "Who Cares" package materials from Outreach.) Have you ever experienced something, or some time in your life when things got so bad that you couldn’t do anything but laugh? Ever been there? Just had to laugh it off? Well, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Answering Bildad's Question

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 10, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,609 views

    Discusson on how a person really is saved.

    PP0914 DATE ANSWERING BILDAD’S QUESTION! CHRIST FIRST AND FOREMOST! Job 25:1-4; Romans 3:24 Job 25:1 Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said, 2 Dominion and fear are with him, he maketh peace in his high places. 3 Is there any number of his armies? and upon whom doth not his light arise? 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denny Feasby avatar

    Grapes, Giants, Grasshoppers And God

    Contributed by Denny Feasby on Jan 26, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 12,822 views

    In life there are optimists and pessimists. Optimists focus on what can be; possibilities, opportunities, and potential. Pessimists on the other hand tend to focus on problems, obstacles and potential doom. Optimists tend to operate by faith not by sigh

    Grapes, Giants, Grasshoppers and God Num 13:1-4, 23-33 Intro: This month makes the 200rth anniversary of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. In May 1804 President Thomas Jefferson commissioned Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to search out a possible route to the Pacific Ocean. Jefferson, like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We Going To Sleep Our Way Through Life? Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 10, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,965 views

    Some people think it,s better to just sleep through life. The whole world changes when we do, so GOD says, "WAKE UP!"

    “Walking Up the Sleepyheads” Text: Romans, Chapter 13 I love to sleep! What I mean is I LOVE to sleep! But sometimes, I sleep too much—or I’m asleep at the wrong times, when I should be accomplishing something. Sleep is a natural function of our bodies and we all need a certain amount of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mr. Big

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 21, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,209 views

    True success is found in loving as Jesus loves.

    MR. BIG John 13:31-38 S: Love and Failure Pr: True success is found in loving as Jesus loves. Type: Inductive, Narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? • See God’s glory. • Love one another. • Reach others by pointing to Jesus. Version: ESV RMBC 20 February 05 AM ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Vertein avatar

    Jesus Opens The Eyes Of The Blind

    Contributed by Eric Vertein on Mar 4, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,551 views

    By the healing of a man born blind, Jesus shows that he is the Son of God. That opens our eyes! But for some it just leads to further blindness.

    John 9:1-7,13-17,34-39 3rd Sunday in Lent – A February 27, 2005 #091 John 9:1-7,13-17,34-39 As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. 2 His disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" 3 "Neither this man nor his parents sinned," said Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    He Has Risen!

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Mar 8, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,113 views

    IF THERE HAD NEVER BEEN A RESURRECTION, WOULD THAT BE A PROBLEM FOR CHRISTIANS? YES, THAT WOULD BE A BIG PROBLEM, BUT DON’T WORRY. HE IS RISEN!

    He Is Risen Text: 1st Corinthians 15:1-22 (Read) Introduction. The modern observation of Easter comes by combining 3 traditions. The first is the Hebrew Passover, which is celebrated during Nisan, the 1st month of the Hebrew Lunar Calendar. The 2nd tradition comes from the Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Nathan Garcia avatar

    Drug Before His Feet

    Contributed by Nathan Garcia on Mar 8, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,881 views

    What happens when we are caught off guard and drug before the feet of Jesus?

    My land-lady Marie has a vege food store that I’m taking care of while she’s away in California. About a little while back, 2 freezers went down and $700 worth of vege food was lost. I called Marie and explained the situation to her. A few days ago I was led in prayer to scrutinize my actions. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Pride

    Contributed by Koushik Biswas on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,357 views

    The Subtle Deceiver

    Pride We all have at various times have been dominated by pride. No matter how much we try we get into that someway. What is pride? The Webster English Dictionary defines “pride” as: Inordinate self-esteem; an unreasonable conceit of one’s own superiority in talents, beauty, wealth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible