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  • Steve Malone avatar

    Top Ten Reasons Why Heaven Is Going To Be A Blast

    Contributed by Steve Malone on May 22, 2001
    based on 924 ratings
     | 71,031 views

    In this message we take a look at heaven and this will give us a ’before vacation’attitude about life.

    "TOP TEN REASONS WHY HEAVEN IS GOING TO BE A BLAST! INTRODUCTION Have you ever been so excited about something that was going to happen that it just made your entire day? This past thursday Leila was excited about something. I went by her school to pick her this past thursday at 12:30, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Made New - Listening Anew Series

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on May 22, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 4,733 views

    How do we hear God speak to us?

    Made New - Listening Anew Bible Reading: John 14: 23-29 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Recently, I heard of a chap here in Ottawa who was offered a job with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    As Jesus Ascended To The Father, He Gave Gifts. Series

    Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on May 29, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,477 views

    As Jesus ascended He gave us a promise, and the Apostle Paul reminds us of the hope, inheritance, and greatness of the promises of God.

    THE Last Sunday IN THE SEASON OF EASTER, Ascension Sunday INTRODUCTION;;Luke-24: 44-53, ACTS 1:11 There are many days of the church year WE CELEBRATE, CHRISTMAS, EASTER, PENTECOST. YET, There are ALSO days of the church year the we fail to recognize, and these days and events reveal to us ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Neil Olcott avatar

    First Fruits From Faithful Followers

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jun 1, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 12,643 views

    Generosity & celebration go hand in hand

    Date: 04-8-01 Title: First fruits From Faithful Followers Bible Text: 2Chron. 31:1-12 Subject: How can we say Thank you to God? Complement: By being generous and celebrating all He has done! Main Idea: Generosity and celebration go hand in hand. Proverbs 3:9 Honor the Lord with your wealth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    The Ideal Marriage

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 7,957 views

    How can I take steps to help my marriage become better? Consider the "stumbling signs" and Use the "stepping stones".

    The Ideal Marriage (Senior Adult Sunday) Matthew 19.8 June 10, 2001 He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so. The preacher said I could have 16 wives; four better, four worse, four richer, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Holiness-The Answer To Hypocrisy

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,180 views

    A call to holiness to thwart the accusation of hypocrisy in the church.

    Holiness – The Answer to Hypocrisy Romans 12:1-2, Various Scriptures I. Introduction Over the past 4 weeks we have taken a rather extensive and intensive look at holiness. The first week we looked at the importance of holiness in our lives. We saw that holiness is not just some nice notion we ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Revival: More Than A Whale Of A Story

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 130 ratings
     | 17,622 views

    Principles of preparation for revival.

    James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. TEXT: Jonah 1:1-6, 17; 4:11 TOPIC: Revival THEME: Principles of preparation for revival REVIVAL: MORE THAN A WHALE OF A STORY By Dr. James O. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    The Golden Rule Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 123 ratings
     | 31,394 views

    Jesus wants us to take the initiative to do something good for another person.

    August 19, 2001 If You Only Knew the Father – Part 5 INTRODUCTION Last year, a movie was released called “Pay It Forward.” How many of you have seen it? A couple of months ago, I finally took Greg Boldt’s advice and rented it. An evening well spent. In the movie, a boy, played by Haley Joel ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Schwartz avatar

    Christ Is Coming

    Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 13, 2001
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,732 views

    Jesus has promised His return one day, so we need to be ready.

    Christ is Coming Today’s society is a transient people who are constantly on the move, who are constantly busy and who are constantly active. What do I mean by a transient people? A people not bound to one specific locality. Where they live their life’s and ultimately die. In the past most ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Devin Hudson avatar

    "Who Is The Christ Of Christmas: The Humble Servant" Series

    Contributed by Devin Hudson on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,511 views

    This sermon examines the Christ of Christmas as the Humble Servant of Philippians 2:5-11.

    Who is the Christ of Christmas? The Humble Servant Philippians 2.5-11 If God were to come to earth, how would He appear? - Would God be a great king who would rule and reign over the earth? - Would He be a powerful military captain who would overthrow nations? - Or perhaps a world renown doctor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Does Environment Matter?”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 21, 2001
    based on 199 ratings
     | 10,832 views

    Year A. December 30, 2001 Matthew 2: 13-23 Title: “Does environment matter?”

    Year A. December 23, 2001 Matthew 2: 13-23 Title: “Does environment matter?” Joseph flees to Egypt with Jesus and Mary because Herod is out to kill the child Jesus. When safe, they return and take up residence in Nazareth. If Joseph or Mary or both, had told Jesus stories of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Birth Of Christ

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 22, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,585 views

    The birth is miraculous, the blessing is salvation, and the beauty is Christ.

    The Birth of Christ Luke 2:1-14 INTRO.- ILL.- A boy said to his friend, "Does your baby brother talk yet?" His buddy replied, "He doesn’t have to. He gets everything he wants by yelling." Babies will be babies, won’t they? Babies come in all varieties, shapes, sizes and weights, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • MaxiMiliano Zapata avatar

    Hunger And Thirst

    Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on Dec 22, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 14,793 views

    Wanting to be righteous, should be like wanting food.

    Not very long ago there was a fad that was sweeping the country like a wild fire. People where doing it everywhere. In the cities as well as in the country. I mean it was so wide spread that if you were 100 miles from nowhere and you happened to encounter someone driving by chances are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    Christ: More Excellent

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 3, 2002
    based on 43 ratings
     | 5,045 views

    He is better than the prophets, better than the Law and the sacrifices, better than the angels.

    About 6 or 7 years ago a new merchandizing craze began, and although at the time I thought it to be another passing fad, it seems that it has not only not died out...but has really only slowed down a little bit in all that time. I’m referring to angels. The merchandizing of everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Starting The New Year Right

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 6, 2002
    based on 317 ratings
     | 42,443 views

    In this new year, we need to focus on: 1. Personal development. 2. Building relationships. 3. A life of service.

    One of the positive effects of the recent tragedy our country experienced is that people appear to be shifting their priorities. People are centering their lives more on home and family rather than jobs and careers. We are looking again at the value of relationships, and even our relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist