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Shirley Maclaine Was Wrong; How To Really Dance In The Light

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Nov 25, 2001

based on 74 ratings

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Helping people to understand what it means to see the Light of Christ in their lives and to live with that knowledge.

Some of you may remember Shirley MacLaine’s book from the mid 1980’s. “Dancing in the Light”. Shirley MacLaine was wrong in her premise at least when viewed through the lens of scripture. Shirley believed that Light could be defined by the collective knowledge of all of our various personalities ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Moses: Interceding For God's People

Contributed by Daniel Birchfield on Nov 30, 2001

based on 31 ratings

| 11,556 views

This sermon deals with how that just as Moses interceded for God’s people Israel through prayer our Lord Jesus Christ intercedes for us.

Moses:Interceding for God’s People, Ex. 17:8-16, 11-11-01, AM EBBC Intro. I love music and I enjoy a number of different types of music. When I drive in my car I usually listen to the radio, but what I do is often listen to secular radio stations. I like some country music and I also enjoy the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Is Coming

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Dec 1, 2001

based on 34 ratings

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Have you ever wondered why God placed perhaps the most important prophecy about His coming Messiah in Micah 5:2? This sermon explores that thought, and along the way sees both how contemporary Micah’s message was, and how wise and awesome in His planning

We are not very patient people + Esp. when we want something done = Out of our control + "It’s coming..." = "So is Christmas" + Anxious anticipation for the something we want = Can’t hardly wait for it + As with Christmas = Christmas is coming = Can’t hardly wait for it + Sights, sounds, smells, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

10 New Year's Resolutions From The Wisest Man Who Ever Lived

Contributed by Preston Brown on Dec 28, 2001

based on 896 ratings

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Almost all New Year’s resolution deal with health or wealth or happiness. The principles found in Proverbs 3 guarantee all 3 of these.

10 New Year’s Resolutions from the Wisest Man Who Ever Lived This is the 1st Sunday of the New Year. You know, when you think about it, all New Year’s Resolutions basically fall into 3 categories. They deal with: 1. Things to make us look better and live longer. 2. Things to make us have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-35

Denomination: Holiness

Unity In The House

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Oct 23, 2003

based on 47 ratings

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The body of Christ is made up of many ethnic groups ~ Many cultures~ But if we want to see the Glory of God we must walk in our diversity and accept our difference and be in unity!

UNITY Pastor Ian Johnson ~Papatoetoe Elim Church :2003. This may be the most important message ever preached at Papatoetoe Elim. The message of unity! By this shall all men know that you are my disciples! When we walk in unity we can accomplish supernatural achievements. We can walk on Water ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23, John 17:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy In The Shadowlands

Contributed by Kathy Findley on Oct 25, 2003

based on 40 ratings

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The premise of this sermon is that even in the midst of life’s sorrow, there is a depth of joy that abides within us.

Advent III – Joy Luke 2:26-55 In the wonderfully reflective book entitled, The Prophet, one can contemplate these words: The woman questioned the one she called Prophet of God, saying: “Speak to us now of Joy and Sorrow”. And he answered: The same well from which you laughter rises was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:26-55

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Transformation

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 24, 2003

based on 5 ratings

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Romans 8/29 Bus those quil know in advance, it also predestined them to be similar to the image of his/her Son, so that his/her Son was theborn one between the several frères.Comment image is produced? : Several images of the Word we will help to include/

Lecture : Romains 8/29 Car ceux qu’il a connus d=avance, il les a aussi prédestinés à être semblable à l’image de son Fils, afin que son Fils fut le premier-né entre plusieurs frères.@ Comment l’image est produite ? : Plusieurs images de la Parole nous aiderons à comprendre l’oeuvre de Dieu en ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Good Place To Start

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 7, 2002

based on 94 ratings

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Second Sunday in Advent: The evangelist Mark starts with John the Baptist preaching in the wilderness. He seems to leave out Christmas. But perhaps, for us, it is a ’good place to start.’

The Gospel Lesson today is one of the most interesting Advent / Christmas lessons in all of scripture. I say that because - did you notice that something seems to be missing? There is no mention of Christmas in this Gospel. Mark mentions neither the miraculous conception nor the birth of Jesus. And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A Passionate Pursuit Of God Part 1

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Dec 10, 2002

based on 36 ratings

| 6,077 views

The children of Isreal have come to the mountian at Sinai.

A passionate pursuit of God 1/6/02 By: Pastor Ron Crandall Ex 19:11,13&14,16&17,20 11 And be ready against the third day: for the third day the LORD will come down in the sight of all the people upon mount Sinai. 13 There shall not a hand touch it, but he shall surely be stoned, or shot through; ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:11-20, Exodus 20:18-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Divers Places.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Dec 28, 2004

based on 21 ratings

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A Look at prophecy and today’s headlines.

In Divers Places. A Look at prophecy and today’s headlines. How many here today know what the word Prophecy actually means? For a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

2005 A Repeat Of 2004? Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Dec 22, 2004

based on 48 ratings

| 4,364 views

the challenge from Jesus to actually hear him speak.

MARK 4 V21-25 Here we are the first Sunday of 2005, the beginning of another year. Some of you may have made New Year resolutions – you are going to lose weight, get fit, give up some bad habit and be more disciplined in your spiritual life. It is the last of those I want to concentrate on this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How To Help People Find Eternal Life As Jesus Did – John 4

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2002

based on 136 ratings

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It is easy to determine when something is aflame. It ignites other material. Any fire that does not spread will eventually go out. A church without evangelism is a contradiction in terms, just as a fire that does not burn is a contradiction.

How to Help People Find Eternal Life as Jesus Did – John 4:7-39 Statistics:George Barna reports some amazing facts. Most Americans, including profession Christians, believe that people are inherently good and that there primary purpose is to enjoy life as much as possible. a). 38% believe that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-39, John 4:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The One And Only Gospel

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Sep 13, 2002

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All must come to obedience of the one and only true gospel of Jesus Christ.

Introduction: I. Shh, don’t speak too loudly or someone might hear you. A. They might hear you say there is only one church 1. They might hear it is mandatory for a person to be baptized to be a Christian 2. They might hear you disagree with their understanding of the gospel. 3. Shhh, don’t let ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Share Responsibility Of The Church Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 7, 2002

based on 57 ratings

| 7,777 views

A member of the church will share the responsibilities of the church

Sermon for 8/20/2000 Share Responsibility of the Church of Christ, Vinton Introduction: A. If a church succeeds, who is responsible? Talk about God. B. If a church fails and closes its doors, who is responsible? The people. C. Isn’t that interesting! How do people fit into the successful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24, Colossians 4:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Message To The Compromising Church Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002

based on 46 ratings

| 6,035 views

Week 6 on a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

WEEK 6 “A Message To The Compromising Church” Date: July 3, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 2:12-17 Introduction We continue tonight in our study of the book of Revelation in chapter 2 and the letters or messages to the 7 churches in Asia. This is the 3rd letter and directed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

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