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  • John Tung avatar

    Words And Prayer For Virginia Tech

    Contributed by John Tung on Apr 25, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,380 views

    Addressing the Virginia Tech. shooting this week and offering words of prayer before my sermon.

    Today, I want to start by addressing the shooting at Va. Tech. this week. I have followed the news this week, as you have. It seems to me that the cause of this shooting was mental illness exacerbated by the immigrant experience. So, the first thing I want to say is that we need to take the stigma ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Encouragement For The Persecuted

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 7, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,594 views

    When we face persecution and rejection for our life in Christ, we can take courage in the fact that one day, we will find out that it was worth it all and much more.

    Introduction: We can take courage in the fact that one day, all those who ridicule and persecute us for our faith, if they do not repent, will have to face God. We need to be telling others about Him so they can avoid this encounter. Pressure o Some can take more than others o We all respond ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sheep Or Not Sheep

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,420 views

    In our world your are either listening to jesus and responding or we are not. If not we are not sheep.

    Sheep or Not Sheep John 10:22-33 It was close to our Christmas season, when you look at the calendar. The Jews call it Hanukkah, the Festival of light. This festival celebrates the cleansing of the temple in 164 BC. by Judas Maccabeus. He was a Jewish country boy that took Jerusalem back from ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Rich VanArsdalen avatar

    Following God

    Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on May 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,830 views

    Journey with the Nation of Israel to see how God taught His beloved people to follow Him in obedience.

    FOLLOWING GOD Joshua 3:1-6 Today we are celebrating several departures – we have a number of people finishing their educations and moving on to other fields where they will be able to pursue other ministry opportunities: not to mention, this will be our last week in this building – next week we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Starting The Relationship Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 16, 2007
     | 2,451 views

    Before we start our relationship with God, we have to be reconciled to him.

    How To Have A Personal Relationship With Jesus May 6, 2007 Starting the Relationship Bill Leslie Story as intro to the series Pastor of La Salle St. Church in Chicago - Evangelical, inner-city pastor, Church sponsored by Moody Church - burnt out, goes to Catholic nun for counseling, says he ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Keeping Your Kids Out Of Concrete

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 22, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,291 views

    There is NO more important task in the life of the believing parent than to provide the abundant life through active, unceasing training in following Christ and His Word.

    “Keeping Our Kids Out of The Concrete” Introduction: What is happening in our nation today? What is happening to our children and young people? Why are so many compromising, struggling, drowning and even dying? Why does it seem that each of the last few generations is taking longer and longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    Romancing The Home Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2007
     | 2,953 views

    This message deals with thre steps to help couples increase romance in the home. It is a part of my series Desperate Households.

    -Romancing the Home Revelation 2:1-5 David Henderson Pastor, Teacher Well, why don’t you treat me like you used to do? How come you treat me like a worn out shoe? My hair’s still curly and my eyes are still blue. Why don’t you love me like you used to do? Why don’t you spark me like you used to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Battle For The Vineyard (Matthew 21:33-40)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,990 views

    Like so much of life, the parables of Jesus are often stories of violence. Here the violence is between a landlord and his tenants. ...

    “We were told that this [operation] was against armed people and against people climbing on our armed vehicles. Our APCs (armed personnel carriers) were cruising 24 hours a day close to buildings (in Jenin), waiting for kids to climb on them, trying to dislodge the top -mounted MG (machine gun) and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Rotten Tomatoes Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,059 views

    What kind of tree are we? What evidence can people see that we follow Jesus? Some are rotten tomatoes. What kind of tree am I?

    Series on the Mount Rotten Tomatoes Matthew 7:17-20 November 11, 2007 As we look into these final teachings of Jesus, we are told to be careful. Be wary! Watch out for ferocious wolves in sheep’s clothing. Last week we looked at what is a prophet or a false prophet. This week we are going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Overcoming Sin

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,309 views

    Sin is nothing to play with. It has the strength to defeat you if you get too close to it with excessive confidence in your own strength.

    Sin John 8:34 Sin is more than wrong doing; it is wrong being, Sin is nothing to play with. It has the strength to defeat you if you get too close to it with excessive confidence in your own strength. A well-to-do man advertised for a chauffeur. Three applicants came. His first question ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    When The Odds Are Against Us Faith Fights With Courage Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,489 views

    This message examines the example of David’s faith.

    Leonid Stadnyk, a 37-year-old veterinarian from Podolyantsi in central Ukraine is currently the tallest man in the world. He began to grow rapidly at age 14, when an operation on his brain reportedly stimulated his pituitary gland. He is officially 8 feet 5 inches, wears size 64 shoes and believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Leads His Children On.

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,302 views

    He has promised to be with us. Let us believe that promise! He has promised to uphold us. Let us believe Him when He says so. He has promised to grant us victory over all our spiritual enemies. Let us trust His truthfulness.

    God leads his children on. John 10:25-28 KJV 25 Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father’s name, they bear witness of me. 26 But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. 27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Brian Matherlee avatar

    Famous Last Words Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,378 views

    Godly parenting doesn’t have to be a shot in the dark. Part 3 in the series

    FAMILY Part 3-Famous Last Words Ephesians 6:1-4 Sunday, June 3 & 10, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee *This message was delivered over 2 consecutive Sundays. Introduction • A little girl chattered away about her Sunday school lesson on Adam and Eve. Her father thought he’d test her. “Did you know Adam ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Anne Benefield avatar

    Be Strong And Courageous

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Dec 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,643 views

    Practicing our faith daily is the way to become strong and courageous.

    Be Strong and Courageous Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Joshua 1:6-9 The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, October 21, 2007 Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Moses said to the Israelites, “See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, death and adversity. If you obey the commandments of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    The Wish List Of Jesus

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 26, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,929 views

    We all have our wish lists for Christmas. What do you suppose is on the wish list of Jesus?

    The Wish List of Jesus Matthew 11:2-6 December 24, 2006 It wasn’t too long after Halloween when I received the annual call from my mother. I’m getting started on my Christmas shopping. What do your kids want?” By this time, Christmas lists all around the world have been compiled either to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist