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  • Ronnie Smith avatar

    Vision

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 23,717 views

    When he was 88, the Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes found himself on a train. The conductor called for tickets, but Justice Holmes couldn’t find his and seemed terribly upset. He searched his pockets and fumbled through his wallet without su

    When he was 88, the Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes found himself on a train. The conductor called for tickets, but Justice Holmes couldn’t find his and seemed terribly upset. He searched his pockets and fumbled through his wallet without success. The conductor was sympathetic. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A True Church Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,771 views

    John describes what the Lord sees about 7 churches, which one describes us?

    A True Church Revelation 3:7-13 Illustration: Gregory P. Elder tells of his childhood. He spent many hours at the beach and in the sand building sandcastles. Whole cities would appear by his hand, in the sand. One year bullies, or toughies as he called them, appeared and smashed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • R. Darrel Davis avatar

    The Dead Speak: And Some Of Them Are Not Happy!

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Nov 7, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 2,932 views

    A salvation message based on the story of Lazarus and the Rich man

    The Dead Speak: And Some of Them Are Not Happy! Luke 16:19-31 Illustration: Recently, there has been a huge increase in interest in our culture about life after death. I think this is shown by the increased interest in the occult. There is a syndicated television show that illustrates this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People

    Contributed by David Carter on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,131 views

    Why do bad things happen to good people

    WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE II Corinthians 12: 7-10 Three things you can do when Tragedies, Deaths and Disappointments come your way: 1. You can become bitter and blame God. -- In Numbers... The people murmured, and complained! 2. You can become pitiful and pity yourself. -- Remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    The Wonder Of Christmas

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 26, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,172 views

    The Annoucment by the Angels changed the Shepherds lives

    Wonder Of Christmas - The first ever vocal radio broadcast on December 24, 1906 - Consisted of a reading from Luke chapter two. - A Canadian engineer and inventor, Reginald Fessenden - 1866-1932 - The eldest son of an Anglican minister growing up near Niagra Falls On Christmas Eve, 1906, from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Compassion Of Christ

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 18, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,767 views

    Evangelistic message encouraging believers to see people as Christ sees us.

    Compassion of Christ Matthew 9:35-37 February 11, 2007 AM Sermon Beginning of 2007 Evangelistic Push How much does Jesus really love you and I? Words cannot really describe the love that Christ has for us. As a matter of fact, the love was culminated on a cross at Calvary – where Jesus shed his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Annointing For Your Life

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 22 ratings
     | 7,923 views

    God knows exactly what you need, and He will come through for His saints.

    The anointing for your Life Text: II Kings 13:20-21 20 Then Elisha died, and they buried him. And the raiding bands from Moab invaded the land in the spring of the year. 21 So it was, as they were burying a man, that suddenly they spied a band of raiders; and they put the man in the tomb of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Live With Intent: Direction Series

    Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Nov 12, 2008
     | 3,746 views

    Part 4 of 4 in the Intentional Living series

    “Intentional Living” Part 4 – Direction NewSong Church 03/09/08 To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS SERIES. Light vs. Dark • The point ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Messengers Of Hope

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on Dec 6, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,330 views

    Isaiah managed to get through with his Message of Hope. And so did the Messengers of Hope at the barn: the Angels, the Shepherds and the Wise Men. Today we receive the Message of Hope and learn how to become Messengers ourselves.

    Isa 40:1-11 The Exile is over - Ruins back to life - people return - peace joy and salvation to God’s people - "Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God." - That was 2,500 years ago - Who cares? - Nativity Scene - another story of old. - Who cares? Some of us long for a such Message of Hope. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Mitch Davis avatar

    Making A Name For Ourselves

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jul 10, 2007
     | 5,465 views

    It is natural, when living in the flesh, for people to want to make a name for themselves. We want to “stand out” among our peers: academically, socially, behaviorally, athletically, etc. Christianity, however, teaches just the opposite.

    Making a Name for Ourselves Theme: Whose name are we trying to promote: ours, or God’s? INTRODUCTION A. It is natural, when living in the flesh, for people to want to make a name for themselves. 1. We want to “stand out” among our peers: academically, socially, behaviorally, athletically, etc. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Olson avatar

    Surviving Or Thriving? Series

    Contributed by Mark Olson on Jul 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,294 views

    Are you just surviving or thriving? Learn why and how to thrive in God’s word.

    Surviving or Thriving? Acts 17:1-12 Pastor Mark Olson 7/8/07 Some People Only Survive...Never Learn to Thrive Story: Boy Scouts survival camp; TV “Man vs Wild” Spiritually thrive - God’s power must be present & at work in your life But how do you/I tap into this power? Answer: means of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Introduction To Revelation Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,357 views

    Brief introduction to Revelation for sermon use

    Introduction - This book, unarguably, is one of the most difficult books in the Bible to interpret and explain. Yet, we have an insatiable desire to understand it and know the future. Only God knows the future. However, He has given the entire Bible to help us understand His ultimate plan for His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Pearce avatar

    The Home

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,115 views

    A SERMON ABOUT DEVOTION AND WHY WE NEED IT IN OUR LIVES!!!

    THE HOME INTRO: THE KING AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART. 1: DAVID SON OF JESSE A) ANNOINTED KING AS A SMALL RUDDY BOY B) A SHEPHERD OF HIS FATHER’S FLOCK C) THE YOUNGEST OF HIS BROTHERS D) OUT OF ALL THE SONS OF JESSE DAVID WAS THE LAST ONE SAMUEL THOUGHT GOD COULD USE. POINT: THE MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Prayer, Introduction, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007
     | 3,138 views

    Introduction to this series on prayer. A challenge to the listeners, you will get out of prayer what you put into it.

    Introduction to Prayer Part 1 Text: John 16:26-27 1. I will recommend several books for you to read. a. Some books I agree with everything the authors teach. With others I do not. I have learned to take what ministers to me and leave the rest. Sometimes it’s a matter of having ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Don Hawks avatar

    You Get What You Order Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Oct 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,911 views

    What is the best way to get what you want? Ask for it! Jesus said, "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you!" In many ways life is like a restaurant, because YOU GET WHAT YOU ORDER! The second guid

    Matthew 7:7-8 ‘Ask, and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. INTRODUCTION: You’ll decide what you want and it will ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist