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  • Carla Powell avatar

    What Can We Learn From Mary Magdalene?

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 299 ratings
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    Investigates some common misconceptions about Mary Magdalene. We can learn how to love Jesus from Mary’s persistence, sincerity, and enthusiasm.

    Today is the day when we honor Mary Magdalene, dedicated follower of Jesus. Legends about Mary Magdalene abound. In fact, Mary Magdalene is probably most well-known for false details and unproven facts in her life. Often she is identified as a former prostitute, but there is nothing in the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Philip The Evangelist Series

    Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,921 views

    Witnessing in the power of the Spirit

    PHILIP THE EVANGELIST Acts 8:1-25 Intro.: What is evangelism? What is an evangelist? (Wait for answers) Jesus said in His final words, “Go, be my witnesses here and everywhere,” “Go and make disciples of all nations.” To evangelize is to tell the good news of Jesus. “Gospel” = “evangel” = ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Suffering Through Suffering

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,427 views

    The story about the Sisters of Lazarus help us to develop a response to suffering.

    She was a successful business woman, actually she was a successful business owner and that was virtually unheard of in the time and society she lived in. Remember this was 2000 years ago in a culture that was slightly male centered; actually it was very male centered. Females weren’t exactly ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Are You A Jesus Freak?

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 7, 2008
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    An Original Jesus Freak – John the Baptist

    Are you a Jesus Freak John the Baptist Matthew 3:1-12 What do you think of when you hear the word freak? Maybe you think of the old time circus freaks like the bearded lady or the two-headed alligator. I’ve seen a bumper sticker on a car in town that said “I’m a freak, touch me”. So I believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anna: A Life In Three Verses

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 22, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
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    What it means to be redeemed - what means to have a purpose. Like Anna, we too are insignificant until we have been redeemed – and have become something special in the eyes of God.

    Title: Anna: A Life in Three Verses Text: Luke 2:36-38 FCF: Like Anna, we too are insignificant until we have been redeemed – and have become something special in the eyes of God. Intro: <<READ Luke 2:36 – 38>> If you were to go down to Charlottesville and start poking around in some family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Answered Prayer

    Contributed by Casey Sabella on Jan 21, 2016
     | 7,551 views

    Jesus promised our prayers would be answered. So why do so many go unanswered?

    All religions emphasize prayer. Buddhists pray. Muslims pray. Hindus pray. What makes Christians unique is that we expect and receive results from our prayers because we are praying to the living God. Scripture: John 15:11: “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Don't Die Till You See Jesus Series

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 7,345 views

    God does not want any person to die until he/she has seen Jesus.

    DON’T DIE TILL YOU’VE SEEN JESUS "It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ" (Luke 2: 26). Simeon was his name. A man with a very common Jewish male name. A man that was not necessarily a young man, however he is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Being Used By God: Don't Let It Slip Thru Your Fingers

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 3, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 19,847 views

    The obedient disciple Ananias had the privilege to change history because he heard God’s voice, obeyed it, and loved Saul into the church.

    Acts 9:10-20 - Being Used by God: Don’t Let it Slip Thru Your Fingers I spent some time this week looking on the computer at actual excuses people use, or have used, or might someday use, to miss church. Here are a few: I missed church because the little guy had a cold. The whole family had to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Schmidt avatar

    No One Said This Would Be Easy Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Dec 29, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,160 views

    On the day after Christmas, on St. Stephen’s Day, we learn that though getting to heaven is easy through Jesus, carrying his cross on earth often times isn’t. But if being a Christian is difficult, it is even more so for the unbeliever.

    Festival of St. Stephen Matthew 23:34-39 I have always had a healthy respect for all branches of the military, and not to take anything away from the other divisions of our armed forces, but one branch particularly stands out in my mind: the Marine Corps. What is their slogan that you see on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Servant's Heart Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,802 views

    Part of a series in Philippians, we’re challenged here to be examples of Christ.

    (Joe Fornear) A couple of opposing candidates for county office were sitting near each other in the local diner... One turned to the other and said, "You know why I’m going to win this election? Because of my ’personal touch.’ For example, I always tip waitresses really well and then ask them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simon The Sorceror: Bargaining With God Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 109 ratings
     | 24,700 views

    Part 6 of 6 of the series, Who’s That? Stories of little known people of the Bible. We skip ahead in time for this message into the period of the New Testament. And here in the book of Acts we discover a man who doesn’t like losing control...  

    SIMON THE SORCEROR: BARGAINING WITH GOD Acts 8:4-25 Read at beginning of service: Acts 17:22-28 (NIV) 22 Paul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: "Men of Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious. 23 For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Diversity In Unity

    Contributed by Mike Hays on May 31, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,068 views

    As Paul, Barnabas, and Titus strolled down the streets of Jerusalem to meet with the Church leaders they were a living illustration of the diversity of the Body of Christ.

    Unity in Diversity Galatians 2:1-10 The Body of Christ is as diverse as the snowflakes that fall on the Colorado Mountains. In every corner of the globe you will find those who bow their knee to the King of all kings. When Christians gather across the planet you will find Chinese Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "A Big Change In A Small Man"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on May 20, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,619 views

    In the story of Zacchaeus we see that we may not only have physical, but spiritual handicaps that keep us from seeing Christ. The change in his life was proof of his salvation.

    “A Big Change In A Small Man” Luke 19:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Tell the story of Zach … SONG – “Zaccheus was a wee little man …” Luke 19:1-2 – “Jericho” – Jesus is on His way to Jerusalem … to the cross. Jericho is about 15 miles from Jerusalem. It was a big, rich city. There were 3 tax collection ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Be A Voice, Not Just A Big Mouth

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,298 views

    Be a voice speaking for God as John the Baptist was.

    Being a Voice, Not Just a Big Mouth. Matt. 3:1-12 INTRO.: Among the millions who live on the earth at any given time, only a few grab the attention of the public so as to be called “great.” Some seem destined for greatness. Some become great even though no one would have guessed it.. We can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Decker avatar

    This Is Great! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,758 views

    There is joy to be had!

    THIS IS GREAT! Luke 1:26-38 S: Mary Th: Courage at Christmas Pr: THERE IS JOY TO BE HAD! ?: How? How does it come to Mary? KW: Inductive TS: We will find in our study of Luke 1:26-38 how Mary discovers the joy that is available to those that accept God’s will. The _____ aspect of Mary’s story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist