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  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Christmas Hope Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 26, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 19,899 views

    Hope as it is used in the Word of God has a much different meaning than the word hope used in this world.

    Title: Christmas Hope Theme: The Hope of the Wise Men Series: The Cast of Christmas Listen as I read Matthew 2:1-11, “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, ‘Where is the one who has been born king of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Enemy Within"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 8, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,246 views

    Will He meet you at Bochim, or Gilgal?

    The first thing I want to bring to your attention today, is where the book of Judges is located in the Bible. We have the first five books, Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy; then Joshua, and then Judges. God has created, raised up the nations, brought about a people for ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Christ-Likeness

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 30, 2003
    based on 155 ratings
     | 17,572 views

    All who claim Christ need to become like Him.

    INTRO.- ILL.- What do you think of my mustache? I haven’t always worn a mustache. I grew it for a fun program that we had at our last church and Elaine liked it so much that I just kept it. BESIDES, DON’T YOU THINK I LOOK AN AWFUL LOT LIKE TOM SELLECK OF MAGNUM PI FAME? Don’t answer that! It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    12 Steps To God's Way Of Living – Part 2

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 29, 2006
     | 2,207 views

    Part 2 of a 6 part series on the 12 Steps as a Spiritual Discipline

    When I was a kid, and I do not remember how old I was but I was still in grade school, I ran away from home. I ‘ran away’ to a former neighbor’s home that had moved one street over from the street I lived on. I remember hiding under the bed in one the children’s rooms and having the mom and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Assurance Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Feb 1, 2006
    based on 94 ratings
     | 24,900 views

    It’s my hope today as we go thru our passage of Scripture that we’ll see some assurances we’re given to demonstrate we belong to Christ; that we’re truly believers.

    Intro: The next time you go to the airport I want you to observe the people that are around you. See if you can tell the difference between the people who have confirmed tickets and those who are on standby. -You may notice that the ones w/confirmed tickets are relaxed, reading newspapers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Heart Reader Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 24, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,235 views

    Last in the series, "Life After the Wedding," this message features more spiritual perspectives on marriage, and practical tips for staying far from adultery.

    The Heart Reader Series: Life After the Wedding, part 6 Wildwind Community Church February 26, 2006 David Flowers Big thought for today: If God wants marriages to be healthy, and if marriages are the product of a union between two spirit beings (which we are if you believe human beings have ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Limits Of God's Patience Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,188 views

    We presume upon God’s patience and tolerance, but do not understand those characteristics of His love. They are central to knowing Him.

    Opening Joke: Did you hear about the teacher who was helping one of her kindergarten students put his boots on? He asked for help and she could see why. With her pulling and him pushing, the boots still didn’t want to go on. When the second boot was finally on, she had worked up a sweat. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Are You Listening To? Series

    Contributed by Susan Blader on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 28,778 views

    As we face decisions in life, we need to learn how to be discerning and ultimately seek communication with God rather than directives.

    Who Are You Listening To? A sermon on Isaiah 30:21and Proverbs 16:29-30 As we begin each day of our lives, we all have decisions to make. Some are easy and some are difficult. And there are many voices competing for our attention and our loyalty. As soon as I rise each morning, often before I ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Matters Of The Heart

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
     | 3,689 views

    God wants obedience that flows out of a heart that is fully devoted to Him.

    The Heart of the Matter Matthew 5:17 – 26 I have a confession to make. About a month ago I had to go to the airport to pick up my daughter from her trip to California. Her trip had encountered several problems with planes which resulted in her arriving in Philly airport at around 2:00am. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Part One: "Fear" (Awakening The Warrior Spirit) Series

    Contributed by Chris Kratzer on Feb 9, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,252 views

    How to deal with fear successfully so it brings out the best in you and not the worst.

    Dealing with Difficult Emotions Series: Part One: Fear (Awakening the Warrior Spirit) This morning, I’m starting a new series where we are going to look at what God teaches about dealing with difficult emotions, emotions like sadness, anger, jealousy, and several others. And this morning I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Heart Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,650 views

    Sixth in a series from Ephesians. We respond to God’s blessings by getting to knw Him better.

    I¡¦m sure that many of you this week followed the bizarre story of NASA astronaut Lisa Nowak. Nowak, a 43 year old married mother of 3, apparently had a romantic interest in a fellow astronaut with whom she had trained together. Jealous of another woman who she believed also had a romantic interest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Sin Is A Hard Habit To Break Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,468 views

    Kings of Judah, Pt. 3: "Asa"

    SIN IS A HARD HABIT TO BREAK (1 KINGS 15:1-15, 2 CHRONICLES 14:1-13, 16:1-13) Ducking into confession with a turkey under his arms, a man said, “Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned. I stole this turkey to feed my family. Would you take it and settle my guilt?” “Certainly not,” said the Priest. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Philippians Part 1 "“Thanks For Your Friendship And Support!” Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,106 views

    I greatly rejoice in our friendship and I thank you for your faithful support for me in this my time of need. But I am rejoicing because I know I am following the will of God for my life.

    Philippians Chapter 1 (part 1) – “Thanks for your friendship and support!” On the lighter side of life: Everyone knows that religion isn’t supposed to make us laugh--precisely why everyone has their favorite religious jokes. Here are some classic Christian singles pick-up lines: 1) Nice ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Elvery avatar

    40 Days Post 1 – Landing Safely From A Spiritual High Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,987 views

    Adapted from 40 Days of Purpose Sermons - Sermon 8

    40 Days of Purpose – Your Spiritual Journey Part 1 How to Safely Land after a Spiritual High “I think I’ve got everything. I’m off to climb a mountain. I’ve been in training all week – climbing all those stairs up to my office. I’ve climbed them at least 20 times this week. I’ve got my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    God's Power In Our Weakness Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 13,920 views

    In the Bible is a man who tried and tried to follow Christ closely but failed time and time again… miserably. His name is Peter. Yet God showed His power in Peter’s life. If he can do that with Peter, he can do that with you.

    A spiritual leader named Henry Varley shared some words that still serve to challenge God’s people. Here are the words: “The world has yet to see what God will do with and for and through and in and by a man who is fully consecrated to Christ.” God used these words to change a man named D.L. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist