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  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Wash Basins

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,303 views

    This is a message about Pilate and his work at the wash basin.

    WASH BASINS TEXT: Matthew 27:22-24 Matthew 27:22-24 -- Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Loving People And Using Things Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,397 views

    Friend of Sinners, Pt. 7 (Final)

    LOVING PEOPLE AND USING THINGS (LUKE 19:1-10) One of the greatest novels written, as well as my favorite Broadway musical, is “Les Miserables,” the story of Jean Valjean’s transformation from an uncaring and unfeeling man into a kind, noble, generous, sacrificial and selfless man later in life. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ben Peak avatar

    A Prayer Of Dependence

    Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008
     | 2,706 views

    I believe that this desire for independence is something that should not carry over into our spiritual lives. I think we all have experienced the failures and disappointments that come when we try to walk this way on our own. I believe that scripture t

    On July 4th of the year 1776 a group of men known as the Second Continental Congress adopted a document which declared our nations independence from Great Britain. As Americans we are rightly proud of our Declaration of Independence. We hold men, such as John Hancock, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    "Perilous Times Require Powerful Believers” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,689 views

    Continue in the things which you have learned.

    OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Matthew 24 & 2 TIM 3 1. There are a few things we notice about time… • #1 Time just marches on… #2 – Time stops for no one. • And #3 - Things HAVE CHANGED over the years. Consider that… IN 1980 when the first Walkman’s came out there were $169! Now? Free Promotions When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great Commandments And The Local Church (Part 2)

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 11, 2008
     | 2,838 views

    The Great Commandments give the church a clear and workable pattern for discipleship & spiritual development of the Saints.

    THE GREAT COMMANDMENTS AND THE LOCAL CHURCH: Discipleship and Spiritual Growth Part 2 Mark 12:28-34 Sermon Objective: The great commandments provide MOTIVE, MANDATE, MISSION, AND A MEASURABLE PROCESS for the local church. Supporting Scripture: Matthew 28:17-20; Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Spirituality Of Solitude And Silence Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,195 views

    Jesus invites us to come away for awhile alone with him.

    Solitude and Silence Earthed Spirituality If Celtic Spirituality was born out of Patrick’s experience, then it was born out of solitude. Patrick spent 6 years from age 6-22 living the life of a monk as a slave-shepherd in the hills of Ireland. He used his solitude to pray, praying the psalms day ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    End Does Not Justify The Means

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,159 views

    Jacob, Pt. 2

    THE END DOES NOT JUSTIFY THE MEANS (GENESIS 27:1-46) In Italy, a man went to a priest and confessed. “Forgive me, Father,” he said, sobbing. “During World War II, I hid a refugee in my attic.” “Well,” the priest replied, “That’s not a sin.” “But,” the man admitted, “I made him pay rent.” “That ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Owens avatar

    Love - The Greatest Of All Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,666 views

    To really understand the "love chapter," a person has to read it in context. All the problems the Corinthians were facing in the church could be corrected by love.

    Introduction: A. One day an elderly woman and her little grandson, whose face was sprinkled with bright freckles, spent the day at the zoo. 1. Lots of children were waiting in line to get their face painted by a local artist who was decorating them with tiger paws. 2. A girl in line turned to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Missing The Party

    Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,227 views

    I would like us to study the parable of the prodigal son considering our own relationship with God, centering our lives on Jesus, and having intimacy with the Father. Oftentimes, our anger and refusal to "join the party," as it were, causes us to miss muc

    MISSING THE PARTY Luke 15:25-32 ________________________________________ On New Year’s Day 1963, USC played Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl. The Wisconsin quarterback, Ron VanderKelen, was one of the all-time great college quarterbacks. I was fourteen years old at the time, and our family was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Abraham Factor Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 13, 2008
    based on 66 ratings
     | 14,365 views

    God did more than start a "religion" with Abraham. He started a "relationship" - a relationship that models what God desires to do in our lives.

    OPEN: A third grader once wrote a homework assignment where he was supposed to "Explain God." "One of God’s main jobs is making people. He makes them to replace the ones that die so there will be enough people to take care of things on earth. He doesn’t make grown-ups, just babies. I think because ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Show Me The Money

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,648 views

    "What’s in your wallet" is to used as responsible citizens and to support God’s purposes in the world.

    Title: Show Me the Money Text: Matthew 22:15-22 The Big Idea: “What’s in your wallet” is to be used as responsible citizens and to support God’s purposes in the world. Introduction On Thursday, September 18, 2008, Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate Joe Biden appeared on ABC Good Morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Attitude Of Gratitude Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 16,125 views

    If any people in America should be thankful to God and grateful for His goodness, it ought to be Christians, who are able to meet freely and fellowship together as Body of Christ.

    Turn your Bibles to 1 Thessalonians 5:16 - 18 Title: Attitude of Gratitude Theme: Expression of Biblical Gratitude Series: Full Measure of Thanksgiving Long ago there was as a great British poet. He was a famous writer, whose writings ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Sharing Your Hope

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 16,651 views

    Sharing your hope.

    We’re in the series "From Hurt to Hope." We’ve been gleaning encouragement from what the Apostle Peter said to the Christ followers of the first century who were being persecuted for their faith. We’ve been in 40 DAYS OF HOPE and considering a passage of Scripture every day and doing action ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    What Is In Man? What Is In God? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,988 views

    God’s zeal guarantees the redemption of divided hearts and souls.

    Introduction At the end of the world, where the Narnian sky meets the earth, Edmund and Lucy climb out of the Dawn Treader and begin to wade southward along the beach. But between them and the foot of the sky there was something so white on the green grass…they could hardly look at it. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Trusting God's Word Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,955 views

    If you want God’s miracles in your life you must learn to trust His word.

    July 12, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Hebrews 4:12-13 Subject: Part 5 in the Seven Steps to Receiving God’s Miracles Title: Trust His Word Let’s start this morning with a two-part question. First, do you have anyone in your life that you can absolutely trust all the time? I mean, that without ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God