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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Jesus Would Remain Unbroken Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,276 views

    how Jesus bones would not be broken

    April 14, 2003 Psalm 22:17-18 I can count all my bones; people stare and gloat over me. 18 They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing. I used to have a neighbor who is what I would call “Mr. Clean.” Almost every Saturday during the summer I would see him outside ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Gift Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 18, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,320 views

    In order to grow in faith you need to have the right concept of 1. God 2. The World 3. Yourself.

    There were many dramatic answers to prayer in the recent war with Iraq. The short duration of the conflict, the relatively few lives lost, the recovery of many of our POW’s, and many more things of which we are not even aware. I watched the interview with two helicopter pilots who were shot down ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It Only Takes A Spark Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 17, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,257 views

    Nehemiah, Pt. 1

    IT ONLY TAKES A SPARK: FROM ABSENCE TO AWAKENING (NEHEMIAH 1) William J. Bennett’s “The Book of Virtues” tells of how England’s King Richard III lost his kingdom in the late 15th century. King Richard III had sent his groom to the blacksmith to ready a horse for battle; however, the blacksmith had ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Praying For Our Enemy Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 19,216 views

    Romans talks about how we should "treat" our enemies... but until we learn how to pray for them, we will find it nearly impossible to show love for them. Find out why.

    OPEN: During the Korean war a certain military unit had hired a local boy to cook and clean for them. Being a bunch of jokesters, these guys soon took advantage of the boy’s seeming naiveté’. · They’d smear Vaseline on the stove handles so that when he’d turn the stove on in the morning he’d get ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Promise Of Advent Series

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Oct 29, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,812 views

    The Promise of Advent. We have established that there is a need for Advent & now flowing out of that need let’s reflect on the promise that God made of the advent of Christ in order to meet that need.

    Today is the 2nd Sunday of Advent. Advent, as I mentioned last week, means the coming or the arrival. Historically, Advent has been a time for Christians to reflect on the meaning of the coming of Christ. And that is what I am trying to help us do over these 4 Sundays of Advent. Last week, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Will I Have Enough? Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 11, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,762 views

    When you fear you don’t have enough, remember that you do. [financial insecurity]

    STANDING TALL: WILL I HAVE ENOUGH? Philippians 4: 10-20 S: Courage Th: Financial Insecurity Pr: WHEN YOU FEAR YOU DON’T HAVE ENOUGH, REMEMBER THAT YOU DO. ?: How? How do we remember this? KW: Lessons TS: We will find in our study of Philippians 4:10-20 three lessons that we must learn in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Fool For Christ And An Idiot For Everybody

    Contributed by Michael Bird on Feb 8, 2002
    based on 169 ratings
     | 33,197 views

    This sermon outlines the two main ideas of 1 Cor 1:18-25 as (1) The Cross divides and Unifies; (2) The Cross fulfills God’s plan to outwit human wisdom.

    1 Cor 1:18-25 Introduction [Illustration] I would like you all to play make believe with me for a moment. Pretend that my name is Jose Samblanco and I have just arrived off the boat from Peru and I’m proclaiming to you the good news that a Peruvian peasant by the name Carlos Hernandez was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walking That Extra Mile: A Slightly Different Twist On Matthew 5:38-48 Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 1, 2002
    based on 201 ratings
     | 31,591 views

    The Sermon on the Mount appears to contradict so many other Scriptures unless viewed through the eyes of first century Judaism. No need to strain and squeeze to harmonize Jesus teachings here with His other teachings, the OT, or the rest of the NT. The

    Walking That Extra Mile: A Slightly Different Twist on Matthew 5:38-48 Note: If you are interested in more information about interpreting the Sermon on the Mount, please consider my book, "The Midrash Key" (by Ed Vasicek) available through Amazon.com Here is a LENGTHY introduction for the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Help, I've Fallen & I Can't Get Up."

    Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 148 ratings
     | 28,919 views

    When a Brother falls it is our responsibility to help him to get back up.

    Title: “Help, I’ve Fallen & I Can’t Get Up” Maybe you remember the commercial that was on television years ago with the Elderly Woman that is Laying on the floor shouting, “Help me, I’ve fallen & I can’t get up!” There were people all over the country repeating ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Missions Psalm Series

    Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 261 ratings
     | 31,726 views

    Here in Psalm 67 we find the purpose of God’s blessing. This purpose, for all the peoples to know salvation, is what makes Psalm 67 one of the foundational scriptures as the Biblical basis of Missions. Psalm 67 is a glorious Missions song.

    When I served as Assistant Pastor of the Baptist Church, in Scotland, one of the first things I wanted to do was memorize Numbers 6:24- 26. Why the priority to memorize Numbers 6? This is because our Pastor would repeat this scripture as the benediction, at the close of every service. I knew, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Promise Of The Spirit - New Relationships Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 25, 2001
    based on 140 ratings
     | 16,257 views

    Jesus Promised the Holy Spirit to his disciples to come and bring them into a whole new relationship with himself and the father

    I was talking to someone this week about prayer and in the course of the conversation we got around to the subject of praying for ourselves. The trouble was, this person had great difficulty with the thought of praying for themselves, because there were so many more worthy people in the world to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Transfiguration Is A Season Of Transformation.

    Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 4, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 9,789 views

    Transfiguration Sunday, is a SUNDAY in which we as the church community, celebrate Jesus’s Trans-figuration.

    LENTEN MESSAGE of TRANSFIGURATION THE TEXT is The Gospel:.......LUKE 9: 28-43 I AM FAVORED TODAY TO SHARE MY VIEW FROM WHERE I SIT ALONG THE RIVER ON THE PURPOSE OF LENT AND ITS VALUE TO THE CATHOLIC (UNIVERSAL) CHURCH. AND ALTHOUGH LENT IS A MAN DESIGNED OBSERVANCE. THE GENESIS ACCOUNT OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gordon Norman avatar

    Can Israel Survive In A Hostile World?

    Contributed by Gordon Norman on May 8, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 7,071 views

    This sermon gives biblical & historical insight into the right & assurance of Israel’s existence & challenges the church to raise its voice in support of the Jewish people.

    “Can Israel Survive In A Hostile World?” (Ezekiel 37:1-14) Preached April 14th 2002 For the last 18 months we have all watched the turbulent events in the Middle East. We’ve witnessed the aguish resulting from the shootings, the suicide bombings & in the last couple of weeks we’ve seen the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mother's Day 2002

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 10, 2002
    based on 159 ratings
     | 28,970 views

    Mothers should be praised on Mother’s Day, not preached to.

    MOTHER’S DAY 2002 Prov. 31:10-31 INTRO.- ILL.- A drill sergeant was frustrated in his efforts to make a soldier out of a certain recruit. The trainee lagged behind on marches, used any excuse to go on sick call, grumbled constantly about the food, and never made his cot properly. But one day, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do We Have Enough For Dinner?

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 28, 2002
    based on 184 ratings
     | 11,782 views

    God is bigger than our difficulties.

    DO WE HAVE ENOUGH FOR DINNER? John 6:1-13 S: God’s Provision Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: GOD IS BIGGER THAN OUR DIFFICULTIES. ?: Inductive KW: Movements TS: In our text today, we will reveal three movements during the event of the feeding of the 5,000 (that demonstrate God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist