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  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    The Angel's Message To Mary: Promise Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 8,564 views

    We can count on God to keep his promises. He gave Mary the promise, "I will be with you." And he gives the same promise to us.

    The Christmas Angels – Part 2 CCCH 12-12-99 INTRODUCTION Growing up as a Gen X’er wasn’t always easy for me. But as a boy living at the end of the 1970’s there were still a few things I could count on to bring order to my life: 1. That the Cowboys or the Steelers would be in the Super ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Ruin Your Lives

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Dec 7, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,822 views

    Lot’s escape from Soddom and Gommorah offers relevant insight on how to ruin your life - or things to avoid so that this does not happen.

    Sometimes people just push the Lord too far. And this time it is the people of Sodom, a city on the plains of Jordan near the Dead Sea. Do we all remember the story of this town Sodom? Abraham leaves his home after making a covenant with God in chapter 12. He settles in the hills of Canaan, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Wisdom Works Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,929 views

    Everyone who puts Jesus’ words into practice builds a great life.

    September 30, 2001 The Doorway to Heaven – Part 3 INTRODUCTION Who would have guessed that a series of books “…for Dummies” would sell more than 35 million copies? You’re probably familiar with these big yellow self-education books. People a lot like you and me purchase them to help us learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Integrity: Walk The Talk

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 15, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,424 views

    Biblical discussion on topic of integrity

    Integrity: Walk the Talk I John 2:6 Dec. 2001 Integrity is tough to find these days. Osama Bin Laden says he is innocent, and now we have video evidence that he was indeed behind the Sept.11 attacks. The new Notre Dame football coach who was just hired, worked all of five days, and is now out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Angel Gives Us The When, What, Where, Who And Why Of Christmas

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 26, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,651 views

    The Christmas message through the angel to the shepherds

    December 25, 2001 Luke 2:11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. Dear friends in Christ, When I was in high school, my English professor told me a very important rule when it comes to reporting. There are five basic questions that you can ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Are You Too Comfortable?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 122 ratings
     | 19,034 views

    3 Questions: "How does Jesus disturb people? Why does Jesus disturb people? How will you respond?"

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. In the 5th chapter of the Gospel of Mark there is an intriguing story. For many of you it is a familiar one, but let me briefly summarize it for you, & then read 3 verses from it. When Jesus & His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The First Christmas Rush

    Contributed by Anthony Bradseth on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 5,686 views

    The shepherds were confronted with good news, what do you do with it?

    “The First Christmas Rush” Luke 2:8-20 Introduction Several weeks ago as the family and I were putting up the Christmas tree, I began wondering where did this all comes from? Why do we do all these things to celebrate the birth of Christ? There are so many things that we need to do to prepare ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting A Fresh Start With God

    Contributed by Charles Fuller on Jan 6, 2001
    based on 251 ratings
     | 28,024 views

    You can have a brand new start with God if you will obey Him, acknowledge Him, and follow Him.

    Luke 5:1-11, Getting a Fresh Start with God Limestone Baptist Church, December 31, 2000 Chuck Fuller, Pastor INTRODUCTION I remember so well playing outdoor games in my childhood with my little brother and all the guys in our neighborhood. We had a rule that superceded all other rules when were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Got Wine ?

    Contributed by Robert Rust on Jan 12, 2001
    based on 254 ratings
     | 10,462 views

    The miracle of turning water to wine at the wedding at Cana. A story of transformation.

    John 2:1-11 Got Wine ? January 14, 2001 We’ve all seen those billboard commercials sponsored by the American Dairy Association that picture actors and other famous people with a milk mustache. The caption reads, “Got Milk ?” Well, you probably didn’t realize it, but in the time of Jesus they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Tough Love Series

    Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Jan 22, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 10,066 views

    Deals with the tension between the love and judgment of God.

    “God’s Tough Love” Hosea 1:3-9 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church January 21, 2001 So he went and took Gomer the daughter of Diblaim, and she conceived and bore him a son. Then the Lord said to him: “call his name Jezreel, for in a little while I will avenge the bloodshed of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Which Payday Are You Working For! Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sturdivant on Jan 28, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 6,986 views

    Is heaven the payday you want.

    Which payday are you working for? A lot of people are working for the wrong pay day anymore. They worry more about making a dollar than they worry about seeking God.(Matt.6:33 But seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.) So instead ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Mary Lewis avatar

    A Love To Die For

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 379 ratings
     | 26,273 views

    Jesus thinks you are "to die for"

    A Love to Die For Intro Have you ever noticed how we Americans love slang? I didn’t, until I spent some time helping Russian immigrants with their English. I was constantly catching myself using slang phrases which of course were not in any of their English books. One time my friend Lynn (who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Are You A Son Of Thunder? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 13, 2001
    based on 143 ratings
     | 23,439 views

    In many of us there is a little of James and John. (This sermon generated a lot of comment).

    OPEN: I love basketball. I watch it whenever I can. I’ll watch it on TV, and once in a while I’ll even get a chance to watch a live game. Going to basketball game is different than watching the game on TV. When you go to a game, you’re going because you like one of the teams. You’re there to root ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Blessing On The One Who Trusts In The Lord

    Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 22, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 18,437 views

    A relationship with the Lord brings blessings

    Theme: A blessing on the one who trusts in the Lord Text: Jer. 17:5-8; Gal. 3:6-9; Luke 6:17-26 Read Jeremiah 17:7-8 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord. And whose hope is in the Lord. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, Which spreads out its roots by the river, And will ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Naked Man And A Bunch Of Crazy Pigs

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2001
    based on 295 ratings
     | 25,808 views

    Jesus encounters a man with so many demons the man says his name is "Legion." Yet, the community is not afraid of this man. Like our culture, the biblical community had grown comfortable with evil.

    by the Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh, Jr. Sunrise Presbyterian Church Miami Florida Pittendreigh@aol.com When I was in high school, there was a local legend about the Blue Ghost of Maddox Bridge Road. Some 10 or 20 years earlier, two high school students had been out on a date. They were ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed