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  • Greg Nance avatar

    The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 5, 2009
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     | 22,257 views

    Who is He? What does He do with us? The Holy Spirit’s work and person are everywhere in Scripture and in our lives. This lesson surveys select Old and New Testament passages that inform and challenge us regarding the Holy Spirit.

    On the one hand, our Bibles begin with these words: In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth and the earth was without form and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep, and the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters… Gen. 1:1-2 Who moved upon the face of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Virgin Birth Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,144 views

    Jesus was conceived in the womb of His mother Mary by a miraculous work of the Holy Spirit and without a human father.

    [For free weekly sermons delivered by email, please contact jonrmleod@yahoo.com] JESUS IS BETTER THAN SANTA Depending on one’s beliefs, either Jesus or Santa Claus is the main character of Christmas. Here are ten reasons why Jesus is better than Santa: Santa lives at the North Pole Jesus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Islamic Terrorists Hate America

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,524 views

    Some people don’t want America to be considered a Christian nation.

    Why Terrorist Hate America, Part 3 Oct. 25, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Our nation is based upon religious freedom, & true Christians would never force conversion upon anyone (matter of personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Prays For Us

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,937 views

    Jesus prayer in John 17 closes with a powerful request for us who believe through the message of his first disciples. We are called to be one!

    Opening story... Robert Putman, a Professor at Harvard, wrote a book called Bowling Alone. In it he documents the decline in community life over the last four decades. He got his title from this “trivial yet telling example”: the percentage of adults who belong to a bowling league today is only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mary’s Secret For A Merry Christmas

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Dec 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,133 views

    Mary rejoiced in God, her Savior. That’s where we want our Christmas joy to come from as well. Parts: A. Recognize our lowliness. B. Rejoice in his greatness.

    Text: Luke 1:39-55 Theme: Mary’s Secret for a Merry Christmas A. Recognize our lowliness B. Rejoice in his greatness Season: Advent 4c Date: December 20, 2009 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Mary_s-Secret-for-a-Merry-Christmas-Luke1_39-55.html Grace and peace to you from God ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Please Don’t Come For Christmas Part 4

    Contributed by Tom Bartlett on Dec 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,987 views

    4 Reasons why Jesus Shouldn’t have come

    Please Don’t Come For Christmas – Part 4 4 reasons why Jesus shouldn’t have come Celebration Church – December 20, 2009 We’ve come to the end of the series, please don’t come for Christmas and apparently that’s what happened last week, people stayed home. Well some braved the weather and we had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Eve

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 4, 2010
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     | 14,273 views

    A Christmas Eve message that uses the childhood account of Steve Hugo to demonstrate why the incarnation is meaningless apart from the rest of Jesus’ life.

    Tonight, I’d like to share an autobiographical account written by a man named Steve Hugo about his childhood and his next door neighbor. For as far back as I can remember, I always treated Old Man Jones, my neighbor, in the worst ways. Each April 1st, I had the "burning paper bag with dog poop in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Walk On The Dark Side Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 20, 2009
    based on 69 ratings
     | 21,696 views

    What’s wrong with a visit to a psychic? A "harmless" game of Ouija? A look at my horoscope to see how my day is going to turn out?

    OPEN: A woman went to the local psychic in hopes of contacting her dearly departed grandmother. The psychic’s eyelids began to fluttering and she began to moan and eventually, a voice came, saying, "Granddaughter? Are you there?" The granddaughter, wide-eyed responded, "Grandma? Is that you?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Deepest Need Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 6, 2009
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     | 3,370 views

    In this message, part 2 in series The Company We Keep, we learn that the biggest need in human life is to learn to live in the love of God.

    Your Deepest Need The Company We Keep, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 9, 2009 1 Jn 4:17-18 (The Message) 17God is love. When we take up permanent residence in a life of love, we live in God and God lives in us. This way, love has the run of the house, becomes at home and ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A Godly View Of Life

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,222 views

    Inspired by "PDL" and compares life to godly metaphors

    A GODLY VIEW OF LIFE James 4:1-17 * If I were to ask you to describe your life in a metaphor, what would that metaphor be? Let me offer some possibilities: Would it be a symphony, battle, puzzle, journey, minefield, dance, a dramatic play, or maybe ‘a party?’ And these serve as only some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Way To The Top

    Contributed by Kirk Wannop on Jul 26, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,881 views

    Abraham’s assignment was to be a good father. From this God could bless the world

    The Way to the Top Gen 18:19 July 27th, 2009 What do you think is the most important job in the world? Soccer player David Beckham makes ½ million $/week, but most soccer players probably make about $100,000/ year. Dentists and doctors make 100 – 300/year. Big jet pilots about 200. Stock ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Peace Be Still

    Contributed by Dorothy Napier on Sep 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,594 views

    WHEN THE STORM IS AT YOUR HOUSE I GOT FAITH, BUT WHEN IT GET’S TO MY HOUSE O YE OF LITTLE FAITH ’YA’LL KNOW WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT.

    Scripture says, “Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan” (Mark 1:9). Then Jesus spent the next forty day in the desert being tempted by Satan. Then he begins his ministry in Galilee. After John was put in prison, Jesus went about the country proclaiming “the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Make A Point Without Making An Enemy

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,266 views

    What’s the best way to break bad news? There’s no easy way to drop a grenade, but there are some principles we can follow to help ease the conflict. Paul outlines 12 guidelines in the book of Philemon for dealing with conflict God’s way.

    RESOLVING CONFLICT GOD’S WAY "HOW TO MAKE A POINT...WITHOUT MAKING AN ENEMY" PHILEMON ________________________________________ Is it possible to deal with a situation head on in such a way that you are able to get your point across to the other person without them resenting you for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Fa’atoia-Collins avatar

    We Are Not Alone Series

    Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Sep 25, 2009
    based on 84 ratings
     | 45,536 views

    Comfort in time of trouble

    Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." Introduction King David is the best person to write such a psalm about the shepherd and sheep because He was a shepherd, practically ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Getting Through Discouragement

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,349 views

    Don’t give up. Look up! • We’re on a winning team. • We’re surrounded by people who love us. • And We’re surrounded by a God who loves us.

    There once was a boy playing baseball by himself in the backyard. • Who said "I’m the greatest batter in the world!" • Then He tossed the ball in the air and would swing the bat. • The Problem is He swung and he missed. • Not one to give up he throws the ball up again and says, "I’m the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church