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  • Weston Holen avatar

    Narnia: The Lion Series

    Contributed by Weston Holen on Dec 19, 2005
     | 3,414 views

    Jesus, the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, is good, powerful, and worthy of praise!

    The Chronicles of Narnia is getting positive reviews from many sources. But not everyone likes the film. In The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, the children hear someone say, mysteriously, "Aslan is on the move". C. S. Lewis writes: "Now a very curious thing happened. None of the children knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Right Response Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,390 views

    How do you respond to the news a savior is born in Bethlehem? Many people repond in different ways, yet the shepherds responded correctly. This is number 3 in a 4 part series "I’m dreaming of a right christmas"

    Introduction – You just might not be responding to Christians properly . . . If you turn on the lawn sprinklers on Christmas Eve to keep carolers away If you get your Christmas tree at a rest stop at night If you give bathroom fixtures as Christmas gifts If your favorite Christmas movie is Jurassic ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Approaching The Midnight Hour

    Contributed by James May on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 13,010 views

    At the midnight hour, when the darkness seems to overwhelm us, and the light seems so far away, it the time when cry will come from Heaven - and we shall see Lord in all His glory.

    APPROACHING THE MIDNIGHT HOUR By Pastor Jim May On a lonely hillside outside of a little town of Judah by the name of Bethlehem there sat some shepherds, huddled around a campfire, burning to drive away the cold and the darkness of the night. That darkness was just a symbol of the true darkness ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jonah Running To God Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 18,822 views

    Sermon #2 in a series of 4 on the book of Jonah

    Introduction: 1. In some ways you might say that this week’s sermon is the exact opposite of what we studied in the first sermon on Jonah. Last week’s title was, "Jonah Running from God," as you have probably noticed, this week’s is, "Jonah Running to God." 2. Before we go farther in our study I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Hisstory - Contagious Christianity Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 26, 2004
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,017 views

    The Cross is a central focus of Christ’s story. But why? Why did Jesus need to die on the cross?

    VIDEO – Session 7 – “Putting It All Together” (up thru the phrase “There’s No Middle Ground”) OPEN: Richard Bandler tells one story about visiting a mental institution and dealing with a man who insisted he was Jesus Christ - not metaphorically, not in spirit, but in the flesh. One day Bandler ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Elims Of Life

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 17,381 views

    There is another day beyond this one. There is an Elim just beyond Mara. An "old-fashioned" Pentecostal faith-builder.

    The Elims of Life Exodus 15:23-27 -- "And when they came to Marah, they could not drink of the waters of Marah, for they were bitter: therefore the name of it was called Marah." "And the people murmured against Moses, saying, What shall we drink?" "And he cried unto the LORD; and the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    4. he Is The Giver Of Living Water Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Oct 7, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,023 views

    All people can come to Jesus and have him give them the living water of the Holy Spirit to nourish their souls.

    Who Is This Jesus? 4. He is the giver of living water John 4:1-26, John 7:37-39 October 2/3, 2004 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: All people can come to Jesus and have him give them the living water of the Holy Spirit to nourish their souls. INTRO: I remember that growing up I was a very competitive ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Even Though! Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 12,784 views

    It’s easy to praise God when things go our way, but what happens when they don’t.

    You ever argue with God? Or complain to God? Wanting to know why He did what He did and why He didn’t do what He Didn’t do? Perhaps you were simply offering him advice on how to run the world. Not necessarily the entire universe but the world, or at least your little corner of the world. Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Finished!

    Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 17,514 views

    This text shows at least 5 things Jesus finished on the Cross.

    Finished! John 19:17-30 Introduction It was breathtaking as we sat in a small gazebo in Jerusalem. Our Holy Land group was at the Garden Tomb, it’s a private park owned by a religious organization in England. We were listening to a British gentleman explain why they believed the Garden Tomb is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Importance Of Prayer In The Life Of A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Jul 22, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 43,967 views

    This is the 5th in a series of 8 sermons on discipleship. This one focuses on the importance of prayer in the disciple’s life.

    Last week we continued our study on discipleship by looking at the importance of bible study in our lives. We talked about different ways in which we can get to know our bibles better through hearing the word taught, personal study, scripture memorization, and meditating upon the word of God. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    The Pearl Of Greatest Price Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,795 views

    Parables of Eternal Life, Part 2 of 9

    THE PEARL OF GREATEST PRICE (Matt 13:44-46) Several years ago, USA Today (10/24/97) reported the results of a Roper Starch Worldwide survey of the wealthiest 1 percent of U.S. households – the 1 million households have an annual income of at least $250,000 or a net worth at least $2.5 million. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ray Scott avatar

    Blessed Assurance - Evidence #9 Series

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,621 views

    Continuing in our series on EVIDENCES that give you th ASSURANCE of salvation ... Access to the Throne Room of God in prayer gives assurance of salvation.

    BLESSED ASSURANCE - Evidence #9 – “Our Prayer Life” – 1 John 3:19-24 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our SERIES on EVIDENCE that gives us the ASSURANCE of our salvation. So far, we have seen: EVIDENCE #1 – A TRUE Christian will desire a relationship with Jesus. EVIDENCE #2 – A TRUE Christian will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    I'll Fly Away

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 15,548 views

    NOTICE THIS FLYING AWAY INVOLVES A LIFTING UP,THIS FLYING AWAY INVOLVES A LEAVING, AND THIS FLYING AWAY INVOVES A LANDING.

    I’LL FLY AWAY PSALMS 55:1-6 In these verses written by David, he is being oppresed by his enemies. He is tried of percution and wicked ways all around him. Thus, in his prayer to God, he says I wish I could fly away to a place of rest, get away from it all. Have you ever felt like that? Well ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    The Horrors Of Hell

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 17, 2003
    based on 155 ratings
     | 23,681 views

    Hell is a horrible place for a number of reasons, but I seek to reveal its horridness by dealing with (1)The Masses In Hell, (2)The Memories In Hell, and (3)The Miseries In Hell.

    THE HORRORS OF HELL Text: Rev.20: 15 and Rev.21: 8 Intro: The term “hell” is used in a variety of ways these days; most of them negative. Often this word is thrown around casually like it was no big deal. Many people even joke about Hell. Some have been heard saying that they didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Power Failure

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 11,091 views

    When this power failure hit the North East, Midwest, and Canada it was catastrophic. When we have power failure in our Christian lives; it can also be catastrophic

    August 17, 2003 Title: Power Failure Text: Mark 9:14-29, Mark 6:45-51, Matthew 14:23-33 Introduction From the Ocala Star Banner: The largest power blackout in U.S. history rolled across a vast swath of the northern United States as well as southern Canada on Thursday, driving millions of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene