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  • Troy Borst avatar

    A Supreme Jesus In A One-Topping World

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 24, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,725 views

    Jesus is supreme. Jesus is supreme for two reasons. Paul tells us these reasons: 1) Because of Who He is and 2) Because of what He has done.

    A SUPREME JESUS IN A ONE-TOPPING WORLD COLOSSIANS 1:15-23 INTRODUCTION... CS Lewis, MERE CHRISTIANITY, Barbour and Company inc., pp.44,45 Then comes the real shock. Among these Jews there suddenly turns up a man who goes about talking as if He was God. He claims to forgive sins. He says He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Necessity Of The Virgin Birth

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 26, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,521 views

    The importance of Christ’s virgin birth.

    THE NECESSITY OF THE VIRGIN BIRTH Isaiah 7:14 “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” I. The Controversy Concerning the Virgin Birth. A. Beginning in the early nineteen hundreds liberal theologians began ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Wrath Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,197 views

    God’s wrath is real! I know we do not like to talk about it but it is real!

    Romans 1:18-32 Getting on the Same Page as God about His Wrath Introduction A. Ohh boy, this should be a fun one B. I like to preach about God’s love, God’s Power, God’s Forgiveness C. Those topics are enjoyable to preach on D. When you are studying a book of the Bible, in our case Romans, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Ray Carver avatar

    Why Does God Allow Hardship In Our Lives

    Contributed by Ray Carver on Dec 13, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 11,088 views

    Have you ever look around at your life and simply asked: WHY? Have hardships and trials ever come into your life for seemingly no reason? Hear are a few possible reasons why.

    WHY DOES GOD ALLOW HARDSHIP IN OUR LIVES? Text: Psalm 73:1-2 Intro: Have you ever look around at you life and simply asked: WHY? Have hardships and trials ever come into your life for seemingly no reason? I want to share a few things from my own personal experience, only to illustrate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I The Leper

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 8,665 views

    This is a first person sermon - through the eyes of the leper that Jesus made whole.

    I The Leper Luke 5:12-16 My name isn’t important - no one used it anyway. Leper- That was the only name they knew. This is my story- a lepers story It all started one day as I was getting ready for work. I noticed a small discolored patch on my right arm. I didn’t think much of it at first but ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Merry Osmosis

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 16, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,261 views

    Are we spiritually permiable? Are we ready to put on the things of the Spirit and put away the things of the flesh? Mary was.

    Merry Osmosis Luke 1:26-38 ((Props: You will need a picture of the cardio-pulmonary system and a picture of two hearts… one colored white and the other black))) This morning I have a very strange sermon for you. I guess you are getting used to that. In the last two weeks I have preached using a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary's Recipe For Christmas Joy

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 18, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 15,126 views

    What must you combine to find joy this Christmas season? Mary reveals her recipe for joy in the Magnificat.

    Luke 1:39-55 MARY’S RECIPE FOR CHRISTMAS JOY What is the recipe for the perfect Christmas cookie? A few weeks ago many of our members baked cookies at home, and we gathered those cookies onto plates and delivered them to area businesses – just a way of sending a Christmas greeting to the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christmas Eve

    Contributed by Peter Parry on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 17,331 views

    I’m really glad you came, Lord Jesus.

    CHRISTMAS EVE (Luke 2) Some months ago Carrie Williams called and asked me to visit a neighbor she was close to, now living in a nursing home and having some health problems. The neighbor had attended our church a few times in years past but I could not remember who she was. I told Carrie ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Smell The Grace

    Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 10,192 views

    World Communion Sunday sermon

    Smell the Grace Special occasions are often connected with food—Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, anniversaries, birthdays, etc. I remember often those days whenever we have a special occasion at our house. No matter where I’m at in the house I can smell the turkey or ham baking, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    4 Ways To Be More In '04

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 76 ratings
     | 8,927 views

    new year’s message, FIND SOME DISSATISFACTION, DEVOTION, DIRECTION, DETERMINATION!

    4 WAYS TO BE MORE IN ‘04 PHIL. 3:13-14 PS. 65:11—DAVID SAID, “THOU CROWNEST THE YEAR W/ THY GOODNESS” THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO GO FORWARD! 1 FIND SOME DISSATISFACTION “I COUNT NOT MYSELF TO HAVE APPREHENDED” CRUISE CONTROL/COASTING—RYDER TRUCK EVEN HAD IT! REALLY RELAX AS YOU DRIVE (I WANT TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Making Arrows Out Of Sticks

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,480 views

    child-rearing--7 rules for making arrows out of sticks

    Making Arrows out of Sticks Ps. 127 Think w/ me: Does the Lord build every house? (v. 1) Are all parents happy? (v. 5) The point here is not quantity, but quality. (Quantity depends upon the size of YOUR quiver) This passage says that children are the heritage of the Lord…but, does it say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kodak, Cookies And Christ

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 17, 2004
    based on 82 ratings
     | 3,806 views

    Confession of St. Peter: The Rock - Jesus - is Peter’s confession and our confession. In Christ - the Rock - our hopes and our eternity are secure.

    Most our homes have a stash of pictures that catalog important events in the lives of our families. Some might have these pictures in photo albums or maybe they’re stashed in shoeboxes. Chances are that many of these pictures were taken using a Kodak camera and film. If we look on the back of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Third Day Church

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 18, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,409 views

    2000 yrs after Christ - As we enter into the third day, the greatest dimension, since Jesus it will be very interesting for us to explore the third day in scripture and extract some principles for us to understand this hour.

    The Third-Day Church Psalm 90:4 For a thousand years in your sight Are like yesterday when it is past, And like a watch in the night. 2 Peter 3:8 But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 2000 yrs after Christ - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    We Are Vaulable

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,945 views

    This is just an outline about we are vaulable to God. A baby is not a choice its a child

    Sermon The Human Life is Valuable to God Luke 12:7 I. We (humans) are valuable because God knows us. Fear the Lord Not Man there are things to fear in life, some very serious things. However, there is a vast difference between what men usually fear and what God says to fear. The things men fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Black avatar

    Faith Measured Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,988 views

    Do you have any faith? How do you know? How can we determine if our faith is real or if our faith is real strong? The true proof of faith is a test of faith.

    Passage: Genesis Chapter 22 (All) The testing of Abraham’s Faith. Do you have any faith? How do you know? How can we determine if our faith is real or if our faith is real strong? The true proof of faith is a test of faith. And God sometimes brings us for testing for very closely related ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational