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  • Kelly Randolph avatar

    Dishonouring Jesus

    Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 251 ratings
     | 27,736 views

    Have you ever made a serious misjudgment about something or someone? Listen to some of these misjudgments.

    Have you ever made a serious misjudgment about something or someone? Listen to some of these misjudgments. I think there is a world market for maybe five computers. Thomas Watson, IBM Chairman, 1943 There is no reason that anyone would want a computer in their home. Ken Olson, President, Digital ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Model Of Wise Toleration

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,152 views

    Gamaliel gives us a fine example of one who practiced wise toleration without sacrificing what is true, honorable and God inspired.

    1. Today’s media continually stresses the importance of tolerating other peoples’ beliefs, practices or viewpoints with a measure of respect. Yet, Christians know that Jesus is THE way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father but by Him. Gamaliel gives us a fine example of one who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Thou Hast Done, Thou Hast Not Done Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 25, 2001
    based on 22 ratings
     | 6,121 views

    Sermon prepared for observance of my fifteenth anniversary as pastor; confession that, like Joseph of Arimathea, I have waited too long to be bold and then have done my work all to alone; but that the basis for pastor and people is the grace of the Cross

    If I know anything at all about life, I know that all of us want significance. We want to know that our lives have had meaning. We want to know, after we have invested a few years, that we have counted for something. We want significance. Years ago, I heard a lecture by Victor Frankl. Some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Davis avatar

    The Religious Sinner, Nicodemus Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 10,125 views

    Picture # 3 in the series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. Nicodemus, a picture of the religious sinner who sits in the pew week after week but is not saved. John 3:16, preached to a religious sinner.

    Picture # 3: The Religious Sinner, Nicodemus John 3:1-21 The Surgeon General teaches us that the key to good health and physical fitness is plenty of exercise, a balanced nutritional diet, and the proper amount of rest. The Surgeon General doesn’t mention that we have a body and a soul. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Lyon avatar

    Is There A Doctor In The House?

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jan 12, 2001
    based on 128 ratings
     | 5,145 views

    A topical study on Luke, the author of the third gospel.

    Luke 1:1-4 Is There A Doctor In The House? Introduction George W. Bush took the oath of office as the 43rd president of the United States. It was an interesting election-to say the least! Newspapers and magazines had been flooded with articles analyzing the election results, especially the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Man For All Seasons

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 13, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 3,861 views

    In the example of Epaphroditus, we can find instruction on how to live our own lives.

    “A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS” Philippians 2:25-30 In the example of Epaphroditus, we can find instruction for our own lives: I. He Was Willing to be Involved (2:25). The Phillipians had sent Epaphroditus to bring aid from them to Paul. Paul was imprisoned in either Rome, Caesarea, or Ephesus. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick Lane avatar

    Undertanding Above Obedience

    Contributed by Patrick Lane on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,372 views

    John the Baptizer’s call for repentance calls us to live the live we already know.

    As I reminisce on Christmas this year a few movies come to mind. It’s a wonderful life, miracle on 34th street; a Christmas story is my favorite. Another favorite is the edited version of Christmas Vacation. That movie is full of hilarious scenes and the one I believe to be my favorite changes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Simon: Bargainer Extrordinaire Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 6,295 views

    A sermon adapted from an IVP Bible study by C. Nystrom

    SIMON: BARGAINER EXTRORDANAIRE ACTS 8:9-25 OPENING ILLUSTRATION…Dale Crowell’s bargainer attitude I cannot help, tonight, to think of one of my supervisors I had during college. I worked at the Groundskeeping shop to help pay my way through school. The second supervisor I had was quite a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    John Saw

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 4, 2001
    based on 105 ratings
     | 5,788 views

    John was a man who had witness these things with his own eyes

    John Saw 1 John 1:1-10 John had been there, when Jesus was talking to the Samaritan woman. He was there, when a invalid ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lovest Thou Me

    Contributed by David Dailey on Feb 14, 2001
    based on 146 ratings
     | 6,066 views

    A searching question for each Christian.

    LOVEST THOU ME? John 21:17 He saith unto him the 3rd time,"Simon son of Jonas, lovest thou me?" Peter was grieved because he saith unto him the 3rd time," lovest thou me?" And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things. Thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him "Feed my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A John The Baptist Generation

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 189 ratings
     | 9,203 views

    We need a "John the Baptist" generation of Christians to prepare people’s heart for the Lord’s entrance into their life and His return to this earth

    A “JOHN THE BAPTIST” GENERATION MATT 11:7-15 I. THE MINISTRY OF JOHN A. Character and ministry of John (7-8 - What went ye out to see) -John was a man living in the wilderness and looked like the wilderness he lived in -he was not shaken by the questioning Pharisees or Herod’s threats B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Some Things Are Just Not For Sale Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 9,468 views

    When some people look to Christianity, they see potential profit and miss the blessing of Christ.

    Some Things are Just Not for Sale Ballard Assembly Pastor Bob Briggs Acts 8:9-24 Lesson 20 I. How do you view Yourself? Now for some time a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and amazed all the people of Samaria. He boosted that he was someone great, and all the people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Gehrels avatar

    Simon Peter Series

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,962 views

    Lenten study of Peter’s struggle with guilt & shame

    He’s one of the most popular bible characters. Simon Peter. People are attracted to him, perhaps because he seems one of the most real; we can identify with him. He’s almost lovable because of his very transparent humanness. As you follow the account of Jesus’ life and watch Peter move with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Atherton avatar

    Mary Should Not Have Worried

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 2,553 views

    a father’s day sermon about the godly father Jesus had

    -----1) Because Joseph was committed to doing the right thing. Mt. 1:19a -----2) Because Joseph was committed to doing loving thing Mt. 1:19b righteousness + love = holiness right in deed + wrong in spirit is wrong rules w/o relationship = rebellion -----3) Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Troy Mason avatar

    The Boy Series

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,210 views

    Lessons to be learned from the boy who gave the loaves and fishes

    THE BOY John 6:1-12 Introduction: Only miracle to make it into all 4 Gospels. John is the only one to mention the boy. Not the only story of multiplying loaves – 2Kings 4 – Elisha feeds 150 in Gilgal during a famine with 20 loaves and had leftovers. I. Least in attendance A. God often uses the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist