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  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    How Could I Ask For More?

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,684 views

    The ability to give thanks is a matter of perspective and attitude. A message for a Thanksgiving holiday service.

    11-20-01 Thanksgiving Eve Service Maybe you heard of the identical twins who were really opposites. One had the personality of the eternal optimist. Everything was always working out; it was going to be great. Everything was very hopeful. His brother, however, saw everything in its worst possible ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Becoming A Person God Can Trust

    Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 205 ratings
     | 9,710 views

    Lessons from the life of Jesus’ stepfather Joseph. How we can learn to become a person God can trust.

    INTRODUCTION When you own something of great value you want to make sure it is kept in trustworthy hands. You want your money to be with a bank you can trust. If you own stock, you want the stock to be in a trustworthy company. As any owners of Enron stock recently learned; It’s risky to be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Best Of Times In The Worst Of Times

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 16, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 25,011 views

    In a bad-news, good-news world, we need to remember that God’s good news 1. Is greater than the world’s bad news. 2. Transforms the world’s bad news. 3. Will do away with the world’s bad news.

    It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Perspective On Our National Tragedy Series

    Contributed by W. Bryan Wheeler on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,846 views

    Where was God, when the terrorists attacked on September 11th 2001?

    ‘GOD’S PERSPECTIVE ON OUR NATIONAL TRAGEDY’ Preached on September 16th 2001 Text: Jeremiah 18:1-12 Intro: The terrorist attack on our country this past Tuesday has had a profound effect upon our nation. We were shocked when we saw the pictures of that commercial airliner crashing into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Gift Of The Warm Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 17,461 views

    Christmas can be a very stressful time. But Simeon and Anna hold 3 secrets to getting hold of the peace and tranquility that Christmas is supposed to offer us.

    AP story reported in the Indianapolis Star 12/25/99 Dateline LOS ANGELES – A shopping mall Santa Claus had a meltdown after refusing to cuddle a bawling toddler, calling the mother evil and ripping off his beard and costume in front of startled children. Kelly Fornatoro, 33, said she told Santa ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Heaven

    Contributed by David Swensen on Dec 27, 2001
    based on 295 ratings
     | 38,092 views

    Death is not the end but really the beginning of something wonderful and unimaginable. Come and learn more about Heaven.

    HEAVEN John 14:1-7 INTRODUCTION After having served for decades in Africa, a missionary couple, Mr. & Mrs. Henry Morrison, were returning to New York to retire. After years of service they had no pension and their health was failing. They were worried and discouraged. They were on the same ship ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Amazing Grace

    Contributed by David Swensen on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,093 views

    The Christ of Christmas has a gift for you. Come and learn more about his gift of grace. It’s what you or maybe those around you are really longing for.

    INTRODUCTION “I sat in my car in front of the Delaware Memorial Bridge,” writes Joseph Pfister. “Rain was coming down, the wind was blowing, and I was sick of my life. I had just driven from a three-day gambling binge in Atlantic City where I lost more than $5,000 and maxed out all my credit cards ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Riley avatar

    Reason To Be Comforted

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Dec 13, 2000
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,486 views

    An exposition of Matthew 2:13-18.

    Islington Baptist Church December 10, 2000 Matthew 2:13-18 Scriptures: Revelations 12, Psalm 2 During the next 3 weeks we are going to consider a number of messianic prophecies that have found their fulfillment in the person of Jesus Christ. A major reason to believe in Jesus as Lord and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Grace.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 17, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 9,823 views

    Year C. 4th Sunday of Advent

    Year C. 4th Sunday of Advent December 24, 2000 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor Heavenly Father, thank you for your unexpected grace and the Word of promise that we have inherited eternal life because of your Son. Amen. Title: “God’s Grace.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christmas - Season For Giving & Receiving

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 17,222 views

    As Christmas comes, we think, "Maybe it’s not impossible. Maybe we really could have hearts filled with love. Maybe we really could be kind to each other, & not just once a year, but all year long."

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: Luke 2:8-14 ILL. It's Christmas time, & Lucy comes in where Charlie Brown is standing & says, "Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown. 'Tis the season of peace on earth & good will toward men. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    The Message Behind The Tower Of Babel Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 6, 2001
    based on 180 ratings
     | 82,125 views

    The Tower of Babel is not merely an explanation of language changes, but there are four key areas we learn from this account that applies to our Christian culture today.

    Tower of Babel Genesis 11: 1 Now the whole earth had one language and one speech. 2 And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar, and they dwelt there. 3 Then they said to one another, "Come, let us make bricks and bake them thoroughly." They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cry For Revival And Visitation

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 262 ratings
     | 11,489 views

    Revival and visitation comes when the fundamental call to Holiness is answered.

    Human tragedy, the death of a loved one or beloved prominant person, the devastation of rampant crime or war, natural disssters, etc., affect everyone and shine a spotlight on the shortness of this life causing a stirring in the heart for answers this world can't give and a hunger for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dave Martin avatar

    The Rapture And Left Behind! Series

    Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 204 ratings
     | 8,299 views

    Without warning millions of people instantly vanish from the face of the earth! Civilization is torn apart, chaos reigns. The Rapture has just occurred!

    The Rapture and Left Behind! "Left Behind" series Part 1 Text: 1Co. 15-50-53 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - Jan. 7, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! 1 Cor. 15:50-53 I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Randy Santiago avatar

    What Kind Of Spark Are You?

    Contributed by Randy Santiago on Jan 12, 2001
    based on 129 ratings
     | 9,248 views

    It only takes a SPARK to get a fire going!

    INTRO: When I was a teen we use to sing a song around he campfire entitled: "Pass it on". It only takes a spark to get a fire going. And soon all those around will warm up to it’s glowing. This song was telling us that you can ignite your world as a believer for Christ. This is still true ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bill Prater avatar

    Don't Sink The Ship Series

    Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 21, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 10,593 views

    What I hope to convey to you in this message, and what I hope we will all go away from here with, is an understanding of the destructiveness of sin.

    NAVIGATING THE NEW YEAR Don’t Sink the Ship When we ended the message last week, we did so with the children of Israel celebrating the Destruction of their Enemy and rejoicing because of the Depth of their Victory. Although they didn’t make much sense to them, the Israelites followed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist