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  • Andrew Chan avatar

    The Cross Of The Christ And The Two Others Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 5, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,515 views

    Part Two of our series entitled “the Passion of the Christ: Curious? Find out more!”

    The Cross of the Christ and the Two Others Luke 23:32-43 Today we are on Part Two of our series entitled “the Passion of the Christ: Curious? Find out more!” Glad you are here to find out more. That Mel Gibson movie “The Passion of the Christ” sure has got a lot of attention, hasn’t it? From the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God's Protection And Answered Prayer Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,007 views

    We continue to study Jacob’s walk as he returns to his homeland. God’s host meets Jacob just as he finds out some unsettling news. Esau is coming towards him with 400 men. Let us see the steps Jacob takes to prepare for this and in the process becomes

    God’s Protection and Answered Prayer DBF 1/20/02 Genesis 32 Protection of God in our time of need Purposeful Prayer in our lives Purposefully striving for God’s Perfect will Have you ever found yourself in a situation that is beyond you, without any true means within yourself of getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Counterfeit Religion

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Oct 9, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,674 views

    Seven indicators that will show you if you’re saved or not.

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: COUNTERFEIT RELIGION “FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD, THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH, BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE. FOR GOD SENT NOT HIS SON INTO THE WORLD TO CONDEMN THE WORLD; BUT THAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    In Danger Of Distraction Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 32,224 views

    This sermon was part of a series I preached on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

    One Holy Passion Nehemiah 6:1-14 April 1, 2001 “In Danger of Distraction” If you have email, you will appreciate the following message I got from an old friend recently. It read Let it be known: 1. Big companies don’t do business via chain letters and there are no computer programs that track ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Lord, Increase Our Faith

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,492 views

    how the lord asks us to watch ourselves and each other - a difficult task that needs faith!

    October 21, 2001 Luke 17:1-10 Jesus said to his disciples: “Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. 2 It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than for him to cause one of these little ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Blood Walk

    Contributed by James Groce on Aug 7, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,665 views

    When the High priest entered the Holiest of Holies, he had to pass the veil, which acted as a door to that room.

    --------------------------------- Heb 9:7 But into the second went the high priest alone once every year, not without blood, which he offered for himself, and for the errors of the people: --------------------------------- The High Priest of the Mosaic ritual of sacrifice in the Old Testament was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Blame Game

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 10, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,175 views

    Three views of the beheading of John the Baptist, or how to blame someone else for your actions.

    The Blame Game What do you suppose happened at the palace the next morning, when Herod woke up with a hangover the size of the Roman Empire and a public relations problem twice as big? I can hear them all spinning the story, can’t you? It’s not the way it seems! It’s not my fault! I’m not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    By Grace . . . By Works

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 10, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,806 views

    This study endeavors to strike a Scriptural balance between faith and works.

    email: cholt@gt.rr.com BY GRACE . . . BY WORKS By Charles W. Holt Eph. 2:8-10 James 2:14-25 Faith works! No, I really mean it. Faith works. But, you may reply, every Christian knows that. My response: not necessarily. My argument here is that too many have a one-dimensional view of faith. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Strong Winds On Deep Waters

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Aug 3, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 14,585 views

    The Storm Jesus Calmed provides three indisputable themes that demonstrate that IT REQUIRES REAL FAITH AND NOT MERE PRETENSE TO FOLLOW THE LORD THROUGH STRONG WINDS ON DEEP WATERS.

    Lessons from Storms in the Bible #5 -- July 29, 2001-- AM STRONG WINDS ON DEEP WATERS -- The Storm Jesus Calmed -- Luke 8:22-25 INTRODUCTION: (1) Jim Nicodem took his two youngest kids to the Batavia quarry. It has a beautiful sand beach with shallow water. [Anyone can play in the shallow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking Forward Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 19,213 views

    The second of a two part series at the beginning of the New Year; this one, regarding what can we give ourselves to as a new year dawns.

    Trinity Baptist Church January 14, 2007 Looking forward (Psalm 39:4-6) (Played “Resolve” video from www.sermonspice.com) That video addresses it: a year begins and many of us get -- temporarily -- motivated to set goals, make promises or lay out new directions. Some of those actually work ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Bond avatar

    The Toughest Job On Earth Series

    Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,208 views

    One of the uncomfortable realities about parenting is that we don’t know as much as we think we know. This is the final message in our series: Desperate Households. Today’s message deals with parenting, the toughest job on earth.

    Introduction One of the uncomfortable realities about parenting is that we don’t know as much as we think we know. When I was younger I used to think I knew almost everything about my kids. But the older I get the more I realize how naïve I was. This is only scratching the surface about my naiveté, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    The Problem With Humankind Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 12, 2010
     | 3,846 views

    In order to understand the upside of the gospel, we need to understand the downside of human sin. If we’re going to appreciate God’s grace in its fullness, we must understand what it is we have been rescued from.

    Sermon for CATM – September 12, 2010 –The Problem with Humankind What are some of the influences in your life? Why do you believe the things you believe? Who or what do you allow to influence your opinions and views? Each of us has a thousand voices outside our heads vying for our attention. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    4 Life Changing Words

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Sep 18, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,468 views

    One of the most life giving thoughts is to know, GOD IS FOR YOU

    4 LIFE CHANGING WORDS Romans 8:31-39 ?: how P.S. God is for you INTRODUCTION: Illustration: Chippie the parakeet. How many are Max Lucado fans? Max Lucado is one of the most prolific Christian writers of this generation. He can take the most complex theological thought, and with a simple phrase or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    Fresh Start....with Myself - A Message On Making Wise Decisions Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jan 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,979 views

    You can’t change the past, but you can change the future! It start with making good decisions that will affect your future.

    TEXT: Matthew 4:1-11 Proverbs 14:12 TITLE: A Fresh Start…With Yourself - A Message on making wise choices SERIES: Fresh Start TOPIC: Decision Making OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, January 18, 2009 PROP.: Important decisions are like seeds. We don’t know exactly what they’ll produce ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James May avatar

    A Question From A Lawyer

    Contributed by James May on May 14, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,513 views

    This sermon parallels the acts of the Good Samaritan to the provisions of Jesus Christ for the sin-sick soul, and then puts each us into that same position as well.

    A Question from a Lawyer By Pastor Jim May Don’t you just love to deal with lawyers? They are just fun people to be around. No – not really! Many of our experiences with lawyers have been, how shall I say it: Less than positive. I rank them right up there with going to the dentist. Now I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible