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  • Carl Allen avatar

    Wise Men From Everywhere

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 23, 2008
     | 3,106 views

    From the story of the Wise men that traveled afar, we today can learn key principles to how we should respond to the birth and life of Christ.

    Wise Men from Everywhere Matthew 2:11 Intro Wise men from the East, came to worship the Christ child. How far had they traveled? How had these men seen the star in the East? How did they know it was the Messiah’s star? It is impossible to answer these questions. From the East came the wise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Promise

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,200 views

    The promises of God require a response of faith. Will we respond with faith to God’s never-failing promises of salvation through His Son Jesus Christ?

    HAVE YOU EVER RECIVED AN INVITATION OR ADVERTISEMENT IN THE MAIL FROM AN ORGANIZATION THAT WAS RUNNING A PROMOTIONAL IN WHICH YOU ARE GUARANTEED TO RECEIVE A GIFT JUST FOR SHOWING UP? WHETHER IT’S A POST-CARD IN THE MAIL OR SOMETHING YOU HEAR ON THE RADIO, WE DON’T TRUST SUCH PROMISES BECAUSE WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    Take A Stand For Christ With Your Life! Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 16,862 views

    Today from this passage Peter will outline five key principles that should characterize our lives as we respond to a hostile world and take a stand for Christ.

    Take a Stand for Christ with your life! 1 Peter 3:13-17 Introduction I read yesterday that there is a theory that has been around for some time now about “How to boil a live frog”. The theory states that you can boil a live frog in a pot of water, if the water is heated slowly enough — according ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Un:expected Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,735 views

    Part 1 of "Christmas UN:wrapped" When God calls us to the unexpected we can respond with fear and doubt or we can trust and obey.

    THE POINT: When God calls us to the unexpected we can respond with fear and doubt or we can trust and obey. ME I don’t know about you, but I LOVE CHRISTMAS… I love the Christmas season, I love the sights, the sounds, the smells associated with Christmas… I hate winter and I hate snow…except ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Fear The Roar Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 16,426 views

    Whether ancient Israel, a modern nation or a local church, God always responds harshly when those He has blessed rebel against Him.

    1. God’s first response is He speaks His warning 2. God’s second response is He shows His witness 3. God’s third response is He sends His weapon 4. God’s fourth response is He separates His wheat Anybody who has been married for more than five minutes knows that there are some things you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Bilbical Response To Authority Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,247 views

    15th in a series from Ecclesiastes. How Christ followers respond to earthly authority reveals what they really believe about God’s sovereignty.

    In a February 2005 sermon, Pastor David Fairchild of Kaleo Church in San Diego spoke these words: Since political parties and governmental structures and systems are made up of people, and people are sinners, there is no ultimate comfort or hope that should be placed in them. We shouldn’t place ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Dealing With Depression

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 13, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,145 views

    Everyone is subject to depression. When depressed, how shall the child of God respond? Surely, there are answers given in the Word, and we now look to that divine Word.

    Dr. Tim LaHaye claims to have asked over one hundred thousand people among his audiences if there were any who have never been depressed. Among one hundred thousand people so questioned not one has ever responded to his query by stating “I have never been depressed.” It would actually appear that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doing What He Asks Of Us

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 5, 2007
     | 2,073 views

    A short but challenging homily. The disciples were sent to go and get a donkey for Jesus. How do we respond when Jesus asks things of us?

    I have some Christian friends who were convinced about 2 years ago that God was asking them to buy their local pub and to continue to run it as a pub with food and alcohol being served. (At this point those of you who are anti alcohol – for whatever reason - may already be feeling sceptical, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Why Cling To A Beggar's Cloak?

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 35,732 views

    What keeps us from responding to Jesus when we have the opportunity? What beggar’s cloak are you unwilling to let go of?

    April, 2007 Why Cling to a Beggar’s Cloak? “Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus.” Mark 10:50 NIV INTRODUCTION: The story of Bartimaeus tells of a man who had been blind for many years--perhaps all of his life. He wore the official beggar’s garment, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Dykes avatar

    God Helps Those Who Help Themselves Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 43,733 views

    The Lord responds to those who cry out to him for help. We must admit God is our only source of help; without it we are sunk.

    INTRODUCTION This is the fourth message in the series “No, that’s NOT in the Bible!” We’re examining ten popular statements people think are in the Bible, but they aren’t found in scripture. There are millions of Bibles in America, yet there is an alarming level of biblical ignorance. George Barna ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    Words Of Power, Words Of Hope

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Oct 15, 2006
     | 3,272 views

    FCF: These words mean something. Responding to two deaths in our congregation this week, as well as the Amish tragedy - God’s word really makes a difference!

    Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid. 28 You heard me say to you, ‘I am going away, and I am coming to you.’ If you loved me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Second Mile Christianity Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,182 views

    How do you respond to situations in life, that is at the heart of what we will learn tonight from this passage of scripture from Jesus and His sermon on the Mount.

    Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 9 Second Mile Christianity Matthew 5:38-42 Introduction One winter day not so long ago a man went shopping at the local neighborhood mall. When he returned to his car he noticed a rather foul odor coming from under the hood and so he checked the engine. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Biblically Sent Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,441 views

    The Word of God under the illumination of the Holy Spirit gives us guidelines for nurturing, organizing and training those who are responding to the high calling of missionary work.

    Turn your Bibles to Acts 13:1-3 Title: Biblically Sent Theme: Enjoying the Protection of Healthy Oversight Series: Laboring Together With God Listen as I read Acts 13:1-3, “In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Swanger avatar

    Blessed Are The Humble Series

    Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 22, 2013
     | 7,975 views

    God has never spent one moment thinking He is me. Meekness is understanding who I am, who God is, and responding accordingly.

    “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” Jesus’ first statements were shocking to the audience that sat before Him on this Galilean hillside.. He challenged them with things totally foreign to their way of thinking. No doubt, they expected to be commended for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Curt Cizek avatar

    Guess Who's Coming To Dinner

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Oct 24, 2007
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,101 views

    Jesus invites Himself to Zaccheus’ home just like He invites Himself into our lives. He simply wants us to respond to His invitation.

    -“Guess whose coming to dinner” is a famous movie -It is #99 on the American Film Institutes top 100 films of the last 100 years -It has a star-studded cast with Sidney Poitier, Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy -It is about a young African-American doctor who meets a young Caucasian woman and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran