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  • Norris Harris I avatar

    I Saw The Lord

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 13, 2003
    based on 95 ratings
     | 12,854 views

    Now the relevance of this passage of Scripture is this: THE LORD STILL REVEALS HIMSELF IN ROUGH TIMES. And certainly, the infant days of this Twenty-First Century are ROUGH TIMES!

    “And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw …” During the ruthless reign and rule of the Roman Emperor Domitian (the last year of his reign in the year A.D. 95) something momentous and marvelous happened: the Risen Christ pulled back the veil of mystery which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Why We Need Christmas

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 9,294 views

    The Grinch wanted to steal Christmas. The Grinch of the Bible wants to steal even more!

    INTRODUCTION "The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! Now, please don’t ask why. No one quite knows the reason." One of the more popular movies right now is “The Grinch,” based on the Dr. Suess story, “How the Grinch stole Christmas.” The Grinch, whose heart is two sizes two ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dana Visneskie avatar

    The Key To Happiness

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jul 6, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,125 views

    The key to happiness is resting in the fact that God never changes. I give 3 areas most Christians put there happiness and how it leads to dissatisfaction. I also give 3 areas where God does not change and how that leads to true happiness.

    Title: The Key To Happiness Text: Psalm 102:25-28 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: - God never changes! He remains the same. And with that knowledge there should come to the believer a sense of joy and contentment. - It should bring a sense of security and peace to the believers heart. - It ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Like The Dew

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 10, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,882 views

    Fellowship is likened to the dew of Hermon, representing an incredible miracle.

    Like the Dew Montreal/Cornwall August 28, 2004 Hot, clear, and sunny days can be quite a blessing to those in a farming community. Particularly, during haying season, at the end of June and beginning of July, and during harvest, in mid-to-late August and beyond, to have numbers of days like that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Claud Owens avatar

    He Did It For Us

    Contributed by Claud Owens on Aug 11, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,201 views

    The passion of Jesus and how it relates to Holy Communion

    John 19: 1 - 20 HE DID IT FOR US The story of the trial and crucifixion of Jesus is a story of hypocrisy and raging hatred. It is also the story of the power and majesty of Jesus. The Jewish religious authorities wanted to get permanently rid of Jesus because He was causing problems for them ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Prayer Changes Things

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Apr 7, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,182 views

    How Praying for the in-filling of the Holy Ghost is a much needed tool for the borned again!!

    PRAYER CHANGES THINGS ACTS 4:31 When you try to do something without praying, what happens??? But have you ever noticed the difference of what happens when we pray first??? You can try your very best and your very hardest, and with the most effort, and the most perfection, that you think ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sheep Evangelizing Wolves

    Contributed by William Mouser on Jun 19, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,840 views

    Jesus’ instruction, warning, and encouragement for the Disciples’ first evangelisitc mission applies to all future service to Christ in this world.

    Matth 10:16-33 Fourth Trinity 2005 We have all heard the expression about the weather in parts of Texas: if you don’t like it, just wait an hour or two and it will change. I heard the same thing this past week in New England, where the weather is changeable because of the constant interaction ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Havin' Church

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,916 views

    Corporate worship is up to you. We must not harden your hearts. Worship is the sharing of joy and the humbleness of our place.

    Havin’ Church Psalms 95:1-95:11 For every person in this room there is probably some different idea or memory about what a worship service is like or should be like. -This morning our special guest Heather, has helped us in this service to be a little different than we normally do. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Simeon's Exemplary Life And Message

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 22, 2003
    based on 138 ratings
     | 19,042 views

    There are some people in the world who feel they might be too old, too limited or too marginalized to be of much use to God. Simeon is proof positive that God uses anyone who is submitted to the Holy Spirit. This offers great hope, confidence and assuranc

    Simeon’s Exemplary Life and Message (Luke 2:25-35) There are some people in the world who feel they might be too old, too limited or too marginalized to be of much use to God. Simeon is proof positive that God uses anyone who is submitted to the Holy Spirit. This offers great hope, confidence ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Turning Points

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 128 ratings
     | 8,411 views

    Patience is needed to accomplish great things.

    Turning Points Phil 3:5-6 In his 84 years, Thomas Edison patented over a thousand inventions. He is most famous for inventing the light bulb, but made more money off the alkaline battery. Edison was a bulldog, unwilling to accept failure as a final outcome to his efforts. Before he successfully ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marty Baker avatar

    Loving God With Your Mind Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,577 views

    This messages encourages you to think about ways to love God. It encourages you to worship with all of your heart, soul, mind and strength.

    Loving God with Your Mind Dr. Marty Baker / Mind Games #5 / February 16, 2003 stevenscreek.net Over the last few days, I’ve heard several comments about the laptop computer story last Sunday. I’m still clean. There is one thing that I failed to tell you and that is, what’s inside this machine ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Our Enemy The Devil Has Done This

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,257 views

    THE DEVIL IS THE CAUSE OF EVERY HEART ACHE AND PAIN THIS WORLD HAS EVER KNOWN

    Our Enemy The Devil Has Done This Matthew 13:24- 30 Here in our country we have had much stormy activity over the passed few months. First it was Hurricane Katrina, and then Hurricane Rita. It seem as though the world over has seen a lot of destruction, Wildfires started ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tamiko Stewart-Carter avatar

    Spoken Blessings

    Contributed by Tamiko Stewart-Carter on Apr 4, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,292 views

    Speaking the Blessings of God over your life

    Spoken Blessings. Spoken is the past principle of speak. In adjective form. It means to express with the mouth, uttered or untold. God has spoken blessings over our lives. He has used Apostles, Prophets, Pastors, Evangelists and teachers to speak blessings over our lives. If we read his word ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Symbols Of Disparity Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,542 views

    Jesus was trying to teach the disciples something about humility and service when He used the basin and towel. Whereas Judas Iscariot Iscariot betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver – money was his downfall. And to this very day, people betray Jesus for m

    Illustration: There was a boy who was very popular among others his age. He was an excellent leader in his school groups. One of his friends visited him and saw a homemade plaque in his room with the words "I Am Third" on it. His friend asked him what it meant and he replied, "It is the motto I try ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Is That Your Final Answer?

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,322 views

    A sermon for the fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, focused on Peter’s confession of Jesus as the Messiah.

    One of the most popular game shows in recent years, if not all-time, is Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? When the show first came out, it was hosted by well-known television personality Regis Philbin. Now, in syndication, its host is The Today Show’s Meredith Vieira. Regardless of host, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist