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  • Kent Kessler avatar

    Adopted From Loneliness Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Dec 27, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,309 views

    One of the feelings you may not associate with the coming of Christmas is loneliness. For Israel, not being spoken to by God for 400 years can cause such feelings. But along with that first Christmas’ feelings of loneliness also came the message "Immanuel

    [Illustration]**The Horse Whisperer was a movie based upon the work of Monty Roberts. Monty Roberts’ secret of his horse whispering involves his getting into the corral with an untamed mustang and...When asked his secret, he says, The animals need to be with others so much, they would rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James May avatar

    Water Baptism

    Contributed by James May on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 202 ratings
     | 36,549 views

    Teaching of the meaning and method of water baptism prior to a baptismal service for new converts.

    WATER BAPTISM By Pastor James May Matthew 3:4-6, "And the same John had his raiment of camel’s hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey. Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan, And were baptized of him in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sunday Is The Christian Sabbath

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,266 views

    The disciples of Moses teach that the sabbath was changed from Saturday to Sunday by Constantine in 321 A.D., and by the Catholic Church in 364 A.D. The following facts from history prove they are wrong:

    Sunday Is the Christian Sabbath By Pastor CG The disciples of Moses teach that the sabbath was changed from Saturday to Sunday by Constantine in 321 A.D., and by the Catholic Church in 364 A.D. The following facts from history prove they are wrong: 1. The Encyclopedia Britannica under "Sabbath" and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Greatest News

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,950 views

    We live in times with a lot of bad news. This is a positive sermon centered around Christmas’ great announcement of the angels to the shepherds.

    December 8, 2002 You can do this just about any day. Pick up the newspaper, or flip on CNN. Of the six prominent lead stories on the front page of the paper, five will have the following words: "TRIAL....DANGEROUS...FRAUD...MURDER....DOWNTURN!" It doesn’t get much better on the inside ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    A Clash Of Cultures Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,548 views

    God wants us to hold one another accountable to His truth, but He wants us to tolerate our cultural differences; He wants us to make every effort to do what leads to peace and mutual edification among believers.

    A Clash of Cultures (Romans 14:1-23) A. Many churches are held hostage by SPIRITUAL terrorists who hold the church back in the name of being OFFENDED or claiming to be WEAKER BROTHERS. 1. If a vegetarian joins our church, should we forbid all meat at a church dinner? 2. If one person finds our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "The Week After Christmas”

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 21,566 views

    baby jesus meets Simon.

    Text: Luke 2:25-33, “And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Marching To A Different Drumbeat

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,060 views

    Are you ready for the coming conflict? As Christians, we face spiritual struggles and battles...

    Marching to a Different Drumbeat Text: Joshua 1:1-3 Introduction: Are you ready for the coming conflict? As Christians, we face spiritual struggles and battles on a daily basis. That is why Paul was so emphatic in the words he used in Ephesians 6:10-13. He said: "Finally, be strengthened by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chapter 6- Ephesians Series

    Contributed by David Thrower on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,206 views

    This is a chapter of a book I am writing as a devotional on Ephesians. It has to do with Ephesians 4:11 and the office of the evangelist.

    Chapter 11 As we continue to study the five-fold ministry gifts of Ephesians 4:11, one important ministry office comes into focus at this point – the evangelist. Normally when people think of the word “evangelist,” the mental picture is of a sweat-soaked man with big hair preaching in a tent and ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Be Mature

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,094 views

    While the text is about the gift of tongues, Paul greater concern is how all the gifts of the Spirit are being used for personal gain with little thought of others. Paul would encourage the building up of the body of Christ instead.

    Epiphany 5 C 1 Corinthians 14:12-20 02/08/04 A recent front-page story in the Wall Street Journal (January 6, 2004) reported U.S. Marines being trained for duty in Iraq are getting drilled in people skills as well as heavy weaponry. They are receiving instruction about staying respectful as well ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Marcus Naugler avatar

    The Wonder Of His Preparation (Part 1, The Wonder Of Christmas) Series

    Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,321 views

    God sent us a prophet in the person of John the Baptist to "prepare the way of the Lord." Take a look at the events surrounding his life and see what God did with the wonder of His preparation.

    The Wonder of His Preparation (Part 1, The Wonder of Christmas) Text: Luke 1:1-80 (pg. 723 in pew Bible) This is the time of year when we find that our houses don’t have adequate lighting and there are not enough green plants in our homes that look like candy, so we go and put these things into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Leadership 101 Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 22, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,967 views

    10th in long series on Joshua. This speaks of his listening to the Lord’s leadership in all he did. What does it take to hear the voice of the Lord?

    Joshua 5:13-15 – Leadership 101 In his book "Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life", the author Charles Swindoll tells a story about the 19th century agnostic Thomas Huxley. Some of you may know that name – Huxley promoted Darwinism and Humanism as he attacked the Christian faith. Now, Huxley ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Exceeding Grace In Giving Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 1, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 9,183 views

    Paul’s part two on giving where from promises to preparation to participation to prayers and praises, God is glorified and we are blessed!

    God Grants Grace in Giving 2 Corinthians 9 I saw a single frame cartoon once that had two men standing outside after church services. They were standing there in their underwear and one says to the other: “That was the best sermon on giving I ever heard!” Today we will see part two of Paul’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Davon Huss avatar

    The Word Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 13, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,003 views

    A sermon on Colossians 3:16. (Adapted from an outline by Croft Pentz.)

    The Word of Christ Colossians 3:16 Sermon for 6/9/2002 Introduction: Country Music Song Titles: 1. If You Can’t Live Without Me, Why Aren’t You Dead? 2. I Went Back to My Fourth Wife for the Third Time and Gave Her a Second Chance to Make a First Class Fool Out of Me 3. You’re the Reason Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Water Baptism

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 24, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 16,688 views

    Water Baptism - What is it, how is it done, why is it done, to Whom should it be done, etc. etc.

    30, May 2004 Dakota Community Church Water Baptism 1. What is it? How and why do we do it? It is not joining a church or denomination. It is not the way we are saved – we are saved by faith in Jesus alone. Why do we not just sprinkle or draw a cross. Colossians 2: 9-12 9For in Christ all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks avatar

    Why Are Some Christian Women Living In Hell?

    Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 9,358 views

    This is message directed to married Christian women who do not have joy in their marriage relationships and are wondering what can they do now?

    Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks THE MINISTRY OF S.A.R.A.H. (SERENITY*ATONEMENT*RESTORATION & HEALING) LYONS, GEORGIA JUNE 2003 PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I prayed years ago to You, asking You to use me according to Your will and plan for my life. Lord I know that there have been times ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist