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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    New Year Necessities

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 176 ratings
     | 28,504 views

    Some new year necessities.

    INTRO.- ILL.- "The Fabulous Life of: Arnold Schwarzenegger.” Here it is: * He smokes $4,000 cigars but that’s not all. * Arnold is worth up to an estimated $800 million. His holdings in private companies like Microsoft and Starbuck’s are valued at over $20 million. * Even his shoes are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Name Above All Names: "The Lamb Of God" Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 22, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,545 views

    To celebrate in Communion Jesus as the perfect, complete & triumphal Lamb that takes away the sins of the world.. including my own.

    Name Above All Names: “The Lamb of God” John 1:29-34 Focus: Jesus is the perfect, complete & triumphal Lamb that takes away the sins of the world. Function: To encourage trust and faith in the triumphant Lamb of God by celebrating his victory thru communion. Maybe the hardest story in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Am Come To Fulfill

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 20, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,560 views

    Sermon 1 of 7: Why did Jesus come?

    Matthew 5:17-18 “I Am Come To Fulfill…” Woodlawn Baptist Church June 19, 2005 Introduction Why did Jesus come to earth? For the next few weeks, I would like to examine seven passages of Scripture that will answer that question. In each passage, Jesus made a statement that clearly says, “I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Sabbath Healing Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Feb 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,947 views

    This message talks about how all the commands and laws that God has given to us are to be understood as applications and examples of how to follow the greatest commandment: loving God and loving neighbour.

    “A Sabbath Healing” John 5: 1 – 18 Introduction Recently my wife and I watched the movie Luther. Do you know the story of Martin Luther? Most of you probably know something about him. Martin Luther was a 16th century monk, priest, and theology professor. You may know him as the one who wrote the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Life We Live

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,402 views

    The Gospel of Cross from Galatians calls for responsible, faithful freedom in Christ.

    The Life We Live Galatians 2:20 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Galatians is small but important. Martin Luther said he considered it the most important book in the New Testament. It contains only six chapters and one hundred ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Come On...be Reasonable Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,886 views

    This message looks at chapter one of Isaiah. We see God pointing out the sin of the people and offering to clean them up. (Is - part 2)

    "COME ON...BE REASONABLE" TEXT: ISAIAH CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION IN AUGUST OF 1980 I LEFT -- UP STATE NEW YORK WHERE I WAS RECEIVING TRAINING IN THE NAVY TO GO TO JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA TO GET MARRIED.... IT WAS A LONG DRIVE AND I COULDN’T WAIT TO GET THERE. WHEN I ARRIVED I PULLED INTO THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian Faith Or Magical Thinking? Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 22, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,647 views

    What are you trusting, why?

    Christian Faith or Magical Thinking? For a couple of Sundays, we’ve been considering the importance of a contemporary experience of hearing God’s voice. A fresh relationship with the Lord prevents us from following a sterile set of rules that have little true power to shape our values and daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Christians Let Christ's Spirit Living In Them Sanctify The World, Indeed R

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,041 views

    April 28, 2002 - FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 1 Peter 2:2-10 Color: White 1 Peter 2:2-10 Title: “Christians let Christ’s Spirit living in them sanctify the world, indeed redeem the world, by their own self-sacrifice.”

    April 28, 2002 - FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 1 Peter 2:2-10 Color: White 1 Peter 2:2-10 Title: “Christians let Christ’s Spirit living in them sanctify the world, indeed redeem the world, by their own self-sacrifice.” Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Religious Lost!

    Contributed by Brian Archer on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,559 views

    Our title of "Christian" is meaningless if our hearts don’t match our claim.

    The Religious Lost! Romans 2:17-29 I. They Lack Humility 2:17-20 II. They Lack Obedience 2:21-24 III. They Lack Understanding 2:25-29 Introduction In his book, Early Christians of the 21st Century, Chad Walsh wrote: Millions of Christians live in a sentimental haze of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Sheep Herders? Series

    Contributed by Terry Rolen on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 273 ratings
     | 95,794 views

    Why would God use such unlikely messengers?

    It does seem like there is a socially acceptable level of charity or giving or caring is raised a bit around Christmas time. But even then there is a limit to what people will allow. I mean your suppose to be nice, your suppose to share gifts, your suppose to give a little extra to the church and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    Our Hope, Now And Forever

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000
    based on 344 ratings
     | 22,178 views

    Our hope is a sure and lasting one

    A little girl lived near a cemetery, and often had to walk through it after dark. When someone asked her, “Aren’t you ever afraid?”, she answered, “Oh, no! My home is just on the other side.” The best way to begin this sermon today I think, is to ask the question; ‘where are you going’? ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    What's Your Story? Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,584 views

    This sermon is the second in a series on Galatians.

    The Triumph of Grace “What’s Your Story?” May 21, 2000 This Morning’s Text – Galatians 1:11-24 “For I would have you know, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Neal Gray avatar

    The Powerful Old Covenant (Part 1)

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 131 ratings
     | 19,966 views

    God loves His people. We are His creation. And He desires that we live in right relationship with Him. God knows that He will have to make the "first moves," and He has done so.

    "The Powerful Old Covenant (Part 1)" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Genesis 15:1-21, KJV Purpose: God loves His people. We are His creation. And He desires that we live in right relationship with Him. God knows that He will have to make the "first moves," and He has done so. In the powerful old ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Robert Rose avatar

    Shout Of The Stones

    Contributed by Robert Rose on Nov 2, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,547 views

    God’s answer to our worthless worship.

    The Shout of a Stone: Remember "the pet rock" craze? How many of you still have a pet rock? I thought it was one of the silliest things man came up with. But then while studying this passage one day I had to stop and re-think : Luke 19:40 But He answered and said to them, “I tell you that if ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Sensation Chasers Or Jesus Chasers

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Aug 24, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,162 views

    Jesus’ congregation drops from 5000 to 13 in one day because he wants followers who are Jesus Chasers, not Sensation Chasers

    John 6:52-70 – Sensation Chasers or Jesus Chasers Let’s say for a moment you are responsible for hiring and firing your church pastor • The church is doing great. You have more than 5000 people attending • The senior pastor is a great guy, people like him, he’s a captivating speaker, and has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church