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    Broadway Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 29, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,731 views

    Why is the narrow way the road less traveled? Because 1. It is difficult. 2. It is against the majority. 3. It includes persecution.

    Jesus said, “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it” (Matthew 7:13-14). (A spontneous skit can be done here. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Entering The Harvest Field

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 12, 2005
    based on 60 ratings
     | 10,584 views

    Jesus: 1. Saw the crowds. 2. Had compassion. 3. Called to his disciples.

    The story goes that Mark Twain loved to go fishing, but he hated to catch fish. The problem was he went fishing to relax, and catching fish ruined his relaxation, since he had to take the fish off the hook and do something with it. When he wanted to relax by doing nothing, people thought he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    From Pofession To Perfection Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 12, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,770 views

    1 John 2:6 From Profession to Perfection - In the Series on 1 John

    From Profession to Perfection Introduction A. The Christian Life Begins with New Birth 1. "My little children" (v. 1) 2. We are born again through faith in Christ (John 3:1-16) B. God Wants Us to Be Confident of Our Salvation 1. Know is found forty times in this epistle 2. The joy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Advocate Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 12, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,645 views

    1 John 2: 1-2 Our Advocate in the Series on 1 John

    Our Advocate A. The Purpose of This Epistle Is the Abundant Life 1. Fellowship with God and His family 2. Fullness of joy, flowing from assurance of salvation 3. Forgiveness of sin in daily life B. The Problem of Sin in the Lives of Believers 1. Sin destroys fellowship (ch. 1) 2. Sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Perfect Storm

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 16, 2005
    based on 445 ratings
     | 126,603 views

    1. Storms will come. 2. Jesus will be with us in the storm. 3. Jesus will calm the storm. 4. It is only in the storm that we really know who Jesus is.

    It has been interesting to watch the blame game during the recent disasters which hit the southern part of our country. The mayor was to blame. No, it was the director of FEMA. No, it was the governor of the state. No, it was the people who refused to evacuate. No, it was the people who built ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    To Love Or Not To Love Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 19,794 views

    I John 2: 1-17

    To Love or Not to Love? That Is the Question I John 2:1-17 I. Introduction A. The Epistle with the Family in Mind 1. "My little children" 2. "Our fellowship is with the Father and His Son Jesus Christ" B. Love in Our Earthly Families 1. Lovers pledging their love in marriage 2. Love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cast Your Net On The Other Side

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 23, 2005
    based on 329 ratings
     | 202,159 views

    1. It is important to listen to Jesus and obey him. 2. We meet God when we come to the end of our resources. 3. You have to put your net in where the fish are.

    The setting of today’s scripture takes place on the Sea of Tiberias (the Roman name for the Sea of Galilee). The disciples are in a depressed mood because of the horrific events leading to, and culminating in, the death of Jesus. They have gone to Galilee and returned to what they knew best: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Living A Life Of Faithfulness

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 30, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,556 views

    1. Christ’s delay should cause watchfulness, not forgetfulness. 2. Faithfulness is measured in terms of relationships.

    “[Jesus said,] ‘You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.’ Peter asked, ‘Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everyone?’ The Lord answered, ‘Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Questions About Eternal Life Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,488 views

    A. Are You Sure That You Have Eternal Life? B. Make Sure by Coming in Faith to Christ Today

    Questions about Eternal Life Series on 1 John 1 John 5:11-13 Introduction A. Life Is Short at Its Longest 1. The psalmist’s conclusion: 70-80 years (Ps. 90:10) 2. Our average life span is still in that range B. Jesus Came to Offer Something Better 1. "Everlasting life" (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Once Was Lost

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 13, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 7,719 views

    The three parables of Luke 15

    ABC’s Emmy Award-winning show Lost is now in its second season. It’s website sums up the show this way: “After Oceanic Air flight 815 tore apart in mid-air and crashed on a Pacific island, its survivors were forced to find inner strength they never knew they had in order to survive. But they ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Radical Gratitude

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 21, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,755 views

    If you are going to live a life of gratitude, you must believe with all your heart that 1. God is good. 2. Life is good. 3. There will be a day of resotration.

    I often wonder why we who live in the United States of America, and have life so good, seem to be so discontent at the same time. How can we have so much of this life’s goods and pleasures, freedoms and privileges, resources and comforts, yet be so miserable? Perhaps we have too much. Bling ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Eternal Christ

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 7,540 views

    How does the fact of the pre-existence of Christ affect us personally? 1. It means that Jesus is God and has the power to help. 2. It means God cares for us. 3. It means there is a plan.

    What you see on the screen is a picture from a movie. It is a single still shot. You probably don’t know what movie it is from or what the movie is about. All you have is one moment in time from the movie which spans more than two hours. It is impossible to tell what this movie is about from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Our Father Sermon 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 3, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,166 views

    Sermon Series on the The Lord’s Prayer. This sermon looks at "Our Father"

    THE LORD’S PRAYER Matthew 6:9 OUR FATHER Part #1 of 8 - The Lord’s Prayer This passage is called The Lord’s Prayer. It is called The Lord’s Prayer, because the Lord gave it. However it is not a prayer that Jesus had to pray, but a prayer that Jesus’ disciples should use as a model for their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hallowed Be Thy Name Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 3, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,744 views

    This sermon in the series of the Lord’s Prayer Series deals with "HALLOWED BE THY NAME"

    Matthew 6:9 HALLOWED BE THY NAME The Lord’s Prayer - Part #2 of 8 Revelation 4:11 - "Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created." Worship is an important part of church. Worship is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Boy Jesus

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 4, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,589 views

    The mystery of the incarnation helps us to know: 1. God’s strength is in his apparent weakness. 2. Jesus understands the human condition. 3. God’s desire is to be with us.

    A new trend is literally turning a longstanding Christmas tradition on its head. Hammacher Schlemmer, a retail company based in New York, is offering a unique yuletide decoration: the Upside-Down Christmas Tree. The tree is seven feet tall and pre-lit with over 800 commercial grade lights, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist