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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    A Tale Of Two Cities Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,628 views

    This passage provides a clear contrast between the citizens of Mount Zion and the citizens of Babylon in their citizenship requirements, lifestyle and final destiny.

    It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair… So ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Predict God Will Be With You This Year Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 2, 2011
    based on 71 ratings
     | 23,233 views

    If God has promised that He'd never leave me or forsake me... shouldn't that mean I won't encounter any difficulties or frustrations in my life? No, but the reason what this is true may change your life.

    OPEN: Some years back I read the true story of a conversation a traveler had with a farmer in New York State. They got to talking about the weather, and the farmer assured the traveler that he could tell what the weather was going to be - by watching the behavior of his cows. "When the cows are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life's Great Paradox

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 4, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,492 views

    In this world we are told that climbing the ladder, stepping on other people, and even "being served" is a path to greatness - the Bible teaches something entirely different.

    Life’s Great Paradox Galatians 5:1, 13-15 * To define the word “paradox” is an apparently true statement or group of statements that seems to lead to a contradiction or to a situation that defies intuition. Let me give you a couple of examples; * If a compulsive liar tells you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Will Settle The Score Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 10, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,970 views

    At the end of the age, Jesus will settle the score and every person will receive what they deserve based on how they have responded to Jesus.

    This week I came across a letter that was written to Probe Ministries. It reads, in part: I write to you feeling perturbed about God. At times I really wonder the question of His existence. I would appreciate if you could enlighten me in the area of trusting in God. I find it hard to trust Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pride And The Poor In Spirit

    Contributed by Chris Mccarthy on Jan 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,498 views

    This series is a study of the seven deadly sins contrasted with solutions found in the Beatitudes from Matthew 5. This second sermon uses the popular stories of the Prodigal Son and the Rich Man and Lazarus to contrast being proud against being poor in sp

    Pride and the Poor in Spirit Seven Sins and Solutions THE STORY IS TOLD OF A MAN WHO HAD A DREAM IN WHICH AN ANGEL showed him two doors — one marked Heaven and the other Hell. Curious, the man went to the door marked Hell. Inside he saw an unhappy sight. Twelve emaciated people sat around a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sacrifices That Please God- Unlocking The Secrets Of Enjoying Heaven's Best

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 16, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 36,650 views

    1. SACRIFICE OF PRAISE 2. SACRIFICE OF OFFERINGS 3. SACRIFICE OF CHARITY 4. SACRIFICE OF HOLINESS 5. SACRIFICE OF LABOUR 6. SACRIFICE OF SURRENDER 7. SACRIFICE OF SUFFERING

    SACRIFICES THAT PLEASE GOD - UNLOCKING THE SECRETS OF ENJOYING HEAVEN'S BEST ***************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. SACRIFICE OF PRAISE 2. SACRIFICE OF OFFERINGS 3. SACRIFICE OF CHARITY 4. SACRIFICE OF HOLINESS 5. SACRIFICE OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Step Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 12, 2012
    based on 61 ratings
     | 38,029 views

    Stepping out in Faith can be pretty scary. There is so much apparent uncertainty, and often a lack of ability to see where our foot will land. Peter took some amazing steps of faith that led him to be able to walk on water! What are the things we can l

    Steps along Life’s Journey A Step of Faith – Sermon 2 Matthew 14:22-33 Taking a Step of Faith requires Courage (14:27) Desire (14:28) Obedience (14:29) Obedience to Jesus’ Commands appears Risky Dependence on our own wisdom actually is Risky Succeeding in a Step of Faith requires Perseverance ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Deviled Ham Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,144 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 8 verses 26 through 39

    Luke 8: 26 – 39 Deviled Ham 26 Then they sailed to the country of the Gadarenes, which is opposite Galilee. 27 And when He stepped out on the land, there met Him a certain man from the city who had demons for a long time. And he wore no clothes, nor did he live in a house but in the tombs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Green Acres Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,713 views

    A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 4 verses 1 through 20

    Mark 4:1-20 Green Acres “And again He began to teach by the sea. And a great multitude was gathered to Him, so that He got into a boat and sat in it on the sea; and the whole multitude was on the land facing the sea. 2 Then He taught them many things by parables, and said to them in His ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Catching Foxes Series

    Contributed by David Mcbeath on Mar 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,780 views

    We must commit to removing any obstacle, obstruction, annoyance or pest that would ruin the relationship we have with our mate/date by hearing the alarms in our relationships and being students of each other in order to remove each other’s foxes and insec

    PRAYER INTRODUCTION Let me start my message this morning with a little confession. I have a habit, an addiction that really drives my wife Paula crazy. I pop my knuckles. I try hard not to do it around her. ‘Cause I love her and I don’t want to annoy her, but sometimes I just can’t help ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Triple Threat Stance Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 12, 2012
    based on 67 ratings
     | 18,640 views

    In basketball there’s a "triple threat" stance than can make an offensive player an effective threat to the opposing team. In the same way, Jesus models a "triple threat" for us that can make us effective for His kingdom. What is that triple threat, and h

    OPEN: (We began the sermon by showing portions of two separate videos by Michael Jordan describing the “Triple Threat” stance and how it works. The first video we showed the first 17 seconds of http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqHAut0qI10&feature=related. We followed that clip with the last few ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being Alert For Opportunities Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 19, 2012
    based on 38 ratings
     | 31,002 views

    The reason we are not making the most of our opportunities & just sleeping through so many other opportunities is because we have made a division between the life of faith & our daily life. We are to seek to serve God continually in our daily life

    COLOSSIANS 4: 2-6 [Christ Above All Series] BEING ALERT FOR OPPORTUNITIES Has your Christian Life lost its excitement? Has the fire gone out and you sense yourself just going through the motions? You know that the Christian life is the right way to live but the enthusiasm you once had and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,436 views

    If Jesus is our Shepherd, what do we do to follow Him?

    It Can Get Personal Message three of five I Am the Good Shepherd March 18, 2012 Michael Wiley John 10:11 Introduction: Do you like going to the county or state fair? I grew up in Louisville KY. Each year KY holds their State Fair in Louisville. I remember going each year primarily to see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Father's Responsibility

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jun 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,038 views

    father's day message or just plain any sunday sermon for men.

    A FATHER'S RESPONSIBILITY Pastor Allan Kircher June 19th 2011 Gen 18:17-19 Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him? For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jehovah-Rapha “the Eternally Self-Existent One Who Heals” Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,650 views

    Today we are going to learn why God would allow so many Jews to be thirsty and then lead them to a pool of worthless water.

    Purpose: To show how God used bitter water to display His power. Aim: I want the listener to be confident in God’s ability to solve any problem. INTRODUCTION: Today’s text occurs right after God delivered the Jews from slavery in Egypt and from the entire Egyptian army. Excitement and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible