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  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    Amazing Grace, The Story Of John Newton

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jan 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,139 views

    When the spiritual life of the Christian Church is at a low ebb God raises up chosen servants to a revival of the Christian faith.

    AMAZING GRACE, THE STORY OF JOHN NEWTON The stories of men and women’s lives recorded in Scripture are often used in sermons to illustrate truths to help us in our own spiritual pilgrimage. The biographies of Christian leaders in more recent times can also be very interesting and helpful. I read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is Your Story Taking You?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 24, 2009
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     | 3,481 views

    The Kingdom of God must be the thread that is woven throughout our stories.

    20090125 Web Site Title: Where is your story taking you? Text: Mark 1:14-20 (14-15) The Big Idea: Jesus invites us to aspire to be Kingdom people. Introduction: I am reading The Power of Story by Jim Loehr. He defines story as, “the tales we create and tell ourselves and others… [however] ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Good News-Bad News Story

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,726 views

    Joseph was a man who learned that if you stay true to God, no matter what, bad news will turn to good news.

    Good News – Bad News (Genesis 50:15-21) Good News - Bad News Story: A certain man told his friend that his brother was working to get his pilot’s license. His friend said, “O, that’s great!” “No, it wasn’t great because the engine caught fire.” “Oh, that’s terrible,” said his friend. “No, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    From Trouble To Triump - A Mother's Story

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 14, 2008
     | 2,932 views

    Naomi saw trouble turn to triump when she turned back to God

    I. A Mother in Catastrophe - vs. 1-5 A. The Famine 1. The Setting 2. The Sin 3. The Seriousness of the Famine, Amos 8:11 B. The Failure 1. Disobedience, Joshua 23:7 2. Distrust 3. Defiled, Joshua 23:11-13 II. Mother’s Conviction - vs. 6-7 A. She acted on what she heard - vs. 6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Story Of God: The First And Second Adam

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Feb 20, 2008
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     | 11,851 views

    It is all Adam’s fault. Blame him, he did it; you did not eat of that tree, so why are you suffering? Fortunately, Christ repaired the damage that Adam did.

    THE STORY OF GOD: THE FIRST AND SECOND ADAM THEME: CHRIST REPAIRED THE DESTRUCTION OF ADAM’S SIN TEXT: ROMANS 5:12-21 She stepped into the 2006 Mustang Convertible. It was her first car. And today it was her birthday. The car was her gift from her loving parents. It was her dream car. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    Christmas Eve The Stories Behind The Carols

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,073 views

    A Christmas Eve Serivce with a message on Jesus as the light of the World

    Christmas Eve The Stories Behind the Carols P. Bruce: Welcome & introduction Carols: Getting it Right Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Stephanie: "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is a Christmas carol which first appeared in Hymns and Sacred Poems in 1739. having been written by Charles Wesley . A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    More Than Just A Love Story Series

    Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Jun 8, 2010
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    In the first in a series of messages on the book of Ruth, a great love story set against the backdrop of the era of the Judges of Israel, we see the high price of sin and Ruth's great confession and how it applies to the church today.

    Ruth Chapter 1:1-22 Introduction J. Vernon McGee calls Ruth "An addendum to the Book of Judges. A brochure of beauty. A bright picture on the black background of the judges."[i] Ruth 1:1 Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Jonah, Chapter One: A Story Of Rebellion" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,646 views

    In chapter one of the book of Jonah, we learn some important lessons about rebellion against God.

    The story of Jonah and the whale is one with which most of us have been familiar since we were children. But it should not be thought of as a story only for children. This little book contains some very important lessons for adults as well. Each chapter teaches an important lesson. In chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Jonah, Chapter Two: A Story Of Repentance” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,869 views

    In Jonah, chapter two, we read about how Jonah repented of his rebellion and was restored to a place right fellowship with God.

    Last time, we looked to chapter one, where we learned about the true nature of rebellion - rebellion involves our choosing to no longer walk with God but to run away from God. We also learned that the terrible consequences of rebellion are that we experience a loss of fellowship as well as a loss ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Jonah, Chapter Three: A Story Of Revival” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 30, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 23,203 views

    In Jonah chapter three, we read a story of revival.

    In Jonah, chapter one, we read a story of rebellion. In chapter two, we read a story of repentance. Today, as we turn our attention to chapter three of the book of Jonah, we find a story of revival. (READ TEXT) Jonah went to Nineveh and declared God’s word to the people. In response, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Jonah, Chapter Four: A Story Of Resentment” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 8, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,113 views

    How is it possible for believers, or even entire congregations to sideline themselves and keep from being part of what God is doing?

    Each chapter of Jonah has a story to tell. In chapter one, we read a story of rebellion. In chapter two, we read a story of repentance. In chapter three, we read a story of revival. Now, let’s look to chapter four. (READ TEXT) We would think the story of Jonah would have ended on the high note ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kyle Gray avatar

    The Christmas Story From Revelation 5??? Series

    Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,799 views

    Jesus is exactly who He says He is, the Christmas story told from Revelation Chapter 5

    With over 700 names and titles given to Him, all you need to do is Google His most popular name…Jesus… and you get 159 million hits! Jesus of Nazareth is the most well known, most documented figure in all of history. Jesus has been the most studied person in human history. No historian would ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Filling The Holes--A Christmas Story

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,952 views

    Jesus Christ can fill up the God-sized, God-shaped hole in any heart.

    Homily for Wake Service One of the most popular films [of this season] is a little fifties vignette, A Christmas Story. In the plot, young Ralphie sets his heart on an air rifle for Christmas, and endures ridicule and scorn in his quest for this gift he believes will make him happy. In the end, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • James Thomas avatar

    Don't Stop Telling The Story

    Contributed by James Thomas on Apr 19, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 15,902 views

    This a sermon about how we must continue to tell of story of christ birth and resurrection. About how we have lost respect for the church and it’s officers

    Pastor James Thomas House of Judah Ministries Jan.27th 2008 Don’t stop telling the story Deuteronomy 7:1-4 2 And when the LORD thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou shalt smite them, and utterly destroy them; thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor shew mercy unto them: 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darren McCormick avatar

    "Riches To Rags To Riches: The Story Of Christmas”

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,058 views

    A Christmas sermon reminding us of how Jesus became poor that we might become rich.

    AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church December 14, 2003 “Riches to Rags to Riches: the story of Christmas” [SERMON TITLE SLIDE] According to the Atlanta Journal "The Ten Commandments contain 297 words. The Bill of Rights is stated in 463 words. Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address contains ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ