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  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Jesus Eyes: People Eyes

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007
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     | 6,189 views

    Others saw misfits and trouble makers. Jesus saw sheep without a shepherd. How we see the people around us

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Jesus Eyes--People Eyes Mt 9:9-11; 9:35-38 Introduction: Look around right now? What do you see? We all know that it is possible to hear and not listen. We can all see but not see. We have looked for something, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Heart Of A Warrior

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 34,338 views

    The heart is the true seat of everything that you and I really are. Where your heart is - is where you really are....

    The Heart of a Warrior Introduction: The heart is the true seat of everything that you and I really are. Where your heart is - is where you really are. We have not been called out to be weak, feeble followers of Christ, rather we have been called out as intercessors, gap-standers, warriors, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do You Do When Everything Goes South?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 19, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,309 views

    What do you do when your world is turned upside down and everything seems to have gone wrong? What confronted Mary with the news that she’d bear the Messiah. Mary’s life became unscripted what did she do? When your life becomes unscripted what do you do?

    WHAT HAPPENS WHEN EVERYTHING GOES SOUTH? Video clip: Life of Mary: Unscripted (BluefishTV) Introduction: What do you do when your world is turned upside down? When everything seems to have gone wrong? Consider what confronted Mary as a young teenager with the announcement that she would bear the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Romans 12:9 Series

    Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,348 views

    Romans 12:9

    Romans 12:9 9Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. “Love must be sincere” - There is nothing that I can think of that is worse than someone who acts or pretends that they love and care for you. To me that is the biggest betrayal that a person can inflict on ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Tim Parsons avatar

    Things I'd Like To Be Accused Of

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on Sep 2, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,075 views

    This is a sermon to take us to a deep look at what we are doing and what we are being accused of.

    Things I’d liked to Be Accused Of. 1 Peter 3:16 16 having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ. Satan is the accuser of the brethren (Rev. 12:10). The name Satan means accuser / ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Gregory Neal avatar

    An Easter People

    Contributed by Gregory Neal on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 109 ratings
     | 15,017 views

    An Easter Sunday Sermon from 1991, based upon John 20:1-18.

    What is there to say on this on this Easter Day? There is an ancient liturgy of the Church, a saying from our grandparents in the faith, so to speak. The worship leader, looking out on the people gathered for worship, would proclaim: "The Lord is Risen!" And the people respond: "He is risen ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    New Life In Christ

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,518 views

    Finding Eternal Life in Christ.

    NEW LIFE IN CHRIST John 11:1 – 26 Jesus Christ raised three people from the dead! There was a child that was only twelve A young man that was on his way to the graveyard And then there was Lazarus dead and buried in His tomb for four days already!!! So basically Jesus broke up every funeral ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Steps Of Good Man

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 10, 2005
    based on 167 ratings
     | 175,510 views

    The steps of a good man are ordered, directed, guided, and led by the Lord.

    Psalm 37:23-24 Topic: The steps of a good man In Psalm 37:23, the psalmist says that the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord. As I look at this particular verse, I was enlightened by the Holy Spirit on the many things that you can say in Psalm 37:23. In Psalm 37:23, you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Never The Same Again

    Contributed by Kevin Mullins on Jun 3, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,983 views

    God is intent on His church being a church of change and when we are not obedient he will accomplish that change by any means necessary

    Never The Same Again Acts 15:4-19 Read the text--I want to talk to you one more time about change-- Specifically about this idea of our ability to relate to and engage the culture that we are a part of— As far as I can see it there are a couple of kinds of churches- Book of Revelation does a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Great Big God

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 15,853 views

    This sermon explores the greatness of God and the hazards of seeing God too small.

    A Great Big God I Kings 17:8-16 My God is so big, so strong and so mighty, there¡¦s nothing my God cannot do! Those are the words to a children¡¦s song but words that you and I should pay heed to. Let me ask you a question this morning ¡V How big is God? Have you ever given that any thought? ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Faith & Joy In The Face Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 18, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,768 views

    How does Habakkuk face his fear and the reality of the prophesied Babylonian invasion? How can we face the reality of the things that make us fearful, and find the joy of the Lord?

    “Faith & Joy in the face of fear.” Habakkuk 3:3-19. WBC 20/6/4am INTRODUCTION H= 6CBC prophet Troubled by God’s apparent inactivity in history… against injustice. - what we would call ‘unanswered prayer’ HAB 1:2 How long, O LORD, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cutting To The Chase

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 15, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 3,033 views

    Advent 6: The Resurrection is proof that Jesus’ work on the Cross was exactly what was needed to restore a sinful humanity to God.

    There are people that have the absolutely uncanny ability to zero in on a problem. With laser-like precision, they can identify what’s going on and cut to the chase. If protests are raised, they can lay waste all arguments to the contrary, take no prisoners and accept no compromises as they ferret ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Pastor Dempsey Daniels avatar

    Called And Commanded Loosed

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Mar 5, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,054 views

    Called and Commanded Loosed

    CALLED AND COMMANDED LOOSED John 11:30-44 Lazarus is now in the sweet rest. Although he is content, those who held him close are struggling to cope with the situation. God has given his survivors not emotional stability but vulnerability. The situation has grabbed them by the neck and left them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    I Want To Be Loved And Accepted

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 4, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,663 views

    What to do when you don’t fit in and it hurts

    THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ---------------------------------------- 1Corinthians 13 Jan 19, 1992 ---------------------------------------- It was once said of a particular statesman that, "...the tragedy of his life is that he never ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Jenkins avatar

    Philadelphia: The Church Of The Faithful Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,851 views

    Philadelphia: The Church of the Faithful

    Philadelphia: The Church of the Faithful 3:7"Write this letter to the angel of the church in Philadelphia. This is the message from the one who is holy and true. He is the one who has the key of David. He opens doors, and no one can shut them; he shuts doors, and no one can open them. 8"I know all ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible