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  • Chris Surber avatar

    Wonder Of Wonders - Advent 3

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 11, 2008
     | 7,020 views

    Jesus is no ordinary man, no ordinary King, and no ordinary saviour. Wonder of Wodners; Jesus Christ.

    Wonder of Wonders, Mathew 2:1-11 Introduction Someone went to visit a great painter while he was working in his studio. To his great amazement he saw attached to the easel of the artist various costly precious stones in many colors. In answer to his question why they were there the artist ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dr. George Calhoun avatar

    The Lord's Prayer: "Deliver Us From Evil Series

    Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,640 views

    The Christian life is not a Church picnic, attending a nice worship service or adopting the power of positive thinking. It’s a battle with an enemy who relentlessly tries to destroy us and the work of God.

    Elmer Towns, the vice president of Liberty University and dean of its school of religion shared how he was conducting a seminar for about a 150 people at a seminar in California. At the conclusion of the day, he walked over to the end of the first row of chairs by a row of windows, asked every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    There Is A Light: Christmas Eve Service

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,180 views

    Christmas Eve Candle Light and Carols Service

    There is a Light Christmas Eve Candlelight Service PREPARATIONS: The advent wreath with the Christ candle lit is in the center of the congregation. Candles for each section People come in the dark, candle-lit sanctuary as an instrumental prelude is playing. INSTRUMENTAL PRELUDE Piano plays ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Gregg Bitter avatar

    God’s Way Does Not Fail

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 3, 2010
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     | 11,385 views

    Although God’s way can seem must unusual, trust him with patient hope. Parts: A. His way amazes. B. His way brings hope. C. His way prevails.

    Text: Numbers 24:17 Theme: God’s Way Does Not Fail A. His way amazes B. His way brings hope C. His way prevails Season: Christmas 1 Date: December 27, 2009 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/God_s-Way-Does-Not-Fail-Numbers24_17.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Nigel Heath avatar

    The Blessing That Comes From Belonging To Christ Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jan 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,383 views

    Remembering and reflecting on what God has done for us in Christ leads to rejoicing for those who now belong to Christ.

    24.1.10 THE BLESSING THAT COMES FROM BELONGING TO CHRIST EPHESIANS 2:11-22 OPENING PRAYER Lord we are assembled here as your holy temple, the family of God, a gathered congregation as an army of the Lord -- And as soldiers of Christ we want to be equipped by you today to win victories in battle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Day After Easter

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 20, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 28,111 views

    What do you do when the band stops playing and the “Amen’s” are no longer shouted? What do you do when it seems like faith has been misguided? Consider the condition of the disciples on the day after Easter.

    THE DAY AFTER EASTER John 21:1-19 Introduction: Edgar Allen Poe wrote, “When the excitement dies, the elevation of soul ends and so does the poem, in so far as it is a poem.” What do you do when the band stops playing and the “Amen’s” are no longer shouted? What do you do when it seems like faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    "Never Forget That God Is For Us Not Against Us” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 22,291 views

    Christians: God is for us, not against us!

    1. So is God for us or against us? Hmmm. 2. I know the answer in good times comes real easily, but in other times… we might just think God is against us somehow. NOTE: Some people read v31 and walk away thinking, “Well, God is for me in this situation. He’s not for me this time.” But what does ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Uncomfortable Encounter With Christ Series

    Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Jun 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,471 views

    Now these issues will destroy your life if you do not have one necessary component. That necessary component is a rock solid assurance in the character of God. When you can not understand what He is doing, the only thing you have left is your certainty

    As Christians we think that when we come to Christ everything will be a bed of roses. At times, we have to wrestle with things that seem the exact opposite of what we know of God. At times, I get questions as a pastor to try to explain the Tsunamis, earthquakes, illness, and such. Quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    When Death Seems Better Than Life

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 12, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,466 views

    Suffering is part of the experience of everyone’s life. Consequently, the suffering question is one of the most profoundly disturbing factors today.

    For the first eight years of my life, I lived on the south side of Dallas, TX. Across the street from us lived the Hicks family. They had four children, all of them older than we were, but we occasionally played with them, until they got too big for us and then we moved away. When I was in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Parry avatar

    Trusting The Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Mike Parry on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,097 views

    This sermon builds on Jesus statement "I AM the Good Shepherd" using Psalm 23 and Ezekiel 34.

    “Trusting the Shepherd” The I Am Statements FCC – August 26, 2007 Text: John 10: 11-18 Introduction: During our recent sermon series, we have been looking at the “I AM” statements of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. So far we have looked at Jesus’ claim to be “The Bread of Life”, “The Light ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Word Of God As A Hammer Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 58,671 views

    Fourth in a Series on Bible Metaphors. Compares the Word of God to a Hammer

    THE WORD OF GOD SERIES SERMON FOUR – AS A HAMMER Jeremiah 23:28-30 The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? saith the LORD. Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Every Life Is Touched By Trials Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,246 views

    None of us can sidestep the pains, problems, sorrows, and sufferings of life!

    1. Everything UNDER THE SUN is vanity & emptiness. a. That’s the testimony of King Solomon. He had it all. b. Money. Wisdom. Women. Possessions. Power. Prestige. c. But it didn’t do it for him. It left him empty & hollow. d. He writes the book of Ecclesiastes to tell us how it went. e. At the end ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steven Spillman avatar

    Parting The Red Sea

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,733 views

    Did He really do all those things the Bible claims He did?

    Something’s been bothering me since the seventh grade and now’s a good time to get it off my chest. It’s about God. About His abilities actually. Did He really do all those things the Bible claims He did? It was in seventh grade that the question first came up. Until then I just assumed that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Cleavon Matthews Sr. avatar

    A Word In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on May 11, 2008
    based on 45 ratings
     | 27,340 views

    God’s word transcends our wilderness experiences.

    A WORD IN THE WILDERNESS Psalm 63:1-11 By Cleavon Matthews December 9, 2007 INTRODUCTION The seasons of life are transitory moments. The video recordings of our migration are captured on the memory sticks of our mind. Our personal narrative is no fable or fairy tale. We are not living a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    He Loves Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,454 views

    This series is adopted from Max Lucado’s book 3:16. He loves! We need to understand this. John 3:16 is the key to understanding God.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • There is a lot of hurt in the world each and every day. Life does not seem very fair at times does it? • Good people are losing their jobs, homes, and retirement accounts. Even the planet Pluto is not considered a planet anymore. Where is the justice in that! • When you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ