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  • James May avatar

    #3 The Gates Of Spiritual Progression Series

    Contributed by James May on May 3, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 26,452 views

    #3 in the Nehemiah Series. The rebuilding of the gates of the city of Jerusalem carry a great symbolism in the path that we must take back to God.

    The Book of Nehemiah Series #3 THE JERUSALEM GATES # 1 The Gates of Spiritual Progression - Part 1 By Pastor Jim May Nehemiah 3:1-31 Nehemiah Chapter three concerns itself with the rebuilding of the walls and specifically the ten gates that separated each section of Jerusalem. What also ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    It's Time To Listen

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,833 views

    Jesus is worthy of our life and our obedience!

    Introduction • A little boy was in a relative’s wedding. As he was coming down the aisle he would take two steps, stop, and turn to the crowd (alternating between bride’s side and groom’s side). While facing the crowd, he would put his hands up like claws and growl. So it went, step, step, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    The Gift Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 16,068 views

    Knowing the hope of God With Us through every circumstance of life

    The Gift of Hope Nov 30 / Dec 1; 2002 Intro: A number of years ago researchers performed an experiment to see the effect hope has on those undergoing hardship. Two sets of laboratory rats were placed in separate tubs of water. The researchers left one set in the water and found that within an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Freedom In The Christian Life Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,410 views

    what is true christian freedom

    Freedom in the Christian Life I want you to watch a video clip from the film Braveheart. Freedom is a very precious commodity. We hear a lot about freedom today. There are wars fought over it, legislation enacted to give people freedom, protests marches, freedom of speech, freedom of religion ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Doers Of The Word

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 3, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,705 views

    Doers of the Word of God hear with their 1. Wills engaged. 2. Minds engaged. 3. Hands and Feet engaged.

    Max Lucado writes: “For some, Jesus is a good luck charm. The ‘Rabbit’s Foot Redeemer.’ Pocket-sized. Handy. Easily packaged. Easily understood. Easily diagramed. You can put his picture on your wall or you can stick it in your wallet as insurance. You can frame him. Dangle him from your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Perfect Gift

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,780 views

    Simple Christmas message

    The Perfect Gift The perfect gift: Some of you will spend many hours this Christmas season searching for the perfect gift. You will browse through store after store or web site after web site. If you are the giver you want it to be just right. Based on what the person you are giving the gift to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    #1 -- Repentance Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 10, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,390 views

    The Christian journey begins with repentance.

    Songs for the Road Have you ever gone on a long road trip? We all know that when we’re getting ready for such a trip there’s a number of things we have to do, especially with our cars. We make sure we check the oil. We check the tires. We check the window washer fluid. We fill the gas tank. We get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    What Can I Do To Promote The Gospel? Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 33,621 views

    We can promote the gospel by our prayers, our lives, and our words.

    WHAT CAN I DO TO PROMOTE THE GOSPEL? Colossians 4:2-6 This passage talks about the two spiritual disciplines that Christians have the most guilt about: prayer and witnessing. Most of us struggle to faithfully pray and witness. My purpose today is not to make you feel guiltier. My purpose is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Calm In Calamity

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,385 views

    Christians may be calm when the world is in chaos.

    Title: Being Calm in Calamity Text: Psalm 46 The Big Idea: Christians may be calm when the world is in chaos. Introduction Project Masada 1 Masada is the name of ancient fortifications in the Southern District of Israel on top of an isolated rock plateau. Masada is on the eastern edge of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Dealing With Disappointment

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 16,465 views

    Discover how Jesus can help you deal with disappointment.

    Have you ever been disappointed? There are probably some who came to worship today struggling with disappointment. Disappointment takes many forms. • Sometimes we get disappointed by people (marriage partner, work associate, friend). • Sometimes we get disappointed when our plans do not materialize ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Martin avatar

    Listen To Him!

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Feb 21, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,207 views

    A sermon for The Transfiguration of Our Lord, Series B. Preached at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon 2/22/09

    Transfiguration. Now there’s a word you don’t hear every day. In fact, other than one day out of the church year, you might not otherwise hear it. Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary defines the word “Transfiguration” as “a change in form or appearance” or “an exalting, glorifying, or spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The Coming Christ Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,014 views

    Isaiah tells us more about the coming Messiah.

    The Mission of the Savior December 13, 2009 Isaiah 61 Can you believe Christmas is only 12 days away. There are some who have already finished their Christmas shopping, in fact, we had one who finished it before the season even began. And I’m here to tell you this morning that I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eldon Reich avatar

    Finding The Lost Series

    Contributed by Eldon Reich on Aug 24, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 25,811 views

    Sermon in on who are the lost, how are they lost, and discovering a God who finds the lost.

    FINDING THE LOST ---CONCERN FOR THE LOST Luke 15: 1-10 When the tsunami struck the Kenyan coast on Dec. 26. Slide a baby hippopotamus was washed away from its mother down the Sabaki River into the Indian Ocean and then forced back to shore A Hippopotamus is a social creatures. Baby ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    Miserable To The Marvelous

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,523 views

    The hope of salvation is based on the assurance that God really loves us

    I would be happy to email you the word file (I color code the sermon) and the power point for this sermon free. Just email me the title in the subject line. Romans 5:6-8 “From Miserable to Marvelous” “The hope of salvation is based on the assurance that God really loves us.” Sunday Morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    The Christ Event

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,639 views

    The Christ Event, occuring on the first Easter 2000 years ago, changed everything and rearranged everything else. But what does it really mean?

    Easter Sunday Sermon – The Christ Event - March 23, 2008 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Three buddies were discussing death and one asked the group: What would you like people to say about you at your funeral? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational