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  • Craig Smee avatar

    Cedar

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,864 views

    Conducting a Christian Passover meal. A means of combining he jewish festiva with our Christian faith.

    Seder – An Order of Service and Explanation to the Passover Meal A. Welcome and Blessing Read EXODUS 12:12-20 and LUKE 22:14-16 B. Recline at the table C. The 15 Steps to the Sedar then begin: 1. Kadesh – Sanctify (Reading and Foot Washing) 2. Urchatz – Cleanse 3. Karpas – Appetizer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    7 Lights Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 27, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 15,769 views

    The seven lights of Christmas all focus their beam of light onto the true meaning of Christmas. These beacons of light illuminate Jesus “The Light of the World”- The Messiah born to die so that we could live! Born to die to create and intimate relationshi

    The Seven lights of Christmas! Thesis: The seven lights of Christmas all focus their beam of light onto the true meaning of Christmas. These beacons of light illuminate Jesus “The Light of the World”- The Messiah born to die so that we could live! Born to die to create and intimate relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Multiethnic Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,455 views

    God is no respecter of persons and He desires His House (His Church) to be a place for all nations – all people. A church is to be a place where there is no favoritism and all are treated fairly and equally.

    Series: We are Here! Sermon 6: Multiethnic (or multicultural, or diversity) Introduction: Show pictures of our changing world in this area of South Chicago: The Orland Mosque, the Lemont Hindu Temple, and the Chicago Buddhist Temple all represent how diverse our community is becoming. Our society ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Receiving The Father's Love Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,527 views

    This was a very powerful service where the Holy Spirit began to move, and the pastor set aside his notes to flow with what Heaven was saying. "One of the things that God wants to release is a revelation of the Father’s heart of love for you."

    RECEIVING THE FATHER’S LOVE: By Pastor Chris Jordan – November 2007 ~ Transcript: Part One ~ This was a very powerful service where the Holy Spirit began to move prophetically, and the pastor set aside his notes to flow with what Heaven was saying. One of the people in the church e-mailed the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Prison Of God's Promotion

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 25, 2020
     | 6,080 views

    Your restriction, though onerous, may be God's means of bringing glory to His Name through promoting you. This becomes obvious through a study of Joseph's trials and promotion as God worked in his life.

    “Joseph’s master took him and put him into the prison, the place where the king’s prisoners were confined, and he was there in prison. But the LORD was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison. And the keeper of the prison put Joseph in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Stand - Sword Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 28, 2024
     | 1,916 views

    We need to learn to swing the sword of the Word to combat the lies of the enemy.

    Stand: The Sword of the Spirit Ephesians 6:10-17 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 5-26-2024 My New Bible I became a Christian in 1990 and, soon afterward, my brother bought me a NIV Study Bible with my name on it. I treasured that Bible. I bought a case so I could carry it around. I put it on my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Austin W. Duncan avatar

    The 153 Fish Wake-Up Call Series

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 449 views

    As seasons shift, many of us need a reset with Jesus. John 21 shows the risen Christ meeting drifting disciples, filling empty nets, and inviting them to “come and have breakfast.” This isn’t box-checking; it’s returning to the One who seeks us, provides for us, and re-commissions us.

    Can you feel it in the air? That subtle shift as summer fades into fall? Me either. But somehow every single store in all of existence seems to feel it as they’re already putting out Christmas decorations. I think by next year we’re going to see combo-fireworks stands selling candy canes and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Broken Man Before The Boundless Gospel

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 549 views

    Locked doors and crowded rooms can stop most people, but real faith finds a way. In Mark 2:1–12 four friends tear through a roof to place a paralytic before Jesus—He forgives first, then heals—showing His authority and calling us to carry others to Him.

    A little while ago I was installing a keypad lock on the door to my upstairs studio—just trying to add an extra layer of security for my equipment, cameras, computers, all that production stuff. So I set the keypad lock up, got the old handle out of the door, got the batteries in, set the code, all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Energy Vampires

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,021 views

    Discovering the things that "suck" the life out of you.

    New Year’s Eve is a time for us to reflect and remember the past events of the previous year, but for most of us it is a time to anticipate or EXPECT something new, different, and or exciting for the New Year! Most of us make resolutions in hopes to write a New Chapter in our lives … we develop ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Are You He Who Is To Come? (Who Is Jesus?)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,321 views

    This is a sermon that focuses on the true identify of Jesus.

    “Are you he who is to come?” “Are you he who is to come, or should we look for another?” The question itself seems harmless enough. A simple yes or no answer would seem quite sufficient for such a straightforward question. And yet, it was not… that simple of a question, and Jesus did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Frightened Or Fascinated

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,527 views

    Are we frightened into a relationship with God out of fear of hell or are we fascinated with having a personal relationship with God? This sermon looks at both Isaiah 43:1-7 and Luke 3:15-17; 21-22 to find an answer to this question.

    Frightened or Fascinated Isaiah 43:1-7 / Luke 3:15-17; 21-22 Intro: We all have expectations of relationships, children, marriage, children, and even the church. I. Israelites had expectations – VS 15 – Needed to be expectant if God’s salvation was to appear. A. Expected to be the “chosen” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Welch avatar

    Managing Anger God's Way Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,667 views

    Second in a four part series on managing anger.

    “Managing Anger God’s Way” Pt 2 REVIEW Ephesians 4 tells us to be angry and let anger be put away from us. BE ANGRY, AND yet DO NOT SIN; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not give the devil a place. Ephesians 4:26-27 Which is it? We learned last week that the state of our heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Troy Campbell avatar

    David's Cave - Five Keys To Victory 4 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Apr 5, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,445 views

    David went into the cave discouraged but came out victorious.

    Title: How To Behave In A Cave – 5 “David’s Cave – Five Keys to Victory – 4” Text: Psalm 57:1-11 The past few weeks we have been talking about caves. A cave is a type of a dark hour, a struggle, or a serious valley that you are facing. This series has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Travis Moore avatar

    But God...did Not Answer Him Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on May 26, 2019
     | 4,848 views

    Lesson of unanswered prayer from the life of King Saul

    But God … Did Not Answer Him 1 Samuel 14:37 1. Always remember: God cares about you. ? I Peter 5:7; Ephesians 5:29; Nahum 1:7; Psalm 55:22; Matthew 6:25-26; Jeremiah 29:11 2. If God cares about me, then Why Doesn’t God Answer My Prayers? ? Don’t expect God to answer prayers that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    Getting Rid Of Bad Breath

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,955 views

    Continuing to look at 7 areas to give God control (7UP to God) to follow Jesus holistically, we turn to the social area: our relationships.

    7UP: Getting Rid of Bad Breath Philippians 4:2-3 October 26. 2008 A little girl received a watch and some perfume for her birthday. She was so proud of them because they made her feel so grown up. All throughout the day, she pestered everyone to look at her watch or ask them if they wanted to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God