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  • Jim Kane avatar

    Jesus...our Lawyer...our Savior

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 4, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,985 views

    The fourth sermon in the 2007 series, ‘The People’s Choice Sermon Series’

    This morning is the fourth sermon in our series ‘The People’s Choice Sermon Series’ and today’s sermon is entitled (slide 1), ‘Jesus…Our Lawyer…Our Savior.’ And I begin this morning with a brief TV trivia quiz that asks, (slide 2), ‘Who is not a famous TV lawyer?’ Are you ready? Among the lists ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Chip Monck avatar

    A Marriage Proposal And Paradigm

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,712 views

    This message explores paradigms in the Bible for the Kingdom of God, giving special attention to the Bridal/Marriage Paradigm.

    (Significant inspiration for this message received at the International House of Prayer Pastor’s and Leaders Conference & the leadership team at IHOP). Opened with a review of my background in an ATS Philosophy Class reading and studying Paradigms Definition of Paradigms – Frames of Reference. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • David Owens avatar

    God's Love And Ours Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,195 views

    The most important thing for us to know and experience is the love of God. Once we know his love, we can pass it on to others.

    A. Now for today’s lesson from 1 John… B. How many of you have heard about the book and movie called “The Secret”? 1. Here is some of the verbiage being used to advertise “The Secret”: “The Secret is released to the world! This ground-breaking feature length movie presentation reveals The Great ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Doug Henry avatar

    The Church At Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,317 views

    Learning from the good and the bad from the church at Ephesus in Scripture.

    Warnings, Exaltations & Instructions: The Church at Ephesus Revelation 2:1-7 As many of you know, summer is typically the busiest time of the year for one thing – weddings. In the spring, a newspaper ran an article giving advice to couples who were thinking about getting married in the upcoming ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tommy Davis avatar

    What If God Was One Of Us?

    Contributed by Tommy Davis on Jan 7, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 33,527 views

    This sermon looks at the horror of life if God was one of us.

    What If God Was One of Us? Text: Numbers 23:19-20 19 "God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? 20 Behold, I have received a command to bless; He has blessed, and I cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Husband's Responsibility Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,218 views

    Husbands obey that duty by adhering to three basic responsibilities in caring for their wives’ needs: A) consideration, B) chivalry, and C) companionship.

    Visitors to the forthcoming Calgary Stampede who are feeling extra frisky can now leave their wedding rings at the door. A local Calgary hotel is offering to let guests check in their wedding rings as they might their cars or their coats. Hotel Arts’ staff will even airbrush ring tan lines, so all ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Lalachan Abraham avatar

    A True Friend Loves At All Times Part-1 Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 4, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 24,901 views

    A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need. (Proverbs 17:17NLT)

    A True Friend loves at all Times Part-1 Open your Bibles to Proverbs 17:17 “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” (NIV) A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need. (NLT) Did you know that the deepest need of the human heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim White avatar

    Jesus Must Make A Difference Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2013
     | 6,222 views

    Jesus must make a difference in the life or we must question if He lives in the heart.

    Jesus Must Make a Difference Matthew 7:21-23 Forgive me if I don’t use a cutesy illustration to break the ice of today’s topic. I don’t believe this is a topic in which a cutesy illustration is appropriate. It saddens me that too many times professing Christians act like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    How Did I Get Here!

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,751 views

    Have you ever ended up in a condition or situation that just boggled your mind. You couldn’t understand how you ended up here. You did everything you thought was right yet your marriage ended up in divorce court, your child ended up in jail, you fou8nd

    “How did I get Here” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURES:- Psalms 51, 2nd Samuel 11 – 12. FOCUS VERSES:- Psalm 51:16-17:- “For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give [it]: thou delightest not in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God [are] a broken spirit: a ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Signs Of Life Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,095 views

    Who is Jesus to you? Is He your friend? Is He your healer? Is He the One who does great things for you? I hope He is. But He is also so much more. As we start our journey through the book of John my prayer is you will see Jesus for who He is and that you

    This morning, I have to admit that I am very intimidated. As most of you know, I am deeply committed to what can be called systematic consecutive expository preaching. Preaching is expository when it actually preaches the text instead of jumping from it. It exposes the true and accurate meaning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Surber avatar

    Sweet Potatoes In My Coffee Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,614 views

    God is our loving Heavenly Father.

    “Sweet Potatoes in my Coffee” Luke 13:1-9 Introduction The memory of one particular evening when my wife and I lived in Florida remains fresh in my mind. We were invited by some friends to listen to their children’s contemporary Christian band play some of their new songs at the “Coffee Spot” in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Travis Jarrett avatar

    Triune God: Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Oct 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,788 views

    This message deals with the concept and theology of the Trinity, focusing on God the Holy Spirit.

    The Truine God: The Holy Spirit 08.13.06 **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE, NOT THE FULL MANUSCRIPT. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS SERIES. Video Clip: “The Chronicles of Narnia – You Have to Lead Us” In this clip from the Chronicles of Narnia, Peter is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    Why Do You Call Me Lord And Not Do What I Say?

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 28,859 views

    This sermon focuses on the fact that too many Christians are not doing what the Lord expects us to do.

    Title: Why do you call me Lord? Text: Luke 6:46-49 Date: 7/13/2008 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist church Introduction: If Bobby Knight calls time out with 10 seconds on the clock and sets up a play for his star player to take the last second shot, but the guy who is supposed to pass him the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    Why Do We Take Communion?

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 25,362 views

    Many times we end up doing things for the wrong reasons I thought it would be a good time to explain why we take communion every week

    A church had an unusual ritual every Sunday morning. • Before the church sang the Doxology, they would stand up, • everyone would turn to the right and face a blank white wall, • and they would sang. • Every Sunday they did this • Finally a visitor to the church was confused and asked, • “Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Mail Call - Pergamum Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 23, 2012
     | 6,368 views

    A series of messages from Jesus to the 7 churches in Revelation.

    March 4, 2012 Revelation 2:12-17 Church at Pergamum Every city likes to have unique and catchy nicknames. Something powerful, positive, attractive and welcoming. Here are a few from Indiana. I admit I spent too much time on this part of the message . . . There’s ~ Churubusco - Turtle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist