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  • Edward Frey avatar

    Christmas: From Mary's Eyes

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,112 views

    Just like Mary, we can treasure up the wonder and joy of Christmas in our hearts.

    Every year at Christmastime we hear people tell us what the holiday means to them. For some people Christmas is a time for opening gifts, eating cookies, visiting with families and friends. For others it’s a time of hectic schedules and endless “to do” lists. And then there are those who simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Given Authority

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Dec 30, 2001
    based on 195 ratings
     | 40,281 views

    WE HAVE AUTHORITY TO RISE UP AND DEFEAT THE ENEMY OF OUR SOUL, IF WE ONLY WOULD.

    Title: God Given Authority Text: Matthew 16:19 Intro: Each and every one of us that have believed on the name of Jesus Christ for our salvation are possessors of the authority of all heaven. Jesus said that we have the keys of the kingdom. Keys represent authority. I have on my key ring a key that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Beyond A Dismal Portrait

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 2,680 views

    Is your life heavy with burdens? Look up! See a vision of God. He has a plan.

    February 8, 2003 A. Introduction: 1) Cartoonist’s perspective on life a) A man chained to the wall inside a 4 by 8 feet prison cell b) Behind the man are two guards with guns, guarding the man 24 hours a day. c) Inside the cell, there is a small window, with vertical bars to prevent anyone from ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The Short Man With Shortcomings

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Oct 18, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 10,332 views

    Zacchaeus was a short man with shortcomings ! He didn’t measure up ! Do any of us ?

    The Short Man With Shortcomings ! Luke 19:1-10 I. His Desire..........He Sought To See Vs. 1-3 a. Because of curiosity. He obviously had heard stories about Jesus. But he had never actually seen him. He wanted to see this man for himself.....to see if the stories about him were true. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding The Peace Of God In Unsettling Times

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 18, 2003
    based on 161 ratings
     | 29,053 views

    A message meant to encourage us to not give up when we look at the world around us.

    Finding the Peace of God in Unsettling Times John 16:33 October 19, 2003 Introduction I don’t think it’s a surprise to anyone here that we live in a world of turmoil, right? Wars are being fought all over the world, and even in our own country, we’ve adopted a terror alert system that while ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "Un-Comfortably Numb"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,302 views

    A sermon about giving one’s life to Christ, and the importance of bringing children up in the faith.

    “Un-Comfortably Numb” Luke 19:1-10 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Parkview UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN Zacchaeus was chief among tax collectors, and I’m sure his parents never would have dreamed that he would turn out the way he did. You know why? Because Zacchaus’ name means “Pure” or ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Amos - 1 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,268 views

    The historical background leading up to the Book of Amos. Use of the Audio may be required for this one to be helpful.

    Dakota Community Church March 7, 2010 Amos 1 Overview Promised Land – Judges – Demanding a King – Saul – David – Solomon How the Kingdom became divided: 1 Kings 12:1-33 1 Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all the Israelites had gone there to make him king. 2 When ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Awaken Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Cameron Conway on Aug 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,772 views

    Will we stand up and become the plague of holiness that the world has been dreading for 2000 years.

    Awaken Pt3 For more messages and resources by Cameron Conway visit https://conwaychristianresources.com Who are we waiting for then? What are we afraid of, do we not remember 1 John 5:4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Value In Finding The Lost

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,118 views

    We are of such great worth to God that He will never give up on us or write us off.

    I HAVE A FAVORITE PICTURE FRAME IN MY OFFICE THAT DISPLAYS THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: “JUST THINK, YOU’RE NOT HERE BY CHANCE, BUT BY GOD’S CHOOSING. HIS HAND FORMED YOU AND MADE YOU THE PERSON YOU ARE. HE COMPARES YOU TO NO ONE ELSE, YOU ARE ONE OF A KIND. YOU LACK NOTHING THAT HIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Danger Of This Job

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jul 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,313 views

    Whenever God chooses to raise up a leader that commands attention, there is always the danger of attracting enemies.

    The Danger of This Job John 5:36 John 7: 1-5 36 But I have a greater witness than John—my teachings and my miracles. The Father gave me these works to accomplish, and they prove that he sent me. Our Lord's second witness was the witness of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Epistle From An Apostle Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 21, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,807 views

    Exposition of the first nine verses of 1 Cor, regarding the nature of the church and those make it up.

    Text: 1 Cor. 1:1-9, Title: An Epistle from An Apostle, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/13/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Abraham Lincoln’s secretary of war, Edwin Stanton, was angered by an army officer who accused him of favoritism. Stanton complained to Lincoln, who suggested that Stanton write the officer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seventh Time

    Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Oct 20, 2010
     | 4,617 views

    On the seventh time, Jesus showed up and the walls of sin came down. He said " It is finished"

    Joshua 6: 1 - 9 In Joshua chapter six, the number seven means so much to me; it means the seven unique saying of Jesus. Mat. 27: 46 “Why has thou forsaken me” Luke 23: 34 “Father forgive them” Luke 23: 43 “Thou shall be with me in paradise” Luke 23: 46 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Time! Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Sep 14, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 17,117 views

    It’s time for the church to wake up! Will we be faithful in following Christ in the last days?

    Mark 13:28-37 “Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender, and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So you also, when you see these things happening, know that it is near—at the doors! Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Heart New York Series

    Contributed by Brent Eubank on Oct 15, 2009
     | 4,094 views

    We examine Christ’s command to give up everything... even if that includes our home.

    We all know the motto of New York City. It is on every single T-shirt in the city. I HEART NY. And since then, there have been about a million people who have stolen this idea and design. Everything from God to monkeys. If somebody loves it, there is probably a shirt that says I HEART ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Filling The Holes--A Christmas Story

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,974 views

    Jesus Christ can fill up the God-sized, God-shaped hole in any heart.

    Homily for Wake Service One of the most popular films [of this season] is a little fifties vignette, A Christmas Story. In the plot, young Ralphie sets his heart on an air rifle for Christmas, and endures ridicule and scorn in his quest for this gift he believes will make him happy. In the end, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic