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  • Bruce Ferris avatar

    Anna

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 56,839 views

    Why did Anna succeed under adverse circumstances and become a prominent figure in the Christmas story?

    “Anna” A study of Anna, the prophetess, as recorded in Luke 2:36-38, is a wonderful way to start the New Year. Although she is part of the Christmas story, the truths she lived out are an inspiration and model for us to follow as we consider the New Year and all the opportunities it holds. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judgement Day Surprises Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,574 views

    Jesus’ story of the Sheep and the Goats surprises us with a view of life from heaven’s perspective.

    Judgment Day Surprises Matthew 25:31-46 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: A drunken man flagged down a bus late one night. He staggered up the aisle, and flopped down right next to an older woman who was clutching a Bible. She looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Will You "Mary" Jesus?

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Aug 4, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,259 views

    The Story of Mary & Martha with Jesus is used to challenge Christians regarding their choices and God’s Word.

    August 1, 2004 — Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 10:38-42 Will You “Mary” Jesus? I. Choose Love II. Sit Down Already and Listen III. ‘Til Death Do You Join Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Good Things About The Da Vinci Code Fad

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 28, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 1,814 views

    This fad shows us how we can connect to this world’s fascination with the story of Jesus.

    Good Things About The Da Vinci Code Fad By now perhaps you have heard about the extremely popular novel, The Da Vinci Code written by Dan Brown. I was toying around with the idea of doing this message on Palm Sunday, when Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey colt. I was going to title that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Lessons From Esther

    Contributed by Doug Stringer on May 15, 2005
    based on 161 ratings
     | 31,142 views

    There are many valuable lessons we can learn from the story of Esther, here are some of them.

    LESSONS FROM ESTHER We are in the middle of a lot of change here at CCBC. I know that the renovations have gone on longer than any of us expected. We are all looking forward to seeing things get done around here. Over the next few weeks, we are going to be having a few different services. Next ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christ Is Born, God With Us

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,399 views

    Let us visit the old, old story once more about Jesus and HIS love...

    Luke 2:1-7 (KJV) And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. [2] (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) [3] And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. [4] And Joseph also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blind Bartimaeus

    Contributed by Tim Barrett on Mar 17, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 34,758 views

    An evangelistic sermon that uses the story of Blind Bartimaeus to show our need to be shown mercy by God.

    Blind Bartimaeus Luke 18:35-43 Big Idea: Christ is the promised son of David who shows mercy to those who respond to him. Introduction : lost story – is your life lacking direction? Good morning I’m thankful to be standing here in front of you this morning I drove up here myself, and this area ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dr. Luke

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 7, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,562 views

    This is an outline designed to take the audience through the Christmas story through the third-person eyes of Luke.

    Dr. Luke I. An absolute account (Luke 1:1-4). 1 Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, 2 just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word. 3 Therefore, since I myself have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Heidebrecht avatar

    The Revelation Of Jesus Christ In Paul Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,767 views

    Sermon 3 in the Galatians series. stresses the power of sharing your testimony, telling your story.

    The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Paul (Gal 1: 11-24) Before and After – A Transformation My Grandfather used to tell me stories – all kinds of stories Stories about the old days, about what it was like to grow up around Creighton, Missouri in the earlier 1900’s (20’s, 30’s) Stories about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Job Chapter 2

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jul 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,275 views

    Job was a moral, wealthy, and godly man. As the story unfolds, his life was a bad movie script….

    One of the most mesmerizing, puzzling, and unpopular passages in the Bible is, no doubt, the story of Job. Job was a moral, wealthy, and godly man. As the story unfolds, his life was a bad movie script…. Job2: 1 On another day the angels came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Love Message Of Ruth

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Nov 5, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,576 views

    The story of Ruth is proof that love is not what you say. It’s what you do.

    Frederick William 1 ruled Prussia in the early eighteenth century. He was said to be an eccentric man who stood on no ceremony. He would walk the streets of Berlin unattended, and when anyone displeased him he frequently beat them with his walking stick. It’s no wonder that Berliners often dove ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Father Of The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 25,443 views

    We always hear of the story of the Prodigal Son, this message is based on the greace and love of the Prodigal Father

    The Father of the Prodigal Son Luke 15: 11-24 an earthly illustration to show a heavenly view I heard a song a while back, and I am not sure of the title, but it went something like this... “The only time I seen him run, is when he came running to me.” Showing that the Father has had compassion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Cunningham avatar

    He Knows Me! Pt.1 Series

    Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Sep 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,338 views

    An exposition of the story of the woman at the well in John 4, focusing on God’s grace and our response.

    Have you ever been in a situation where you were caught red-handed? Unfortunately, I have far too many of those stories in my background. The one that really sticks in my mind was the time that I was collecting soda bottles at a construction site right across the road from my house. We lived in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    He Knows Me! Pt.2 Series

    Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Sep 30, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,319 views

    An exposition of the story of the woman at the well in John 4, focusing on God’s grace and our response.

    When did you learn the truth about Santa Claus? I have to be careful here, lest I betray something in the sermon that I should not, but I¡¦m sure that all of you remember the day. For me, it had to do with the Easter Bunny. I happened to see some Easter baskets on the stairs one evening before ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Philip Cunningham III avatar

    The Reason For The Season

    Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Dec 23, 2007
     | 3,922 views

    Calling the church to embrace the Holidays in such a way that imitates the behavior of our Heavenly Father in the Christmas Story.

    So This is Christmas Sunday AM – Lynn Haven – 12/23/07 FOCUS: • The Meaning of Christmas FUNCTION: • Calling the church to embrace the Holidays in such a way that imitates the behavior of our Heavenly Father in the Christmas Story. INTRODUCTION A. Pleasantries B. Right on the verge of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ