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  • Matthew Doebler avatar

    A Party To End All Parties

    Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Apr 30, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,129 views

    Ever wonder how you get into heaven and what it will be like. Jesus helps keep our focus on it by reminding us of these things.

    May 4 A Party to End All Parties! When my Grandpa died, we shed some tears. But he had been sick off and on for so long that his passing was a bit of a relief. Besides that, his funeral was the first time that many of our family had been together for years. So, as soon as the funeral dinner ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Staying Positive Under Pressure

    Contributed by Mike Mizell on Dec 11, 2002
    based on 315 ratings
     | 63,962 views

    Learn how to maintain when everything falls apart

    Staying Positive under Pressure Exodus 14:13 For the past couple of weeks, the Lord has burdened me with the various needs in the body. I will say again as I have so many other times; I am excited about God’s presence and power being manifested week after week. Let’s continue to dare to dream ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mamma Told Me Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 10, 2004
    based on 105 ratings
     | 30,515 views

    What role does a mother play in shaping the character and future of her children?

    OPEN: Steve Pollard said his mother was very influential in his life… he said: My mother taught me RELIGION: "You better pray that will come of the carpet." My mother taught me LOGIC: "Because I said so, that’s why." My mother taught me CONTORTIONISM: "Will you look at the dirt on the back of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Semper Reformanda

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,208 views

    Shall we BE reformers? Do we dare change ANYTHING?

    46They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. 47When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, ¡§Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!¡¨ 48Many sternly ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    One Nation Under God? Series

    Contributed by Alex Perednia on Jun 22, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,897 views

    As Americans, we should be thankful for our citizenship in this great nation under God. But, Christians have dual citizenship and have been incorporated into "one new humanity" in the church of Jesus Christ.

    INTRODUCTION "One Nation Under God…" That phrase, One Nation Under God, which features so prominently in our Pledge of Allegiance has been the subject of much discussion and has become the scrutiny of many people over the last year. It all started last year when a self-avowed atheist by the name ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sour Phi-Lemons And Sweet Forgiveness

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 17, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,453 views

    The story of Philemon is all about forgiveness.

    Sour Phi-Lemons and Sweet Forgiveness Philemon 1-25 INTRODUCTION... Peter J. Larson, New Forgiveness Research Jan 27, 2003 Recently in 2003, a survey was made of 200 married adults in regards to forgiveness. The researchers were wondering how one’s ability to forgive others would affect their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Or Barabbas

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,099 views

    We have the freedom of choice who we will serve in life ... Jesus or the devil.

    MATTHEW 27:15-26 “JESUS OR BARABBAS” A) I want our minds to go back in time … Jesus’ earthly ministry is coming to an end! (1) PRAYER IN GETHSEMANE! * For approximately 33 ½ years, He lived looking forward to the cross! * Christ must’ve seen its shadow across His path all the way from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Servant Evangelism

    Contributed by Ben Emmons on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 110 ratings
     | 12,310 views

    Message on Servant Evangelism. Are we doing this thing right?

    Showing God’s Love In a Practical Way. WHO are we trying to REACH The Apostle Paul challenged Christians to relate to all people for the sake of spreading the gospel. The heart of Paul’s message was that Christians learn to understand each individual so that we might share our faith with them ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Starting The Relationship Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 16, 2007
     | 2,342 views

    Before we start our relationship with God, we have to be reconciled to him.

    How To Have A Personal Relationship With Jesus May 6, 2007 Starting the Relationship Bill Leslie Story as intro to the series Pastor of La Salle St. Church in Chicago - Evangelical, inner-city pastor, Church sponsored by Moody Church - burnt out, goes to Catholic nun for counseling, says he ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Dream Weaver Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Oct 1, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,406 views

    Pursuing the dream of God

    The Dream Weaver New Hope Community Pastor Bob Briggs October 3, 2004 p.m. What dream do you have that is beating in your heart which has gone unfulfilled? Perhaps it goes back to your childhood when you first dreamed the dream. Time has passed, the dream has been placed on the back ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    First Down: Focus On The Goal Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,858 views

    Marriages, like football games, are won by many small plays by the team, instead of one grand play.

    Four Play: Four Keys to a Winning Marriage Series First Down: Focus on the Goal Feb. 3, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Some marriages start out with a big play. 1 What are "big plays"? a $40,000 wedding, new home, new cars, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Run With A Perseverance Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,790 views

    We need to exhibit perseverance if we want to win the prize at the end of the Amazing Race!

    INTRODUCTION • As we continue examining the Amazing Race that we are all a part of, we are going to look at an important aspect of the race that we need to keep in mind if we want to finish and win the race. • WE have seen that we need to know where we are going and that the race is much more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Andy Barnard avatar

    Narnia: Father Christmas Series

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 18, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,630 views

    Father Christmas told Peter that these gifts are ’tools and not toys’. The Holy Spirit gives us the same instruction regarding his gifts.

    Chronicles of Narnia need to be thought of as a parable and, like any parable, it’s the principle characters that we need to give attention to. The principle characters in the Chronicles of Narnia are: • White witch – kept Narnia under a spell. Always winter but never Christmas. The wicked white ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Modesty For His Majesty

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,415 views

    A carefully crafted, unashamedly Biblical and necessary message on the importance of the principle of modesty as applied to the choices we as Christians make regarding our appearance and the message it communicates about both ourselves and our Lord.

    Modesty For His Majesty Perth Bible Church Sunday AM October 28, 2007 Rev. Todd G. Leupold PREAMBLE: As you can see, I’m taking a little different approach this morning. No slide show, no pulpit - just the LORD, you and me with little in between. I believe that what the Lord has put on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Nieporte avatar

    A Vew From The Cross

    Contributed by William Nieporte on May 17, 2005
    based on 59 ratings
     | 18,962 views

    A first-person dramatic monolouge for Good Friday based on what might have been the thoughts of the centurion guard at the foot of the cross.

    A View From The Cross: “Father, Forgive Them” Good Friday Meditation – 2005 Dr. Bill Nieporte, Pastor, Red Bank Baptist Church Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Claudius. You can call me Claude. I am a professional soldier in the Roman army. I enlisted as soon as they’d take me and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist