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  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Jesus, The Branch Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 14,936 views

    This is #3 in the Jesus in Isaiah series and focuses on Jesus as the Branch of Jesse’s root in Isaiah 11. This shows some of the prophetic signs pointing to Jesus as Messiah.

    Isaiah #3 Jesus: The Branch Isaiah 11:1-16 SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 11:1-9 INTRODUCTION: (background to ch. 11 and the concept of comparing Jesus to a Branch) So far we have looked at the introduction to Isaiah including chapter 1 of Isaiah, and we have examined Isaiah’s call by God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Average Is Not Good Enough Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,144 views

    Kings of Judah, Pt. 6: "Amaziah"

    AVERAGE IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH (2 CHRONICLES 25:1-28) One day Linus came home with his report card. As he turned on the TV, his sister Lucy scoffed at his grade: “You got a “C” in history? That’s only average.” Linus defended himself: “So what? I’m an average student in an average school in an average ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    As The Silver Is, So Are We Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 17, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,405 views

    Message looks at the correlation between the refining of silver and the Christian life.

    As The Silver Is, So Are We Scripture: Malachi 3:1-3; 1 Peter 2:9; Matthew 13:22; 1 Corinthians 3:11-14 Introduction This will be a two part series that I have titled “As The Silver Is, So Are We.” I received an email several months ago about the refining of silver. In the email, a women’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Committed To Something Worthwhile

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,821 views

    In our text, we see Paul’s commitment to something worthwhile. 1- He was committed to God’s people 2- He was committed to God’s Word

    INTRO.- ILL.- An elderly man on the beach found a magic lamp. He picked it up and a genie appeared. "Because you have freed me," the genie said, "I will grant you a wish." The man thought for a moment and then responded, "My brother and I had a fight 30 years ago and he hasn’t spoken to me since. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James May avatar

    In A Pig's Eye

    Contributed by James May on Jun 11, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,307 views

    Can we wee more than the pigs? Even pigs didn’t want to live under the power and influence of unclean spirits. We need Jesus to speak peace into our lives.

    In a Pig’s Eye By Pastor Jim May In this world there is a great truth that we should never forget. And what is that great and profound truth, you might ask? It is simply this: Never wrestle with a pig: You both get all dirty, and the pig likes it. In our story from God’s Word tonight, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Fleeing Fugitive Faces Frightened Fellows Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Mar 6, 2008
     | 3,046 views

    Ceasing their prayers, the frightened sailors took up a time honored ritual of casting lots. When the lots fell to Jonah, he knew he had to confess. He ran from God-but he could not run now: it was time for the truth.

    JONAH 1:7 FLEEING FUGITIVE FACES FRIGHTENED FELLOWS I. FAILURE: A. Fates. B. Faith. C. Fanaticism. II. FINDINGS: A. Facts? B. Fortitude? C. Focus? III. FIXATION: A. Foreigner. B. Feelings. C. Forlornness. The scene before us in these first seven verses of Jonah, Chapter One ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Todd Pugh avatar

    Chain Reaction Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,398 views

    God seeks to fuse his life with ours, so we may truly live. His love started the greatest chain reaction the universe has ever seen.

    Chain Reaction Series: Turn on the light Sunday Sermon / December 16, 2007 Intro: Author, Lisa Rogak has written a book on Funeral Foods, Rituals & Customs from Around World It’s entitled, “Death Warmed over.” In it she tells the story of one man who was very near death. He was dying at home in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Brewer avatar

    Becoming Consistent & Consecrated Series

    Contributed by Scott Brewer on Jul 29, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,594 views

    It is obvious if we are born of God because we live the right way and love others well.

    An Incarnational, Missional People “Becoming Consistent & Consecrated” 1 John 3:4-10 William Willimon used to be the dean of the chapel at Duke University. "One day he received a phone call from a very irate father. The father exploded on the other end of the line, telling Willimon furiously, ’I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Jesus In The Real World

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
     | 2,510 views

    Christmas message based on the reality that Jesus came as a real person so we can know God.

    Jesus in the Real World Luke 2:1-24 December 9, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." We: Raise your hand if you either are a teenager or you’ve been a teenager. Now raise your hand if at anytime during your ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    A Difficult Week

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,298 views

    This message looks at the events of Passion week.

    Introduction: If you only had a week to live what would you do? Some people answer that question by saying that they would go out with a bang, doing all the things they never got to do but wanted to do. That might be traveling and seeing things they had never seen before. Some people might go sky ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Mouser avatar

    Away In A Manger

    Contributed by William Mouser on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,051 views

    Christmas Eve sermon; Develops the spiritual impact of the first Nativity by comparing the oldest nativity scene with a modern nativity scene.

    Psalm 96, Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:1 - 20 Away in a manger The gospel lesson for the Feast of the Nativity shows us a scene that has become immortalized in Christian culture over the past 2,000 years. the nativity scene. Jesus is there in a manger, Mary and Joseph, the shepherds. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Don't Leave Jesus Behind Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 61 ratings
     | 42,389 views

    The "Good Confession" is the foundation of our faith. If we don’t understand what it means, it could have a serious effect on our relationship with Jesus. Do you understand it as you should?

    OPEN: The warship had just returned from a tour oversees and the young ensign shown himself to be responsible and efficient. Because of that he was given the opportunity to take command of the ship as it made its out to sea again. As the ship was to pull away from the dock, the ensign gave a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tony Grant avatar

    Joseph And Predestination

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 17, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,744 views

    Biblical predestination is that though human beings have free will and are responsible for their sins, God works in all circumstances to bring about his will.

    Joseph and Predestination Genesis 50: 15-21 05/22/05 2443 words Please turn in your Bibles to Genesis Chapter 50 and follow along as I read verses 15-21 15 Realizing that their father was dead, Joseph’s brothers said, "What if Joseph still bears a grudge against us and pays us back in full for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #1putting Out Fires:communication Skills Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 1, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,405 views

    Today we have many problems that come from a lack of wisdom and poor communication skills. We need to polish our communication skills and learn to put out fires and emotions by good conversation and communication.

    #1 PUTTING OUT FIRES: POLISHING OUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I will email this in three parts, but the lesson being taught is a multiple part series. Introduction: Today we have many problems that come from a lack of wisdom and poor communication skills. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Douglas Bryan avatar

    Aiming Your Kids

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jun 20, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,691 views

    A parent’s responsibility is to aim their kids in the direction they should go and then willingly release them when the proper time comes. However, parents must first have a proper relationship with God because they cannot share with their kids what they

    AIMING YOUR KIDS Psalm 127:1-5 INTRODUCTION: A. Have you ever considered shooting your kids? Maybe I should rephrase that! Have you ever considered that you as a parent have the responsibility to shoot your kids in the direction they should go–similar to a hunter shooting an arrow in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ