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  • Ralph juthman avatar

    Living A Life That Is Built To Last Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,394 views

    Paul writes to his student and friend Timothy, reminding him not to quit in the face of adversity, but to fan into flame his gifts, mission, and ministry

    Living A Life That is Built To Last 2 Timothy 1 : 1-7 The Big Idea: Paul writes to his student and friend Timothy, reminding him not to quit in the face of adversity, but to fan into flame his gifts, mission, and ministry. “A man was shoveling snow from his driveway when two boys carrying snow ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Secret Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jun 10, 2009
     | 6,956 views

    The secret of joy in life is not in money, jobs or things but found in something that we can’t see, taste or touch. Invisible but life changing. Joy is only found in Christ.

    Illuminate Part 10- The Secret of Joy We have made it to the end. It’s been a long journey with a slight break for a few weeks but today is the final message our Illuminate series. Today we finish the message talking about the secret of Joy. Through out this series Paul in his letter to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Discover Fatherhood: Becoming God's Man

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 19, 2009
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     | 4,575 views

    A good father has a significant impact on his family and community

    (adapted from a message by Rick Warren) SPECIAL DAY: FATHER’S DAY TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 2:19-30 TITLE: “DISCOVER FATHERHOOD: BECOMING GOD’S MAN” OPEN: A. Top Ten Things You’ll Never hear Dad Say: 10. Well, how about that? I’m lost! Looks like we’ll have to stop and ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Jesus Exhorts To Right Thinking"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,516 views

    Sin turned our thinking around backward. Jesus has to turn that around before we can understand anything.

    “Now on the same occasion there were some present who reported to Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. 2 And Jesus said to them, “Do you suppose that these Galileans were greater sinners than all other Galileans because they suffered this fate? 3 “I tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Suffering Sovereign Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 27, 2009
     | 4,535 views

    If we want our lives to count for eternity, then we must recognize our sin, recognize the Son and repent. That is we must trust Christ with our lives and follow Him to a whole new way of living.

    The Suffering Sovereign (Mark 1:1-20) Some time ago (1996), the staff at the Bridger Wilderness Area in the Teton National Forest in Wyoming received the following responses on comment cards from hikers on their trails. These are actual responses! Trails need to be wider so people can walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Lessons From Joe Pt 1 "The Early Years"

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 2, 2009
     | 2,757 views

    Joseph’s life demonstrates a person who was a great leader because he learned from his mistakes and was teachable. He was also adaptable and persevering. His most noted leadership quality was he was forgiving.

    Lessons from Joe – the young years Opening video Illustration: From Blue Fish Tv – Joseph abandoned by God Thesis: Joseph’s life demonstrates a person who was a great leader because he learned from his mistakes and was teachable. He was also adaptable and persevering. His most noted leadership ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making "Little Christs" Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,743 views

    20th and final message from a series on Ecclesiastes. Like Jesus, Qoheleth was committed to making disicples.

    When we began our journey through Ecclesiastes back on January 4, I introduced our study with a quote from the “Author’s Note” in the book Blue Like Jazz, written by Donald Miller: I never liked jazz music because jazz music doesn’t resolve. But I was outside the Bagdad Theater in Portland one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    30 Days To Live: Love Completely

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 19, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,258 views

    I believe that Jesus points out three aspects of love that combined together form a complete love for our lives. We should love God, love others, and love ourselves… these three are components of complete love.

    30 DAYS TO LIVE: LOVE COMPLETELY MARK 12:28-34 INTRODUCTION I have a confession before I begin my sermon today. I hope you will still want to listen to me even after I tell you this. I am sure you all would want to know what kind of person is preaching to you today. I… I… [act pensive] I must ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Angels Surround Us

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 6, 2008
     | 8,363 views

    This message discusses angels and their functions.

    Text: “The angel of the LORD encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them” (Psalm 34:7). How many of you really believe that angels exist? How many of you believe each one of us has a guardian angel? I believe there are many, many angels who watch over God’s children. They not only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Our Father, Our Friend

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 6, 2008
     | 5,180 views

    This is the Eulogy I delivered for my father who died on Nov. 16th. It was the hardest sermon I ever delivered.

    Our Father, Our Friend John Thomas Johnson (5/6/1931 – 11/16/2008) I stand before you this morning representing my family in this celebratory service of the life of our father. Some of you here today knew my father long before I did so I am sure there are some memories and experiences that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Devotion Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,968 views

    A first-person narrative sermon from the perspective of one of the wise men. Those who are wise will worship Him.

    Christmas Questions: Devotion Matthew 2:1-12 Rev. Brian Bill 12/14/08 [Pick up one of the wise men from the Nativity Scene] Good morning. My name is Gaspar. I’m one of the wise guys you just heard about from Matthew 2. I understand that you’re in the middle of a sermon series called, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    10 Termites That Can Destroy Your Home Series

    Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 21,204 views

    Helps for a Happy Home

    LESSON 4 10 TERMITES THAT CAN & WILL DESTROY YOUR HOME: Genesis 2:24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jeus Gives His Disciples Further Instructions Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009
     | 4,205 views

    The promises Jesus made to His disciples and us before the cross.

    Jesus gives His disciples further instructions John 14: 7-14 It was Friday in the grade one class and the teacher said, “I want you all to think of something that happens this week-end and be prepared to share it with the class on Monday.” All the kids were thinking about what they could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Counterfeit Christianity Part 1

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 17, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 21,139 views

    Christ has very many disciples throughout the whole world today. Every Christian should be a disciple. Unfortunately, this is not so and that is why the church of God has problems. We need to make a distinction between being a Christian and being a discip

    COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY PART 1 Dr. D. K. Olukoya Judas heard the word from the Lord: “One of you is going to betray me tonight.” Everyone of Jesus’ disciples began to say, “Lord, is it I?” When Judas asked the same question, the Lord said, “You said so.” That was enough for somebody whose head ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Giving God Glory For His Fishermen Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,988 views

    A sermon honouring those who minister in our church

    “Giving God Glory for His Fishermen – Luke 5:1-11” Gladstone Baptist Church – 18/2/07 am You know, Pastors commonly suffer from weekly emotional cycles. Women have monthly cycles – Pastor’s have weekly cycles. You see, Sundays are a busy day – they are an exciting day – when the adrenaline ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist