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  • Jose R. Hernandez avatar

    Attorney And Judge

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Oct 19, 2000
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,413 views

    There is but one mediator and He shall also judge us.

    Attorney and Judge A little while back I attended court on one of the cases that I investigated, and much to my surprise, sitting on the bench was this judge that I knew. I did not know him as a judge, I knew him when he was just an attorney. This man now sitting on the bench had represented me on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Faith Heals Our Sin Sick Soul

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,209 views

    To lead the people to understand that they can be forgiven of their sin sickness and made whole by placing their faith in Jesus Christ.

    The Bronze Serpent – Numbers 21:4-9 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that the can be forgiven of their sin sickness and made whole by placing their faith in Jesus Christ. Illustration:Chuck Swindoll reports that a seminary student in Chicago faced a forgiveness test. Although he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God' S Portait Of Peace -- A Complete Masterpiece

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,308 views

    God’s peace is a work of art in Christ

    Sermon Text: Philippians 4:1-7 July 22, 2001 GOD’S PORTRAIT OF PEACE – A COMPLETE MASTERPIECE Today, I want you to use your artistic ability. (Now, no groans or sighs, please!) What I want you do is relatively simple. I want you to paint a mental picture -- a picture of peace. Close your eyes ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Gaining Christ's Gratitude

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 35,404 views

    I’ve never thought of God as being "grateful" for me, but the intriguing thing is - He is grateful, but only when we meet certain expectations. What are they?

    One soldier stationed on an island of the Philippines during WW II told this story: “Although the region was secure, sometimes the enemy tried to infiltrate our food storage area. One such adversary, dressed in GI clothing, once worked himself into the noontime chow line. Our camp cook spotted ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jonathan Busch avatar

    More Than Words

    Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Aug 18, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 11,280 views

    “Christianity is more than something said, it is something that is marked by miraculous power”

    "More than Words" Text: 2 Cor 4:20 Intro: This morning I would like to bring you a message entitled “More than Words…” Illus: A woman went to the doctors office, where she was seen by one of the new doctors, but after about 4 minutes in the examination room, she burst out, screaming as she ran ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Reunion In Goshen

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on May 24, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 29,425 views

    A Reunion In Goshen

    A Reunion in Goshen Preached - Sunday, July 20,2003 - Thompson Family Reunion Worship Service Rosemary Missionary Baptist Church - Reverend Clarence Sanders Camden Alabama Scripture: "And he sent Judah before him unto Joseph, to direct his face unto Goshen; and they came into the land of Goshen. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family Redeemer Series

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jun 1, 2003
    based on 111 ratings
     | 14,439 views

    Key Point: God is about to provide a redeemer for Ruth and is so doing he’s about to redeem the world.

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Unless otherwise noted all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “Around midnight, Boaz suddenly woke up and turned over. He was surprised to find a woman lying at his feet! [9] ‘Who are you?’ ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Time At Last To Open The Mystery Package Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 8, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,960 views

    Israel, Rome, and we all think we have God figured out. God has in Christ done so much more; and when it looks as though the wrappings must be thrown away, there is more yet.

    With all wisdom and insight he has made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ, as a plan for the fullness of time, to gather up all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. Every child ought to have at least one mystery package. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    The Message To The Church At Sardis Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 18, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 10,634 views

    How to die spiritually without knowing it? Be 1) Comfortable 2) Complacent and produce no 3)Children

    The Message to the church at Sardis. Rev 3:1-6 WBC 20/7/3am INTRODUCTION: This is where we are this Sunday morning- the modern day city of Sart - situated at the foot of Mt Tmolus - Excavations of the city have unearthed a Roman theatre, stadium, and a large but unfinished temple to Cybele, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting For God To Speak

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,572 views

    God’s voice is a voice that challenges and changes us.

    In, The Horse Whisperer, Tom Booker, has a gift when it comes to what he calls "gentling" horses. In one telling scene, a traumatized horse, frightened by a ringing cell phone, gallops off into the far end of a large pasture. Booker walks into the pasture and sits down, where he waits for what ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Lyn King avatar

    The Blessed Hope Of Believers

    Contributed by Lyn King on Nov 15, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,418 views

    As Christians we have a blessed hope, that Jesus is coming agian.

    The Blessed Hope of Believers Titus 2:11-14 and many more. How does one become ready for the Lord’s return? It is clear that the Bible indicates that we will not know the time of Jesus’ return. It is also just as clear that we are to be ready for His coming. His returning will be similar to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prophecies Of Christmas

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 99 ratings
     | 37,600 views

    The Birth of Christ is described as a sign by Isaiah, this sermon explores the fact that his birth was a sign of God’s power, God’s love and God’s faithfulness!

    “Prophecies of Christmas” Isaiah 7:14 The Christmas story in the Bible begins earlier than you might expect, several hundred years earlier, in the Old Testament. One Old Testament prophecy after another promised the coming Messiah who would redeem the people of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Beehler avatar

    Peace

    Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,399 views

    Christmas Series part 2

    Peace The Cantata will be performing here at Bethel at 3 o’clock today. We’ve been working on the songs we will be singing for about 2 months now. At the beginning of every practice we warm up our voices because talking all day is different than singing. (give example) I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Hughes avatar

    Laying The Foundation In Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Hughes on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,189 views

    How should we respond to the knocks we receive in life? What is the key to building the Church and Christian character? Answer: prayer! We look at the Nehemiah approach.

    "Building the church, building Christian character" - Nehemiah 1 [Minister stands right up front with ’lollipop’ microphone in news reporter style] "It has been described as one of the great tragedies and scandals of our time. The once proud city of Jerusalem still lies in ruins more than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Turning To The Lord

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 26, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,807 views

    Are you right with God?

    Matthew 3:1-12 Turning to the Lord Introduction A. "We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of heaven. We have been preserved, the many years, in peace and prosperity. We have grown in numbers, wealth and power, as no other nation has ever grown. But we have forgotten God. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist