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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    See Jesus In Your Christmas Traditions!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 26, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,795 views

    Today we need to see Jesus in our Christmas traditions because the season points to His great gift of eternal life to us.

    Christmas Eve Service “See Jesus in your Christmas Traditions!” Thesis: Today we need to see Jesus in our Christmas traditions because the season points to His great gift of eternal life to us. Introduction: Quotes: Christmas is the harvest time of love. Souls are drawn to other souls. All that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Never Met Milton Bradley

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 31, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,749 views

    Our involvement in church is no game. It has eternal consequences.

    When it comes to games, I don’t believe there is a more avid game player than my wife. She loves to play games. We have a card game that we like to play called "hand and foot." I like that one, but my wife likes ’em all. When we were first married, the first Christmas, her folks went to New ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith's Foundation Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 4, 2007
    based on 66 ratings
     | 30,191 views

    Without Faith, it’s impossible to please God... but how did such a religious community as Nazareth misplace its faith?

    OPEN: A man named Gregory P. Elder told of growing up on the Atlantic Coast. And what he loved to do as a child was to spend his time down at the beach. For hours each day, he’d sit on the sand and build castles and intricate cities. But one year his joy in these creations was threatened by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Victory In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Clint Meade on Sep 8, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,459 views

    Three things God shows us in Colossians 2:11-15

    VICTORY IN JESUS COLOSSIANS 2:11-15 J. Alistar Brown wrote about an experience he had of walking through a park. He said, “I passed a massive oak tree. A vine had grown up along its trunk. The vine started small….nothing to bother about. But over the years the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Testimony Of Three Fathers"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,366 views

    Whose child are you?

    I certainly do not want to imply any disrespect for one of the greatest hymn writers of the church; Charles Wesley, who gave us, among many others, such grand tributes to the majesty of God as “And Can it Be”, and “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” and “O, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing”. But I ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Mercy In The Midst Of Madness

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 13, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,151 views

    Just like stubborn and rebellious Israel of old, we do not deserve God’s grace and mercy. But in spite of ourselves, God is always ready to extend His mercy to us; especially in the midst of life’s increasing madness.

    Mercy In The Midst Of Madness Text: Ps.61: 3-4; Ps.103: 2, 4-5; Isa.41: 13 Intro: Last night, as I bowed my head in prayer to God, I began to share with the Lord the burdens that were weighing heavily upon my heart. It was not long before hot tears began to flow down my face, as I poured out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Biblical World View Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccosker on Sep 20, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,551 views

    We will begin layinf the gorund work for a Biblical World View.

    Text Selected Texts Focus Developing a Biblical World View Introduction This morning we are going to continue in our theme on “Foundational Studies” in which we will specifically look at “The Christian World-View.” What is a Christian World View and Why do Christians Need One? “A world ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Vision Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 15,009 views

    Just as Israel had a skewed picture of God, sometimes we do too. Instead of seeing God in His fullness, we only pick out certain attributes to focus on like His love and mercy. Do we see God as He is, or made Him into somthing He isn’t?

    1. How do you see the Lord? The Lord reveals Himself as: a. A seeking God (1b-3a) b. A sovereign God (3b-8) c. A sifting God (9-10) d. A saving God (11-15) 2. How does the Lord see you? a. If you don’t see Him as He’s revealed Himself, He will show Himself to you as Judge (8-10) b. If you see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Two Mountains

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Oct 15, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,932 views

    This is an exposition Bible study of Hebrews 12:18-29 that shows the contrast between law and grace

    THE TWO MOUNTAINS Hebrews 12:18-29 As we look at these two mountains, we are reminded of the contrasting differences of law and grace. What took place at these two mountains serves as a summary statement of the way law and grace operates in it respective ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    An Exhortation To Grace-Oriented Giving Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,726 views

    In 2 Corinthians 8:6-15 we notice an exhortation to grace-oriented giving by the Apostle Paul.

    Scripture Today I would like to continue my four-week series titled, “Guidelines for Grace-Oriented Giving” from 2 Corinthians 8-9. These two chapters give us some of the clearest and most explicit teaching on giving throughout all of Scripture. Last week we looked at “An Example of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brian William avatar

    Back To The Basics: The Church Series

    Contributed by Brian William on Oct 25, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,447 views

    Fourth in the "Back to the Basics" series, exploring the foundational beliefs of Christians. This sermon addresses the question, "What do Christians believe about the Body of Christ, the Church?"

    This past week, someone brought to my attention a different kind of church. Travel a half-hour south of Dallas, Texas, and you’ll find the Cowboy Church of Ellis County. Based on the photographs they provide on their website, you’ve got a few choices if you want to lead worship at the Cowboy ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Back To The Basics: The Bible Series

    Contributed by Brian William on Oct 25, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,255 views

    Fifth in the "Back to the Basics" series, exploring the foundational beliefs of Christians. This sermon addresses the question, "What do Christians believe about the Bible?"

    Have you ever gone to a movie with one set of expectations and then found out the movie wasn’t at all what you expected? Somebody told you that it was going to be funny, but the movie was really quite serious. Or you read in the newspaper that the movie was scary, but you found yourself laughing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Eric Bain avatar

    In The Name Of God!

    Contributed by Eric Bain on Oct 27, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,278 views

    This sermon helps the listner grasp the greater significance of the 3rd Commandment in our lives today.

    In the Name of God Exodus 20:7 © 2007 Eric Bain NOTE: This sermon is available in audio format at www.sanctuary-church.com HOOK – Using my dad’s Gas Card • A piece of plastic… with my father’s name on it. • He gave it to me to use in case of an emergency • Which was good cause I had an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    Gluttony: The Hunger That Must Be Filled Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Mar 18, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,941 views

    Overcoming gluttony isn’t about being starved, it’s being filled with the right things...

    Title: Gluttony: The Hunger to be Filled Text: Matthew 5:6 FCF: Our desire to be filled with anything other than Christ is deadly. Outline: 1. Stats on Hunger a. Obesity Rates b. Dos Manos Burrito c. Other things we try to fill (Alcohol, Drugs, Sex) 2. Hunger is a Signal a. Needed signal to keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Geoff Bruschi avatar

    Blooming In Christ

    Contributed by Geoff Bruschi on May 8, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,903 views

    Our church has been suffering from spiritual apathy for a while now. This message is a good seed to plant for any church to seek true repentance.

    “Blooming In Christ” Text: Colossians 2:1-10 Objective: Every Believer must be rooted, built up, & strengthened in the Faith and can begin this process through genuine repentance. HAVE JOHN READ THIS TEXT DURING OPENING 1I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational