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  • David Elvery avatar

    What About The Jews Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,719 views

    Considering what will happen to God’s chosen people - the Jews.

    What about the Jews? (Rom 11) – Part 2 Last week if you were with us, we began to look at the question - What about the Jews? You see we have a dilemma as Christians because although we know that God is trustworthy & reliable, we see the Jews to whom he promised so much in the Old Testament ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Raised Up" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 2, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,060 views

    What does it mean, to be raised up with Christ and seated in the heavenly places? (#17 in the Every Spiritual Blessing series)

    It was going to be a beautiful day, at least, insofar as the weather was concerned. One could tell. It was still some minutes until sunrise, but it was one of those early pre-dawn mornings when the air smelled fresh, there was hardly any breeze, the night dew was drawing a damp but pleasant odor ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    "Ananias: Vessel Of Courage"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 20, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,521 views

    No one can predict what great things God will accomplish through even your smallest steps of obedience, courage and grace.

    There was, in Damascus, a certain disciple named Ananias. I think he was a young man. Because in Joel 2:28 God said through the prophet that after He poured out His Spirit on all mankind, their old men would dream dreams and their young men would see visions. And here, in Acts 9:10, we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    While We Wait Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,690 views

    First in a series on the early church from Acts 1-4. This message deals with how to wait on God.

    Note: Although my outline is very similar to a great sermon by Medford Foskey on this same passage, I only read his sermon after completing most of the work on mine. However I did "steal" his opening story. “It is a sin to be good if God has called us to be great.” That is the first line from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Results Of Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 21,277 views

    If God has done the most, will He not do the least? If He’s done the best, will He not do the rest?

    The Results of Reconciliation Romans 5:9-11 Rev. Brian Bill 10/15/06 A teenager received his driver’s permit and asked his dad about using the family car. His father sat him down and said, “I’ll make a deal with you. You bring your grades up from a C to a B average, study your Bible more, get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Christmas Responses Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 22, 2005
    based on 119 ratings
     | 24,030 views

    Our text today has much to say to us about our response to the king of the Jews and Savior of sinners. Let us observe three different responses to the birth of Jesus the Christ.

    Scripture As we consider the birth of Christ today, I would to consider three Christmas responses. Let’s read Matthew 2:1-12, 16-18: "1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christmas Presence

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Dec 23, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,070 views

    The presents we ofter to Christ fall short of what he wants, our presence. This sermon addresses his desire for our hearts versus our meager attempts to please him.

    Scripture: Matthew 1:23 & Various Other Texts Theme: More than duty or sacrifice or religion, more than the things we can do for God, he wants our presence, a relationship with us. celebrate the birth of Christ we must let our hearts be changed by Him. Seed: Personal Study Purpose: To invite ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Were You There? No, But We Are Here

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,013 views

    To know real and lasting power means admitting that we fail at what we do (repentance), giving over the control of our lives to Christ (faith), and obedience.

    The speech choir has asked us a pointed question, "Were you there?" "Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?" They went on, "Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?" And finally, "Were you here when He rose up from the grave?" Were you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing Through The Lens Of Fatih Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,741 views

    The second message in a series on vision

    SERIES: “DISCOVER VISION: SEEING WHAT GOD WANTS YOU TO SEE” TEXT: HEBREWS 11:1-12 TITLE: “SEEING THROUGH THE LENS OF FAITH” OPEN: A. A long time ago, I heard a preacher tell a story about two fools and a flashlight: It seems that two fellows ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Are You Looking At? Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 4, 2009
     | 15,008 views

    The third message in a series on vision

    (adapted from messages by Melvin Newland and Dave Stone) SERIES: “DISCOVER VISION: SEEING WHAT GOD WANTS YOU TO SEE” TEXT: HEBREWS 12:2-3 TITLE: “WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT?” OPEN: A. A blind man walks into a grocery store led by his seeing-eye dog. He goes to the middle of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The River Of Healing

    Contributed by Trey Harris on Jun 4, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 25,764 views

    Examination of the river vision from Ezekiel 47

    THE RIVER OF HEALING EZEKIEL 47:1-12 TREY HARRIS Rivers have always been places of interest to me. Recently, I heard the Chalmette (LA) ferry horn blow and I realized how much I missed living two blocks from the Mississippi River. I used to take long walks along the levee watching the ships ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Flowers avatar

    Money Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 3, 2009
     | 5,780 views

    Part 8 and final in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth. Thinking about money in a spiritual and relational way, do we often live financially as if we expect God to sign some kind of prenuptial.

    Money Part 8 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 28, 2009 I haven’t talked to you about money since January of 2008! It has been a long time. But as I was thinking about this series we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Neil Olcott avatar

    Our Resources In Christ Series

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jul 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,501 views

    Paul has set forth the amazing and unlimited blessings of being in Christ. In the verses that follow, Paul prays that the believers he writes to will come to fully understand and appreciate those blessings.

    Date: May 9th, 1999 Title: Our Resources in Christ Text: Eph. 1:15-23 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Six-year-old Thomas McAlley recently visited Calgary’s fire department headquarters. While there he was given a chance to dress up in a fireman’s uniform and ride on a fire truck. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    In Conclusion... Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,669 views

    Solomon’s final words about finding satisfaction in life.

    SERIES: BE SATISFIED “IN CONCLUSION…” (part of this message adapted from a message by Dave Stone) ECCLESIASTES 12:1-14 OPEN It’s great to be back with you this morning following a two-week vacation. We had a great time at the North American Christian Convention and bring you greetings ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Karpf avatar

    Got Faith! Series

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Nov 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,995 views

    Faith without works is dead faith, while faith seen by it’s works is a growing, mature faith.

    GOT FAITH? James 2:14-26 Several years ago in my country there was an advertising campaign to get people to drink milk. It was simply entitled “Got Milk?” There would be a picture of a well known person holding a glass of milk and he or she had a moustache made of milk. All fine and dandy but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free