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  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Coming Out Of The Closet

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,765 views

    What does it take for Christianity to come out inside of hiding from the world in its closet

    I grew up in a home where both my parents smoked. You know how it is when you grow up in it, you get used to the smell and don’t even recognize it. I never really recognized it until Laura and I were married and moved away from home. We didn’t smoke, so when we would go over to the house to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Three Crosses

    Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 6, 2001
    based on 601 ratings
     | 88,206 views

    This message takes a look at the three crosses at Calvary, The Cross of Rejection, The Cross of Reception & The Cross of Redemption.

    "The Three Crosses" Text: Luke 23:39-43 Introduction: We want to notice this morning the three crosses that were represented at the crucifixion of Christ. In John 19:18, we are told - "They crucified him and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst." I. First, we want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Plan For Restoration

    Contributed by Terry Owens on Apr 11, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 11,328 views

    The book of Nehemiah gives us insight into what it will take for the Power of God to be restored in your city.

    The walls of the city of Jerusalem lay in ruins for more than a century. A city wall in ruins was a bad thing in those days. Not only did it leave the city open to attack, but it also prompted ridicule from neighboring powers. With Jerusalem, the un-repaired wall also gave foreigners a reason to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    From The Community To The Courthouse (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Adam Cruse on Aug 18, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 10,887 views

    God has given us in this text, three characteristics of what it takes to be an effective evangelistic church.

    This week we are returning to our study in the book of Acts. The title of this series has been, “What a Church Should Look Like.” By now I hope we are beginning to see the structure of how Luke is writing. It seems as if he is flipping back and forth between two perspectives. One perspective is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Top Ten Reasons Why Heaven Is Going To Be A Blast

    Contributed by Steve Malone on May 22, 2001
    based on 924 ratings
     | 71,017 views

    In this message we take a look at heaven and this will give us a ’before vacation’attitude about life.

    "TOP TEN REASONS WHY HEAVEN IS GOING TO BE A BLAST! INTRODUCTION Have you ever been so excited about something that was going to happen that it just made your entire day? This past thursday Leila was excited about something. I went by her school to pick her this past thursday at 12:30, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Watch The Lamb

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 22, 2001
    based on 126 ratings
     | 8,729 views

    Have we taken the the cross of Christ for granted? Take another look as we watch the Lamb!

    Watch the Lamb Acts 13:26-29 Good Friday service 2001 Pilgrim Baptist Church, Vancouver, BC A. The Message Sent to Us Carla Muir told this story: There was a certain old recluse who lived deep in the mountains of Colorado. When he died, distant relatives came from the city to collect his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Son Only A Father Could Love

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 16, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,396 views

    No matter what we’ve done, our heavenly Father will always take us back.

    A Son Only a Father Could Love Text: Lk. 15:11-32 Introduction 1. Read Lk. 15:11-19 2. Illustration: Once a mother allowed her children to get a hamster with the understanding that they take care of it. So they got a hamter and named his Danny. However, after a while it was the mother who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Do We Really Want To Hear What God Has To Say?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 14, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,024 views

    We must be willing to take risks if we are to follow God’s will and call on our lives.

    “Do We Really Want To Hear What God Has To Say?” 1 Samuel 3:1-20 John 1:43-51 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In both our Gospel Lesson and our Old Testament Lesson for this morning we are confronted with the call of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Life-Changing Resolution

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 22, 2006
    based on 114 ratings
     | 45,755 views

    Message about committing to taking practical steps to love God more and serve him better.

    A Life-Changing Resolution Mark 12:28-34 January 1, 2006 Introduction How many of you here have made some resolutions for this year? It’s okay, you can be honest! Here are a few less-serious resolutions: "I have resolved not to do drugs anymore, because I get the same effect just standing up ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Shrewd As Snakes And Innocent As Doves?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 22, 2006
    based on 46 ratings
     | 28,587 views

    Discussion of Jesus’ words about taking the message to those who may or may not accept it.

    Shrewd as Snakes & Innocent as Doves? Matthew 10:11-16 January 22, 2006 Introduction How many people here are "snake" people? I mean, you like snakes, you can hold them, and you’re not freaked out by them? My dad’s great with snakes - even rattlesnakes. When I was about Noble’s age, my dad ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    An Opportunity For Joy Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,184 views

    God wants to take the trials in your life and through them produce in you fruit that will last.

    An Opportunity For Joy Text: James 1:2-12 Introduction 1. Read James 1:2-12 2. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Being Carefree In A Carefree World

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 24, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,939 views

    From Careless Living to a Carefree live in Christ. Christ takes care of all our cares.

    We live in a World today which dreams of being carefree. The teenagers dream of success in Hollywood to be carefree financially and have notoriety, and popularity. Married couples with children desire to have a month of carefree, trying to make ends meet, trying to keep the family together. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Tim Parsons avatar

    It's Time To Move On

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on Sep 10, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 53,149 views

    This is a sermon to look at where you are and a veiw to move on to where God is taking you and your church

    IT’S TIME TO MOVE ON. Deut. 1:6-8 6 The LORD our God spake unto us in Horeb, saying, Ye have dwelt long enough in this mount: 7 Turn you, and take your journey, and go to the mount of the Amorites, and unto all the places nigh thereunto, in the plain, in the hills, and in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Todd Stiles avatar

    Consider The Cost Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,843 views

    What does it take to follow Jesus? Find out in this message about the tower builder and the king.

    "Consider the Cost" Luke 14:25-35 Have you ever got involved in something, only to realize afterwards that it wasn¡¦t what you thought? Even though they told you what was required, for some reason it just didn¡¦t sink in¡Kand so you found yourself feeling like an unhappy camper just halfway into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom That Truly Matters Series

    Contributed by Darrell Tomasek on Oct 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,512 views

    This sermon takes a serious look at the freedom that we have in Christ and the implications for our daily lives.

    Freedom That Truly Matters Galatians 5: 1-15 1. It is for freedom that Christ has set us free (1). A. From Guilt. B. To Worship. C. To Pray. D. To Serve. Illustration: Football in the yard vs. high school football. 2. Our righteousness comes by waiting, not by working (5). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist