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  • Christopher Hill avatar

    The Path To Peace And Comfort

    Contributed by Christopher Hill on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,369 views

    A funeral message - Jesus tells of the peace he offers, the place he prepares, and the path to take.

    As I talked with Glenda and Janice about their mother, Madge, one theme came up over and over – Madge’s love for people, most especially her family, and her hospitality brought people together. I heard of family gatherings at her house, her cooking, and her unshakeable positive outlook on life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Are You The One?

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 13, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 9,276 views

    Taking a close look at the times when Christians experience spiritual doubts...even doubting Jesus.

    “Are You the One?” John 1:29-34 & Matthew 11:2-11a JN 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is the one I meant when I said, `A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’ 31 I myself ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "How To Fail Successfully"

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 17, 2004
    based on 12 ratings
     | 3,933 views

    Taking a look at how we should respond to times of spiritual failure...a look at Peter.

    “How to Fail Successfully” Matthew 14:25-33 MT 14:25 During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. "It’s a ghost," they said, and cried out in fear. 27 But Jesus immediately said to them: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Being Adopted Series

    Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Jan 27, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,014 views

    God is seeking take us out of our slavery to fear and adopt us as his children.

    In April 1998, a series of tornadoes ripped through the southern part of the United States. A day after one of the Storms had hit the NPR program All Things Considered aired a story about a congregation called the Church of the Open Door. Their church had been destroyed the day previous. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Stephen Todd avatar

    God Reaches Out To The Outcast Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Nov 28, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,692 views

    As Jacob flees from home, GOd takes the initiative to reach out to Jacob and to bless him.

    Genesis 28:10-22 September 14, 2003 Do you remember the first time that you were away from home? Maybe it was staying with grandma or grandpa. Maybe it was your first sleep-away camp. Maybe it wasn’t till you went away to university or got your first job. Do you remember what was going through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Courageous Choices Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,400 views

    In order to take new territory for God you must make some Courageous Choices for Conquest.

    22When they left, they went into the hills and stayed there three days, until the pursuers had searched all along the road and returned without finding them. 23Then the two men started back. They went down out of the hills, forded the river and came to Joshua son of Nun and told him everything that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hypocrisy Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,044 views

    Hypocrisy. A work we like to use on everyone but our selves. This sermon takes a look at hyposcrisy.

    Romans 2:1-16 Getting on the same Page as God about Hypocrisy Introduction A. I admit I am still young. But I have learned a few things along the way B. You know what I have come to value the most C. An honest answer D. The one time when I was counseling I asked my guys were they stood as far as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Trip Tips

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 24, 2003
    based on 100 ratings
     | 6,018 views

    Suggestions regarding what to take with you on your journey into the new year to make it as enjoyable as possible.

    ¡°Trip Tips¡± Matt 6:25-34 25 "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Who May Ascend The Hill Of The Lord?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 21, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 31,999 views

    Palm SUnday sermon on how Jesus ascends into God’s presence and takes us with him

    March 24, 2002 Psalm 24 The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; 2 for he founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters. 3 Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place? 4 He who has clean hands and a pure ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Thomas avatar

    What Did Jesus' Resurrection Mean To The Religious Leaders Of The Day? Series

    Contributed by Michael Thomas on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,756 views

    Take a look with me about what the Pharisees may have thought about Jesus’ Resurrection.

    What Does The Resurrection Mean? Series Sunday March 24 What Did Jesus’ Resurrection Mean To The Religious Leaders? Intro: Did you know that when Jesus was here on earth that there were a group of people who did not like him & what he was doing? What many people don’t realize is that not only did ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    New Wineskins

    Contributed by Harold Rose on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 109 ratings
     | 15,808 views

    God is in the business of saving people and taking them to heaven - He is also in the business of preserving Israel.

    New Wineskins Matthew 9:14-17 HCSB “Then John’s disciples came up to Him saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples do not fast? Jesus said to them, “Can the wedding guests be sad while the groom is with them? The days will come when the groom is taken away from them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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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
     | 5,030 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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    Kindness Series

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 23,170 views

    Intentionally doing acts of kindness as opposed to not intending anything and letting nature take its course.

    But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22) When I told my wife I was writing about “kindness” this week, she choked … I’m sure it was just a reflex action; nothing personal. But still, I figured I’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Thomas Wilson avatar

    Called To Serve In Lent

    Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,991 views

    Designed to challenge those who abstain, instead of giving up something, take something up!

    Each of us in our daily lives, succumbs to some form of temptation, be it by overeating, drinking too much, smoking too much. Some of us are even tempted by the famous seven deadly sins; sloth, lust, gluttony, pride, envy and anger. Think about it, how many of us are so used to using a remote ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Philip Cunningham III avatar

    Is Jesus Making A Difference In Your Life? Series

    Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Feb 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,066 views

    Letting Christians look in the mirror to examine their faithfulness & educating Christians what it takes to be more faithful

    Is Jesus Making a Difference in Your Life? Sunday AM – Lynn Haven – 01/20/08 FOCUS: • Spiritual Authenticity • Spiritual Litmus Test FUNCTION: • Letting Christians look in the mirror to examine their faithfulness • Educating Christians what it takes to be more faithful Credit to Jeffery Anselmi ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ