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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    How Is Your View From The Bridge? Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 30, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,288 views

    God has called us to take the initiative in bringing reconciliation.

    How Is Your View From the Bridge? Text: Gen. 33:1-20 Introduction 1. Read Gen. 33:1-20 2. Illustration: God’s love is like a bridge that makes reconciliation possible. If you take away the bridge, the separation remains. George Herbert said, “He who cannot forgive others breaks the bridge ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Born To Die

    Contributed by Buddy Baird on Oct 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,808 views

    Christ became the lamb that would take away the sin of the world.

    BORN TO DIE TEXT: Galatians 4.4 INTRODUCTION: A. Man had to present a lamb to be offered for their sins. B. This had to be done on a yearly basis. C. The blood covered the sin of man. D. There had to be another way to take care of sin. E. God sent His son to do away with sin. "For if the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    In The Valley Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 26,552 views

    God’s presence when life takes us in the valley

    September 3, 2006 Psalm 23:1-6 In the Valley A couple of years ago, a church in Seattle, Washington was having a big kick-off Sunday. It was the weekend after Labor Day and they wanted to do something for their children’s programs. So they brought in Barney the Dinosaur. They learned, Kids ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Short Cuts

    Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 6,466 views

    We can resist temptation by refusing to take short cuts

    I am told that one of the hottest shows on Television these days is called "Temptation Island." It is a ’reality’ show like "Survivor". Four unmarried couples, who are in long-term relationships, are taken to a Caribbean island for two weeks to test and explore the strength of their commitment. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Who Are You Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 12,399 views

    Taking A Stand For God As Did The Three Hebrew Boys Did.

    Who Are You Part 2 5/28 GNLCC Isaiah 49 :8-17 Acts 3:1-10 Text Daniel 3 In last week’s message, we saw that we need to know who we are for several reasons. The first being that we will know which ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Peter

    Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,121 views

    The calling of Peter, what does it take to become a follower of Jesus?

    I’m not sure that’s exactly how it shook down, but it can’t be too far off! Jesus had ascended to heaven and the disciples were left there to make sense of it all, to carry on the proclamation of the good news of Jesus Christ. They had no idea their efforts would turn into this (look around) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Can't Stands No More

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,269 views

    Christians have been called to take a stand, and to stand firm.

    Can’t Stands No More September 12, 2010 Introduction A This week we have seen a firestorm of controversy over a pastor’s threat to burn over 200 copies of the holy book of Islam, the Koran. 1 Islamics from all over the world have voiced their outrage. a Have shown it by protesting, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Die Life Is Free

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,372 views

    Death is sure as life yet so many take it lightly.

    DO YOU JUST WANT TO DIE Ezekiel 33:11Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel? Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Hope Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 31, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,715 views

    As Christians, we have a hope that no one can take away.

    Our Hope Text: 1 Peter 1:3-5 Introduction 1. Illustration: We don’t have to go too far to find proof that our friends and neighbors need hope. People are drugging themselves, drinking too much, working too much, spiraling into depression, killing themselves and wanting to be euthanased all ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    End Time Drama

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 21, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,133 views

    The events that I believe will take place before Jesus returns.

    END TIME DRAMA (What I Believe Will Happen Before Jesus Returns) By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION I’ve been talking to you about the clash between Israel and the Palestinians which is a clash between President Sharon and Yassar Arafat. But deeper than that it is a clash between two cultures: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elijah Was A Man Like Us!!

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 26, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 36,238 views

    God can take ordinary people to do extraordinary things

    Sermon: “God can take ordinary people to do extraordinary things” I was looking at our lectionary readings for today and one verse stood out and that was from the New Testament reading from the book of James. That’s why we didn’t have a Gospel reading today And it is the verse where James tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Do You Really Care? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 10, 2008
    based on 13 ratings
     | 25,519 views

    This message speaks to the question of "What does it take" to REALLY care.

    DO YOU REALLY CARE? Romans 9:1-5 * The 1960’s were a tumultuous time in America. Riots, Rebellion and Race Relations were the issues which this country faced. In this midst of this time, teenagers became disenchanted with the institutional church as they felt the church was both hypocritical and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is It Nothing To You

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,834 views

    Taking time to place those things that are important to the life of a saint

    IS IT NOTHING TO YOU, AS YE PASS BY? Lamentations 1:12 Introduction: Jerusalem, sitting dejected on the ground, calls on those that passed by, to consider whether her example did not concern them. Her outward sufferings were great, but her inward sufferings were harder to bear, through the sense ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Its Time To Review

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,199 views

    Take a look at what your life has behind and upfront.

    ITS TIME TO REVIEW Deut: 30: 15 See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil; 16 In that I command thee this day to love the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments and his statutes and his judgments, that thou mayest live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Be Afraid

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,947 views

    This sermon takes a look at the transfiguration on Jesus in comparison to a football game.

    Matthew 17: 1 – 9 / Don’t Be Afraid! Intro: Since today is Super Bowl Sunday, I thought it would be fitting to look at the text from that vantage point. --- When I was in high school, we had a pep rally before every “BIG” game. The purpose was appreciating and supporting the team. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed