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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Christmas: To Grandmother’s House We Go? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,211 views

    The genealogy of Jesus Christ demonstrates how gracious God is and His love for sinners, because God included some unlikely grandmothers in the mix.

    To Grandmother’s House We Go? (Matthew 1:1-16) 1. What scandals does your family have in their closets? A few years ago, I wrote up the Vasicek family history for our family members only. On the front page, I wrote, "Not suggested for those under 18." Most of you, if you traced back a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Following Christ

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Mar 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,195 views

    Christian should understand the real essence of following Christ.

    FOLLOWING THE CHRIST Matthew 16:21-28 God did not call us to be saved but to be followers of Christ. Examples: • Simon Peter and Andrew – “follow me” • James and John – “follow me” • Matthew – “follow me” • Rich man – “follow me” What does it mean to follow Christ? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Child Is This?

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 24, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,746 views

    Who was the child born that first Christmas morning? He was the Savior, the Christ, the Lord.

    Sermon-12-24-06-Luke 2:8-20-What Child Is This? Open w/ clip from Charlie Brown Christmas-end when Linus says “That’s the true meaning of Christmas Charlie Brown.” Amazing where we can find profound truth if our eyes & ears are open. For many people that is all they know of the Christmas story. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Mustard Seed Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,783 views

    Do not despise the day of small things. God uses the insiginificant for significant purposes

    The Parables of Mustard Seed and Yeast Matthew 13.31-35 ‘Great oaks from little acorns grow.’ I am sure you have heard that saying before and I am also pretty sure many, if not all, of you fully understand what it means. From humble, small, insignificant beginnings great things can grow and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Overcoming Mediocrity

    Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 18, 2010
     | 10,307 views

    All we do for God should be done with excellence. How do we overcome the good enough for governemt work mentality?

    OVERCOMING MEDIOCRITY INTRODUCTION: For many, what we give to God is little more than our leftovers. We have allowed society to entice us with its many “things” and rationalize that God wants us to be happy. While I cannot deny that God desires the best for His creation, we must ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Providence

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,823 views

    Take a look into the Genealogy of Jesus Christ to see God’s grace for sinners, love for Jews and gentiles, and God’s providence.

    Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) - German scholars started to question the many similarities throughout the gospels and so assumed that there were different sources to which the gospel writers copied. They believe that either the writers copied from each other or copied from the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    20 Reasons Why People Do Not See Their Prayers Answered

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 29, 2009
    based on 83 ratings
     | 54,996 views

    Why do many people not see their prayers answered. Jesus said, "Ask in my name that your joy may be fulfilled."

    20 Reasons Why People Do Not See Their Prayer Answered (John 16:24) Why do you suppose that many people do not see their prayers answered? Too many people fail to appreciate some of the hindrances to prayer. Jesus said, "Up till now you have asked nothing in my name (For my sake, in my will and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    John The Baptist

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 9, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 16,226 views

    John the Baptist - radical and countercultural par excellence

    Sermon: John the Baptist – Radical and Countercultural par excellence Story: A young police officer was taking his final exam for the police academy and he was set the following problem to solve. “You are on patrol in the outer city when an explosion occurs in a gas main in a nearby street. On ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Unseen Side Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,295 views

    The early disciples were serious about God and dangerous to the world. What is the difference between a safe church and a dangerous church? (from a series by Craig Groeshel, lifechurch.tv)

    Dangerous Church Pt 3 Introduction (from series by Craig Groeschell, lifechurch.tv) Welcome to- 3rd week- Dangerous Church series what is a dangerous church? how does it contrast with a safe church? do we want to be a safe/dangerous church? There was nothing safe about the NT church. Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    We Worship God, Not The Bible

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jan 30, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,409 views

    A Sermon for the 4th Sunday after Epiphany, Seris C.

    4th Sunday after Epiphany, January 31, 2010, “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, Luther described the Scriptures as the cradle that held your living Word for our lives. Through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "The Church Is Not An English Garden"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,390 views

    A sermon about coming closer to God through accepting our messiness.

    Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 “The Church is Not an English Garden” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org I have never seen an English Garden, but I am told they are so beautiful. The flowers are carefully arranged in rows, fancy ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Law Of Love Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,836 views

    Part 10:Sermon on the Mount Series - Jesus speaks of the Law of Love, and how we can achieve walking in it.

    The Great Commission Part 10 – Sermon on the Mount – The Law of Love Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † The Sermon on the Mount – The Beatitudes † We are the Salt, staying pure with God’s Holy Word † We are the Light, showing that Word to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Radical And Countercultural

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 15, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,429 views

    John the Baptist led a radical and countercultural lifestyle

    Sermon: John the Baptist – Radical and Countercultural par excellence Story: A young police officer was taking his final exam for the police academy and he was set the following problem to solve. “You are on patrol in the outer city when an explosion occurs in a gas main in a nearby street. On ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Michael Stacey avatar

    Are You Hungry? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stacey on Oct 27, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 25,379 views

    This series is adapted from Tony Evan’s book "Dry Bones Dancing. It deals with our passion for God.

    ARE YOU HUNGRY? Luke 19:1-10 Problem: “I can’t seem to find time for devotions.” Wrong definition. It was a hunger problem, not a time management problem. -When you are hungry, you don’t have to find time to eat. When your stomach is growling, it shows up in your choices. Hungry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do You See?

    Contributed by C Vincent on Feb 13, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,565 views

    How do we view others around us?

    Go through the optical illusions: (slides 1-6) The eyes can be deceiving. The brain may tell us one thing while our eyes see another. Dog: How do we respond? (7) Most of us warm to animals. Children begging: How do we respond? (8) The sight of children may cause us to think more deeply about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God