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  • Roger Thomas avatar

    The Beginning Point Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,702 views

    The opening words of the Bible provide the defining point of the faith.

    The Beginning Point Genesis 1 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Great books always have great beginnings. Good writers know the opening lines can hook or lose the reader. The first words provide the first impression and often set the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Was Jesus Baptized? - 3:16 And Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 70 ratings
     | 21,652 views

    Why was Jesus baptized? Granted, Jesus said it was to "fulfill" all righteousness"... but what does that mean?

    OPEN: A woman once took her 4-year-old daughter to a baptismal service at her church. Later that night, her daughter took all of her dolls into the bathtub with her and held her own “baptism.” As she dunked each doll under the water, she repeated, “Now I baptize you in the name of the Father, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Consider Your Service Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 17,586 views

    We are saved to serve - both Christ and others

    SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 4:1-5 TITLE: “CONSIDER YOUR SERVICE” INTRODUCTION: A. Dr. Albert Schweitzer had returned to Europe on furlough form his missionary service in Africa when he was 80-years-old. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Knows Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 16, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,076 views

    1st week of Advent 2005, a simple sermon reminding the listeners that God Knows... He is worthy of our Trust.

    "God Knows" Pastor Glenn Newton 12-04-05 This morning as we continue our wait, as we continue to look for the fulfillment of God’s promise of His return in Glory, we need to be reminded that God has always fulfilled his promises… Amen? We need to know that every prophecy that God has given to us ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Unlikely Recipient Of The Glorious Announcement

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,540 views

    The shepherds were the most unlikely ones to announce the Savior’s birth, but they were dependable in their job.

    The unlikely Recipient of the Glorious Announcement Turn in your bibles to Luke 2:8-20 John Hamby The telling of the Christmas story can be such a familiar and common experience that we miss the significance of it. With the annual repetitions the [knowledge] of the story of the shepherds can cause ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Saying 'yes So You Can Say 'no'

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,746 views

    The third of a three-part series, ‘Growing as You Go.’

    Slide 1 This is the concluding sermon in the series ‘Grow as You Go.’ The first sermon in this series took us to Moses and his encounter with God. We were told that God had a role, an important one at that, for Moses and it was in line with God’s plan and story and not Moses’ plan and story. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Focus? What Do You Want?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,818 views

    Two people can stand and look at the same thing and see two different things. Will we allow the negative crowd to dictate to our spirit person?

    FOCUS? WHAT DO YOU SEE? WHAT DO YOU WANT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. I. WHAT DO YOU SEE? DO YOU WANT TO STAY THIS WAY? A. FOUR EYES? ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Woman At The Well - Stages Of Relationsips

    Contributed by Michael Worker on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,484 views

    This sermon uses the illustration of the Woman at the well to show how christian friendship and community is developed

    On the way to Galilee Jesus passed through Samaria. It was noon when He reached the beautiful Vale of Shechem. At the opening of the valley was Jacob’s well. Wearied with His journey, He sat down here to rest while His disciples went to buy food. The Jews and the Samaritans were bitter ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Happy Are The Forgiving And Pure Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Sep 22, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,391 views

    This is the world’s thinking turned on its head! The world will tell you, "Happy is the man who insists on his rights" and "Happy is the man who thinks of himself". . . but JESUS SAYS. . . *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    Mt 5:1 ¶ And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: 3 ¶ "Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Stirring The Ant Hill Series

    Contributed by Mizraim Esquilin on Oct 8, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 12,281 views

    A pastoral approach to Church’s Pastoral Care using Ants as a metaphor

    Stirring the Ant Hill Proverbs 30:24-25 “24 There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: 25 The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;” I am one of those guys who think that hobbies are needed in order to keep your mental ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Asch avatar

    Clean Hands, Dirty Hearts Series

    Contributed by David Asch on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 17,769 views

    In this message we discover how to have a closer relationship with God, know God better, really get to know God.

    CLEAN HANDS, DIRTY HEARTS Mark 7:1-23 INTRO: How do I have a closer relationship with God? How can I know God better? Really get to know God? Move from religion to relationship? You can’t drown if you don’t get wet; "Tradition is a fence around the law." But often our traditions become a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Facing Life's Problems Together Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 17, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,876 views

    You don’t find this kind of closeness and support in every church today -- but in the early church, everyone was serious about doing life together, no matter what. How can we develop that in our church? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    *NOTE: I am indebted to Rick Warren for the outline containing the "Fortify Your Faith" , etc. in this sermon. Please see "The Purpose Driven Church" (Zondervan, 1995) for more info. Acts 2:41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Developing A Christmas Heart

    Contributed by S Henriques on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 71 ratings
     | 11,255 views

    "Christmas Hearts" are a custom in Denmark, but believers world-wide can develop true Christmas Hearts to celebrate the birth of Christ.

    Developing a Christmas Heart Luke 2:15-20 Christmas is observed literally all over the world, and the traditions and customs are as varied as the countries in which they are found. In Australia, for example, Santa’s sleigh is pulled by eight white kangaroos. Christmas dinner is eaten outdoors and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Writing Is On The Wall Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,651 views

    God requires more of us if we are "in the know." He expects our reverence of the sacred.

    Singing the Songs of The Lord In A Strange Land November 21, 2004 Daniel 5 “The handwriting is on the wall” “Your days are numbered” You have been weighed and measured and been found wanting” This story has shaped English idiom, but not too many people actually know the story! Jesus tells this ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Pure Delight

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,792 views

    A sermon on how God delights in us based on Psalm 18:19

    Sermon for 12/5/2004 Pure Delight Psalm 18:19 Introduction: My wife’s delight is chocolate Rules of chocolate: If you’ve got melted chocolate all over your hands, you’re eating it too slowly. Chocolate covered raisins, cherries, orange slices and strawberries all count as fruit, so eat as many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ