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  • Scott Weber avatar

    Narnia: A World Without Jesus Would Be A Darker World Series

    Contributed by Scott Weber on Dec 16, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,138 views

    The is the second of a series that coincided with the release of the film "Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe." It explores the question, "What If Jesus Had Never Been Born." I used the book by the same title written by D. James Kennedy and J

    What If It Was Always Winter And Never Christmas? (What If Jesus Had Never Been Born?) Part #2 – December 18 – “A world without Jesus would be a darker world” I read about how Japan celebrates Christmas, which has become a major event over there. They put up decorations, exchange presents, send ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church, A Place Of Beauty, Goodness, Truth Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,188 views

    We need to understand both meanings of church, and how the beauty found in a church can attract unbelievers to Christ.

    Monday of 14th Week in Course Sacrosanctum Concilium Jacob, following in the steps of his grandfather Abraham, was careful as he moved through the land of Canaan to identify special places of the divine presence. One of these is Bethel, which means “house of God.” There Jacob had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    It's Not Just Faith, But Faith In Christ Jesus

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,996 views

    Funeral Sermon for one who has died in the Lord

    John 3:16 16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. "It’s Not Just Faith, but Faith in Christ Jesus" He was born. He lived for a while. Then he died. Those three sort sentences sum up a common experience ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    The Pentecostal's Conversion Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 22, 2016
    based on 23 ratings
     | 9,127 views

    This lesson establishes that Peter's preaching on the Day of Pentecost resulted in 3000 souls becoming Christians. It addresses the false notion that “it doesn’t matter what you believe, as long as your heart is right.”

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Pentecostal’s Reprove 2. The Pentecostal’s Request 3. The Pentecostal’s Response Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss a theme: “The Pentecostal’s Conversion.” This lesson is one of several that will deal with the Acts of Conversions, as seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "God's Will”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 8,133 views

    June 23, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 7 Jeremiah 20:7-13 Color: Green Title: “God’s Will”

    June 23, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 7 Jeremiah 20:7-13 Color: Green Title: “God’s Will” Jeremiah Denounces His Persecutors 7 O LORD, you have enticed me, and I was enticed; you have overpowered me, and you have prevailed. I have become a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Valentine

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 5, 2005
    based on 176 ratings
     | 14,655 views

    God’slove is the most powerful force in the world. In I Cor.13, Paul lists 6 things that pale in comparison to love.

    God¡¯s Valentine 1 Cor 13:1-13 1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Sowing The Word Of God In Our Lives

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,248 views

    Message based on the parable of the Sower.

    Sowing the Word of God in Our Lives Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 August 20, 2006 Introduction We’re back to our walk-through of the gospel according to Matthew, and as we get into chapter 13, we find a very familiar parable, the parable of the sower. And parable that we can take home with us to chew ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "What Is Truth?"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,053 views

    Pilate asked, but he didn’t really want to know. Knowing the truth calls for decision. Easter sermon.

    “Pilate therefore said to Him, ‘So you are a king?’ Jesus answered, ‘You say correctly that I am a king. For this I have been born, and for this I have come into the world, to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.’ Pilate said to Him, ‘What is truth?’” Two ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Meeting God Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 22,219 views

    There are two ways to prepare to meet God—on our terms or on His terms.

    1. How Israel tried to meet God on their terms a. They behaved on their own terms (4:1) b. They worshipped on their own terms (4:4-5) 2. How God persuaded Israel to meet Him on His terms a. God warned on His terms—His holiness (4:2-3) b. God persuaded on His terms (4:6-11) 3. The results a. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel McReynolds avatar

    The Power Of Christ Crucified

    Contributed by Joel Mcreynolds on Mar 24, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,134 views

    Paul did not rely on his own power but on the power of the gospel through the Holy Spirit. We can boldly proclaim the gospel when we rely on God’s power instead of our own.

    INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION: The summer after I graduated from high school, God called me to go on a mission trip to Taiwan. I was really excited about going and sharing the gospel with the people there; however, I am deathly afraid of heights, so the thought of flying, or more accurately being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marks Of A Spiritual Person Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,282 views

    Spiritual people are followers of Christ who bring life and hope to those around them.

    Marks of a Spiritual Person Acts 19:21-41 Intro: Much could be said about what it means to be spiritual. [Ask for response- What are spiritual people like?] Spiritual people pray a lot, worship in spirit, they read the Bible and faithfully obey God’s commands, they fast in order to get closer to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    God's Judgment Versus God's Kindness Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 16, 2013
    based on 85 ratings
     | 23,315 views

    The two sides of God.

    INTRO.- Judgment versus kindness? Whether we like to admit it or not, it appears there are two sides to God. He has times when He becomes angry at mankind and times when He demonstrates extreme kindness. Genesis 6:5-8 5 The Lord saw how great man’s wickedness on the earth had become, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    New Beginnings

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 16, 2013
     | 10,085 views

    This is our challenge. To offer a new beginning to others in Christ.

    NEW BEGINNINGS THE STORY CHAPTER 28 / ACTS 1-12 INTRODUCTION There is a book only 100 pages long, published by the Department of Justice, that can easily be downloaded and is a book that no parent wants to read. The title is “When Your Child is Missing.” Key bullet points and action ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Empty Vessels!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 29, 2015
     | 19,992 views

    Have you ever been in a situation which looked absolutely hopeless? Situations in your life look so grim that you feel that there is no way out, are you there? I want to tell you today that God would make a way for you! Amen.

    Empty vessels! 2 King 4:3”Then he said, "Go outside, borrow vessels from all your neighbors, empty vessels and not too few.4 Then go in and shut the door behind yourself and your sons and pour into all these vessels. And when one is full, set it aside." When you shut the door behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Adultery And The Adulterous Woman Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 23, 2015
    based on 54 ratings
     | 17,791 views

    God’s wisdom reveals the truth and gives us some guidelines to follow in order to avoid the sin of adultery. 1- Store up God’s Word to overcome 2- Following smooth talk leads to trouble 3- Guard the heart for victory over sin

    INTRO.- ILL.- There was a teenage boy and his grandfather who went fishing one day. While fishing, the old man starts talking about how times have changed. The young fellow picks up on this and starts talking about sex and sexually transmitted diseases going around. The teen says, "Grandpa, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ