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  • Andrew Farley avatar

    The New Way: Jesus Plus Nothing Series

    Contributed by Andrew Farley on Sep 25, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,724 views

    The first in a series of messages on the complete sufficiency of the Gospel.

    Put yourself in the place of your favorite Old Testament character for a moment. Imagine what it would be like to be them. Perhaps you’d like to be David or Esther or Daniel. What closeness they had with God! How they walked with him and were used by him! Wouldn’t it be great to be one of them? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Building The Walls And Hanging The Gates

    Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Apr 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,844 views

    Prayer is the first step to achieving desired results.

    Building the Walls and Hanging the Gates October 29, 2006 Penn Yan NY Neh 1:1-5 In the month of Kislev in the twentieth year, while I was in the citadel of Susa, 2 Hanani, one of my brothers, came from Judah with some other men, and I questioned them about the Jewish remnant that survived the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Robert Marsh avatar

    Narnia - Always Winter, Never Christmas Series

    Contributed by Robert Marsh on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 105 ratings
     | 11,284 views

    First of series centered on The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe

    A Narnian Christmas Narnia: Always Winter But Never Christmas This week a major motion picture is being released in the United States and around the world. It is the first in the “Chronicles of Narnia” series of films, entitled The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. The film is sure to be a hit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Final Words

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 31, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,331 views

    First person narrative; Be an encouragement to each other.

    I CORINTHIANS 16 FINAL WORDS I Corinthians 16:5-24 S: Encouragement C: Paul’s final words to the Corinthians Pr: BE AN ENCOURAGEMENT TO EACH OTHER. Type: First person Context: Paul is writing out is final words to the Corinthians. Doing this method adds interest to a somewhat choppy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. avatar

    "The Water's Fine"

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Jan 6, 2005
    based on 70 ratings
     | 9,945 views

    The Baptism of the Lord First Sunday in Ordinary Time

    One of my favorite movies is made by the Coen Brothers. It is called “O Brother, Where Art Thou.” It features George Clooney and John Turturro as these escaped convicts in the depression of the 1930’s in America. George Clooney is a smooth-talker in jail for practicing law without a license. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Miricles Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,604 views

    This is the first of a series of Sermons on the miracles Jesus preformed

    The Miracles of Jesus Introduction Matthew 4:23-25 Miracles # 01 January 9,2005 A.M. I. The miracles of Jesus were accompanied by three actions. A. Jesus taught the people. Matthew 4:23a B. Jesus preached to the people. Matthew 4:23b C. Jesus prayed to the Father. Matthew 14:13, 15:29 II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Balance At The Speed Of Life Series

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Sep 19, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,356 views

    First of a series of three on balance in the Christian life.

    The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 18, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 “Finding Balance at the Speed of Life” Many of us have a vague “feeling” that things are moving faster. Doctors and executives alike complain that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mike Rexroat avatar

    The Heaven And Hell Investigation: What Series

    Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,350 views

    First in a four part "investigation" into heaven and hell.

    Ok, so now you’re probably wondering…Mike…what’s the deal with the hat? Well…there’s two things going on with the hat. Number one….I am a huge Sherlock Holmes fan and one of my buddies from work got to go to Europe a couple of weeks ago. He was in London and was on Baker Street where Sherlock ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Introduction To Acts Series

    Contributed by Eric Keller on Jan 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,645 views

    The first sermon in a series through the book of Acts

    INTRODUCTION TO ACTS Acts 1:1-2 I. INTRODUCTION A. We all struggle to know what our purpose is B. The purpose God has for us here on earth C. The purpose of the church we call Bethany Church D. We are gathered together this morning as Christians E. But what are we really here for? F. This is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Grace Is About Ministry Series

    Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jan 28, 2011
     | 5,075 views

    Paul and Barnabas face first century bullying.

    If you’ve been paying any attention to the media reports lately, you’ve probably noticed how much attention bullying, especially in schools, has been getting the headlines. I think there has always been bullying in school, though I agree, it’s not something that should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introduction Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,468 views

    First in an eight part series on the attributes of God.

    Actual warning labels from products • Sign on the side of a massage chair: "Do not use massage chair without clothing." • "Do not use snow blower on the roof." • "Do not allow children to play in the dishwasher." • A warning on an electric router made for carpenters: "This product not intended for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Angelic Anthem

    Contributed by Glenn Pease on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 109 ratings
     | 6,141 views

    This message looks at the role of the angels in the first Christmas.

    THE ANGELIC ANTHEM based on Luke 2:8-14 By Pastor Glenn Pease Louis Pasteur, the French chemist, was the first to suspect that man's major enemies were invisible. He advanced the theory that all disease is caused by microscopic organisms called germs. His theory was challenged because some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Crouch avatar

    Our God Is A Patient God Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 13, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,415 views

    This is the first in a five sermon series on the attributes of God.

    Our God is a Patient God II Peter 3:1-9 I. He Patiently Stirs Us With His Word (v. 1-2) A. His Word Stirs a New Devotion “Behold, I long for Your precepts; Revive me in Your righteousness.” – Psalm 119:40 1. A new devotion to our commitment to Christ 2. A new devotion to the church 3. A new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Sure Could Use Some Good News Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,907 views

    The first on Romans - about the Good News of Jesus

    Romans – God’s Glorious Gospel “Sure Could Use Good News” Romans 1:1-7 * The pop singer, Anne Murray, recorded a song which said, “Sure could use, a little good news today.” I don’t know about you, but surely is a truism for me. You see, we live in a world which is inundated with bad news. Read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Blake Dodd avatar

    Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus

    Contributed by Blake Dodd on Dec 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,242 views

    A sermon on the importance of the First Advent of Jesus Christ.

    Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus Introduction: • Come, Thou long expected Jesus Born to set Thy people free; From our fears and sins release us, Let us find our rest in Thee. Israel’s Strength and Consolation, Hope of all the earth Thou art; Dear Desire of every nation, Joy of every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist