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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Neither Wimps Nor Wolves

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 8, 2011
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    Christian meekness is not weakness; it is strength tempered by obedience.

    Do any of you remember the old musical Camelot, about King Arthur and the Round Table? It was popular back in the early 60's, it’s one of the reasons the Kennedy White House started being called Camelot. The reason I bring it up is because of Lancelot. Remember Lancelot? Until he and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Healthy Appetite

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 9, 2011
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    The proper response to mourning over the reality of suffering, and the key to meekness, is not conquering desire, but learning to desire the right things.

    How many of you are planning to watch the Super Bowl this evening? Now for the real test - everyone who’s rooting for the Giants, please raise your hands. Okay, hands down. Now, who’s for the Ravens? Who doesn’t much care one way or another? By the end of the day, half of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Grace And God's View Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 27, 2011
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    God’s message of love is for all people regardless of race, culture or physical descent.

    Romans 11:1-24 Introduction: A. What, if any, place does Israel have in God’s world plan? B. This question is answered in various ways by Christians. 1. One’s millennial view (end time understanding) often determines the answer. 2. Those considered premillenialists believe God will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pilgrim's Path 5 The Merciful

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 29, 2009
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     | 3,209 views

    If we are to be merciful as Jesus commands in the beattitudes, then we must allow God to write His commands on our very hearts.

    The Pilgrim’s Path Part-5, Mathew 5:1-12 Written on their Hearts Introduction There are few things of human engineer which are more beautiful to watch than the marching of the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team. To see them move in perfect sink is astounding as they pivot on a dime, all in unison or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "Funeral Arrangements For Life"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 8, 2009
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     | 19,062 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that Jesus spoke to Moses and Elijah about His departure and His Funeral Arrangements for Life.

    8 March 2009 Second Sunday in Lent U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: The Synopsis Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) share with us Peter, James, and John’s Mountaintop Experience with Jesus, Moses and Elijah, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The King Is Coming

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 6, 2009
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     | 5,318 views

    What King are you waiting for?

    The King Is Coming! Revelation 19:11-16 Introduction After church, where she had been taught about the Second Coming, a little girl was quizzing her mother. “Mommy, do you believe Jesus will come back?” “Yes.” “Could he come this week?” “Yes.” “Today?” “Yes.” “Could he come in the next hour?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Watch For Danger Areas Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 16, 2012
     | 5,183 views

    Faithfulness, our witness, sin

    Watch for Danger Areas 2 Timothy 3:1-9 (page 843) Introduction: Have you ever watched “Funniest Home Videos” or one of those shows like that and you knew what was going to happen? You look at the guy trying to jump a moving car and say, “Hey, buddy that’s a bad idea.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Between The Rock And A Hard Place

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 22, 2012
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     | 13,966 views

    Being between the Rock (Jesus Christ) and a hard place is the best and safest place we can be. It is where the Lord does His most amazing work in our lives.

    Between a Rock and a Hard place Exodus chapter 14:10-14:14 Introduction- This mourning I want to talk about the hard spots that we face in our life. I don’t care who you are, there are times that we face obstacles and situations that are much bigger than we are. Those times that we need ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Dark Side Of Christmas

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 2, 2014
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    Why does Matthew add the story of the slaughter of the baby boys in Bethlehem. First becasue it is fact and second to trigger assocaiations between Jesus birth and Moses birth (see details in sermon)

    I came across this excerpt from a sermon from the Early Church Father St. Quod-vult-deus (Sermo 2 de Symbolo: PL 40, 655) “A tiny child is born, who is a great king. Wise men are led to him from afar. They come to adore one who lies in a manger and yet reigns in heaven and on earth. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "Official" Faith

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 18, 2013
     | 4,217 views

    Looking at Jesus' encounter with the official and how the official exhibited true faith.

    ‘OFFICIAL’ FAITH John 4:43-54 1) Official faith pursues (vs. 43-47). Vs 45 “The Galileans welcomed him”. The reason they welcomed him was because they wanted to see Jesus perform more of the miracles they had seen in Jerusalem. Soren Kierkegaard, the famous Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Am I Becoming? The Issue Of Goodness. Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 28, 2016
     | 4,974 views

    In a world that teaches us to return evil for evil, followers of Jesus must take a different path!

    INTRODUCTION • WTC Video • SLIDE #1 • The paradox of the world we live in is that from horrific tragedies such as 9/11, we can experience the worst that mankind has to offer to humanity, and we can all experience the goodness in people all during the same tragedy. • The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Walk Worthy Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 1, 2014
     | 8,179 views

    Our's is a HIGH calling. There are ethical choices to be made to serve Him worthily.

    EPHESIANS # 6 We go back to the letter Paul wrote to the Christians in Ephesus and that the Spirit has inspired for us! TEXT - Ephesians 4: 1-16 PB 1821 In the first half of his letter Paul tells us who we are. The key phrase is ‘in Christ.’ Through Him we’re blessed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    In His Old Age

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 16, 2015
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     | 16,895 views

    There are life lessons to be learned from observing King David's aging and death.

    Title: In His Old Age… Text: I Kings 1:1-4 and 2:1-12 Thesis: There are life lessons to be learned from observing King David’s aging and dying. Introduction Andy Rooney once said, “It’s paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Couting The Cost Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 7, 2014
     | 7,873 views

    There is a great cost involved in following Jesus; however it is worth it to follow Him!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Following Jesus. What does it take? Is it easy, is it hard? Does Jesus ask anything of those who choose to follow Him or is He just happy to have some fans? • These questions are part of the reasons we are spending time in our series, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The One Who Knows Us Best"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 15, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,374 views

    A sermon about God's love and desire for relationship with us.

    Psalm 139:1-18 “The One Who Knows Us Best” Johnny was a lost child. He didn't like himself. In order to find identity and self-worth, he ran with any crowd that would have him. The crowd that took him under their wing were even more lost than Johnny. They found promise in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist