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  • Paul Wallace avatar

    The Not So Gentle Jesus Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 13, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,281 views

    The Bible does not present Jesus as the sissy the church presents him as.

    Ancient Secrets of the Bible #3 The Not So Gentle Jesus What is the first thought that comes to your mind at the name of Jesus? How would you describe his character or emotional makeup? What is your image of Jesus as a man? Isn’t He sort of meek and mild? One man said “I mean the pictures ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Journey Of The Wise Men

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,523 views

    The Purpose That Motivated Them; The Perseverance That Sustained Them; The Presents They Presented Him

    Matthew 2:1-12 The Journey of the Wise Men The characters of Christmas teach us a great deal about the meaning of Christmas. Now, we do not know a great deal about these wise men actually. They are really known as magi in the scriptures. We do not know how many of them there were. We say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of The Warm Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 16,919 views

    Christmas can be a very stressful time. But Simeon and Anna hold 3 secrets to getting hold of the peace and tranquility that Christmas is supposed to offer us.

    AP story reported in the Indianapolis Star 12/25/99 Dateline LOS ANGELES – A shopping mall Santa Claus had a meltdown after refusing to cuddle a bawling toddler, calling the mother evil and ripping off his beard and costume in front of startled children. Kelly Fornatoro, 33, said she told Santa ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Understatements Reveal The Grace Of God

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jan 31, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,428 views

    Although this is a rewrite of Tom Long’s Sermon, published in 1987, I believe it offers a new perspective. 4th Sunday after Epiphany, series B

    4th Sunday after Epiphany, February 1, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you for your Son, Jesus the Christ, your incarnate Word, who came to reveal your will and grace for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Paul's Understanding Of This Age And The Age To Come Acts 22:1-21 Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on May 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,163 views

    Paul’ dramatic converstion forced him to re-interpret the cross in the light of the resurrection and assess what it meant as the age to come began to dawn.

    PAUL – MINISTERING BETWEEN THE AGES - Acts 22:1-21 INTRO This week the BBC strung together a series of clips in which politicians, bankers and other public figures had given public apologies over things they had got wrong. And the background music was Elton John’s ‘Sorry seems to be the hardest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Oh, For The Good Old Days!

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 20, 2014
     | 9,123 views

    A sermon on how to view our past (Material adapted from Dan Blazer in his book, Life Is Worth Living, chapter 9)

    Introduction: Solomon reminds us that there are 4 dimensions of time that should be important to us: past, present, future and eternity. The time dimensions that should be most important to Christians are the present and eternity. Nevertheless, there is a message here for us about the past. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It Isn't A Parade I Hear Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,713 views

    A study of chapter 13 verses one through twenty-two

    Isaiah 13: 1 – 22 It Isn’t A Parade I Hear 1 The burden against Babylon which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw. 2 “ Lift up a banner on the high mountain, raise your voice to them; Wave your hand, that they may enter the gates of the nobles. 3 I have commanded My sanctified ones; I ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    By The Mercies Of God (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,795 views

    To many Christians got information, without any transformation!

    Romans 12:1-I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. A mother sought the pardon of her son from the first Napoleon. The emperor said it was his second offense, and justice ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Destiny Is Within Reach

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Feb 6, 2013
     | 13,694 views

    Your destiny is created in the here and now making it within your reach!

    “YOUR DESTINY IS WITHIN REACH” INTRODUCTION: Everything about your relationship with God is about “REACHING YOUR DESTINY!” God had a “DESTINY” planned out for your before you were born! God has a “DESTINY” for this church as well! “YOUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Draw Near To God

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,030 views

    If you draw close to God he will draw close to you

    Psalm 73:27-28 27 For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee. 28 But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works. He was just a little lad, and on a Sabbath day was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Two Masters Of Man Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 18, 2011
    based on 64 ratings
     | 26,492 views

    After stating the doctrine and that we are by faith to appropriate it, he now states the practical daily experience to see whether we have made it our own or not. Doctrine truly combined with belief always has corresponding verifiable actions

    ROMANS 6:12-14 THE TWO MASTERS OF MAN In the previous passage Paul has been teaching doctrine and the new man's ability to appropriate and live out that doctrine by faith in its truthfulness. After stating the doctrine and that we are by faith to appropriate it, he now states the practical daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Freedom From Sin Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 18, 2011
    based on 31 ratings
     | 13,897 views

    Because of our relationship with Christ, we are enabled to live righteously and able not to live in sin. Thanks to the grace of God we are forgiven, freed, and enabled to yield our selves to Him and His service

    ROMANS 6: 15-20 FINDING FREEDOM FROM SIN The previous verses taught that each man has one of two masters. Man will serve God, or man will serve sin. Sin is the most devastating, debilitating, degenerating power that ever entered creation. Sin is the terrible, life wrecking, soul-damning reality ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Twin Real Presences Of Christ Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 22, 2011
     | 3,694 views

    The two real presences of Christ in the Eucharist are really one.

    January 24, 2011 St Francis de Sales The Spirit of the Liturgy The whole of the New Testament can be summarized in one sentence. In the words of Athanasius, God became human so that humans could become divine. The problem, of course, with that plan is that we are sinners. We are born with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Fifth Sunday Of Easter; Easter 5 B; Vine And Branches

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 30, 2021
     | 1,616 views

    The Atlantic began to come in; its mighty shoulders underneath the boats lifted—lifted until the derelict had to come. The youth had harnessed infinite energy to his task.

    5B "Apart from me you can do nothing." One of the most difficult acts of self-discipline in the spiritual life is to concentrate on the present moment: "age quod agis", which means do what you are doing, concentrate on the present. Staying connected; to be sustained and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Hanging Between.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Nov 20, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,028 views

    Tiger above, tiger below and mice eating your vine that you are hanging. What does it all mean?

    Sermon Title: Hanging Between. Scripture Text: Luke 1: 5-17 One day, while walking through the wilderness enjoying the things that God created; out of the corner of his eye he saw this vicious looking tiger. In his mind the only thing he could do was run for his life. That’s what he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible