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    The Wonder Of Matthew's Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 18, 2005
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     | 5,559 views

    This explains reasons, expressions & outcome of thanksgiving.

    Theme: THE WONDER OF MATTHEW’S THANKSGIVING Text: Luke 5: 27-32 Intro. A. We understand that thanksgiving is our proper response towards the goodness of God. Thanksgiving is a celebration to express our praises to God for all that He has done to us. B. Because God is good all the time, we must ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Exaltation Through Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,934 views

    Expostion of the last part of Peter’s sermon in Acts three about the exaltation of Christ through the forgiveness of the people who killed Him

    Text: Acts 3:17-26, Title: Exaltation Through Forgiveness, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/5/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Old Joe was dying. For years he had been at odds with Bill, formerly one of his best friends. Wanting to straighten things out, he sent word for Bill to come and see him. When Bill ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Before We Get To Heaven

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002
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     | 6,502 views

    Discover the rightful place of fear and surrender in the Christian life.

    We continue this morning in the portion of Paul’s letter to the Philippians where Paul challenges the Christians at Philippi Community Christian Church to be involved in growing like Christ. Three weeks ago, we looked at Paul’s challenge to these Christians to make his joy complete by their ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Narnia: The Chronicles Of Mary

    Contributed by Daniel Saperstein on Dec 18, 2005
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     | 3,322 views

    Sermon for the 4th Sunday of Advent using material from the Chronicles of Narnia to illustrate the faith of Mary

    THE CHRONICLES OF MARY a sermon by Dan Saperstein preached at First Presbyterian Church, Bridgeport NE December 18, 2005 Texts: Ps. 89:1-4, 19-26 Luke 1:26-38 With the bitter cold and snow we have had lately, many of us can take comfort in the fact that Christmas is just around the corner. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Tilling The Soil Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on May 4, 2009
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     | 7,480 views

    The parable of the seed and the sower is the parable of parables as it tells the parables, explains it, and explains why Jesus uses parables. This week: we focus on why parables?

    Parables of Jesus Tilling the Soul Soil Matthew 13:3-23 May 3, 2009 This week we will start looking at the parable of the seed and the sower. This parable is found in all three of the similar gospel accounts—Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Although they all are similar, there are some differences. I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How Big Is Your God? Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 13, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,022 views

    Pray and expect great things from God. Have faith in the positive because God is good. Believe in the unseen power of prayer.

    Peter was in a crisis. The church responded appropriately – they pray! • Yet when the news was told that “Peter is at the door!” their response was, “You’re out of your mind.” • The servant girl insisted but they resisted, and gave the excuse, “It must be his angel.” • You see, they even tried ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Characters Of Christmas: The Wise Men Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jan 9, 2014
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     | 7,880 views

    What we learn about gifts from the Wise Men who visited Jesus.

    The Characters of Christmas: The Wise (?) Men Matthew 2:1-12 We come to close our series on The Characters of Christmas today with a look at the most misunderstood, or at least most misinterpreted, cast of characters in the entire Christmas story. Like Buddy the Elf walking around New ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Relationships: God, Others, Ourselves

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,577 views

    Caring attitudes, caring actions, sharing a part of our life, that’s what it’s all about. It’s giving up a part of ourselves so that we can benefit others and dropping the selfish concerns of our sinful past. It’s showing God’s love for us through our a

    Introduction A professor of theological ethics opened his class for the semester by reading a letter from a parent to a government official. The parent complained that his son, who had received a good education, gone to all the right schools, and was headed for a good job as a lawyer, had gotten ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When It All Comes Crashing Down Faith Hopes Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 23, 2007
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     | 4,913 views

    This message an example of faith from the life of Elijah.

    When you examine your life at what times have you grown the most? Almost always people will answer this question by admitting that the greatest growth occurred in times of deep and unexpected suffering. Yet when suffering forces its way abruptly into our lives, our tendency is to believe that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting Out Of God's Way Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,701 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the twentieth in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “Getting Out of God’s Way” Acts 11:1-18 September 23, 2007 What happens when God thoroughly and completely messes up the paradigm? When God acts in a way utterly differently than you expected Him to act? According to Wikipedia (and if it’s in Wikipedia, then it must be true), “Angst is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God's First Words About Christmas

    Contributed by Kenneth Roberts on Mar 20, 2008
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     | 5,856 views

    The first words about God’s promise of Christmas happened immediately after the fall. After God learned about the terrible loss, he promised to Eve that good news was coming. From her would come a male offspring who would crush the head of Satan who jus

    Grace and peace to you from God who comes to us at Christmas time and will come to us again. Amen. Dear Friends in Christ: Have you ever feared you might miss Christmas? Or maybe have you experienced Christmas without your family? Perhaps you are experiencing a Christmas like that tonight. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hope In The Face Of Death Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 1, 2006
     | 2,832 views

    First in a four part series on how Jesus revealed his promise of Jesus. The series leads up to Christmas. Today’s is on the gravity of our sin, and yet the giving of God’s hope and promise even then

    Jesus: God’s Promise of Hope for a World in Need Hope in the Face of Death Introduction “I don’t like the idea of being picked as a number.” "It began with a syringe in my arm," he said, [In-between] was a special meal of his choice two steaks, a baked potato, salad, bread, apple pie, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It Will Be Okay

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 9, 2006
     | 2,192 views

    If God is in it and we are in it with God... it will be okay.

    Title: It Will Be Okay! Text: Luke 1:26-38 (Matthew 1:18-25) Thesis: If God is in it and we are in it with God… it will be okay. Introduction The McDonaldization of Society was written by George Ritzer and published in 1995. In his book, he asserts that society tends to take on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Hope?

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Dec 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,102 views

    In a world of cynics why should we put our hope in God? Scripture gives us good cause to put our hope in Him!

    WhyHope December 14, 2008 Buying car experience 22 years old New what monthly payments needed to be Agreed with salesman Went to finance office Payments were over the threshold I questioned There are no free lunches I didn’t want a free car; I just wanted the deal we had agreed on Bait and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Feeding The Five Thousand

    Contributed by Ivy Drafor-Amenyah on Aug 7, 2017
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    The response of Jesus to the suggestion of His disciples to send the multitudes away is touching. He saw the needs and planned to take care of it.

    INTRODUCTORY REMARKS God sees your need and makes plans to take care of them. He is touched with your needs. He has compassion for you Does something happen to you when you see people hungry? What if they are in the wilderness? Does something happen to you when you see people lost and away from ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed