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  • Steven Cook avatar

    At Jesus' Feet

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 68 ratings
     | 7,502 views

    This message teaches us about some of the people recorded in the Word of God who learned much at the feet of Jesus.

    “At Jesus’ Feet” Luke 8:40-42 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read - Luke 8:40-42 B. Mark that expression - “At Jesus’ Feet” C. Have YOU been to Jesus’ feet?? Do YOU know what it means to be at the feet of Jesus?? D. As we look at the stories in this 8th chapter, we’re going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bible In A Nutshell

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 135 ratings
     | 3,736 views

    This message teaches us of the problem of man; the provision of Christ; and the promise of God.

    “The Bible in a Nutshell” John 3:1-18 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read the story of Nicodemus B. Many young people have often asked me, “What is the Bible all about?” “Why do I need to be saved?” C. In John 3:16, one of the most familiar, simple, yet profound verses of Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Success Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 28, 2000
    based on 75 ratings
     | 8,268 views

    This sermon is based on the illustration of vine and the branches in John.

    01/30/00 - What's In It for Me? …Success! Every follower of Jesus wants to be valuable to him. We look forward to the day that he will come back for us and say, "Well done, good and faithful servant". When the "day of the Lord" your life will be judged to be successful or meaningless depending ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Home

    Contributed by Tom Lawson on Dec 16, 2000
    based on 136 ratings
     | 9,458 views

    A Narrative Sermon on Heaven as Home

    It was a warm day in the summer in Grayson. Our windows were open, so it was easy to hear him, even though he was still half a block away: "Ma! Ma!" TJ, our oldest son, had been our playing with his friends. And, as usual, he was barefoot. And, you already know what happened. He discovered one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus, The Rejected Lover Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 116 ratings
     | 14,762 views

    It’s only when I come to Him that I find the strength to deal with the events & crises of my life.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. In last week’s sermon we opened the Book of Revelation to that verse where Jesus is called the Root & bright Morning Star. This morning we’re going to look at a very tender & moving passage in the Gospel of Matthew that shows ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Welcome Home

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 5,622 views

    God is waiting to welcome every prodigal home

    Welcome Home Luke 15.11-32 October 5, 1997 - Friend Day Morning Service Introduction I. The Restoration of the Pulpit Furniture: The furniture from the old church, symbols of the history of the church and people, they were put into the prayer room, they were painted yellow, recently the church had ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Seeing His Glory

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 118 ratings
     | 3,650 views

    The expose of relationship between grace and truth.

    Seeing His Glory John 1.14 December 10, 2000 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth Long ago, and in a faraway galaxy; So begins the movie Star Wars. Many people ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Greatest Gift Left At The Altar

    Contributed by Jonathan Stockton on Dec 23, 2000
    based on 66 ratings
     | 3,805 views

    The gift of salvation is free and available but many people still don’t want it.

    The Greatest Gift left at the altar John 5:24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. I. He that heareth my word The ‘heareth’ is not a simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's The Word?

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 25, 2000
    based on 146 ratings
     | 3,619 views

    When we say we "preach the word", what do we mean? Just what IS "the Word"?

    Intro: Ministers are often admonished to "preach the word" by members of their flock. Just what are they asking? What IS the Biblical definition of the Word? From John and other passages, we can discover I. The Word is SCRIPTURE *2 Timothy 3:16; Hebrew 4:12 A. It is inspired ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Staying In The Care Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rita Sims on Mar 10, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 7,791 views

    We’ve got a decision to make--the fox with a sure and violent death or hovering under the wings of Jesus.

    Parents love to give advice to their children. As they are young, parents say, "Don’t run out in the street. Don’t touch the hot stove. Don’t play with fire." As children get older, parents continue, "Don’t use drugs. Don’t have pre-marital sex." Parents hope that the children will follow ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Jesus Diet

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 10,531 views

    In Jesus we have all we need for body and soul.

    Has anyone here ever heard of the Atkins diet? It’s the new diet trend that’s sweeping the country. And the diet works like this: you can eat as much food as you want (within reason), but you have to avoid all carbohydrates and sugars. So, no more bread, no more rice, no more cookies, no more ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Coming To Jesus As Children

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 5,036 views

    ADULTS SHOULD REVIEW JESUS’ REQUIREMENTS FOR COMING TO HIM AS INDICATED IN THESE VERSES

    INTRO: WE CAN ALL LEARN FROM PRECIOUS CHILDREN. THEY ARE GOD’S GIFT OF ENCOURAGEMENT, GOD’S ASSURANCE OF HIS INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE, AND GOD’S INSTRUMENTS OF EXAMPLE TO ADULTS. JESUS WAS TEACHING SOME STUBBORN "RELIGIONISTS" ABOUT SALVATION AND HE SEEMED TO BE UNSUCCESSFUL IN COMMUNICATING TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus - My Friend

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Mar 26, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,191 views

    Jesus calls me His friend - who me?

    I first met Ken when I was three and he was three and a half, when our Mothers started us at Sunday School on exactly the same day. Later, when we were eight, we joined the Church Choir together, and then, when our voices broke at about the same time, we went into the Mens` section, singing ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Remaining In Christ

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 1, 2001
    based on 190 ratings
     | 21,241 views

    The key to lasting fruitfulness for the Kingdom of God is to remain connected with Christ

    Remaining in Christ John 15:1-8 April 1, 2001 Morning Service Introduction In Hampton Court near London, there is a grapevine under glass; it is about 1,000 years old and has but one root which is at least two feet thick. Some of the branches are 200 feet long. Because of skillful cutting and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Sower Went Out To Sow

    Contributed by John Campbell on Apr 2, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 12,395 views

    A comparison of two farmers - why one is sad, and one is carefree.

    A Sower Went Out To Sow His Seed I would like to compare two farmers, or sowers of seed, this morning. They are very different in their outlook. First let’s look at the one in our gospel lesson, Luke 8:4-15. This man goes out to sow his seed, but he is not a very careful sower, is he? Some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican