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  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    "Christ's Example Can Empower All Of Us To Endure Injustice.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 18, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,945 views

    April 21, 2002 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 1 Peter 2:19-25 Title: “Christ’s example can empower all of us to endure injustice.”

    April 21, 2002 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 1 Peter 2:19-25 Title: “Christ’s example can empower all of us to endure injustice.” Although the author is speaking specifically to Christian slaves in this section, what he says applies to all Christians. More correctly, what applies to all Christians, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Ye Are Gods

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
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    What does the Bible mean, ‘You are gods’?

    What does the Bible mean, ‘You are gods’? One of the pet phrases in scripture that world religions use to support their doctrine is ‘you are gods’. This is found several places in scripture and in context the intent is clear. However, this can and often is twisted into unbiblical meanings and used ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Prevailing Church: Binding Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 21, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 6,760 views

    The guesses of the people about Jesus’ identity give us clues about their perception of His character. Jesus used their grasp of His similarity to John the Baptist, Elijah, and Jeremiah to focus on the authority to bind and loose. They, and He, bound rel

    Have you ever needed to find out what somebody else really thought of you? Do you know what it is like to ask someone what their opinion is of you – and then you wait for what seems like an eternity for the answer, and when it comes, you are still not sure if it is good or bad? Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Be Late!

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 239 ratings
     | 24,064 views

    We believe in Jesus.

    DON’T BE LATE! John 3:14-21 S: Salvation Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: WE BELIEVE IN JESUS. ?: Why? KW: Conclusions TS: We will find in John 3:14-21 three conclusions to why we believe in Jesus. The ____ conclusion to why we believe in Jesus is that Jesus becomes our… I. SIN (14-15) II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 5,687 views

    If the Shepherd died, who would care for the sheep?

    MAY 19, 2000 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading Acts 4:8-12 ·Psalm 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 29 ·Second Reading 1 John 3:1-2 ·Gospel John 10:11-18 REFLECTION There was once a great actor, who graced the theatres reciting popular literary passages. In one of his performances, an old man ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Who Are You Going To Believe?

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,284 views

    Jesus is worth trusting.

    WHO ARE YOU GOING TO BELIEVE? John 3:22-36 S: Trusting Jesus Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: JESUS IS WORTH TRUSTING. ?: Why? KW: Testimonies TS: In John 3:22-36, we will consider three testimonies that demonstrate that Jesus is worth trusting. Inductive The ____ testimony is that… I. JESUS IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Jesus Calms The Storms Of Trouble

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 103 ratings
     | 16,497 views

    how Jesus comforts us at the loss of a loved one and other trials in life

    April 25, 2002 John 14:1-12 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Jesus Gives Us A Way Of Transforming The Negative Experience Of Grief Into

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 27, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,921 views

    May 5, 2002 -- SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER John 14:15-21 Color: White Title: “Jesus gives us a way of transforming the negative experience of grief into a positive experience; Christ presence.”

    May 5, 2002 -- SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER John 14:15-21 Color: White Title: “Jesus gives us a way of transforming the negative experience of grief into a positive experience; Christ presence.” Jesus continues his farewell discourse to his disciples; this section begins and ends with a statement ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Neal Gray avatar

    It's All About The People

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,136 views

    God’s interest is people. Do I love what Jesus loves? That is, do I love people as much as Jesus loves people?

    "It’s All About the People" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Romans 15:1-7 Purpose: God’s interest is people. Do I love what Jesus loves? That is, do I love people as much as Jesus loves people? As God’s ambassador, and as the pastor of His flock, or as a brother in the family of God, the truest way ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "We Are Never Home Alone"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 1, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 9,145 views

    God is always present with Christians through His Spirit.

    John 14:15-21 “We Are Never Home Alone” By: Reverend Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Many of us have probably seen the movie: Home Alone. In it, a large family goes on a Christmas vacation, accidently leaving their ten year-old-son at ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Here's The Proof

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 5, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,902 views

    Jesus proves His identity.

    HERE’S THE PROOF John 5:30-47 S: Jesus Th: Witnesses to Jesus Pr: JESUS PROVES HIS IDENTITY. ?: How? KW: Witnesses (appealing to witnesses) TS: We will find in our study of John 5:30-47, four witnesses that Jesus uses to prove His identity. The ____ witness that Jesus uses to prove His identity ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    7 Invitations Of Jesus

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 6, 2002
    based on 156 ratings
     | 72,255 views

    We look at invitations, the seven invitations Jesus extended.

    PONDER INVITATIONS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest! John 7:37 Jesus stood and cried, saying ... if any man thirst let him COME unto Me, and DRINK ... John 21:12 Jesus said unto them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    May They Be One As We Are One.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 20, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 10,756 views

    Year C Seventh Sunday of Easter May 27, 2001 John 17: 20-26

    Year C Seventh Sunday of Easter May 27, 2001 John 17: 20-26 Title: “May they be one as we are one.” At the Last Supper Jesus prays for the future of the Church. Chapter seventeen constitutes the longest recorded prayer of Jesus in the Gospels. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Beehler avatar

    Let's Make A Deal

    Contributed by John Beehler on May 23, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 4,803 views

    An open door is not always open. We have choices to make in life as to which doors of opportunity we will pass through.

    Let’s Make a Deal Another of those "What is this world coming to" weeks. For example.......... I wonder if Paul or Silas ever asked that question? Perhaps. That familiar story of the conversion of the Philippian jailer begins with Paul and Silas curing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Dirty, Dumb, And Defenseless

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 4, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,744 views

    3rd in a series on shepherding.

    Sermon for 6/3/2001 John 10:1-15 Dirty, Dumb & Defenseless Introduction: The “Candid Camera” TV show went to an exclusive prep school where all of the students were well above average. The “Candid Camera” people posed as career consultants who were going to advise these brilliant young men ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ