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  • Juan Lane avatar

    Hold Up The Light

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Jun 2, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,641 views

    We must continue to hold up the light of Christ

    Hold Up The Light Scripture Reference: John 1:4-9 (KJV) John 1:4-9 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 The same came for a witness, to bear ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Study The Bible

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 2, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,730 views

    This is an introduction to a Bible Study, THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS. Most of this is an answer to the question, "Why Study The Bible?"

    I have a poem I would like to recite. It’s a wonderful poem, and it was once put to music. Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale, a tale of a fateful trip, That started from this tropic port, aboard this tiny ship. The mate was a mighty sailin’ man, the Skipper brave and sure. Five ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Is Not Ashamed Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,438 views

    We can pray boldly because we know God is not ashamed to claim us as his own.

    God Is Not Ashamed! [You Can Tell A Lot About God—Part 2] Matthew 22:23-33; Hebrews 11:16 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: We are in the first stages of an on-going series of studies on the Lord’s Prayer. Over the next several weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spiritual Vision

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,732 views

    Our vision reaches Up in Worship; Down in Discipleship; In with Fellowship; Out through Outreach

    Spiritual Vision for our Church II Timothy 1:3-8 INTRODUCTION: About 350 years ago a shipload of travelers landed on the northeast coast of the newly discovered American continent. • The 1st year they established a town site • The next year they elected a town government • The 3rd year the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Abimelech, A Bad Example Series

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 15,718 views

    Abimelech is a classic example of how selfishness and godless ambition lead us from God’s will for our lives.

    Possessing the Promises Abimelech (Judges #5) There is a music group called The Bad Examples • Abimelech would be a likely member of that group • He is an example of what not to do to possess the promises of God • This guy’s all bad • No victory for God’s people, no deliverance from false God’s, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Is Number One! Series

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,023 views

    I want us to focus only on one single event that happened in Abraham’s life. Before we do that - you should that Abraham lived a long time before God gave Moses the Ten Commandments.

    HE IS NUMBER ONE! I am thankful that God has saved me and redeemed me by the Blood of the Lamb. A couple of weeks ago we talked about how God reminded Moses and the children of Israel of how He saved them from the bondage and oppression of Pharoah. And after He reminded them of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Narnia: The Myth That's True Series

    Contributed by Randall Bergsma on Nov 30, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,866 views

    There is a childlike longing within us that points to the fact we were made for another world, a better one. God’s.

    Intro: (show trailer or...) During WWII, Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy are sent from London to the country home of Professor Digory Kirk for safety. The children find life in the house extremely boring until Lucy discovers a wardrobe that leads to a magical world called Narnia, a world where ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Stay Ready So You Don't Have To Get Ready

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 3, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 20,154 views

    Advent is both looking back and looking forward.

    Stay Ready So You Don’t Have to Get Ready Mark 13:24-37 Black Friday. I suppose we all survived. You know what Black Friday is, don’t you? That inevitable Friday after Thanksgiving that signals the official beginning of the holiday season. That day when shoppers line up outside malls and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The True Meaning Of Christmas

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 9, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,668 views

    Christmas is about Jesus; not snow, Santa, or presents...

    Matt. 1:18-25 The True Meaning of Christmas Christmas 2003 Intro. When you think of Christmas what do you think about? Snow?, Tree?, presents?, cookies?, shopping?, giving and receiving presents?, family? Santa Clause and Rudolph?, Read text. The focus of this text is not on the "how" ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Narnia: Beyond The Wardrobe Series

    Contributed by Christian Breuninger on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,160 views

    We are haunted by a desire for another land, which is our home with God.

    Beyond the Wardrobe A sermon by Pastor Christian Breuninger (delivered December 4, 2005) I confess to being a sucker for fantasy, and I am especially fond of Chronicles of Narnia. When I saw the trailers for this upcoming film, I thought: why not explore spiritual wonders woven into timless ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Narnia: The Love Of Power, The Love Of Power

    Contributed by Richard Underdahl-Peirce on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,880 views

    focuses on the movie/book series The Chronicles of Narnia, comparing the witch’s love of power, and Aslan (Christ) as the model for the power of love.

    Sermon121105 Richard Underdahl-Peirce “ENCOUNTERING THE POWER” Isaiah 61:1-4; Philippians 2:5-11 Our two Scripture readings set the theme for the third Sunday of Advent. In Isaiah we hear the promise of God intervening in a hurting world to bring comfort and hope, to bring good news to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Busy Or Busybody Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 14,671 views

    II Thess #3: Work is worthy; and those who don’t work get into trouble or cause trouble

    Busy, or Busybody II Thessalonians 3 SCRIPTURE READING: II Thessalonians 3:6-13 INTRODUCTION: This is the last sermon in a series from the book of II Thessalonians. It’s a short series because it’s a short book: just 3 chapters. II Thessalonians is the second letter to the Church in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Jake The Snake Wrestles God

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Sep 18, 2005
    based on 131 ratings
     | 17,311 views

    A message about Jacob’s wrestling match with God

    Jake The Snake Wrestles God Gen 32:21-32 I grew up watching Pro Wrestling. It was fake way back then, and it’s even more fake now. But I would have never told my daddy that. Me and Daddy used to have a ringside seat beside our black and white t.v. set on Sat’s at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Questions About Tithing (Part I) Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 111 ratings
     | 13,603 views

    This sermon is the first in a two part series which answers six common questions about tithing.

    This month we have studied one of the most delicate subjects a church can study. That subject is money. The subject of money and religion has been hotly debated over the years. There have been abuses of this subject. There have been distortions of this subject. No matter which way you examine the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Power In Us

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,177 views

    Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3 is that his readers may be filled with God’s love and his power. We do not realise the full potential available to us

    We come to the third of our sermons on the Epistle to the Ephesians, and this morning it’s chapter three, verses 14 to 21. This is one of Paul’s prayers; the second he prays in this epistle for the Ephesian Christians. Here we see his love and his concern for these Christians; he’s worried for ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican