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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Way To The Father's House Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 24, 2009
    based on 68 ratings
     | 25,277 views

    This chapter is filled with promises addressed directly to the community of faith. If we take hold of these promises our anxious perspective will be changed & our faith will be increased.

    JOHN 14: 1 – 6 THE WAY TO THE FATHER’S HOUSE The disciples were completely bewildered and discouraged. Jesus had said He was going away (7:34; 8:21; 12:8, 35; 13:33), that He would die (12:32-33), that one of the Twelve was a traitor (13:21), that Peter would disown Him three times (13:38), ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wedding At Cana Series

    Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Jan 10, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,650 views

    Understanding the Scriptures, one can see the wealth of evidence which would render strong drink and intoxicating beverages as inappropriate for use by believers – use for drunkenness or simple social consumption.

    In this passage we can find that Mary evidently was a friend or even a relative of those in the wedding party and took a principle part in the preparation of the wedding feast. Jesus and the disciples were invited. Whether the family was poor and had not enough refreshments, or whether there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Be Loving Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,902 views

    Today I want to challenge you to look at one of the most common commands of the Bible “Love one Another” Yes, it is common, but at times it seems to difficult to follow. While we are often nice to our guests and we enjoy being with those who are close to

    Chuck Colson in his book; THE BODY, tells of an interesting incident at the Emmanuel Baptist Church outside of Boston Ma. The headline read: It was the Right Hook that Got Him. In what could be called a power struggle between the minister and the deacon board turned out to be a disaster from which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus – There Is Just Something About That Name!

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jan 13, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 40,187 views

    NAMES ARE IMPORTANT! NAME BRANDS – Starbucks, Levi, Nike, Sony, Liz Claiborne, Bayliner, Nintendo NAME DROPPERS – People playing off of other people’s names. I know Bill Gates (I do, but he is a car dealer in Indiana!) NAME RECOGNITION – FedEx,

    Cornerstone Church July 4, 2004 JESUS – THERE IS JUST SOMETHING ABOUT THAT NAME! Matthew 1:21 Imagine trying to distinguish me from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Too Smart For Our Own Good Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 18, 2009
     | 6,383 views

    3rd in a series from Ecclesiastes. The only profitable wisdom is God-centered.

    In preparing for this week’s message, I was taken back to one of the most profitable learning activities that I ever experienced during my seminary training. As part of my Old Testament introduction class, we were required to find articles from scholarly journals and write a three page evaluation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom's Influence Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,505 views

    This message describes how we gain the right to be heard in a pluralistic society by communion with Christ and the power of a changed life.

    Freedom’s Influence (Galatians 1:11-24) Once upon a time, a man walked into a little mom-and-pop grocery store and asked, “Do you sell salt?” “Ha!” said Pop the proprietor. “Do we sell salt! Just look!” And Pop showed the customer one entire wall of shelves stocked with nothing but salt – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Be Careful!

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 25, 2009
     | 7,808 views

    The words of an ancient wise man remind us that the "awe" of God is foundational for wise living.

    Be Careful Text: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 (English) Most of us can relate to having a parent’s anxiety or remembering a parent’s anxiety when we either allowed our children a bit of independence or when we were ourselves allowed the opportunity to do something autonomous. I can well remember hearing my ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How To Be Transformed By Grace Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,692 views

    When we are intercepted by God wewill be struck by his kindness, mercy and grace.

    Title: How to Be Transformed by Grace Text: Acts 8:1-3, Acts 9 and selected texts Thesis: When we are intercepted by God we will be struck by his kindness, mercy, and grace. Series: The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge Introduction How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a fanciful movie ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Please Don’t Come For Christmas Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Tom Bartlett on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,897 views

    Four reasons why Jesus shouldn’t have come. He wasn’t wanted, welcome, worshipped and we’re not worthy.

    OUTLINE Please Don’t Come For Christmas – Part 2 4 reasons why Jesus shouldn’t have come Celebration Church – December 6, 2009 Why Jesus shouldn’t come: Reason #1 - He wasn’t wanted by the ruling authorities Reason #2 – He wasn’t welcomed by His own Luke 2:4-7 (NIV) “So Joseph also went up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Slight Problem

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 13, 2009
     | 3,319 views

    The difference between one human being and another is the heart... that only God can see.

    Title: The Slight Problem Text: I Samuel 15:34-16:13 Thesis: The difference between one human being and another is the heart... that only God can see. Introduction In his book Blink, which is a book about thinking without thinking, Malcolm Gladwell told about the bias of those who judged ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Jesus Said; "I Will Come Again"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 27, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 21,035 views

    Historic Christianity teaches that Jesus was born of a virgin, he suffered and died on the cross, he rose again, and Jesus will return as King of kings and Lord of lords.

    Jesus Said, “I Will Come Again” Are You Ready? John 14:1-3 Acts 1:6-11 Historic Christianity teaches that Jesus was born of a virgin, he suffered and died on the cross, he rose again, and Jesus will return as King of kings and Lord of lords. I’m not going to give you a time-line of the end ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    What's So Good About The Good News?

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on May 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,290 views

    The grace that saves is the grace that works through our relationship with ourselves, with others and with God.

    When we hear the Gospel or the Good News, what comes to our mind? Do we think of a heavenly real estate deal that after signing up we are now assured of a place in heaven? Do we think of a divine fire insurance that after putting our name on the dotted line we can now heave a deep sigh of relief ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Of Compassion Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,589 views

    We need to begin to view people through Jesus' eyes.

    A Messiah of Compassion Text: Matt. 9:35-38 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Compassion is the sometimes fatal capacity for feeling what it is like to live inside somebody else’s skin. It is the knowledge that there can never really be any peace and joy for me until there is peace and joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jon Sullivan avatar

    God's Mission Briefing

    Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,234 views

    The Great Commisson fround in Matthew 28 is not as some suppose just for the Apostles. This sermon will show that the mission is for ALL believers and give us help in how to fulfill this mission

    God's Mission Briefing Matthew 28:16-20 (NIV) 16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Altar Of Incense And Prayer Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,123 views

    This is the fourth message about the relation of the Old Testament Tabernacle and the New Testament

    SERIES: “DISCOVER THE LESSONS OF THE TABERNACLE” TEXT: EXODUS 30:1-10 TITLE: “THE ALTAR OF INCENSE AND PRAYER” OPEN: A. I want to share a story sent to me by one of my best friends, J. Dyer --I wish you could see the look on Anna’s face right now. She’s kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ