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  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    I Am The Vine Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jul 20, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,627 views

    The final message in a series on the "I am" discourses of Jesus from the book of John.

    The Great I Am – I am the Vine July 18, 2004 John 15:1-8 Sunday AM Setting: Jesus is w/ His disciples on the way to the Gethsemene. Somewhere along the way, they likely came across a vineyard which served as the perfect setting for another important lesson from the Messiah. Note: Jesus wants ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prodigal Son Revisted

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 24, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,160 views

    Why the original version would have been so shocking

    The Gospel reading is taken from: Luke 15:11-20 11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his Father, ’Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. 13 "Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Big Flame

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 27, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,283 views

    A sermon about love based on Rob Bell’s Nooma #2 - Flame

    May 14, 2006 The Big Flame Begin by playing Nooma #2 – Flame by Rob Bell Available here: http://www.nooma.com/ First of all a brief recap of the main points of the film that I want us to all understand. The three types of love are: a.) Raya – friendship love b.) Ahava – commitment love of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Ricky Johnson avatar

    Be Communal, Not Judgmental

    Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Sep 4, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,727 views

    A challenge to turn from gossip when something happens in the church family and rather turn to love for support.

    “Oh man, Mary Jo’s got the cooties.” “Yeah, I heard she got ‘em from messing around with Billy Bob.” “Ain’t that just the most awful thing you ever heard, I don’t think we should be her friend anymore.” Sounds rather much like grade school doesn’t it? But, that is not necessarily the case. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jyoti Banerjee avatar

    God's Message To The Hard-Hearted

    Contributed by Jyoti Banerjee on Nov 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,689 views

    The parable of the lost son demonstrates the impact of hard-heartedness on relationships, families and communities.

    Twenty years ago, I visited the city of Calcutta on work. I was looking forward to the visit because it was the city my father grew up in, and being a typical Bengali, he was very proud of his city. But I was also looking forward to the trip because there was a little old lady in Calcutta that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Brian Black avatar

    Into Your Hands Series

    Contributed by Brian Black on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,426 views

    The seventh and final in a series on the seven sayings of Christ on the cross.

    Today we will finish up looking at the seven final sayings Jesus made on the cross. As we look in the context of the story of God’s love for us, our need for Him, and his plan to redeem us, we see the heart of the Savior. So Far >> “Father, forgive them.” (Luke 23:34) The Big Idea: Christ gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reinventing The Church 2 Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,575 views

    We will no longer be a “Silent” Church, but a “Story” Church! IN REINVENTING THE CHURCH WE MUST SEE THAT OUR STORIES OF THE RELATIONSHIP WE HAVE WITH JESUS CHRIST MUST BE SHARED WITH THE PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY.

    Last week I spoke about how the church is in crisis and unless we REINVENT the church, she will continue to die a slow but sure death. One of the ways we need to REINVENT the church today is by no longer being a COME AND GET IT church, but instead, a GO AND GET THEM church as Jesus modeled when ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Perryman avatar

    How To Deal With The Giant Of Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,518 views

    going to talk this morning on discouragement (the leukemia of the soul).

    INTRO: A man joined a monastery, and to join this monastery you can only say two words in ten years. After ten years was up he came in the monsignor’s office and said, “Bed hard.” He went back and served another ten years of silence and came to the monsignor’s office and said, “Food cold.” Went ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    Micah: Right Conduct Out Of A Right Heart For God Series

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Apr 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,634 views

    God calls His people to know Him authentically, with good works, yet most importantly, from a right heart that beats for Him alone.

    Psalm of Praise (Opening) Psalm 84:1-4 (NKJV) 1 To the Chief Musician. On an instrument of Gath. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. How lovely is Your tabernacle, O LORD of hosts! 2 My soul longs, yes, even faints For the courts of the LORD; My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. 3 Even the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 8, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,007 views

    This is a Hymnology Sermon Series teaching the stories behind some of the most beloved hymns found in our hymnals.

    (Facts compiled from “52 Hymn Stories Dramatized,” and “Living Stories of Famous Hymns,” as well as extensive internet search. Two people speak back and forth to present this sermon. Video used in this sermon can be purchased at bluefishtv.) Proverbs 10:22 22 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Dangers Of Grace Part 1

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,565 views

    Spiritual coldness, like an engine with no oil, is deadly if it isn't treated early because it will do so much damage before it becomes obvious.

    The Dangers of Grace Part I Deuteronomy 32:15-18 Purpose: To teach the early warning signs of getting away from the Lord. Aim: I want the listener to feel a deep sense of danger that their relationship with the Lord can grow cold very easily. INTRODUCTION: The most dangerous problem is the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Is Church Membership A Biblical Idea?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,155 views

    5 strands in the New Testament for local church membership (Material adapted from John Piper at: http://www.desiringgod.org/messages/how-important-is-church-membership)

    HoHum: While Alexander Campbell was studying at the University of Glasgow in Scotland, the time had come for communion at his church. Communion was only observed a couple of times a year, so it was a pretty big deal. His church had a custom, like many churches of that day, to pass out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rainer Reddy avatar

    Get Back On Your Feet...the Fight Is Not Over Yet

    Contributed by Rainer Reddy on Dec 26, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 29,884 views

    We are never defeated because Jesus is in our corner.

    Text: 2 Corinthians 4: 8 – 9 : ” We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” Theme: Get back on your feet…the fight is not over yet! Introduction: - On the night of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Maria Saunders avatar

    Listen, It's Not Too Late...there's Always Hope!

    Contributed by Maria Saunders on Apr 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,286 views

    The 2nd Saying from the Cross (Good Friday)

    “Listen, It’s Not too Late… There’s Always Hope!” Addressing the second saying from the cross: “Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Asking For Trouble Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 24, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,254 views

    Something is terribly wrong, viz. the sins of the people.

    Isaiah 1:2-9 Asking for Trouble 6/4/00 D. Marion Clark Introduction Tonight’s passage fits in well with the morning passage regarding John the Baptist. Isaiah’s opening words follow the same line of thinking as John’s. Something is terribly wrong, viz. the sins of the people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed