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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    What's In A Name Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 29, 2005
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    The name Jesus means, "God Saves." The name declares who Jesus is and what Jesus was born to do. Jesus saves us from our sins, but also for an abundant life.

    Luke 2:21-40 “What’s In A Name?” INTRODUCTION Names are very important to us. We are often admonished by parents to, “keep the family name,” which is translated, “don’t do anything stupid or illegal.” Some people go through life struggling with the name they were given, like the character in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What If There Was No Christmas?

    Contributed by Quentin Johnston on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,200 views

    A world without Christmas would mean a world without God, law, and hope, but Christ came to give us all three

    Luke 2:8-14 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    But What If?

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 7, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,568 views

    What if Jesus is really risen?

    BUT WHAT IF??? 1 1st CORINTHIANS 15:1-19 Tonight I have one question about Life, Death and Eternity!! IS JESUS REALLY RISEN?? John 2:18 says: What sign showest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things?? John 2:19 Jesus said: Destroy this temple, and in three days I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is A Disciple? Series

    Contributed by Rodney Owens on Nov 20, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,515 views

    This sermon defines what Jesus expected of His disciples; therefore, He expects of all believers.

    The Discipleship of All Believers – What is a Disciple? (Week One of Series) 11/02/2003 Mark 1:16-18 Introduction: Have you ever wondered what was different about the disciples? What was expected of them by Jesus as He called them to follow Him? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The Gospel?

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,036 views

    Sermon on the Gospel

    WHAT IS THE GOSPEL? PHILIPPIANS 1:27 01/10/95 Today our sermon is going to be a little unusual. But seeing as most of you know me as an unusual person, for me to be unusual, is of course not unusual. Therefore the today’s sermon really is not all the unusual, seeing that it comes from a person ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    What If......

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Dec 31, 2007
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     | 2,677 views

    No one know when Christ will come again. Are we ready to give an accounting of our lives if Jesus comes now? "What if" we knew the day and moment of our death. Would we change the way we live our lives?

    What If…….? Scripture: Matthew 24: 36-44 O God, who comes among us and who is still yet to come, as the days grow ever shorter and the nights ever longer, we cling to the promise of the light that is coming into the world. Help us to trust your promises. Let every heart here prepare a room for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "What A Savior!” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 23, 2008
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    Sermon one (introduction) of a five sermon series on Isaiah 9:6.

    Today we begin a five sermon series on this wonderful passage in which the prophet Isaiah speaks of the coming Messiah. In today’s message, we will take a look at the prophet’s proclamation and then we will take a closer look at the four titles he gives to the Savior: “Wonderful Counselor,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What If There Was No Resurrection?

    Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,874 views

    What are the implications of denying the resurrection? That will be examined in this message.

    What If There Was No Resurrection? Introduction: To most fair historians there is little question as to the existence of Jesus. In fact many historians will even admit that he was put to death on a Roman cross, however the most disputed point of all is the resurrection of Jesus. The reason why is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    By What Authority?

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,021 views

    Jesus expressed His authority as the Son of God most fully in the gift of repentance; the offer of salvation by faith.

    “By What Authority?” Matthew 21:23-32 Introduction A young second lieutenant at Fort Bragg discovered that he had no change when he was about to buy a soft drink from a vending machine. He flagged down a passing private and asked him, “Do you have change for a dollar?” The private said cheerfully, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What's In A Name?

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Sep 30, 2008
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     | 13,188 views

    Names meant something in the Bible.What’s in the name of Jesus? There is Salvation, Preservation and Glorification in the name of Jesus.

    What’s In A Name? There is one thing in our lives over which we have little control--our names. We were given names by our parents before we even knew who we were. Some of us were named for our parents as in the case of a boy who is named for his father and must go through life carrying the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What's That Noise

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 40 ratings
     | 14,758 views

    We claim to be free, but are we? This power packed message deals with the things that keeps us bound!

    “What’s That Noise?” Text: I Samuel 15:1-3, 7-9, 12-15, 24-26, 31 I Samuel 31:1, 4-6 II Samuel 1:3-10 Romans 6:1 Hebrews 12:1 I. Introduction If you ignore revelation you will find yourself in a situation. Saul ignored revelation and found himself in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What's That Smell?

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Nov 12, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,203 views

    This is a devotional used during a Fall Festival, held in a cow pasture, "For we are to God the aroma of Christ"

    What’s that smell? What are some of the things we experience as we walk through a cow pasture? Usually we see cows, hay, and cow patties The cow pasture is a place full of sights, sounds and smells What is that smell? Some would say that the cow pasture really stinks While others would say, no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Bravo avatar

    What Is A Christian

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,587 views

    With times and opinions changing as fast as they are today, i feel this would be a good time to remind ourselves what the biblical discription of a christian is. We will do this by examining the lifestyle and beliefs of the people first called Christians

    What is a Christian? Acts 11:19-26 (NIV) 19 Now those who had been scattered by the persecution in connection with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, telling the message only to Jews. 20 Some of them, however, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began to speak ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Ibeleme avatar

    What's In It For Me

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jul 8, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,477 views

    Exploring the benefits of Jesus’ Resurrection

    What’s in it for me? – 1Tim.4:8 Resurrection Sunday 27th Mar ‘05 There’s something in this (Christianity) for me – Lk.22:35; Phil.3:1ff. I’m not in this “Christianity” thing for nothing – Mk.10:28ff. Jesus didn’t come to planet earth for religion – 2Tim.3:5. He came that man would have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard Cook avatar

    What Is Worship

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 14, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,019 views

    One of the most misunderstood terms in our English language is the word “worship”. We often confuse the word worship with thanksgiving and praise. This sermon will help people to understand the difference.

    John 4:23-24 23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. INTRODUCTION There are many venues in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal