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  • Craig Smee avatar

    Knights Of Christ

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,097 views

    A look at the levels of commitiment we have in the blood and body of Christ.

    "According to medieval legend, before King Arthur sent his knights on errantry to right wrongs and befriend the helpless, he would call them together at his round table, where each knight could see the face of the his king and the faces of his fellows. Shall the followers of the King of Kings do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Can't Ignore John The Baptist

    Contributed by Arulselvam Rayappan on Mar 3, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,408 views

    We need to be transformed by the man and message of John the Baptist before we celebrate Christmas

    Don’t ignore John the baptist We cannot reach the crib unless we pass through John the Baptist. Before we meet the charming infant smiling in the straw, we are confronted by the terrifying figure of John the Baptist. We can’t experience the Joy of Christmas unless we have the repentance preached ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    From The Mire, To The Choir

    Contributed by Andy Patterson on Mar 16, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,422 views

    When He saved us, Jesus lifted us up out of the mire, and placed us in the Choir!

    brought me out of the mire and into the choir! Psalms 40:2 - 3 As we look here in Psalms 40, I want to share with you how that God brought us out of the mire and placed us into the choir. I want to share with you two points from these verses this morning. First of all I want you to notice: I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Priority Of Faithfulness

    Contributed by Billy Kryger on Mar 20, 2005
    based on 107 ratings
     | 7,722 views

    God doesn’t require us to be intelligent, articulate, handsome or eloquent. He requires us to be faithful.

    INTRODUCTION: Ø Paul had reminded the Corinthians that they served a faithful God (1:9). Ø He also declared that God can be depended on to be with them in any trial (10:13). Ø He further encouraged them to be zealous with the assurance that their labor will not go unrewarded (15:58). Ø Every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Liberty

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Mar 28, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,838 views

    Sometimes its hard to know when to defer to the weaker brother. Paul gives a simple rule of thumb to help in making that decision.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A prayer before the U.S. Senate. “Lord Jesus, thou who art the way, the truth, and the life; hear us as we pray for the truth that shall make all free. Teach us that liberty is not only to be loved but also to be lived. Liberty is too precious a thing to be buried in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judgment

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,537 views

    In this chapter God’s judgment results in three things, rebuke, retributions and repentance.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: An umpire named Babe Pinelli once called Babe Ruth out on strikes. When the crowd booed with sharp disapproval at the call, the legendary Ruth turned to the umpire with disdain and said, "There’s 40,000 people here who know that the last pitch was a ball." Suspecting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come Follow Me

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,913 views

    This sermon leads people to understand what it means to be a "fisher for men"

    Come, Follow Me – Matthew 4: 12 - 23 Intro: At the time of Jesus as now, there were three methods of fishing: with a line, casting a net, dragging a net. The most difficult , I believe is with a line. I. Look at the “big picture.” What we have here is the message of Jesus followed by an ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sheepgate

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,034 views

    This sermon is about chosing Christ as the center of our lives

    Sheepgate – John 10: 1 - 10 Intro: God never closes a door that God doesn’t open a window. --- What are our expectations of doors and gates? – way in or out, security. I. What we expect of a door or gate often depends on which side of them we stand. A. “Who is it? “ “It’s me?” “Who’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Best To You Each Morning Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,658 views

    Making our worship a daily habit.

    Review: • “When You Care Enough to Send the Very Best” – Abel’s offering • “You’re in Good Hands” – Abraham sacrifices his son Isaac • “Anything Less Would Be Uncivilized” – Mary anoints Jesus • “When He Reigns, It Pours” – God blesses us when we give joyfully, systematically and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Fruitful Life

    Contributed by Donato Solano on Aug 4, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,879 views

    A fruitful life is demonstrated of how much you know of God and how much changed does it bring to your self.

    INTRODUCTION The Fruitful Life begins with a desire for… I. SPIRITUAL GROWTH A. Knowledge of God (John 17:3; John 15:1-8) B. Inner-self change (“Pagkatao”; Galatians 5:22-23) A fruitful life is demonstrated of how much you know of God and how much changed does it bring to your self. When I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Value Of The Cross

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,522 views

    the value of the cross

    Intro: there seems to be a cry going up across this land for equality. That everyone get a fair shake, that everyone gets the same deal or privileges as someone else. For most of us realist, we know that in this world, there are no places where there is level ground. Many times it is who you know, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I'm Getting Through This!

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,039 views

    Life is but a vapor and before you know it it’s over.

    "whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? rIt is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away". -Life is but a vapor and before you know it it’s over. -Talking to my dad about what was important in life just before his death ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gentleness

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,971 views

    Paul asks the Corinthians if they want him to come to them in love, or with the rod.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Sometimes in our zeal to clean up our own lives or the lives of others, we unfortunately use “killer soaps”—condemnation, criticism, nagging, fits of temper. We think we’re doing right, but our harsh, self-righteous treatment is more than they can bear. - (Source ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hell Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,129 views

    Description of the Misery of Hell, the Missionary in Hell, and the Message from Hell

    Intro: Jesus spoke often in parables. Parables picture for us important truths. In this parable, two main characters are shown: The Rich Man, who was unsaved (as evidenced by his lack of compassion on Lazarus in their earthly days and by where he finds himself in the afterlife), and Lazrarus, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of Mercy Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,486 views

    Spiritual Gifts Series - 13 of 13.

    THE GIFT OF MERCY Romans 12:8 INTRO: A Sunday School teacher asked the boys and girls if they ever showed kindness to dumb animals. One little boy finally spoke up, AWell, I kicked my brother one time for kicking his dog! Maybe the little boy had a lot to learn about mercy but at least he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist