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  • Michael Stark avatar

    I Am The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,474 views

    What does it mean when Jesus says He is the Light of the World? He spoke to a culture thoroughly verse in the Old Covenant, and so to understand the significance of His words, we will need to explore what the people heard when He spoke.

    ”Again Jesus spoke to [the Jewish leaders], saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’ So the Pharisees said to him, ‘You are bearing witness about yourself; your testimony is not true.’ Jesus answered, ‘Even if I do bear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Happy People In An Unhappy World Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,501 views

    True joy is found in giving and receiving the unconditional love of Jesus. [Happiness is not found in our circumstances, but in the unchanging love of God.]

    Happy People in an Unhappy World Acts 24:1 - 27 Intro: What is the secret to true happiness? According to a USA Today article a few years back, psychologists now know what makes people happy. Marilyn Elias writes, “The happiest people surround themselves with family and friends, don’t care about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "If The World Hates You..."

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009
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     | 6,420 views

    Message discussing persecution.

    “If the World Hates You…” Various Scriptures December 6, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEYS’ BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Today we’re going to talk about that wonderful Christmas topic called “persecution.” November 8th was the yearly International Day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Living For Jesus In The Real World

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,150 views

    *Here in the real world God: -Calls us to some difficult decisions. -Blesses us with excellent examples. -Leads us with dependable directions. -Gives us priceless presents.

    Living for Jesus in the Real World 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - December 30, 2009 *I can’t believe it’s been 20 years, but Alan Jackson wrote this country hit: Cowboys don't cry, -- And heroes don't die. And good always wins -- Again and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eight Days That Changed The World

    Contributed by Quint Pitts on Oct 17, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 43,788 views

    Team taught with two pastors. An examination of the eight days revolving around Christ’s passion and resurrection.

    Eight Days That Changed the World Pastors: Quint Pitts and Steve Felder Easter 2009 Masterpieces (Quint) On May 10, 1508 Michelangelo began a project that would become his masterpiece. His canvas was a rounded ceiling 134 feet long and 43 feet wide stretching over the Sistine Chapel. Pope ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Being Safe In An Unsafe World Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 21, 2009
     | 4,630 views

    In life there are few places that are safe but with Jesus guarding us we can remain at peace in the darkest places

    There is a group of people I hope we never have to meet. They’re job is hard, exciting, frightening and important all at the same time. They do SAR; Search and Rescue. They work near Reno, Nevada and work ski resorts and desert rescue. They pull people off of Mt. Hood, find lost hikers in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why In The World Is This Happening To Me?

    Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 26, 2009
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     | 4,605 views

    We must consider it all joy when we face trials and tribulations because God is trying to get our attention. He is attempting to restore His purpose in us, He is trying to increase our patience because He wants us to mature so that we may be restore back

    One of the most difficult questions at times of troubles is the question of why. Now it is question that comes easy, but it is one that is often a difficult one to answer. Why did this have to happen now? Why in the world is this happening to me? Perhaps some of us have been taught that it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    World Communion Sunday 2009

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 17,718 views

    Friends we are to examine ourselves before we partake of communion we are called to search our lives and our hearts for any hidden sin. We are to sweep our hearts clean before God.

    World Communion Sunday 2009 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Today we join Christians from every country around the world in Celebrating World Communion Sunday. Just think of it all around our globe Christians of every tongue, tribe, and on every continent are doing what we are doing this morning. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Perfect Peace For An Imperfect World

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,442 views

    Don’t look for peace in things, it is part of the fruit of the Spirit. First find Him, the author of peace and then let this fruit grow in your life.

    Perfect Peace Text---Eph. 2:11-22 Isa. 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Luke 2:14 Glory to God in the highest, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Slain From The Foundation Of The World

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,727 views

    time intersects with eternity, especially at the cross on Good Friday.

    Slain from the Foundation of the World TCF Good Friday Sermon April 10, 2009 The crucifixion is perhaps the most significant place in time, where time intersects with eternity. Of course, God interacts with time often. We could easily make a case that He does it constantly, daily, moment by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Living In A God Hostile World Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,725 views

    Exposition of Daniel 4 about the example of how and how not to live in a world that hates God

    Text: Daniel 4:1-37, Title: Living in a God Hostile World, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/17/09, PM A. Opening illustration: talk a little about the hate crimes bill that will potentially make preaching against homosexuality a crime… B. Background to passage: This is a strange way to begin a text, but it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Grise avatar

    An Exclusive Claim In An Inclusive World Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on May 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,755 views

    Philippians 2:9-11. The rightful lordship of Jesus is explained from these familiar verses.

    AGAIN I SAY REJOICE AN EXCLUSIVE CLAIM IN AN INCLUSIVE WORLD PHILIPPIANS 2:9-11 INTRODUCTION - What does it mean to be inclusive? I suppose a good way to put it is that to be inclusive means to accept all persons, or ideas, or worldviews as completely equal in a given situation. We are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    A Thankful Heart In An Unthankful World Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 20,520 views

    this message examines how to remain thankful despite living in a culture that feels its entitled to what it has.

    How many of you would agree that we live in a thankless society? The majority of our culture lives with an attitude of entitlement. We feel we are entitled to better pay, better benefits and more stuff. We feel if we cannot afford it, the government should pick up the check. We have basically ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    A World Crying From The Quicksand

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,557 views

    We get bogged down by responsbilities. The way out is first to act responsibly, second to tell others what God is doing in you, and ultimately to yield to our Savior.

    One afternoon I came by the church to pick up a few things. I parked around the back, and there discovered two of our members, plus our sexton, in major trouble. These men had purchased a heavy-duty safe for the church office, and were intent on moving it inside. The safe had been hauled here on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    A World Where Nothing Is Lost

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 28, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,079 views

    A fish that would not die symbolized the Christ who is able to give a relationship that will never end, as opposed to our typical dependence on things or on information to make us secure.

    We have, at our house, a small miracle. I can only call it a miracle. Maybe we ought to build a small shrine to house this miracle. The miracle is the incredible, indestructible fish. Our own private incredible, indestructible fish. You see, from time to time somebody in our household will decide ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist