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  • Chris Sparkman avatar

    Surviving With Christ

    Contributed by Chris Sparkman on Aug 23, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,818 views

    Many times we face difficulties in life. Jesus Christ is there for each of us, He never fails, and He will lead you through!

    Surviving with Christ 2 Corinthians 4:7-12 As we take our journey that begins at the cradle and ends upon this earth when we enter our grave. We will often times experience circumstances that we do not fully understand. Things will take place in our lives that we do not want to accept. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Leslie Trombly avatar

    Day Of Infamy

    Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,199 views

    Like Pearl Harbor.September 11,2001 was another "Day in Infamy"

    Jesus Is Coming! Are you Prepared For it? It is very important for us to always keep in mind that this time on earth is only a moment when compared to eternity. I understand that it is important that we live life to it’s fullest and enjoy every bit of living here on earth, but still we need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Is Lord

    Contributed by Cooper Abrams Iii on Sep 25, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 29,292 views

    A message showing the Lordship of Jesus Christ

    Jesus is Lord II Corinthians 4:5 by Cooper Abrams - Bible Truth Web Site "For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake." INTRODUCTION: Preaching the Lordship of Jesus Christ is not popular message today. A few years back ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Mother Of Pearl

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 14,039 views

    Mother of pearl is a message about turning the grit of life into something beautiful, using the creation of a pearl as an illustration.

    Mother of Pearl; turning the grit of life of life into something beautiful; do you have it in you? 2Co 4:17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding [and] eternal weight of glory; Pearls as a gift, have been considered from time immemorial, one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mystery Of Light Part 3

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,729 views

    Scientists are baffled by the mystery of light they can study it but still don’t understand what light is. God is light according to the Bible and he’s as mysterious as light in the natural sense but like scientist we can study God and understand what l

    Mystery of Light part 3 Opening Illustration: Video clip – To reference Bob’s comment last week at the end of the service. Show video clip on the need for son glasses (humorous). Thesis: Scientists are baffled by the mystery of light they can study it but still don’t understand what light is. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fear Of The Light.

    Contributed by Robert Laymance on Feb 25, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
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    The children, when growing up, sometimes were afraid of the darkness. Then they become adults and now it seems they are afraid of the Light.

    * the light shineth in darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not..( powerless against it )john.1:5 * but all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light, for whatsoever doth make manifest is light...ephes.5:13...( piercing thru it ) * God is light and in Him is no darkness at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Believe, Therefore We Speak Series

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 8,624 views

    Because our faith is founded on the sure promises of God, it will share the message of the Gospel out of thanks to God.

    We saw last week that since our faith has such a sure foundation on the faithful promises of our never changing God, it will affect our whole lives. What we believe affects who we are and what we do. When we see the love God has showered upon us, our lives become lives of thanks to him. So, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Creemos, Por Lo Cual Hablamos Series

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,600 views

    Dado que nuestra fe tiene un fundamento tan sólido, nosotros vamos a agradecer a Dios compartiendo con los demás el evangelio.

    Vimos la semana pasada que dado que nuestra fe tiene un fundamento sólido basado en las promesas de nuestro fiel Dios que nunca cambia, y entonces, afectará toda nuestra vida. Lo que creemos directamente afecta quiénes somos y cómo vivimos. Entonces, en las próximas semanas, en los próximos ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • TJ Tipton avatar

    Turning Your World Upside Down

    Contributed by Tj Tipton on Mar 31, 2001
    based on 194 ratings
     | 6,850 views

    How to let the Holy Spirit use you to change the world for Jesus

    Turning Our World Upside Down Charles H. Spurgeon in training young ministers said to his students, "When you talk about heaven let your face light up with a heavenly glory. When you tell about hell, your everyday face will do. Mat 11:12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bob Hager avatar

    The Cross-Our Ministry Defined Series

    Contributed by Bob Hager on Apr 5, 2001
    based on 105 ratings
     | 3,981 views

    Looks at the nature of our witness as seen through the lens of the cross.

    The Bible calls each of us to witness for our faith. Yet often I have had people come up to me and say, I can’t witness for Christ, I don’t know enough, I can’t witness for Christ I have too many problems, I can’t witness for Christ, I have made to many mistakes in the past. They are saying a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Stuart Blount avatar

    Knocked Down But Not Knocked Out

    Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 20, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 22,216 views

    How often have we felt the blows of life and needed to know that we are ultimately victorious in Christ? Whatever comes our way we are more than conquerors.

    KNOCKED DOWN BUT NOT KNOCKED OUT 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 (Living Bible) ….. But this precious treasure – this light and power that now shine within us – is held in a perishable container, that is in our weak bodies. Everyone can see that the glorious power within must be from God and is not our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Anderson avatar

    Heaven

    Contributed by David Anderson on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,175 views

    Heaven as a reality transforms the present.

    Christ the King Sunday Sermon ~ “Heaven” 2 Cor. 4:17-18; Revelation 22:1 As we consider the destination of faith in heaven, the place where Christ our King shall lead us, let’s consider two texts from sacred Scriptures. First, 2nd Corinthians 4:17-18: “For our light and momentary troubles ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Don't Lose Heart!

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 120 ratings
     | 15,574 views

    Our relationship to Christ can keep us from losing heart in life.

    DON’T LOSE HEART! II Cor. 4:1-12 INTRO.- ILL.- The New York City Transit Company was missing a bus and a driver some years ago. For over a week, authorities searched for the man but couldn’t find him. Finally, ten days later after the man had disappeared, he was found, bus included. IN MIAMI, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sheldon Friesen avatar

    Stress Or Distress

    Contributed by Sheldon Friesen on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,849 views

    Not All Stress Is Bad

    Stress or Distress? We live in: The age of the half-read page And the quick hash and the mad dash. The bright night and the nerves tight, The plan hop, the brief stop, The brain strain and the heart pain. The cat naps till the spring snaps, And the fun’s done. 2CO 4:7 But we have this treasure ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    We Have This Treasure In Jars Of Clay

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 50,284 views

    PENTECOST 2(B) - June 2, 2002 - Believers have God’s treasure in jars of clay: this treasure is God’s light and Jesus’ life.

    WE HAVE THIS TREASURE IN JARS OF CLAY 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 - June 2, 2002 . 5For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. 6For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," made his light shine in our hearts to give us ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran