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  • Joshua Hamilton avatar

    What's This Gospel Talk All About?

    Contributed by Joshua Hamilton on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 3,699 views

    A simple guide to the Gospel.

    What’s This Gospel Talk All About? 1. I Corinthians 15:1-4 2. Introduction: Have you ever been around a know it all? You know someone that thinks they know everything, but everything that comes out of their mouth makes no sense. Christa thinks that she is married to one of those annoying know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Kingdom Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,171 views

    The true source of forgiveness is Jesus

    A Kingdom of Forgiveness Matthew 18.21-35 October 19, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. King Louis XII of France: As a boy was mistreated, kept in chains, thrown in prison, after becoming king was encouraged to seek revenge, he prepared a scroll with his enemies names and placed a cross in red ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Finding The Father In Depenedence

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 2,322 views

    God supplies us with daily bread and much more

    Finding the Father in Dependence Matthew 6:11 October 11, 1999 Morning Service INTRODUCTION I. Woman and Christmas meal A. Woman asks for food from grocer 1. Asks for a Christmas meal 2. Grocer asks what she can pay 3. Woman: Her husband was killed in a car accident and all she can offer is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Don't Be Ashamed Of Your Uniqueness Series

    Contributed by Stuart Blount on Jun 21, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,038 views

    Joseph, a unique character, with many challenges in his life can teach us how our uniqueness in Christ is not to be hidden.

    Setting the scene: 17 year old Joseph is the favoured son of Jacob. His favour is acknowledged in his ¡¥richly ornamented robe¡¦. He is the 2nd youngest son of Jacob¡¦s favourite wife ¡V Rachel. He has 10 older brothers who envy him, even hate him. Joseph had been chosen by God in a dramatic ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Growing People For Jesus

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,090 views

    This sermon casts the vision for a spiritually mature church and mature Christians.

    We recently completed a series on Growing in Faith. If we are to grow in our faith, then we, the church, are to provide opportunities and an environment for people to grow. We are to be Growing People for Jesus. Growth is common metaphor used in the New Testament – 47 times. One thing is for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Facing The Charcoal Fire

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 21, 2001
    based on 126 ratings
     | 11,374 views

    The account of Peter’s betrayal of Jesus and restoration by Him provide guidance and hope that the "fire" of betrayal and sin in our lives can give way to the "fire" of restoration and renewal!

    "FACING THE CHARCOAL FIRE" John 18:15-18,25-27; 21:1-19 INTRODUCTION Every day we face situations that put our faith and commitment to Christ to the test. Many of those situations are like facing fires, dangerous and destructive, that would derail and devastate God’s plan in our lives. John had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Hang Up Your Harp

    Contributed by David Dailey on Jan 26, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 24,715 views

    Don"t Let Circumstances Dictate Your Praise

    Don’t Hang Up Your Harp We want to open the message with the scripture in Psalms 137:2-4. We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. For they that carried us away required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying sing us one of the songs of Zion. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Test That Tell Series

    Contributed by Dan Morrison on Jul 13, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,478 views

    Would Elisha passed the test to be used of God as a channel of Grace?

    Dark Times: Test that Tell the Life and times of Elisha Elisha came on the scene in a day that was an extension of Elijah’s time. Northern Kingdom living; 1. INDEPENDENT LIVING; As we alluded to last week a time when the God of the Word and the Word of God was held in disrespect. No dependence ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Wore My Crown Of Thorns

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 23,835 views

    The significance of the crown of thorns.

    A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 19: 2-5 "And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon His head and a reed in His right hand: and they bowed the knee before Him, and mocked Him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!" (Matt. 27:29). "Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For The Tomb

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,317 views

    God took what man cannot overcome, sin and death, and showed man that He could overcome it! What is in your life that you have not been able to conquer? Allow God to show you His power!

    PREPARING FOR THE TOMB. Tell the story of John 20:1-18. I. At the tomb Mary experienced fear. (1-2a) The fear of losing her Lord. She knew that she had lost Him, but the tomb represented His life. To lose His body would mean she would lose everything that would remind her of who He was. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,375 views

    In this message we see the Biblical truth about suffering.

    Philippians 1:27-30 Sunday, February 10, 2002 It was June 1995. It was a typical day in the Todd household. Marlene and David were up and off to work and school respectively. I was in the shower and Melissa was paddling in the water in the kitchen sink to keep her occupied so I could finish my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Flesh Or The Spirit

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 2, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,156 views

    There is a war going on between our flesh and the Holy Spirit. And our behavior shows which of the two is winning.

    Passage: I Corinthians 3:1-9 Intro: It’s sad to watch someone who has deceived themselves. 1. people who talk the talk, but can’t walk the walk. 2. the Taliban and Iraqi fighters, so full of bravado one week, lining up to hand over their weapons the next. 3. some football teams, staking their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What To Do On Sunday

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
     | 6,281 views

    The Apostle John becomes our example of what to do on Sunday.

    WHAT TO DO ON SUNDAY By Jerry Falwell I. INTRODUCTION The Book of Revelation was written on Sunday. The writer John said, “I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s Day, and I heard behind me a great voice, as a trumpet” (1:10). The Apostle John becomes our example of what to do on Sunday. We can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jay Patton avatar

    Lead, Follow, Or Get Out Of The Way

    Contributed by Jay Patton on May 20, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,021 views

    This is part of a series through Nehemiah. The entire series is about godly steps for rebuilding godly structures.

    Introduction: Vietnam wall Illustration Read Scripture/PRAY Background: Addressing problems, becoming change agents Purpose Statement: As we go about the task of problem solving... I. Don’t Be Overwhelmed By the Size of the Task A. Note the state of the Decay 1. situations in our own life 2. 45 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Marshall avatar

    Promises Of God

    Contributed by James Marshall on May 27, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,782 views

    Christians will go through many things, but god still has a promiss that he is still God.

    The promises of God Heb 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen The word faith SOMETIMES MEANS 1. GOING DOWN A slippery bank to a river not seen 2. Claiming an old boat that has no motor to use on god sea 3. Trying the oars that is needed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal