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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    A Tale From The Crypt Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 5,165 views

    The third from the X-files series it looks at Lazarus being raised from the dead

    A Tale From The Crypt April 1st 2001 The X-files: Part 3 John 11:38-44 It was so dark, and so cold. He had no idea where he was, how long he had been there or what he was supposed to be doing. The last thing he remembered was being at home in bed. He had been sick; nobody knew what to do or even ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    From Sea To Sea

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,557 views

    A Canada Day sermon, looking at our heritage and our potential

    It was his custom to start his day with prayer and Scripture reading. And that morning was no exception; he felt that before he attended to the business of his country that first he must attend to the business of his soul. And as he read from God’s word his heart and eyes were drawn to Psalm 72:8 ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A View From Heaven Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 4, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 18,398 views

    Giving to God can get Heaven’s attention and have benefits that only the faithful can realize.

    Open: A preacher died and found himself waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him was a guy dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket and jeans. Saint Peter addresses him, "Who are you, so that I may know whether or not to admit you into Heaven?" The guy replies, "I’m Joe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Advice From A Veteran

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 274 ratings
     | 34,913 views

    Suggestions from David on spiritual warfare.

    Here are the suggestions of David, the great veteran warrior for God, on engaging the enemy in spiritual warfare: 1. Focus on God, not your fear. (Psalm 27:1-3) Notice how David extols God first. Then, in comparison to God, he has no need of fearing his enemies. "The LORD is my light and my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Collins avatar

    Lost From What?

    Contributed by Robert Collins on Nov 11, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,978 views

    We tend to tell people they are lost, but don’t tell them from what.

    Lost from what? Matthew 18:10- 14 When a person is Lost, they are lost from God and His Will for them. God does not impose on us His will to try to hold us back or hold us down, His will is for us to go Forward, Upward, To be the best we can be, “That we may have life and have it more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Holdcroft avatar

    From Tranquility To Captivity

    Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on May 4, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,417 views

    Paul’s transition from a time of tranquility to captivity actually served to take his ministry to a new realm of effectiveness.

    From Tranquility to Captivity. Acts 21:1 After we had torn ourselves away from them, we put out to sea and sailed straight to Cos. The next day we went to Rhodes and from there to Patara. 2:We found a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, went on board and set sail. 3:After sighting Cyprus and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Keith Manry avatar

    Lessons From A Ewe

    Contributed by Keith Manry on May 13, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,172 views

    In this post-modern culture people often are wondering aimlessly with no direction and worse yet no one to follow. This sermon, preached on Mother’s Day draws some important lessons that can be learned from a Ewe on what Jesus meant when he called us his

    I’ve often said that I’m glad I do what I do because I couldn’t do what my wife does. Mothers are amazing. They’re teachers and disciplinarians. They’re cleaning ladies and doctors, and nurses and psychologists and counselors. They’re coaches and chauffeurs. They’re developers of personalities, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Call From God

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 21, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 8,187 views

    To encourage repentance and a right relationship with God

    A Call From God Zechariah 1:1-6 Purpose Statement: To encourage repentance and a right relationship with God. In this passage, the prophet and priest Zechariah is talking to those who have returned from exile. He is calling on them to learn from the mistakes their fathers have made in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Rags To Riches

    Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 22, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 14,055 views

    What is the story of your life this far? Are you still living in the poverty of sin? Are you still covered with the rags of your own righteousness. Why don’t you come on over to the riches of the grace of God. You can trade the rags of sin for the ric

    The phrase “from rags to riches” is one that we all no doubt have heard before. It was a man by the name of Horatio Alger Jr. who coined the phrase and made a name for himself in the late 1800’s. Mr. Alger was the author of novels for boys and became famous for his stories about boys who rose ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Orders From The Top Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,730 views

    This is the 4th study in the study "War On Terror".

    ORDERS FROM THE TOP Jude 1:20-25 As we complete this study on Jude, we need to notice that the focus is taken off of the false prophets, false teachers, and counterfeit Christians; and placed upon the Christian’s life. In these last five verses of Jude we are given instructions concerning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Todd avatar

    From Faith To Flop Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Nov 28, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,836 views

    Because we are simultaneously saints and sinners there are times when we go so easily from faithful service to failure.

    Genesis 26:1-11 August 17, 2003 We’ve all been there. One minute we are being used by God to accomplish something wonderful for His kingdom. Our faith is strong. We are riding high on the wonder of God’s grace working through us. Then the very next minute we do something so boneheaded that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Straight From The Heart"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,081 views

    Finding faith, hope and love in Hebrews and trying to make it practical.

    Hebrews 10:11-25 “Straight From the Heart” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org I don’t know about you, but there are times when I’ll be walking so strongly in the Holy Spirit (and this may go on for weeks or months) ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Lessons From Emmaus Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 176 ratings
     | 15,354 views

    Lessons we can incorporate into our lives from what Jesus taught the men on the road to Emmaus when they were confused and dismayed.

    THERE ARE TIMES IN OUR SPIRITUAL LIVES WHEN THERE WILL BE CONFUSION, AND THE WAY OUT OF IT IS NOT SIMPLY TO SAY THAT WE SHOULD NOT BE CONFUSED. IT IS NOT A MATTER OF RIGHT AND WRONG, BUT A MATTER OF GOD TAKING US THROUGH A WAY THAT WE TEMPORARILY DO NOT UNDERSTAND. JUST BECAUSE WE DON’T ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    From Heartbreak To Heartburn Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 13, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 16,934 views

    Moving past hurts and turning them into usefulness is difficult, but Jesus wants to change us.

    Luke 24:13-32 – From Heartbreak to Heartburn I remember reading once a true story about a man who was saved from his burning house in the middle of the night. The house was a total loss, but no-one was hurt. After some work, it was discovered that the fire started in the bedroom, the same room ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Doubting To Doing Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 13, 2003
    based on 224 ratings
     | 15,149 views

    Just as Thomas was at heart a sincere follower, so too must we reach out and touch Jesus by faith.

    John 20:24-29 – From Doubting to Doing Harriet, the church gossip and self-appointed supervisor of the church’s morals, kept sticking her nose into other people’s business. Several residents were unappreciative of her activities, but feared her enough to maintain their silence. She made a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist