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  • Cynthia Hinson avatar

    A Dialogue With God

    Contributed by Cynthia Hinson on Oct 19, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,140 views

    A contemporary sermon in first person exploring the character of Moses as he hungers for the presence of God.

    (This sermon is preached standing in the chancel, with the preacher’s back to the congregation during all but the closing of the message. It is an animated dialogue - almost a monologue - between the preacher [representing Moses] and God. A second person, by way of wireless mic and in an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Stephen Boardman avatar

    Get Involved! Series

    Contributed by Stephen Boardman on Oct 20, 2002
    based on 33 ratings
     | 23,597 views

    The church that God desires us to be is full of involved people whom He has arranged! God can raise a church from the dead if people are willing to work!

    If you want to have the kind of a church Like the kind of a church you like, You needn’t slip your clothes in a grip, And start on a long, long hike. You’ll only find what you left behind, For there’s nothing that’s really new. It’s a knock at yourself when you knock your church. For it ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    Jesus In A Bottle

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 3,727 views

    Jesus changes our lives we do not rub the lamp and ask him to grant our wishes

    Jesus in a bottle, Luke 19:1-10 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ June 9, 2002 A man is walking down the beach and comes across an old bottle. He picks it up, pulls out the cork and out pops a genie. The genie says "Thank you for freeing me from the bottle. In return I will grant ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    The Mindset Of True Repentance

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 26, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,715 views

    Ones attitude of heart and mind make a vital difference as to whether or not a person truly gets saved.

    The Mindset Of True Repentance Text: Luke 18: 13-14 Intro: Mental attitude is important in almost anything. This is true because, in most cases, outlook determines outcome. This is the reason that employers often seek positive-minded people to fill responsible positions. People with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Luthy avatar

    How Do We Respond To God? Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Nov 22, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,354 views

    When Jesus sets us apart, heals us and wakes us up to God, he invites us to walk with him in holiness.

    How Do We Respond to God? Isaiah 35:8-9 Pastor Jim Luthy Near the beginning of the movie, "Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang," Professor Potts its traveling down the road in Chitty with his two children when they suddenly veer to avoid hitting a woman in a lovely and pure white dress driving along in her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting Over; Getting Other; Getting On

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,254 views

    Sharing our faith is our reason for existing as a church. Knowing that and doing it are sometimes far strangers.

    THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships --------------------------------------------- August 8, 2004 1The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2Until the day ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Gifts Of The Spirit 3: The Body Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 10, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,004 views

    We are Christ’s body here on earth to continue His work. You have been prepared and specially crafted to be part of that body. (Sermon also has a slight diagression into when Gifts might be given)

    Gifts of the Spirit 2: the body of Christ. 1 Cor 12:12-27 WBC 12/9/4am THE HAND Illustr: On Alice¡¦s (& Charlie¡¦s) birth Pam and I both spent time just gazing at them- and at their hands and feet! - hand (PPT): perfectly formed, in every way. Just smaller - ready & perfectly formed for action ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Cameron Horsburgh avatar

    Turning On Your Bulldust Filters

    Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,650 views

    The smartest of us sometimes forget to question things we hear when they come from a source of apparent authority. It is the duty of all people to turn on our bulldust filters, especially when we are listening to our Christian leaders.

    Introduction Time for a quiz! 1. The cells which make up the antlers of a moose are the fastest growing animal cells in nature. (True) 2. The planet closest to the sun is Mercury (True 3. Pi to three decimal places is 3.142 (True. Not 3.141—this is a rounding error) 4. The second General of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Marty Baker avatar

    On The Brink Of War Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 2,846 views

    This message was given hours before the War with Iraq began. It is designed to encourage people to pray for our troops and trust God that He will work everything out.

    On the Brink of War Dr. Marty Baker March 19, 2003 Stevens Creek Community Church Augusta, GA www.stevenscreek.net Tonight the United States stands on the brink of war. After countless attempts at diplomacy, our nation is prepared to take a stand for justice in the world community. Saddam ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Open Hearts" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,781 views

    We must have open hearts to fully experience God’s presence in our lives.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches March 3, 2002 Third Sunday of Lent “Open Hearts” Psalm 95 INTRODUCTION: Pilgrim worshipers sang Psalm 95 as they approached the Temple for a festival. It was a typical “entrance liturgy” where people would progress from outside the temple, through the courts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    Love One Another

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 1, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,847 views

    Jesus Commands us to Love One Another

    Love One Another 1st John 2:7-14 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. By way of introduction, let’s briefly look at the five verses we studied last time. b. First, we looked at the topic of obedience, using verse 3 as our text. We found that obeying the Lord’s commands was critical to knowing Him, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Matthew Wright avatar

    A Frustrating Walk Series

    Contributed by Matthew Wright on May 27, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,647 views

    The Children of Israel

    Title: A Frustrating Walk Text: Exodus 19:3-6; Various Subject: Obedience Series: The Walk Series; #6 Introduction: Just one week ago we talked of the incredible walk that the children of Israel began with God. They were God’s chosen people and He had proved His love for them by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ray Scott avatar

    The Intention Of The Ascension

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 11,086 views

    In the final post-resurrection appearance of Jesus, He ascends into Heaven to send the Holy Spirit to indwell each believer to fulfill the Commission He gave them.

    “The Intention Of The Ascension” Acts 1:1-14 INTRODUCTION: Since Easter Sunday, we have been studying the “Post-Resurrection Appearances Of Jesus”. We saw how Jesus appeared to: o The women at the tomb. o The 2 disciples on the Road to Emmaus. o The 10 Disciples, with Thomas absent. o The 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Trumpets, Lamps And Clay Pots

    Contributed by James May on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 129 ratings
     | 46,718 views

    The story of Gideon’s army has a lot to say for those who would serve in the Lord’s army.

    TRUMPETS, LAMPS AND CLAY POTS In the 6th and 7th chapters of the Book of Judges we find the familiar story of Gideon, who God called “a mighty man of valor”. His story is almost unbelievable simply because Gideon was not a warrior or a great military commander. He was farmer who was hiding his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    Can You Hear Me Now? Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jun 17, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 5,040 views

    Today, we’ll look at how we can learn to hold our tongues and how we can use them effectively. Lack of communication and faulty communication has been the cause of broken family relationships.

    After last week’s message on meeting a spouse’s needs, someone left a note on the on the floor at the door to my office. It’s from “Desperate Husband.” Dear Rick, I need your advice. I tried practicing what you taught in last week’s sermon. I took your idea of small gifts and gave it a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist