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  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Joy - Psalm 126 Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,301 views

    How do we sustain joy in the midst of difficult circumstances? By reflecting on God’s blessings and promises.

    Right now in Texas, a woman named Andrea Yates is on trial for the crime of murdering her five children, ages 7, 5, 3, 2, and six months. According to news reports, she confessed to police that she led them one at a time into the bathroom of their family’s home and drowned them in the bathtub. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building A Life Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Darryl Dash on Nov 12, 2000
    based on 319 ratings
     | 38,609 views

    Lessons from Nehemiah on how to build a life of purpose

    Building a Life of Purpose We’re in a series called “Building for Life,” and today we’re going to talk how to build a life of purpose. I’d like you to travel with me back to 1940. The place is London, England. The man we’re going to look at is Winston Churchill – a man who lived with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Strings Attached Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 76 ratings
     | 5,946 views

    This is the third in a series of studies in the book of Galatians.

    The Triumph of Grace “No Strings Attached” May 28, 2000 This Morning’s Text – Galatians 2:1-10 “Then after an interval of fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along also. It was because of a revelation that I went up; and I submitted to them the gospel which I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Mike Hays avatar

    The Saints Of God: Suspicious Or Supportive?

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 61 ratings
     | 5,104 views

    God's people should encourage one another.

    THE SAINTS OF GOD: Suspicious or Supportive? Acts 9:19-32 I do not know anyone who does not want to succeed. Deep in our hearts some of us may feel like we have lost or that we have no chance of winning, but feeling like we are fumbling around in the dark is quite different from wanting to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Would Have Thought...?

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 128 ratings
     | 5,652 views

    We need to trust God because He knows what He is doing: Though our lives may seem very confusing at times, though it may often seem that God is far away and has forgotten about us, we still need to trust.

    Who would have thought it? The St. Louis Rams were the best football team in the NFL this past season. They compiled a 13-3 record, then beat the Vikings and Bucs in the playoffs, and finally edged out the Titans to win the Super Bowl. But, six months ago, if you would have said the Rams would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Gets In?

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 144 ratings
     | 4,873 views

    Making sure we are ready to enter heaven is probably as important as anything in life

    A man was stranded in the desert. As he crawled across the burning sand, dying of thirst, he encountered a necktie salesman. "Can I interest you in a nice new tie?" the salesman asked. "Are you crazy?" the man gasped. "I'm dying of thirst and you want to sell me a necktie?" The salesman shrugged ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Building The Church, Building You

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 50,456 views

    To build the church is to build people.

    BUILDING THE CHURCH, BUILDING YOU! Phil. 1:6-8 INTRO.- ILL.- A certain congregation was about to build a new building. The building committee passed the following resolutions: 1- We shall build a new building. 2- The new building is to be located on the site of the old one. 3- The material in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Have I Begotten You?"

    Contributed by John Waldrip on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,823 views

    Explores Paul’s concept of begetting someone through the Gospel in Philemon 10 & 1 Cor 4.15.

    "HAVE I BEGOTTEN YOU?" Philemon 10 EXPOSITION: 1. Over the last two weeks I have laid before you the truth of God’s Word about the importance of Church and the importance of Gospel preaching. I have done so in an attempt to offset the de-emphasizing of Church and the de-emphasizing of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does It Mean To Pray?

    Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 13, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,843 views

    Can prayer move the hand of God?

    What does it mean to Pray Intro Can we as individuals put God into action? Can we move the hand of God into Divine interaction? If so, How much faith does it take to move the hand of God? What is required from us to move the hand of God or to put God into action on our behalf? Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Danger Of Carnal Reasoning Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on Dec 16, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,964 views

    We must beware of using carnal reasinging in the Lord’s work and always seek his will through prayer.

    Study 12 Chapter 9 – The Gibeonites Introduction In our last study we were considering together the way in which Joshua and the people of God, having experienced a humiliating defeat at Ai, had returned to the place of defeat, re-engaged the enemy and gained a glorious victory over them. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When God Was At His Best

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 31, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,793 views

    God was at His best when he forgave a sinner on Nov. 7, 1978 in a church in Mpls. Mn.. To me that was the day God was at His best! The premise is God is at His best when he saves souls.

    When God was at His best? (Sermon idea and title is from E.V. Hill’s message called “God at His Best” spoken at the Evangelism Summit at Willow Creek Community Church in Oct. of 1998). Thesis: God was at His best when he forgave a sinner on Nov. 7, 1978 in a church in Mpls. Mn.. To me that was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Secret Fasting Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 5,427 views

    When I fast I’ll focus exclusively on God.

    June 24, 2001 Secret Christianity – Part 3 INTRODUCTION There has been a lot of talk about consumer privacy lately. Have you gotten any of those statements in the mail recently? Our life insurance company, our bank, the company that holds our retirement account – all sent us statements on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    The Power Of The Spoken Word

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 22, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 39,727 views

    A message on the power of the tongue.

    The Power of the Spoken Word The Weight of Your Words in a Conscience-less Society Introduction Okay. Before we get started, let’s agree that we all have the same problem. I don’t want to see anyone elbowing their neighbor, nor do I want anyone to standing up in their chair, pointing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live The Alternative Part 2

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 9, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 2,821 views

    An exhoration to live a truly alternate lifestyle.

    Live The Alternative Part 2 Last week we discussed the World’s or establishment’s lifestyle. The normal lifestyle if you please. This week we will study the only true alternative lifestyle, that of the Spirit. It is rare and radically different from normal. As the works of the flesh are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Robb avatar

    God's Priests, Providence And Plans Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 6,178 views

    Lessons from the priests, from God’s Providence and from God’s plans

    Limavady Reformed Presbyterian Church Rev Robert Robb Studies in The Book of Haggai Study 7 Introduction We come this morning to the last of our studies in the book of Haggai. Last week we considered the message that Haggai brought to the people on the 21st day of the seventh month, just four ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed