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  • David Jenkins avatar

    The Grape Harvest Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 22, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,473 views

    The Grape Harvest

    Revelation 14:17-20, “17After that, another angel came from the Temple in heaven, and he also had a sharp sickle. 18Then another angel, who has power to destroy the world with fire, shouted to the angel with the sickle, "Use your sickle now to gather the clusters of grapes from the vines of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Revival: Do You Want It?

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 24, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,438 views

    IS A CALL TO BE WELL!

    REVIVAL: DO YOU WANT IT? JOHN 5: 1-15 OCTOBER 17, 2004 MT. WESLEY WESLEYAN CHURCH HIDENITE INTRODUCTION: TRAGIC DEATH OF KEN CAMINITI/ CHRISTOPHER REEVE THE SAME DAY, SUNDAY OCTOBER 10, 2004 41 AND 52 YEARS OF AGE RESPECTIVELY. TRANSITION THOUGHT: Both of these story teach us the reality of pain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Kim avatar

    Is The Bible An Option?

    Contributed by Martin Kim on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,597 views

    We need the transforming power of the word in our lives, otherwise we are merely good moral people, and not Christians.

    God’s Book There was a military officer who happened to stop by an island in the South Pacific. The military officer discovered that the island was inhabited by cannibals. Cannibals are humans who eat other humans. One day he came cross an old tribal chief. He saw the chief reading the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Come In-Come Out-Come Up

    Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Feb 25, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,237 views

    This sermon shows three ways how the word “come” is used in relation to the believer.

    “Come In-Come Out-Come Up” Text: Revelation 3:20-22, 2 Cor. 6:14-18, & Revelation 4:1-3 Intro: I want us to see three ways how the word “come” is used in relation to the believer. 1) Come In of Salvation 2) Come Out of Separation 3) Come Up of Sanctification I. COME-IN – SALVATION Rev. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    If Your Eye Offends Thee

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 10, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,430 views

    Discussion on the protection of the Body of Christ and the church.Commandments of Jesus Christ, The Head of all things concerning the Church.

    If Your Eye Offend Thee. Matthew 6:29-30 , Mark 9:47 In todays world, we are compassed with many different doctrine and religions. Religions that turn the truth into a lie. Jesus told us about these things, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fighting Temptation

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 11, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 17,804 views

    There is an old saying that goes “Opportunity knocks once, but temptation beats on the door everyday.” What a true statement, for we live our lives constantly surrounded by temptations. There is no place on earth that we are able to go and escape tempta

    “Fighting Temptation” By Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. INTRODUCTION: There is an old saying that goes “Opportunity knocks once, but temptation beats on the door everyday.” What a true statement, for we live our lives constantly surrounded by temptations. There is no place on earth that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Stephen Ring avatar

    The Significance Of Altars Series

    Contributed by Stephen Ring on Mar 11, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 82,873 views

    Jesus as High Priest...Jesus as Sacrifice...but can Jesus also be like the altar?

    HEBREWS 13 “Altars, Sacrifices and Gifts: A Study of Hebrews 13” Part One: “THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ALTARS” “Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings. It is good for our hearts to be strengthened by grace, not be ceremonial foods, which are of no value to those who eat them. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Talking Dog

    Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,080 views

    Liars are not held in great esteem but are we all not liars on occasions ? It is most important that we do not lie in regards to our Christianity.

    One day in Jackson, Alabama, a guy sees a sign in front of a house: "Talking dog for sale". He rings the bell and the owner, Bubba, tells him the dog is in the backyard. The guy goes into the backyard and sees a black Lab just sitting there. "You talk?" he asks. "Yep," the Lab replies. "So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Pray That Ye Prosper ,part 2.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,994 views

    What is prosperity?

    I Pray that Ye Prosper. part 2. Many believe that prosperity is a symbol of Godliness, or that it makes them appear a little better than others. But what is prosperity and who is eligible? In part one ,we found out about two individuals, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Girded With Truth" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 26, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,597 views

    The first part of the Christian’s armor, the belt. Sound biblical doctrine on which to stand firm (#18 in The Christian Victor series)

    “Stand firm therefore, having girded your loins with truth…” I mentioned to you last week in some closing remarks, that these next four verses in chapter six should be approached with some degree of caution. Some have gotten carried away with the application of the Christian armor as an ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Wish Book

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,040 views

    Exploring ways Christians have misused the Bible, and discover techniques for finding in the scriptures the messages God is wanting to convey.

    The Wish Book 2 Timothy 3:16 Thesis: Exploring ways Christians have misused the Bible, and discover techniques for finding in the scriptures the messages God is wanting to convey. By now most department stores have sent out their Christmas catalogs and Wish books. Some stores sent them out as ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Timothy Archer avatar

    Gnats And Camels And Biblical Interpretation

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Apr 6, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,778 views

    We need to learn to discern between the greater and lesser commands of the Bible.

    GNATS AND CAMELS AND BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION Let’s start off with a thought question. Think about this: Agree or Disagree: Some parts of the Bible are more important than others. Be careful. I’m not asking this question: Agree or Disagree: Some parts of the Bible are unimportant. At first, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • H. Kevin Derr avatar

    God Has Spoken Series

    Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,720 views

    Exposition of Hebrews 1:1-4

    October 20, 2002 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr Hebrews 1:1-4 “God has spoken” 1In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • H. Kevin Derr avatar

    The Son Is Superior Series

    Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,775 views

    Exposition of Hebrews 1:5-14

    October 27, 2002 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr Hebrews 1:5-14 “The Son is superior” 5For to which of the angels did God ever say, “You are my Son; today I have become your Father “ Or again, “I will be his Father, and he will be my Son ” 6And again, when God brings his ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • H. Kevin Derr avatar

    We Must Pay Attention, The First Warning Series

    Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,406 views

    Exposition of Hebrews 2:1-4

    November 3, 2002 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr Hebrews 2:1-4 “We must pay attention, The first warning” 1We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. 2For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every violation ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren