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  • Sean Lester avatar

    Making The Most Of The New Year

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 2, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,172 views

    This is the New Year’s eve homily delivered at the prayer service. Theme: Make the best use of your time in the new year.

    Making the Most of the New Year Rev. Sean Lester New Year’s Eve prayer service Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 Introduction A. As our passage says, the days are evil. 1. The point is proven as the night wears on. Hundreds of people, our neighbors, have already begun drinking beer and wine in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Empty Seat

    Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 13,742 views

    Bro. J D will be missed and his pew, his dinner seat, and his favorite reclining chair shall be empty.

    I Samuel 20:16-18 “The Empty Seat!” Intro: This is to date the hardest sermon I’ve ever had to write! My love and sympathy to Ms. Ruth, and Dan & Mary, and Jody & Michelle. I. THE EMPTY SEAT IN OUR HEARTS! A. Bro. J D reserved a place in our hearts by his: 1) Service – A true ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Is Looking For Disciples

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,104 views

    What Jesus requires of us.

    JESUS IS LOOKING FOR DISCIPLES LUKE 14: 26 I. INTRODUCTION WHEN WE CONSIDER THE CONDITION OF THIS CRAZY, CHAOTIC WORLD, IT JUST SEEMS THAT THERE SHOULD BE SOMETHING THAT COULD MAKE LIFE MORE ENJOYABLE AND LIVEABLE. WE CAN’T COUNT ON MONEY BECAUSE IT’S THE LOVE OF MONEY THAT IS THE ROOT OF ALL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. M Edmunds avatar

    Seize The Opportunity!

    Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Jan 7, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 17,290 views

    Each season brings about unique opportunities that we should take advantage of corporately and individually for our embitterment in every area of our life.

    Each season brings about unique opportunities that we should take advantage of corporately and individually for our embitterment in every area of our life. For if, we remain idle, indifferent, illogical, and illusive to divine opportunities that occasionally become afforded to us from God, we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Escape From Evil

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 7, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,331 views

    A message dealing with Israel’s exodus from Egypt, the enemies they faced, and how they fought effectively !

    Escape From Evil I. Freedom From Enslavement. Exodus 12 a. The Source Of Their Enslavement. Exodus 1:8-11 The people of God co-existed with the Egyptians until after the death of Joseph. After his death, there arose a Pharaoh who did not know him. The people of God were soon enslaved by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Worry About My Anxiety!

    Contributed by James Groce on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,522 views

    But are there any benefits of worry??? Depends on who you are.

    I. Intro A. All of us fall victim to anxiety. B. Tears at the mind, keeps us up at night, consumes our thoughts, causes stress. C. But are there any benefits of worry??? Depends on who you are. D. Read 1 Pet. 5:6-8 1. Anxiety is a direct ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Leading Indicators Of Spiritual Decline (Part 2)

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 18, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,382 views

    Part 2 of spiritual decline message

    11, August 2002 Dakota Community Church Leading Indicators of Spiritual Decline Part II Introduction: Review When there is economic decline, governments pretend all is well. When there is spiritual decline, Christians pretend all is well. Sometimes you know but others don’t and sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    In Gethsemane's Shadows Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Mar 20, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,623 views

    This is the first in a series of Easter Sermons addressing the Passion of Christ. What can we learn from those 4 climactic days leading to the resurrection?

    The Passion Pt 1 In Gethsemane¡¦s Shadows Luke 22:39-46 The Passion ¡V Nothing in the last 20 years has raised so much awareness of the climax of our Lord¡¦s ministry upon the earth. I must confess that I have not seen the movie yet ¡V but I¡¦ve done something better ¡V I¡¦ve read the book. I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How To Build A Church

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 23, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,563 views

    The Church Of Jesus Christ is more then a building...

    How to Build a Church Church Growth April 7, 2002 I. It was heard that He was in the house (Mark 2:1,2 NKJV) 1 And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. 2 Immediately many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Marah Is Not The End Of The Journey

    Contributed by David Dailey on Aug 31, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 10,926 views

    We may go through some hard places in life. but it is where the end of the journey takes us that is important

    Marah’s not the end of the journey Our text is in Exodus chapter 15. This chapter begins with singing and dancing. The children of Israel are rejoicing and praising God for his great deliverance. They are saying things like; the Lord is my strength and my God. The Lord shall reign forever and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When The Storms Come

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 5, 2006
    based on 157 ratings
     | 19,279 views

    "When it rains it pours", describes how quickly storms can come and how often in the Spiritual life.

    When The Storms Come Text: Mark 4:35-41 Pastor W. Max Alderman Introduction: This story takes place on the Sea of Galilee, which is known for its sudden storms. On the Sea of Galilee, it may be said that storms will come suddenly, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Jones avatar

    The Holy Spirit Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,078 views

    The message deals with the basic instruction of spiritual gifts as found in I Corinthians 12:7.

    The Gifts of the Spirit Many believers differ as to the acquiring, importance, the application of gifts. Unfortunately, there are only three main passages relating to spiritual gifts. Scriptural references are found in Romans 12:3-8, Ephesians 4:11-13, and I Corinthians 12-14. The passage that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Jacobs avatar

    It's Just Not Possible

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,914 views

    The Word of God teaches that there are things that are impossible.

    IT’S JUST NOT POSSIBLE MATT 17:20 A. Jesus said, that if we had the faith nothing would be impossible ¡V but is that true? Of course it is because Jesus said it. However He did not mean that everything is possible because the Word of God teaches that there are things that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles McCall avatar

    Train Up A Child In The Way He Should Go

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 1, 2006
    based on 111 ratings
     | 109,055 views

    It is the parents responsibility to train their children in the way of the Lord.

    Train up a child in the way he or she should go Proverbs 22:6 In Proverbs 22:6, we are told as that we should “train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Now, the question is, in what way should we train up our children? Well, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 4: The Best And Worst Of Times

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,400 views

    The top ten Best and Worst of Times in regards to Christ’s return.

    A. THE TOP TEN BEST OF OUR TIMES 1. More people to reach for Christ. “Most assuredly, I say to you . . . the works that I do he will do also; and greater [works] than these he will do, because I go to My Father” (John 14:12). 2. Easier travel from any place to all places. “Many shall run to and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist