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  • Jeffrey Benjamin avatar

    What Is Enough?

    Contributed by Jeffrey Benjamin on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,144 views

    God is and always has been the initiator of our contact with Him.

    Theme: Priority One in our worship Thesis: Are we seeking first things first? Title: What is Enough? Text: Luke 24: 13-35 Intro illus. Hot Wheels super charger energizes, zips them around the circle again. Twice / yr Christmas, Easter Once / mo Communion Once / wk Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    2 Advent A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 420 ratings
     | 20,988 views

    John the Baptist calls us to repentance which calls us to live differently, as the body of Christ

    2 Advent A Matthew 3:1-12 9 December 2001 Rev. Roger Haugen Once there was a man who was a bit of a bum. Talented and successful, he neglected his wife and his children, his work and his friends, his community and his colleagues. He drank too much, lost his temper too often, was cruel too many ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rob Ross avatar

    Bearing In Mind

    Contributed by Rob Ross on Jan 14, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 4,528 views

    What are some biblical characteristics that our church should emulate?

    Verse: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Topic: Church Probing Question: What is church? Key Word: characteristics Subject: characteristics of church Aim: To encourage the congregation to identify desirable church characteristics. Title: Bearing In Mind Introduction Illustration: (Name Brand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jacob's Personal Revival

    Contributed by Edgar Foster, Sr. on Jan 14, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 7,553 views

    Jacob’s personal revival is a pattern for modern-day believers.

    Jacob’s Personal Revival Genesis 32:24-28 Personal worship and real revival go hand-in-hand. God is calling his people to revival. Revival is needed! A constant flow of personal commitment is needed to “kneed” God’s people into the whitened and falling harvest of this last hour. But religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Adedotun Ojelabi avatar

    Principles Of Receiving From God

    Contributed by Adedotun Ojelabi on Sep 28, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 18,744 views

    Highlighted Seven Major levels of prayer and ten things that can hinder answered prayers.

    PRINCIPLES OF RECEIVING FROM GOD by Adedotun Ojelabi Communication with the Almighty God is a common denominator to all children of God worldwide. Most believers at one point or the other have been faced with questions like “what is the Lord saying concerning this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Recall

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,276 views

    When God issues His call a second time

    Peter Had Denied Knowing the Lord and Had Seen Christ Crucified. The One to Whom Jesus Had Said “Flesh and Blood Has Not Revealed this to You, but My Father Which Is in Heaven . . . and on this Rock I Will Build My Church,” Had Been Through an Experience of Spiritual Crushing and Humiliation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Pastor Dempsey Daniels avatar

    If You Have Faith, God Has Power

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 125 ratings
     | 23,674 views

    Four steps to building s strong lasting faith in God.

    Intro- Faith is th cornerstone of the Christian life. Hebrews 11:6 declares : " But without faith it is impossible to please him : for he that cometh to God must believe that he is , and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him." The Amplified Bible says in the same book, chapter, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks avatar

    Spiritual Maturity Or Social Security- Which Plan Are You On Today?

    Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Aug 28, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,781 views

    Sometimes Christians can become too comfortable simply being members. This sermon speaks to the "bench warmers"!

    Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks The Ministry of S.A.R.A.H. in Lyons, GA. PRAYER: Dear Lord, my God above, I thank You for your undying love. God I realize and I admit that I have not been the best that I could have been, but Lord if you help me to hold out just a little while ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Braun avatar

    How Are You Saved Anyway Series

    Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,817 views

    A study on the Book of Romans

    How Are You Saved, Anyway? Chapter 10 Paul’s attitude towards the Israel of the flesh is he desires them to come to know God. To be saved from the wrath of God. The Reasons for Israel’s rejection (10:1-13) You would think that Israel would have been expecting and waiting for their Messiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 128 ratings
     | 9,789 views

    In a world of so many false, competing voices, do we recognize, listen to, and follow the voice of our Good Shepherd?

    Sermon for 4th Sunday of Easter, Year C Based on Ps. 23; Rev. 7:16-17; Jn. 10:22-30 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The Good Shepherd” Our psalm, second lesson and gospel for today all employ the metaphor of God as Shepherd and people as sheep. Most of us find comfort in the metaphor of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Praise

    Contributed by George Rennau on Mar 22, 2003
    based on 314 ratings
     | 84,339 views

    The purpose of my message this morning is to encourage us to praise the Lord that we might enjoy the benefits and pleasure of this aspect of our worship toward God

    Title: Praise Text: Isaiah 43:21 This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise. Psalm 107:8 "O that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men" Rev. 3:15 "I know thy works, that thou art neither cold or hot, I would ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    (Lesson 7) Ezekiel: Seeking Visions For God

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 52 ratings
     | 4,148 views

    Ezekiel was a priest who was trained for Temple service, but he encountered God in a vision in which he saw extraordinary sights. Out of that encounter, he became a prophet who communicated a vision of Israel’s future Temple.

    A. INTRODUCTION: EZEKIEL 1:1-28 1. Age 30. "In the thirtieth year . . . the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God" (1:1). 2. Occupations. "Ezekiel the priest" (1:3). 3. Birthday. "Take the sum of the sons of Kohath . . . from thirty years old and upwards" (Num. 4:2,3). 4. Captive. "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curtis Kittrell avatar

    Our Gifts To Christ

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 23,434 views

    The greatest gift ever made was by God himself in the person of His Son, Jesus Christ. We read of it in what is called the golden text of the Bible: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should no

    OUR GIFTS TO CHRIST Scripture: Psalm 116:12 INTRODUCTION The greatest gift ever made was by God himself in the person of His Son, Jesus Christ. We read of it in what is called the golden text of the Bible: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Play Ball

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 23, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,895 views

    Getting into the action in your Christian Walk.

    22, May 1999 Dakota Community Church Play Ball! Introduction: Tonight I want to talk about getting into the game of life – the Christian Life! We have been talking about trusting God, having faith in His Word, and taking steps of faith. Now here are some definite decisions to make in getting it ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Great Builder

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on May 10, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,926 views

    God not only builds lives; He also builds churches and people.

    The Great Builder HEBREWS 3: 1-11 (NAS) 1. Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the Apostle and high priest of our confession. 2. He was faithful to him who appointed him, as Moses in all his house. 3. For he has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God