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  • Jeremy Houck avatar

    The Games People Play - Trivial Pursuit Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 5,164 views

    Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity. He we answer the old question "Why do bad things happen to good people?".

    The Games People Play - Trivial Pursuit Why do Bad Things Happen to Good People Introduction: A. In the wake of tragedy... 1. Why do bad things happen to good people? 2. Why does God allow it? 3. What is the Biblical view? B. "All things work together for good..." (Romans 8:28) We know that in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Greatest Of These

    Contributed by Tony Fox on Feb 21, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,436 views

    Message on 1Corinthians 13.

    “The Greatest of These” February 16, 2003 (1Corinthians 13:1-13) ILL: Ole and Olga lived on a farm in Iowa. Olga was starved for affection. Ole never gave her any signs of love, and Olga’s need to be appreciated went unfulfilled. At her wit’s end, Olga blurted out, "Ole, why don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Frey avatar

    Jesus Provides The Way

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Feb 21, 2003
    based on 97 ratings
     | 5,998 views

    Christ provides an exit from sin through his forgiveness and offers free entrance to worship.

    Two tragedies happened in less than a week. The first took place in Chicago, the second in Rhode Island. Awful accounts depicted how people became trapped in chaos and many eventually perished. That could have happened to anyone of us, couldn’t it? The truth is, that in many ways, we are trapped ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Walk In Repentance Series

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 5, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,842 views

    The parable of the Pharisee and tax collector teaches us that repentance humbly confesses our unworthiness and trusts in God’s verdict that he justifies and forgives us because of the payment Jesus made in our place

    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit touches our hearts this evening is recorded in Luke 18:9-14 To some who were confident of there own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: “Two men ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Making God Smile

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 8, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,389 views

    The function of worship is to bring God appropriate pleasure.

    (Overhead 1) This time of year is a time for love, romance, and passion. Millions of dollars are spent on Valentine’s Day gifts. In fact a 1998 report from Ball State University indicates, “Valentine’s Day ranks second behind Christmas in total sales of candy, flowers and cards.” Love is important ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Love Enough To Give It All Series

    Contributed by Alan Thompson on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 116 ratings
     | 12,069 views

    The first in a series which built on the "Interactions: Transformation" study book from Willow Creek Resources. Sermons follow study chapters.

    Transformation Series, Week 1 Love Enough to Give It All Matthew 22:34-40 A massively built woman with wild hair came storming into the clerk’s office and slammed the door shut behind her. She thrust a piece of paper at the clerk, she said, “Did you or did you not issue this license for me to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Believe That With God All Things Are Possible" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,943 views

    God Can do something about problems of longstanding.

    liff and Saltillo UM Churches February 2, 2003 “Believe that with God All Things Are Possible” How to: Begin Dreaming Again” Nehemiah 1:1-11 Introduction: Although the Jews completed the temple in 516 B. C., the city walls remained in a shambles for the next 70 years. These walls represented ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Armed And Dangerous

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 21, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,909 views

    Here’s the truth, whether we want to recognize it or not: we’re in a battle. When we choose Jesus Christ, we’re not choosing the easy path in life. Our foes are worse than any of those in human battles: we’re battling “spiritual forces of evil”. Our foe i

    “Armed and Dangerous” Ephesians 6:10-20 Kung Fu Clergy. Martial Arts Ministry. If you think these are cute oxymorons, think again. More karate clergy are cinching their black belts than ever, chopping for Christ, kicking, blocking, flipping and punching their way into churches everywhere. Many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Overcoming Unbelief

    Contributed by Rick Adams on Mar 23, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 32,510 views

    Unbelief can hinder God’s people from experiencing fulfillment in their predetermined destiny. So how do we overcome it?

    NOTE: My manuscripts are basically my thoughts on paper. Typically, I use them as a guide, not verbatim. Very rarely do I preach my message exactly the way I wrote it. If you would like to hear the message preached, please visit Abundant Life Fellowship’s multimedia page at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Declare If You Know Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 24, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,554 views

    The Palm Sunday crowds, like Job’s friends, shouted their slogans too glibly, communicating only popularity and prejudice, substituting religiosity and mere activity for knowing Jesus personally.

    Declare if you know. Declare. Interesting word, “Declare”. It suggests that when we communicate, there are a variety of levels at which we can speak. There are different intensities we can use when we want to say something. Some folks merely suggest. They offer timid little ideas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Eyewitness News"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 11,464 views

    An Easter sermon.

    Acts 10:34-43 John 20:1-18 “Eyewitness News” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The news department of almost every television station dubs itself: Eyewitness News. The apostles were also eyewitness reporters to the greatest news in the history ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Phil Morgan avatar

    Setting The People Free

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 12,385 views

    God’s Heart for Lost People

    READ: Exodus 3:7-10 [Have entire chapter read earlier]. It would serve us well, by way of introduction this morning, to just quickly recap Israel’s history from the end of Genesis (chapter 50), to this point in Exodus chapter 3. You’ll remember, I’m sure, the story of how Joseph was sold into ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Resurrection Power

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 3, 2002
    based on 394 ratings
     | 37,964 views

    We need to be aware of what God can do in our lives if we would but allow Him to release His awesome resurrection power in us.

    RESURRECTION POWER EPHESIANS 1:19-23 Paul writing to the Christians in the church at Ephesus tells them that he has been praying that they would begin to be aware of the exceptional and immeasurable greatness of the power which was at their disposal through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phil Morgan avatar

    The Day Of The Lord's Power

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 15,575 views

    A sermon on the story of Elijah and the Prophets of Baal.

    READING: 1 Kings 18:17-40 (Text v39.) Ever wondered why it is that a church can be small and struggling (and remain that way) - insignificant in the community - and not even looking like changing for many years to come; and then ALL OF A SUDDEN, through a series of events - a speaker comes with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chad Ballard avatar

    From Moab To Messiah

    Contributed by Chad Ballard on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 119 ratings
     | 16,240 views

    Through this unlikely couple, God brought redemption to you and me!

    From Moab To Marriage To Messiah Ruth 4:1-22 Chad H. Ballard Introduction This morning we are going to finish looking at the book of Ruth, GOD’S LOVE STORY FOR US. The story of Ruth is one of the most fascinating stories I have ever heard. It’s true that it is a love story, but it is also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist