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  • Harold Orndorff avatar

    Who Alone Is Immortal

    Contributed by Harold Orndorff on May 24, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,159 views

    Long ago C. H. Spurgeon said that the study of God would improve, humble, and expand the mind - a thesis we will test with an examination of 1 Tim 6:13-16.

    “Who Alone Is Immortal” What better way to begin my sermon than by reading from a really good one! Here is a bit of one delivered on Jan. 7, 1855: “It has been said by someone that ‘the proper study of mankind is man.’. . . but I believe it is equally true that the proper study of God’s elect is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The God Of Truth

    Contributed by Harold Orndorff on May 25, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,408 views

    Christians must fight a battle for truth - not just for "truths" but for the very idea and possibility of truth.

    The God of Truth Ps. 31:1-5 As a campus minister, it is easy enough for me to see problems in our world today -- from individuals who are just not sure if there is any way to make sense of life to the "Gay and Lesbian Alliance." There is an almost endless list of people and groups without an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Leave The Past In The Past

    Contributed by Kevin Mullins on May 27, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,780 views

    From Imitators to Instigators: Describing the need for agents of change in the local church

    Leave the Past in the Past: From Imitation to Instigation Jeremiah 29:11-14a Talk about Big Spring- How things change— Change is hard thing for us to deal with- I listen to a lot of talk radio- I enjoy it- one of the prevailing themes on talk radio as people call in - the way things used ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walking With God And Holding Hands With The Devil

    Contributed by Jon Earls on May 28, 2004
    based on 192 ratings
     | 65,856 views

    This sermon deals with the danger of compromise and sin.

    Walking w/God & Holding hands w/the Devil Scripture Reading: Genesis 13:10-13 Introduction: You know the old story of how to boil a frog. You don’t put him in a pot of boiling water. You drop him in the boiling water and he’ll jump out before he’s injured. So you put him in a pot of cold water, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    A Case Study In Prayer--Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,148 views

    Hezekiah’s example and Isaiah’s promise demonstrate what can happen when we pray.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2012) (Powerpoints used with this message are available at no charge. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #197.) A. A question we’ll undoubtedly hear many times between now & Dec. 25th is this, "Are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Apprentice - Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,781 views

    Based loosely on the book "The Travelers Gift"

    The Apprentice May 30, 2004 AM 2 cor 4:8-9 [s1] Let me quickly review our previous 6 secrets of the apprenticeship; [s2] 1) the buck stops here Stop playing the blame game -- you control your life You are where you are right now because of choices you have made, And your reactions to situations ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Faith In The Fire

    Contributed by Thomas Baird on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,214 views

    Will we stand for God, no matter what?

    Faith in the fire During Vacation Bible School this week we studied about faith.. and one of the songs that the kids sang every day just before going home was Put your faith in action.. We are going to study tonight about three young men that we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Come, Follow Me..."

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 12, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 27,374 views

    Message about Jesus’ calling His first disciples.

    “Come, Follow Me…” Matthew 4:18-22 June 13, 2004 NOTE: I am deeply indebted to Rob Bell, Pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church, and Dr. Ray VanderLaan, from Follow the Rabbi.com. Introduction We’re back in our walk through the book of Matthew, and I need to warn you that it will be another three ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Memorial Day - There Is A Purpose!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 16, 2004
    based on 218 ratings
     | 29,150 views

    Have you ever asked yourself, "Why did God permit me to wake up this morning? Why is my heart still beating? Why am I here? What is the purpose of my existence?"

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2020) TEXT: Ecclesiastes 1:1-14; Ephesians 1:4-5,10 (Msg); (Slide #1 – We Remember) As most of you listening to me this morning know, my family – my parents, a younger sister, & two younger brothers – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lessons From The Pit Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 21, 2004
    based on 95 ratings
     | 26,140 views

    We’ve all been at the bottom of the Pit, here are lessons we can learn while we are there.

    He looked up and all he could see was a circle of blue. He looked down and watched the mud squish between his toes. And he wondered how he had ended up at the bottom of a pit hated by the very people he wanted to save. His name was Jeremiah and he was not a bullfrog, no, he was a prophet. Not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Ezekiel: My Everything Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 19,897 views

    How Ezekiel reveals that Jesus is my everything

    EZEKIEL 161-14 MY EVERYTHING In the TV programme Ally McBeal Barry White sings that wonderful song about someone being his first, his last, his everything. John, in the series, usually dances along quite oblivious to the world around him. This morning I want to share with you from Ezekiel ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    God Is Holy Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,095 views

    the Holiness of God is central to our understanding of the christian faith and a true relationship with God.

    GOD IS HOLY – ISAIAH 6.1-8 If someone called you ‘holy’ would you take it as a compliment? Well it may depend whether or not something was appended to ‘holy’. I mean if they said your were a ‘holy Joe’ or a ‘holy roller’ that would not be complimentary. Secondly it would depend on how they ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Experience, Obedience, Fulfillment Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 6, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,076 views

    As the conclusion of a series on the "Experiencing God" discipleship course, and for Christ the King Sunday and a stewardship emphasis. The only way one can experience God is to obey Him and wait for the grace of fulfillment.

    The time comes when it is no longer good enough to know about something; you want to experience it directly. The moment comes when it just does not satisfy to have only an arm’s length relationship to something. The only thing that will satisfy is a first-hand, up close and personal, immediate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Greatest Gifts Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 2, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 12,882 views

    Because God loved us, He gave us wondrous gifts... but why did He go to such lengthes to tell us how wicked we’d been before we recieved those gifts?

    OPEN: A young, married Bible College graduate and his bride were unpacking in their first parsonage. The young bride showed the young preacher a box and told him that he had to promise never to look in it. It was her personal box. He made the promise, but after 25 years he happened to see it on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It Takes Two To Make A Marriage Series

    Contributed by Charles Degner on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,143 views

    Does it really take two to make a marriage? For a Christian marriage, it takes three - husband, wife, and Jesus.

    Ephesians 5: 21-33 Pentecost 14 – B Rev. Charles F. Degner September 14, 2003 Series on Luther’s Table of Duties. "It Takes Two... To Make a State: Governed and Governor To Make A Marriage: Husband and Wife To Raise a Child: Parent and Child To Make a Sermon: Pastor and Member To Go To ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran