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  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    Great Investment For The New Year

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 227 ratings
     | 20,554 views

    Paul’s letter to the Philippians was written while he was in prison. Yet even there he still investing his life for his brethren and continue praying for them. 1.PRAY WITH THANKSGIVING, 2.PRAY FOR A GROWING LOVE, 3.PRAY FOR CHRISTIAN MATURITY

    GREAT INVESTMENT FOR THE NEW YEAR Philippians 1:1-11 Introduction: Two old fellows were walking along the shoreline of a lake when a frog came hopping up to them. Creaking with age, one of the old-timers slowly bent down and scooped up the frog in his hands. As he stood there gazing at the frog, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You've Got Wrath!

    Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 10, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,285 views

    Moses at Meribah is a prime example of James’ statement that "the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.’ Moses let himself get distracted and apparently never really learned his lesson.

    Numbers 20:1-13 James tells us something very important in James 1:19-20 “Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.” The New International Version replaces the word “wrath” with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abraham: Lay It On The Altar

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 75 ratings
     | 13,552 views

    The need for sacrifice

    Intro: Can you remember back to high school or college, at some of your teachers and their test-taking opportunities? I can think of two different extremes in teachers I had. The first was Mr. Harris. He was my history teacher in college. He always gave the opportunity to pick the test you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Barnabas

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,625 views

    The need to encourage others

    Intro: Picture yourself with me back in the early church. Jesus has died, risen, and ascended back into heaven. The apostles are in charge of the early church. These are the twelve who had been taught by Jesus. They do signs, wonders, and miracles. The church looks to them for leadership. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Waiting--The Place Of Expectation

    Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Jan 14, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,493 views

    Our perspective on what it means to "wait" is characterized by passivity. God wants us to wait expectantly.

    If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! "Waiting--The Place of Expectation" Pastor Jerry C. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bless The Lord

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 14, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,412 views

    Once the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray...

    BLESS THE LORD Text: "Bless the Lord, 0 my soul" Psalm 103:1-5 Once the disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray. There isn’t any record that they ever asked Him to teach them how to PRAISE -- Should they, He probably would had taught them Psalm 103 "Bless the Lord, 0 my soul: and all ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Meet Mister Encouragement

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Jan 27, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,628 views

    “When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord.” Note two things in this verse that will help us understand why we need more people like Barnabas in the church to

    MEET MISTER ENCOURAGEMENT Acts 11:19-26 As I began focusing on what to preach on Baptist Men’s Day, the Holy Spirit led me to take a fresh look at one of my favorite Bible Characters. A man by the name of Barnabas. We first encounter Barnabas in Acts 4:36, “And Joses, who was also named ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does A Christian Look Like? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,938 views

    Do you know what a Christian should be like? It may surprise you to learn what God approves of and what He wants to take out of your character.

    What is your idea of what a Christian should be like? I did a Google search using those words the other day and came with the most unbelievable site I think I have ever seen. I won’t mention the name of the church but the page that came up was entitled: "How does God spot a Christian?" I thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Spiritual Butterfly Effect

    Contributed by Christopher Crane on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 32 ratings
     | 30,512 views

    Even the small things we do have a lasting effect on the people in our lives.

    There is a theory in science that has not been widely published. It is called the "Butterfly Effect." The term was made popular recently in a Hollywood Movie. The theory seems farfetched at the outset, but this is how it can be explained; one explanation calls it the SENSITIVE DEPENDENCE ON INITIAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What On Earth Am I Here For? Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 25,592 views

    40 Days of Purpose (Rick Warren) The question “What on earth am I here for” can be broken down into three questions. These are some of the ultimate questions people ask: [1] The question of existence: why am I alive? [2] The question of signi

    What on Earth Am I Here For? 40 Days of Purpose Ecclesiastes 8:1, 15 INTRODUCTION: As we begin our 40 Days of Purpose we want to consider “What on Earth Am I Here For?” Video Clip: Everybody Loves Raymond So do you ever feel like your only purpose is to open a jar of pickles, or kill a spider? ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Day 41 – Where Do We Go From Here? Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,941 views

    Your Spiritual Journey — Post 40 Days #1 see in Word format at www.praiseag.org

    DAY 41 – WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? Your Spiritual Journey — Post 40 Days #1 Revelation 2:2-5 Adapted from Outline by Rick Warren—Saddleback Church INTRODUCTION: What’s the highest point on earth? Mount Everest standing 29,035 feet. Since 1921 about 1,600 people have climbed to the summit Mt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James May avatar

    No Fear!

    Contributed by James May on May 4, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,790 views

    Christians need not fear for God’s Word promises full and complete provision and deliverance.

    NO FEAR! By Pastor Jim May How many of you are into fads? One fad that is popular right now is the line of clothing called “NO FEAR”. I suppose the clothes, shoes and accessories that you can order with the “NO FEAR” brand on them, are supposed to give you an “air of confidence” so that you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    America In Crisis & God's People

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 4,844 views

    The World Trade Center/Pentagon Destruction and America’s future create apprehension; what is the Christian’s understanding of these things?

    Americans in Crisis And God’s People Intro 1. The events of the past week have tried us all; it has also brought out the good and bad in our society. 2. The good: no looting, volunteers, blood donations, and prayer meetings… 3. The bad: some people hardly watching it, watching videos instead ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Voices Of A Nation

    Contributed by Bob Whitchurch on Sep 15, 2001
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,464 views

    In Response to the vicious attack upon our Nation, a call for God’s People to repent,turn to God before we beseech Him to go before us.

    This has been a week of tremedous loss, emotions of great grief, uncertainty, fear, and great anger and outrage at the barbaric and inhuman attack upon the People of the United States. As our President, his Cabinet, Congress, and other Government entities continue to investigate, prepare to bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Fruit Inspectors!

    Contributed by James May on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,676 views

    Every Christian is expected to bear the Fruit of the Spirit. It’s easy to discern who is born again when we learn to become Fruit Inspectors.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible