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  • Wendell Blackburn avatar

    You Have To Commit Suicide

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Aug 11, 2005
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    You have to let the old man die out!!!

    YOU HAVE TO COMMIT SUICIDE Philippians 3:7-11 The Apostle Paul tells us here in this passage that to really know Jesus Christ you must first die!!! VS. 10 says, That I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings being made comformable unto his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are You Aquainted With God?

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Aug 11, 2005
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    How we must be aquainted with the Father in Heaven!!!

    ARE YOU ACQUAINTED WITH GOD?? Ephesians 3: 14-19 Tonight Spiritually speaking, there are two kinds of Families here on Earth... The Family of God and the family of satan. And Every person no matter what their backgrounds are....belong to one of these families...AMEN... Tonight Which Family do ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    An Unstoppable Glory Series

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Sep 7, 2005
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    when God’s people start to seek an eternal view, indeed a view of heaven, Satan goes into a rage. He can’t stand it. He knows that the moment someone sees heaven and tastes it atmosphere, he has lost souls,

    AN UNSTOPPABLE GLORY IAN JOHNSON Sep 07, 2005 1 Cor 2: 9-10 9 That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him."* 10 But we know these things because God has revealed them to us by his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Cameron Smith avatar

    The Invitation

    Contributed by Cameron Smith on May 12, 2006
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    God offers all people an extraordinary invitation to come to him....

    1. An extraordinary invitation (55:1-4) Last week I attended my first ever Chinese Wedding Banquet. Because I had never actually been to one before, I was told there would be quite a bit of food. So right from the start I had fairly high expectations. I’m quite a big fan of food as some of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    To Whom Is The Blessing?

    Contributed by Tony Skaff on May 20, 2006
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    To whom is the blessing and to whom is the woe? The blessings mentioned in Luke 6 are usually misunderstood.

    1stBBC To whom is the blessing and to whom is the woe? Luke 6:20-26 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. "Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied. "Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Swing Wide You Heavenly Gates

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 30, 2006
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    Let’s get this straight from the start- who is in charge of all this? This earth? And what is His will for it?

    "Swing wide you heavenly gates". Psalm 24. WBC 28.05.06am Introduction Inspiration is a funny thing. Something clicks… it’s like the Lord runs a highlighter through it- and you just know you should preach on it It just didn’t feel right to preach on JOS 3:5 Joshua told the people, "Consecrate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Way Of Kingdom Growth

    Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006
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    Have you ever noticed that when God works, He seldom works the way we expect Him to? Would you expect God to move someone to Utah so they could find Christ? Yet that’s exactly what He did with some of you. How many times do we expect God to act one way

    September 26, 2004 THE WAY OF KINGDOM GROWTH Matthew 13:31-33 Have you ever noticed that when God works, He seldom works the way we expect Him to? Would you expect God to move someone to Utah so they could find Christ? Yet that’s exactly what He did with some of you. How many times do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Parables Reveal About You

    Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006
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    In the Bible Jesus says, “I came to seek and to save what was lost.” Jesus came to proclaim good news to the captives. Jesus came to reveal the truth about God. Jesus came to be light in a dark world. But what if I told you that it’s not quite as simp

    September 12, 2004 WHAT PARABLES REVEAL ABOUT YOU Matthew 13:1-23 In the Bible Jesus says, “I came to seek and to save what was lost.” Jesus came to proclaim good news to the captives. Jesus came to reveal the truth about God. Jesus came to be light in a dark world. But what if I told you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Recognizing Christ's Worth

    Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006
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    I sometimes wonder if I really know what it means to follow Christ. I find myself wanting to give my all for Jesus, but end up giving Him only a part. Too often my devotion is half-hearted instead of wholehearted like I want it to be. I’m double-minde

    October 3, 2004 RECOGNIZING CHRIST’S WORTH Matthew 13:44-46 I sometimes wonder if I really know what it means to follow Christ. I find myself wanting to give my all for Jesus, but end up giving Him only a part. Too often my devotion is half-hearted instead of wholehearted like I want it to be. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Escape From Reality

    Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006
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    Is there anything about tomorrow we can be certain about? Is there any guarantee you’ll have your job a year from now? Is there any guarantee I won’t get cancer or you won’t die in an auto accident? Is there anything certain in this world? Is there an

    October 10, 2004 HOW TO ESCAPE FROM REALITY Matthew 13:47-50 Is there anything about tomorrow we can be certain about? For instance, will George W. Bush be re-elected as president? Two weeks ago that almost looked certain. Now, the polls tell us that the race is a dead heat. Will the Utes go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Now That You Understand

    Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006
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    Believe it or not, occasionally I do find myself using algebra—usually when I need to figure a percentage. And if you work construction, I’ll bet you find yourself using a lot of that geometry you swore you’d never need. In the end, understanding algebr

    October 17, 2004 NOW THAT YOU UNDERSTAND Matthew 13:51-52 Why do I have to do this? What difference does it make if I understand? I’m never going to use algebra in real life. Maybe you said something like that when you were in school? Maybe you hear your kids say it now. Believe it or not, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Shriver avatar

    Parable Of The Weeds

    Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006
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    God is at work in the world today! That’s why hundreds of Russian school children were slaughtered by terrorists a few weeks ago. God is at work in the world today. That’s why a troubled 13-year old boy shot and killed his 16 year old brother this week

    September 19, 2004 PARABLE OF THE WEEDS Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43 God is at work in the world today! That’s why hundreds of Russian school children were slaughtered by terrorists a few weeks ago. God is at work in the world today. That’s why a troubled 13-year old boy shot and killed his 16 year ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaines avatar

    The Spreading Tree Of Influence

    Contributed by John Gaines on Jun 2, 2006
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    Every Christian is either a first-generation Christian or on who has a family history of some faith and dedication to the Lord. Both are valuable assets to the church when used properly.

    INTRODUCTION I. FIRST GENERATION CHRISTIANS A. How many of you are ‘first generation Christians’? By that term, I mean people who do not have parents or close family members who were members of the church of Christ who taught or influenced you to obey the gospel. You studied the Bible for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Made For A Mission Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 26, 2005
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    Purpose #5 EVANGELISM — 40 Days of Purpose (addapted from Rick Warren) See in Word format at www.praiseag.org

    MADE FOR A MISSION Purpose #5 EVANGELISM — 40 Days of Purpose Colossians 4:5 Adapted from Outline by Rick Warren—Saddleback Church INTRODUCTION: What is the largest living organism in the world? How about the blue whale weighing in at 120 tons and over 80 feet long? Or perhaps it may be a giant ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ronnie Knight avatar

    The Principle Of One Thing

    Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Nov 10, 2006
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    The one thing needful for every human is a personal, passionate, and purposful relationship with Jesus Christ. This sermon should challenge each hearer to reach for this one needful thing.

    Have you ever noticed how much stuff we accumulate in our life time. it doesn’t take us very long to collect a lot of stuff. A few Saturdays ago I was driving down Highway 63 past Warren and Karen’s place and noticed that they were cleaning out their garage. They had stuff strung out every where. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist