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  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    How We Got The Koran And How We Got The Bible Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 14, 2015
     | 3,909 views

    Text transmission is a critical part of our faith. We must be assured we have heard from God. Here is a comparison of the two processes that brought forth the 2 Holy Books of our faiths.

    Lesson 9, Which Comes First? Is it a full-blown religion, or a Book, that comes first from God? Strange question, perhaps, but important, I think. Possible answer one: In Israel, it was the religion. That is, the encounter. For many hundreds of years, there was no full book in Israel. But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    To Whom Are They Terrorists?

    Contributed by Cooper Abrams Iii on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 52 ratings
     | 4,112 views

    Message taken from Psalm 27:1-6 addressing the fear caused by the event of September 11 and terrorism.

    To Whom Are They Terrorists? Psalm 27:1-6 September 16, 2001 by Cooper Abrams, Calvary Baptist Church, Tremonton, Utah Introduction: Most of America is focused on the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon by Arab terrorists. It is certainly a despicable and deplorable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Refreshing Others

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 144 ratings
     | 10,592 views

    To cause one to breathe more easily; to encourage, cheer up, and relieve by the force of one’s godly personality.

    JACKIE ROBINSON was the first African American to play baseball in the major leagues. Breaking baseball’s color barrier, he faced hostile crowds in every stadium. While playing one day in his home stadium of Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, he committed an error. The fans began to jeer him. He stood ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Mud Pies And Miracles (Pt. 1) Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jun 2, 2002
    based on 138 ratings
     | 19,448 views

    This sermon basically reveals the causes for suffering and the fact that obedience is necessary in order for God to work a miracle in your life.

    May 26, 2002 John 9:1-12; 35-38 “Mud pies and miracles” INTRODUCTION I want you to do something for me. I want you to close your eyes. Now, imagine yourself going about your daily activities this way. The alarm goes off tomorrow morning, but your sudden blindness does not prevent you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Prays For His Disciples

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,808 views

    Jesus knew that there would be times when storms would come and cause an upheaval for these disciples that He was praying for.

    JESUS PRAYS FOR HIS DISCIPLES Text: John 17:6-19 I read an account about a storm that came as a surprise. "The storm came roaring in from the Atlantic, and it left the city of New York paralyzed. Ordinarily such a snow fall cause little inconvenience in that city. Snowplows are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Journey Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 8, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,278 views

    Being imitators of God will cause us to travel certain paths in life. The path of Love, Truth, Forgiveness, and Obedience.

    Intro: There seem to be many imitators today. But for the most part the imitations are cheap imitations. They are just surface cover ups as a way to make a living or to cheat people. From Wal-Mart you have Great Value In branson and many other towns you have the famous people imitators But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life-Giving Death

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 28, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,885 views

    On Maundy Thursday, we remember that Jesus gave up his life to death, but it was a death that causes us to live.

    Life-Giving Death John 12:20-33 March 24, 2005 My wife has a friend whose name is Alex. Alex is 10 years old. She first met him when he was eight and began to attend her church with his parents and grandparents. One day, Alex told his mom and dad that he wanted to be baptized. So they came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Fear Not...it Gets Better

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,356 views

    Looking for a sermon to motivate your Sr. Adults? This is a way to bring the two generations together to work for the cause of Christ.

    Fear Not = It Gets Better! Setup: After the first message of Haggai, the people under the leadership of Zerubbabel and Joshua began working on the temple of God. The second message of Haggai was directed at the older generation of the group that was working. The message came about one month ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Blow It Now! Series

    Contributed by Clarence Moore on May 27, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,123 views

    Don’t allow the enemy to cause you to loose focus now! - Your victory is just around the corner.

    2006 Overflow Series: Preaching from the book of Joshua Don’t Blow it now! On last week we witnessed the miraculous deliverance of a former prostitute and her whole family from the destruction of a city called Jericho. When the 6th chapter opens we find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Satan

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Aug 19, 2007
     | 8,764 views

    You see Satan is real, with great intellect. He is subtle and slick. Do not underestimate him or his cause.

    Ezekiel 28 : 12 … ’This is what the Sovereign Lord says: "’You were the model of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. 13 You were in Eden, the garden of God; every precious stone adorned you: ruby, topaz and emerald, chrysolite, onyx and jasper, sapphire, turquoise and beryl. Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Strongest And Weakest Man In The Bible

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 17,586 views

    Is it possible to live such a contradictory life, to appear to have great strength and yet be weak and unstable ? (Learn the cause and the cure).

    Jud 13:1-5, 13:24-14:1-3 16:6-7 13-21 16:30 (1) His birth was of a miraculous nature, -------- So is ours (2) He was a Nazarene, in covenant with God --------- So are we (3) He had godly parents --------- This also means spiritually (4) He had a special call of God upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Much Is Enough?

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Sep 22, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,942 views

    There is no greater cause than spreading the Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ--it deserves our full commitment.

    A CULTURE OF CONVENIENCE: Speed, convenience, and ease are all important words. Consumers look for these things. Producers of goods and materials pay attention to these things—and with good reason! The buyers they are hoping to attract are sometimes willing to settle for less in terms of quality ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Full Of Grace And Truth

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,120 views

    God incarnate, full of grace and truth, accomplished three things that give us great cause to praise Him.

    John 1:14-18 Full of Grace and Truth Woodlawn Baptist Church December 3, 2006 Introduction Read John 1:14-18. In last week’s message, we looked at John 1:1-14 and briefly considered the Incarnation, the enfleshment of God in the person of Jesus Christ. It was my hope that you know the great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Incredibles Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 22,780 views

    Maybe the thing that causes God the most frustration is all the gifts He’s given us that remain unwrapped.

    The Incredibles: Discovering Your Gift Pastor Mark Batterson 04.05.05 This evotional begins a new series titled God @ the Box Office that explores the spiritual themes in popular movies. To check out this week’s trailer visit our videos @ www.theaterchurch.com. Two weeks ago we got a Mr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Good Church Fight!

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,369 views

    Ding Ding! What happens when a church fights? This sermon looks at some causes and effects of church fights.

    Have you ever seen a good church fight? I mean not the casual disagreement about something but I mean the old fashioned fist flying, head-butting, table crashing, chair smashing on the back, bottle over the head church fight? Well I haven’t seen one either, and I hope I never do, but this week I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist