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  • Floyd Johnson avatar

    Moving Beyond Brokenness

    Contributed by Floyd Johnson on May 4, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,557 views

    God is in the business of healing broken people. Today we look at four steps God uses to move us beyond the brokenness.

    Intro.: You probably remember the children’s ditty – Humpty dumpty sat on a wall Humpty dumpty had a great fall All the King’s horses And all the King’s men Couldn’t put Humpty together again 1. When humans are involved, it too often is true. We can’t rebuild the broken people. 2. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Power Of An Able Savior

    Contributed by Olen Bruner on Feb 16, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,988 views

    The power and posture of Christ when confronted by our weaknesses.

    Introduction: Today our lesson opens with a father caught in the grips of an understandable fear, loss in his worry over the illness of his child. This father confronted by his child in crisis was compelled to seek out anyone who just might be able to help. Is it not strange that sometimes the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Dress Appropriately

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 7, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,697 views

    For protection, put on the full armor of God.

    Dress Appropriately 1. Does it seem you have more trouble after becoming a Christian than you did before? May not be imagining it. When you accept Christ as Savior, you enrolled as agent of Heaven & gained enemy. 2.Commitment to Jesus, enlisted as soldier in the army of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Cuando Dios Llama

    Contributed by Gabriel Cortes on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 123 ratings
     | 91,755 views

    Este sermón va a dirigido a personas que puedan estar sintiendo el llamado de Dios al ministerio profesional o a tiempo completo; a responder al llamado que Dios les hace a un servicio más activo y regular.

    1 Samuel 3:1-10 En esta mañana queremos mirar al llamado de Dios en nuestra vida, examinando el llamado del profeta Samuel. (leer) Dice la Biblia en el v. 1, que Samuel ministraba o servía a Jehová en el Templo. Su mamá Ana le prometió a Dios que si le daba un hijo, lo dedicaría a él y lo ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Paul's Principles Of Dealing With Opposition In Ministry Observed At Ephesu

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,879 views

    Paul’s Principles of Dealing With Opposition in Ministry Observed at Ephesus: Acts 19:8-41

    Paul’s Principles of Dealing With Opposition in Ministry Observed at Ephesus: Acts 19:8-41 Illustration: (Controlling Anger) This brings to mind a story told about Tommy Bolt who was on the professional golfing tour in the 1950’s. Tommy had earned the reputation of being a man of anger. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Thomas avatar

    What Did Jesus' Resurrection Mean To Mary Magdalene? Series

    Contributed by Michael Thomas on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 10,124 views

    A mesage on what the Resurrection may have meant to Mary Magdalene

    What Did Jesus’ Resurrection Mean....? Series Sunday March 10/01 What did the Resurrection Mean To Mary? Intro: This month for the month of March leading up to Easter on the 31st, I am planning on doing a series of messages entitled, "What Did Jesus’ Resurrection Mean? Today, I would like for us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bob Hager avatar

    When The Body Moves The Funerals Over

    Contributed by Bob Hager on Mar 30, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 5,733 views

    The resurrection is a past event with continuing effects on the present and future.

    A letter came from Health and Human Services to a resident of Greenville County, South Carolina: "Your food stamps will be stopped, effective March 1992, because we received notice that you passed away. May God bless you. You may reapply if your circumstances change." In a business meeting we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Preparing For Trials Series

    Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,096 views

    Knowing that trials are coming and understanding the reason for them is half the battle for the Christian.

    I Peter 1:6-12 “Preparing for Trials” Intro—As we were looking at the Book of First Peter last week, we focused on the rewards, if you will, of becoming a Christian—and we said that Peter tells the churches he’s writing to that the Christian receives a Second Birth—and that as part of that Second ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Former Presence

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 5,005 views

    This sermon deals with the reality of God’s Presence having been allowed to be shoved out of the workings of the church and not very much is said about it.

    Scripture: Songs of Solomon Title: “His Former Presence” Introduction: One of the saddest things I can think of is to have the “Presence of the Lord” to depart from someone. To have once had the vibrant “Presence of the Lord” at work in your life and then for it to be gone.  It was common ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Kill The Rose?invest Alittle More?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,893 views

    Roses have thorns, but this cannot be our focus? Would you invest a little more effort and look beyond the thorns?

    Kill the rose, or give it another chance? Give it another chance? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Luke 13: 6 He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. 7. Then said he unto the dresser of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Knight avatar

    Our Incorporation Of Others

    Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 1,610 views

    The connection between discipleship and evangelism

    Our Incorporation of Others Matthew 28: 16-20 Week 1: Our Expectations of Others-Do we so quickly anticipate them to maintain our level of morality; living the way we live, acting the way we act? Or, do we prayerfully anticipate that they may come to know Christ as He has made Himself known to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    6 Marks Of An Intercessor Series

    Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on May 10, 2002
    based on 142 ratings
     | 42,462 views

    Abraham’s intercession for Sodom is a classic example of how we should pray. God was willing to spare Sodom for 10 godly people because Abraham interceded.

    6 MARKS OF AN INTERCESSOR By Ng Wah Lok Text : Gen 18:16-33 Introduction. In Genesis 18, we see Abraham interceding for Sodom which was due for destruction because of her sins. Because of Abraham’s intercession, God was willing to spare Sodom if Abraham could find 10 righteous people there. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jay Patton avatar

    Lead, Follow, Or Get Out Of The Way

    Contributed by Jay Patton on May 20, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,009 views

    This is part of a series through Nehemiah. The entire series is about godly steps for rebuilding godly structures.

    Introduction: Vietnam wall Illustration Read Scripture/PRAY Background: Addressing problems, becoming change agents Purpose Statement: As we go about the task of problem solving... I. Don’t Be Overwhelmed By the Size of the Task A. Note the state of the Decay 1. situations in our own life 2. 45 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darren Ethier avatar

    One Perfect Plan Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 6,262 views

    Part 5 of 5 of the series, Christmas Perspectives. Finally, the Christmas Story from the most important perspective of all. From the perspective of the one who gave up the most to see it happen - God Himself. What does his perspective of the Christmas St

    ONE PERFECT PLAN Part 5 of the Christmas Perspectives Series John 3:16; Philippians 2:6-7 A father and his son were taking a nature hike through the woods when they came upon some ants working furiously to clear a path. The ants were scurrying here and there trying desperately to provide a clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Now Then..." Series

    Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002
    based on 120 ratings
     | 11,096 views

    How God gives new hope during the changing of the guard.

    Now Then… Joshua 1:1-5 Notice the “Now then…” statement by God. Why does God say this in reference to Moses? It almost sounds like He’s glad Moses is dead and gone. For us to fully appreciate why God is saying, “Now then…” we need to understand some things about Moses. Especially chosen by God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ