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  • Jeffrey Poms avatar

    Was That Outloud?

    Contributed by Jeffrey Poms on May 1, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 2,729 views

    This is a challenging and evangelistic message on both growth in God and His providence in our lives

    Was that out loud? Story: Statue of David, in 1502 in Florence Italy there was a Large block of marble given to a church in Santa Maria, the church thought they hired a professional to sculpt this block, and he drilled a hole right at the bottom destroying this magnificent piece of marble so that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Men Of Promise!

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on May 4, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 9,348 views

    A Challenge for Men to be all that God has created them to be, to be a Man of Promise.

    Men of Promise Pastor Glenn Newton 6-17-01 Father’s Day 1CO 1:26 Brothers, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. 27 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Is Life

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 72,503 views

    This message challenges us to take a look at our life and see its worth.

    Scripture: James 4:14 Title: “What Is Life?” Introduction: Ask anyone you meet to give you a definition of LIFE, and no two people will give you the same answer.  Even in this congregation, the answers would be as varied as the flowers of the field.  We each have our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Recipe For A Revival

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 4, 2002
    based on 285 ratings
     | 14,042 views

    This is a sermon that challenges the church to seek revival and shows us how to do that.

    Sunday Morning January 23, 2000 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs NM GOD’S RECIPE FOR A REVIVAL 2 CHRONICLES 7:14 Introduction: 1. As we stop for a moment, I would like us to reflect upon what God has done here at Bel Aire Baptist Church since the church was organized. 2. The church was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Determining Your Path

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 194 ratings
     | 21,144 views

    A challenge to chart the course for the year by following the "Path of Life" that God has revealed.

    Determining Your Path Text: Psa. 16:11 "Thou wilt make known to me the path of life; In thy presence is fulness of joy; In thy right hand there are pleasures forever." Introduction: Today on this first Sunday of the year 2002, we stand facing the journey of the uncharted, not yet traveled ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • B. D. B Moses avatar

    Missions: A Wake-Up Call Series

    Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 14,665 views

    As Paul rebuked Peter to his face, we sometimes need a challenge in Missions.

    During the time of the Iranian Hostage Crisis of 1979, Greg Livingstone was asked to give a “missions minute” at a large evangelical church on the East Coast. Since he had only one minute to speak, he decided to ask them only two questions. The first one was, “How many of you are praying for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Smelling Like Jesus

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 7,890 views

    A challenge to Christ-like living; considering the ramifications of our behaviour to our witness

    "Smell," said Helen Keller, "is a potent wizard that transports us across thousands of miles and all the years we have lived. The odors of fruits waft me to my southern home, to my childhood frolics in the peach orchard. Other odors, instantaneous and fleeting, cause my heart to dilate joyously or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Count The Cost

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 3, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 8,598 views

    A deductive exposition of the text with illustrations challenging people to count the cost of following Jesus.

    Text: Luke 14:1—35 Title: Count the Cost Series: Lent 2001 Topic: Christian Living/Discipleship Theme: Cost of following Jesus Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to count the true cost of following Jesus. Response: Individuals will fill out cards ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Adventure Of The Christian Life

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 5, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 13,779 views

    Are Adventure and Christian Oxymorons. A sermon to challenge believers to have a vision for the CHRISTIAN LIFE.

    THE ADVENTURE OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE Acts 9:1-16 II Cor. 11:23-28 Introduction On the TV show Jeopardy, they had a category called "Oxymorons". An oxymoron is a combination of words that seem to contradict each other. For example: Old news, Work party, Hot chili, Peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Staying True

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 11, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 6,870 views

    Paul challenges the young preacher Timothy to stay true in the midst of paganism and apostasy.

    Staying True I Timothy Introduction In the book of I Timothy, Paul, the aged and experienced apostle writes to the young Pastor, Timothy, who is facing a heavy burden of responsibility in the church at Ephesus. Ephesus was a city famous for its Temple and worship of the Goddess Diana. Its Temple ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where To Find The Power You Need

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 15,037 views

    Where can we get the spiritual resources to deal effectively with the challenges of life?

    (Note: the title of this message was borrowed from Rick Warren; however, the sermon itself is original) This morning, we’re continuing our series on "How God Meets Your Deepest Needs," and today’s message is entitled, "Where To Get The Power You Need." Do you need power? Sure you do. So do I. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Andrews avatar

    Do You Know That You Have Eternal Life?

    Contributed by Scott Andrews on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 198 ratings
     | 22,158 views

    A message that challenges us to consider whether our assurance of salvation is biblically sound.

    Do you KNOW that you have eternal life? And this is the record, that God has given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that has the Son has life; and he that has not the Son of God has not life. These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Salt

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 13,457 views

    Challenges Christians to be the Salt of the Earth. Asks them to evaluate where they stand as a Christian.

    SALT MATTHEW 5:13 SEPTEMBER 29, 2002 Parkersburg Baptist Church WHAT IS SALT? IT IS A PRESERVATIVE, IT CAN ALSO BE USED TO PURIFY. IT IS AN ANTISEPTIC THAT MAKES THINGS CLEAN. SALT IS VALUABLE. SO VALUABLE AT ONE POINT THAT IT WAS USED TO PAY A PORTION OF A ROMAN SOLDIERS SALARY. HOW MANY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Was That Outloud?

    Contributed by Jeff Poms on Jan 18, 2007
     | 1,470 views

    This is a challenging and evangelistic message on both growth in God and His providence in our lives

    Was that out loud? Story: Statue of David, in 1502 in Florence Italy there was a Large block of marble given to a church in Santa Maria, the church thought they hired a professional to sculpt this block, and he drilled a hole right at the bottom destroying this magnificent piece of marble so that ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    40 Days - Lent

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 18, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 26,400 views

    A challenge to draw near to God in the forty days leading up to the celebration of the resurrection.

    Dakota Community Church February 18, 2007 40 Days Introduction: Although Easter is the most significant of the Christian holidays it does not enjoy the kind of enthusiastic fanfare afforded Christmas or even Thanksgiving. Lent is a forty-day period before Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite