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  • David Lansdown avatar

    The Great Escape

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Jun 7, 2002
    based on 185 ratings
     | 13,999 views

    Harry Houdini teaches us some fantastic truths!

    THE GREAT ESCAPE! INTRODUCTION One of my greatest joys as a pastor is helping people celebrate milestones as they grow in their faith in God. Penny thank you for allowing me to be involved in this special, sacred event. I trust that from today on you will know an added intimacy in your walk with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Will #3

    Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Dec 28, 2000
    based on 123 ratings
     | 2,950 views

    This Sermon helps the beliver find God’s Will for their life.

    "The Will of God Part #3" (The Perfect Will of God) Rom. 12:2 Note: No man can tell you what the Perfect Will of God is for your Life. The only person that can is the Holy Spirit which lives in you. (1 Cor. 6:19-20 & 1 Peter 1:18-19) The Lord will make sure that you know the Perfect will of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Journey – Land Of Blessing Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Sep 30, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,553 views

    God wants us to move with Him into The Land of Blessing. See also Destination - Land of Blessing.

    The Journey – Land of Blessing Deut. 1:6-7 "The LORD our God spoke to us in Horeb, saying: ’You have dwelt long enough at this mountain. Turn and take your journey, and go to the mountains of the Amorites, to all the neighboring places in the plain, in the mountains and in the lowland, in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It Is Time To Choose

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 21, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 16,476 views

    A call to get off the fence and follow the Lord.

    Disclaimer: Concepts and source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledgethese sources whenever possible. IT’S TIME TO CHOOSE I KINGS 18:17-21 Introduction: IKings 18 gives us the familiar account of the Prophet Elijah as he stands ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cross The River Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 16, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,222 views

    This sermon describes the steps of faith required to receive God’s gifts.

    Cross The River Joshua 3 God has a gift for each of us. For some the gift is the gift of salvation. For some the gift is peace of mind. For some the gift is the ability to forgive another person. For some the gift is guidance about a decision. In our text we find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bold Faith Requires Risks Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 11,961 views

    Part of the sermon series on the building blocks necessary for a church to grow.

    The great hockey player Wayne Gretzky was once asked why he was so successful on the ice. He answered, “I skate to where the puck is going to be.” Where there is no vision, the people perish. (Proverbs 29:18—KJV) The problem with most congregations is that there are too many people who spend ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Be God's Good Friend

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 18, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,776 views

    God wants to use you to make those around you aware of His offer of friendship.

    HOW TO BE GOD’S GOOD FRIEND II COR. 5:16-20 AUGUST 17, 2003 Chester’s First Baptist Church Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: [23] And the scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness," and he was called God’s friend. -Jms. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marriage: A Pioneering Experience Or Working On Your Marriage Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Apr 23, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,562 views

    Marriage is like the conquest and settling of a new land. A new and unexplored territory stretches out before you. No matter how many people have settled down in marriage before, it is still a new and unsettled land for each couple that enters into it.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you merely ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Three Questions About Faith Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,893 views

    Don’t tell me about your faith; show it to me.

    THREE QUESTIONS ABOUT FAITH Text: James 2:14-26 Introduction 1. Read James 2:14-26 2. Faith and works should travel side by side, step answering to step, like the legs of men walking. First faith, and then works; and then faith again, and then works again -- until they can scarcely distinguish ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Grace Giving Series

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,140 views

    This is a message taken from the author’s book entitled, "Christian Stewardship".

    GRACE GIVING II Corinthians 8:1-15 INTRODUCTION: This portion of Scripture describes the grace giver. The grace giver gives with Christ Jesus in mind. Every gift that Christ Jesus has given us has been a gift of Grace. We deserve nothing any better. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On Making Disciples Series

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jun 13, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,028 views

    Part I of the Four-Part Vision: We focus on what God has asked his people to do: Pass my word on to your children and to your children’s children. Let your lives be permeated with the task of "making disciples"!

    Text: [1] Love the LORD your God and keep his requirements, his decrees, his laws and his commands always. [8a] Observe therefore all the commands I am giving you today…[18] Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. [19] ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Chased By God Series

    Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,688 views

    The call of Gideon to deliver Israel

    Chased by God Judges series wk 4 Today we look at one of the most famous and familiar Judges, Gideon. Again Israel following their own desires and worshiping other gods Illustration You have an allotment and you work hard to plough, plant and tend it; then your neighbours steal the produce. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Finding Joy When Facing Persecution For Christ

    Contributed by Richard Wagner on May 9, 2008
     | 3,062 views

    It is a privilege to face trials which grow us in our sanctification. The book The Heavenly Man is used as an illustration.

    This story is a little bit convoluted but the message is important. Our son Tommy graduated 8th grade in May of 2007. One of his eighth grade teachers was Tim Bratt. Tim is a solid Christian man who lives his faith. During that year they read The Heavenly Man and discussed and reported on it in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope That We Can Believe In

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 49,508 views

    An African American Perspective - Black History Month Program February 2008

    An Afro-American Perspective - Black History Month Program February 2008 HOPE THAT WE CAN BELIEVE IN Titus 1:2; 2:13 by Reverend Kelvin L. Parks at Shiloh Baptist Church Waukegan, IL on Sunday, 24 February 2008   Hope that we can believe in   As I was preparing myself to speak to you this morning, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Form Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 26, 2006
     | 2,635 views

    The presence of Christ

    † In the name of Jesus Christ † 2 May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. Philippians 1:2 (NLT) Form ensures action It was the reason that I would never make the gymnastics team, or if there was one, a diving team. It was the reason that I would never be able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran