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  • ROBERT SIMMONS avatar

    How Shall They Call On Him Of Whom They Have Not Heard

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,591 views

    Challenge to believers to be the link in chain of the gospel by not only receiving salvation, but sharing it with others.

    Romans 10:13-18 Isaiah 6:1-9 The highest vocation a man/woman can engage in is the service of the Lord God. And God, in His infinite wisdom, has blessed mankind with the stewardship of His blessed Gospel. He did not entrust this blessedness with the angels. For the angel sent to Cornelius gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Smelling Like Jesus

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 7,077 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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    What Is Life

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 68,790 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
     | 13,309 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
     | 20,096 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

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    Count The Cost

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 3, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 7,108 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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    It Is Well With My Soul

    Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 28, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,531 views

    This sermon challenges our level of contentment. It focuses on 3 Text that deal with contentment.

    IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL I TIMOTHY 6:6 Horatio G Spafford was born in North Troy, New York on Oct. 20, 1828. As a young man Spafford had established a successful legal practice in Chicago. Along with his financial success, he always maintained a keen interest in Christian activities. He enjoyed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Do When You Hit The Wall

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 30, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,238 views

    In the Christian life we will face challenges but we can never give up

    What to do When you Hit the Wall Philippians 2:25-30 August 19, 2001 Morning Service Introduction When I was in high school I was a part of the cross country team. A cross country meet would consist of a 3.1 mile or 5 kilometer race. As you crossed the finish line you would be given your time and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Leaving Behind My Anger

    Contributed by Sam Griffiths on Jan 20, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,358 views

    A challenge for people to recognise their anger, see that it may be a blockage of growth in Christ, and then to deal with it

    Leaving behind my anger Ephesians 4:26 – “In your anger do not sin” Someone sent this letter to a well-known national Christian magazine: “I find I am an angry Christian and my anger spills out unpredictably. I find it hard to allow myself to be angry. My sense of guilt gets in the way. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Adventure Of The Christian Life

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 5, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 13,089 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
     | 6,448 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

  • Tracy Thompson avatar

    How To Have A Dynamite Church

    Contributed by Tracy Thompson on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 226 ratings
     | 22,120 views

    Preached this sermon to challenge our Church to access God’s Power for ministry.

    Intro: In the passage of Scripture we read, We see in Acts 1:8 that Jesus told the Disciples that they would receive power when the Holy Ghost came upon them. In verse 4 Jesus commanded them to stay in Jerusalem and to “wait for the promise of the Father”. Then we read of the disciple going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Training To Win

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 11,669 views

    A message based on the 1996 Olympic Games. The message deals with life’s challenges.

    THE TRAINING TO WIN 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 INTRO: I wonder if anyone here has ever run a marathon? The closest I ever came to doing that was trying to get away from my mother when she was chasing me with a switch. Maybe your experience was different. Anyone who has studied Olympic history knows ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rich Man, Poor Man Series

    Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 176 ratings
     | 22,876 views

    This message challenges us to view people and possessions through the framework of godly values.

    Rich Man, Poor Man James 1:9-11 The issue of money has been a prominent one from the inception of the church. Jesus spoke a great deal about it himself. Consider this: o 16 of 38 parables were concerned with money/possessions. o 1 of 10 verses in the gospels (288) deal directly with money. o The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Doer Of The Word Series

    Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 33,323 views

    This sermon challenges believers to go beyond merely hearing the truth to practicing the truth.

    Be a Doer of the Word James 1:22-25 Our text in James today emphasizes the difference between hearing and doing God’s Word. I came across a wonderful illustration of this from Chuck Swindoll. He says…(READ Swindoll Illustration) How true to life is that? Let’s examine what James says regarding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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