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  • Robert Massey avatar

    Called To Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Robert Massey on Nov 27, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 8,281 views

    The author of this psalm shares several aspects of why God’s people need to be thankful and also how that thanks should be given.

    I remember as a child, roughly about this time every year, one of the most popular books every published would be sent to our house. (Remember I’m speaking as a child). By this I mean the Sears and Roebuck Christmas catalog. As a child, I thought that there was nothing like the Sears catalog. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Are You Thankful?

    Contributed by Terry Owens on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,467 views

    Are we truly thankful for what God has done. In this message we will take a look at what we should be thankful for.

    Are you Thankful? Psalms 103:1-5 How many enjoys benefits? When we get a new job, we always look at the benefits to see if the job is worth doing or not. Whenever I worked a secular job and was handed a benefit package, I always made sure I looked through that thing to see what all I’m entitled ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Intruder Or Welcomed Friend?"

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,931 views

    Let’s not miss the real story of Christmas!

    Southern Hills Baptist Church December 8th 2002 Intruder or Welcomed Friend? Luke 2:6-7 By Pastor Mark Hensley 6While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Journey From Fear To Faith Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 23, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 11,656 views

    3rd in series of 4. God called Mary and Joseph to serve him… And Mary and Joseph began a journey of faith that began in a valley of fear.

    God called Mary and Joseph to serve him… And Mary and Joseph began a journey of faith that began in a valley of fear. Their fears were not the normal fears of a young couple about to have their first child. No, they had fears that are beyond the scope of our comprehension. Mary was to give birth ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Coming Closer To The End Of Myself

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2003
    based on 317 ratings
     | 15,594 views

    A personal story of great heartache and pain - overcome by the Love of Jesus -

    Throughout the past 55+ years I have walked with the Savior, one lesson continues to prove itself day by day - the more I learn about Jesus, I discover how little I really know and how much more I NEED to know! It never ceases to amaze me that every time I think I have reached a pinnacle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Whom Can I Blame?

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 4, 2003
    based on 146 ratings
     | 17,859 views

    Self-pity has become a lifestyle for many. We can break down the walls of self-pity through the word of God.

    January 5, 2003 Morning Service Text: John 5:1:15; Acts 8:1-8 Subject: Overcoming the Victim Mentality Title: Whom Can I Blame? I want to begin todays sermon with a story from Max Lucados "The Applause of Heaven". "I have everything I need for joy!" Robert Reed said. "Amazing!" I thought. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sifted Saints

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 9, 2003
    based on 201 ratings
     | 18,591 views

    How to deal with Satan’s attacks, especially when we have failed God.

    SIFTED SAINTS Luke 22:28-34 28 You are those who have stood by me in my trials. 29 And I confer on you a kingdom, just as my Father conferred one on me, 30 so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 31 "Simon, Simon, Satan has ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Why The Church Is Important Series

    Contributed by Michael Demastus on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 6,384 views

    Deals with the first chapter of 1 Timothy.

    The Message of the Pastoral Epistles: #2 – Why the church is important. 1 Timothy 1 Introduction: *Truth without love is dogmatism. Love without truth is sentimentality. Speaking the truth in love is Christianity. *As we dive into this series, this first chapter is short…only 20 verses long. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    More Is Expected Of Those Who Have More

    Contributed by Lee Proctor on May 6, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,997 views

    This sermon will teach that the level of understanding of the will of God a person has determines not only their joy in serving HIM, but also the severity of their discipline from HIM.

    41. Then Peter said unto HIM, “Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all?” 42. And the Lord said, “Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season? 43. Blessed is that servant whom his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Big Is Your God? Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 9, 2002
    based on 185 ratings
     | 61,224 views

    How big is the God you serve? The question really is, how big is your concept of God? Is the God you serve big enough to perform miracles in your behalf. Or does your faith limit what God is able to do for you? This episode from the life of Israel gives u

    A Study of Joshua Sermon # 9 “How Big Is Your God?” Joshua 10:1-14 How big is the God you serve? The question really is, how big is your concept of God? Is the God you serve big enough to perform miracles in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Of The Open Door

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002
    based on 148 ratings
     | 17,882 views

    The greatest thing that God gives to His church is a vision, an open door, an opportunity to be a church to change the world.

    THE CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR By Jerry Falwell “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, ‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens”: “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    23 Things I Expect In This Century

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,772 views

    My suggestions as to 23 things that I think will happen in the next 100 years.

    23 THINGS I EXPECT IN THIS CENTURY By Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION Today I am going to suggest to you 23 things that I think will happen in the next 100 years. Even though this seems like a “sensational” sermon topic, what I am predicting is not based on sensationalism or on a “Jeanne Dixon” type ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dead & Alive Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 21, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,169 views

    Consider yourself dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus, and in response exercise your will to put to death that which belongs to the old life, presenting your bodies to God as instruments of righteousness.

    There’s a debate that’s been around for as long as the gospel has been proclaimed and that’s over the question "Does it matter if we sin, now that we know Christ’s forgiveness?" Should we punish ourselves when we succumb to temptation? Does the righteousness we now have because we believe in Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The Prayer Of Jabez (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 28, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 8,598 views

    Using the prayer of Jabez can help us unleash the power fo the Holy Spirit.

    First Baptist Church 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 May 26, 2002 Prayer of Jabez Wilma Rudolph was born the 16th of 18 children in a poor black family in middle Tennessee. She weighed just over 4 pounds. At the age of 4 she contracted polio and lost the use of her left leg. The battle with polio left her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Relationships: Empowered By God -- Christ's Invisible Imprit Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on May 30, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 11,156 views

    God will empower our relationships so that others will see the invisible imprint of Jesus in our lives.

    Acts 1:8 You will RECEIVE POWER when the Holy Spirit comes upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth. Jesus said that when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, you will be energized with “explosive power.” Power is the Greek word “ ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God