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  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Minimalism

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 14, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,181 views

    We often try to get away with putting forth the least effort possible in order to achieve the greatest results. But this is far from a Biblical concept. God has a better idea in mind, as he has already shown in Christ.

    Passage: 1 Peter 1:13-21 Intro: One of the most prevalent tendencies among human beings is our desire expend as little effort as possible to achieve our goals. 1. weight loss without diet or exercise, pill. 2. destroy Iraqi regime in a week. 3. “what do I need to do to pass this course” 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jeff Ruth avatar

    Going Back

    Contributed by Jeff Ruth on May 17, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,491 views

    Going back I. Begins in tears II. And ends in tragedy.

    GOING BACK NUMBERS 14:1-4 Throughout our lifetimes we hear of and see many times with our own eyes and ears our brothers and sisters stepping off their paths of righteousness and going back to the cares and concerns of the world. Preacher after preacher quitting the ministry and going back into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going In Circles Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on May 23, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 18,277 views

    Going in Circles

    Going in Circles Preached - Friday May 30, 2003 - The YPWW Crusade Night Two Free Deliverance Tabernacle Holiness Church - Prophet Henry Frye, Jr. 100 B Water Street - Camden, Alabama Scripture: "And ye shall compass the city, all ye men of war, and go around about the city once. Thus shalt thou ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Throwing Dirt, Clay Balls?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 17, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,302 views

    We look at how easy it is to throw away things of great value, like time, minutes.

    AM I THROWING AWAY DIRT, CLAY BALLS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ponder time! 1 Cor. 9:27    But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection; lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. 2 Cor. 6:2 NOW IS THE ACCEPTED ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sheol & Hades

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 22, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,898 views

    Heaven or Hell which will it be.

    SHEOL & HADES November 3, 2002 Two different names but the same meaning, one is Hebrew (Sheol) and the other is Greek (Hades). Hades NT:86, "the region of departed spirits of the lost" (but including the blessed dead in the period preceding the ascension of Christ). It has been thought by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What We Believe: Mankind (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 24, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,071 views

    Discover God’s universal and comprehensive solution for sin

    This morning, we will finish our mini-series on mankind, which is a part of our mega-series on what our church believes. The first message on mankind identified how we get our sense of worth and how we can achieve our God-given potential in life. The second message identified the fact that we are ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Strengthening Your Faith In Troubled Times: A Laughing Faith Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 27, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 9,512 views

    Strengthen your faith by laughter and confidence that God has heard and will intervene in your situation.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches June 29, 2003 “Strengthening Your Faith in Troubled Times--A Laughing Faith” Genesis 18: INTRODUCTION: If you were to measure your faith on a continuum from 1-10, one being “Faith? What faith?” and 10 being “Faith is my middle name,” where would you rate ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Called Shotgun

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 1, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,218 views

    If you’re going through a storm in your life (and you will eventually), let God drive.

    God Called Shotgun? On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” Now, this statement is very important. He said, “we’re going to the other side” Think about that statement. If He says the other side, that’s where your going if He’s in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Glorious Freedom

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,232 views

    This week we are celebrating our Nation’s freedom..all the while there are many who are still in bondage...bondage to sin. But we can enjoy GLORIOUS FREEDOM through Jesus Christ!

    (Note: I got the idea for this sermon from one of my dad’s (Larry E. Brincefield) old sermons. I don’t know if he had an original source for this material or if it was all original. If you recognize this material, let me know and I will give proper credit.) July 6, 2003 Sunday Morning Title: ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    How To Be More Like Jesus

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 28,118 views

    The following are twenty-one guidelines to becoming more like the Master, Jesus Christ, in all our relationships, activities, and personal concerns

    How to Be More Like Jesus (Eph. 1:19) "That you may really come to know practically, through experience for yourselves, the love of Christ, which far surpasses mere knowledge that you may be filled through all your being, unto all the fullness of God (may have the richest measure of the divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Loss And Grief

    Contributed by Lindy Axon on Jul 7, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 29,974 views

    How does a Christian deal with grief and loss?

    Every Christian deals with loss and grief at some time during their life. It might come in the form of the death of a loved one, the loss of a financial position, the loss of good health or the shattering of dreams. When this happens, we naturally ask, "Why?" and along with the original loss, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Just Like Jesus Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,701 views

    The heart of Jesus is one that is a worship hungry heart and focused on God.

    Just Like Jesus pt 3 The heart of Jesus is compassionate, forgiving, listening and led by an invisible hand. Today we will see two more components of His heart, may those components be ours also. His heart is a Worship hungry heart. How did we prepare to come here today? What were the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Starett avatar

    Principles Of Proclamation Series

    Contributed by Larry Starett on Jul 16, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,621 views

    An exposition of John 15:22-27, with special emphasis on the need to testify of Christ.

    Principles of Proclamation Pastor Larry Starett July 20, 2003 AM Service John 15:22-27 INTRODUCTION: A teenaged girl who was taking First Aid lessons burst through the door of her home and said, "Mom, I just saw a horrible accident and I was able to use my First Aid Training!" "What did you do?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monte Robinson avatar

    What Is "Great Gain" For You?

    Contributed by Monte Robinson on Jul 18, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,140 views

    Challenge your congregation to have contentment by increasing godliness in their lives.

    1 Timothy 6:3-10 PRAY ILL: Early African converts to Christianity were earnest and regular in private devotions. Each one reportedly had a separate spot in the thicket where he would pour out his heart to God. Over time the paths to these places became well worn. As a result, if one of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Meadows avatar

    When Your Raft Turns Upside Down

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jul 19, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,583 views

    This sermon deals with my personal white water trip, but can easily be converted to any white water trip,and the similarities of our journey in this life.

    When Your Raft Turns Upside Down 7/8/03 Psalm 118:24 Zach and I went on a white water trip last Thursday on the New River. We had a very interesting experience that I will be sharing with you today. When I finished the trip, I thought, well at least I got a few good sermon illustrations from ...read more

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