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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Don't You Get Weary, Children Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 5, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,039 views

    There are many thankless tasks we have to perform, of which, to some, church participation may be one. But God teaches us that if we do something out of love, it is not burdensome, and the Cross and Empty Tomb teach us that it is not futile.

    There sure are a lot of thankless tasks to be done. There certainly are a great many things that are immensely frustrating, because they just won’t stay done. Do you know what I mean? The kinds of jobs that you do and almost immediately you have to do them again? These are thankless ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Goodfellow avatar

    Haggai, Rebuilding The Temple Series

    Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Aug 7, 2002
    based on 99 ratings
     | 18,769 views

    Continuing a series on the minor prophets

    When we come to the prophet Haggai we come to a new era in prophecy. The prophets we have read and listened to up until now have all been prophets of an independent kingdom, be it Israel or Judah. These men preached to the Israelites, as they were masters of their own land so to speak. And so we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    That I May Know Him

    Contributed by Elias Reyes on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 577 ratings
     | 278,767 views

    The greatest desire of a true Christian is to know God. Every other desire pales in significance to this one.

    That I May Know Him TEXT: Philippians 3:10 August 11, 2002 Rev. Elias Rivera-Reyes - El Buen Pastor U.M.C. What is the greatest desire of a Christian? Throughout Scripture, the great men and women of God say that their passion is to truly know Him. Moses says to God: "I pray You show me Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brian Moon avatar

    This Is Your Invitation Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Aug 22, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,994 views

    Part 2 of this series designed to stir up a passion for investing in other peoples lives and then inviting them to church.

    Invest and Invite Part 2 “This is Your Invitation” Brian A. Moon Story – My wife one time told me a story about this girl she wanted to invite to church when she was in 7th grade. The girl was a bit of a bully and Cheryl was very nervous about asking her to go to church for obvious reasons… One ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Shepherds Of The Soul

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,728 views

    God has called our leaders to influence those under their care for the Kingdom and not their own gain.

    Shepherds of The Soul Hebrews 13:17-25 We are down to the last section of this wonderful letter written to the Hebrews. The letter is over 1900 years old and yet, as we have been studying together for the past several months, I have continuously been amazed at how powerful, relevant, comforting, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Working Together To Impact (Our Community)

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,139 views

    A lesson on making a true difference on our local community.

    Working Together to Impact (Our Community) Delaware I Corinthians 3:5 -11 I.Together, we become instruments of God.(v. 5-7) A.“You can change peoples way of thinking and you can change their lifestyles, but you’ve done very little until you’re able to change their hearts. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Broyles avatar

    Hurricanes, Heart Aches, And Helping Hands

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,770 views

    The church must be the church. We are the people who right now know where God is. We are the people who know what God’s love is. We are the people who know that where God is there is hope. Through the hurricanes and heart aches of life, we as the chur

    At certain time in the past I have become a news junkie. When I am at home I am watching television flipping the channel between different networks or scouring the Internet looking for more information about what is going on in the world around me. I was that way with the Columbia tragedy a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    To Hear, Fear, And Find Him Near

    Contributed by Hansel Young on Oct 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,891 views

    personal steps towards revival

    To Hear, Fear, And Have Him Near Psalm 85:6-13 Why do we need revival? A lady asked Billy Sunday: "Why do you keep having revivals when it doesn’t last?" And Billy Sunday in turn asked her, "Why do you keep taking baths?" Regular revival is necessary to keep a church cleaned up. A man was ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Life Of Blessing Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,449 views

    When life is difficult, think about the amazing blessings that are yours because of Christ and thank Him.

    Remember: The original readers of 1 Peter were facing persecution. The Big Idea: When life is difficult, THINK about the amazing blessings that are yours because of Christ and THANK Him. 1. There is nothing more important that our RESPONSE to Jesus. “As you come to him, the living ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A Man And Women Truly Being Blessed By The Spirit Of God

    Contributed by Lorenzo Edwards on Oct 19, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,486 views

    We thank God for Pastor Dillon and Sis Dillon on this special day. They have made it through for 11 years of dedicated services. And for a man and a women to make it through for 11 years preaching and teaching the word. And supporting her husband through

    “A Man and Women Truly Being Blessed by the Spirit of God” By: Pastor Lorenzo Edwards Isaiah 61:1 We thank God for Pastor Dillon and Sis Dillon on this special day. They have made it through for 11 years of dedicated services. And for a man and a women to make it through for 11 years preaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Marks Of A Good Leader

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 75 ratings
     | 25,685 views

    Let’s consider from the life of Barnabas some marks of a good leader and how we can apply them to our lives. 1- Looks for God at work 2- Encourages others 3- Influences others for Christ

    INTRO.- ILL.- Someone asked: How do you know when a politician is telling the truth? When he pulls his ear, he is telling the truth. When he rubs his nose, he is telling the truth, but when he opens his mouth, he is lying. I’m sure that’s how many people feel about most politicians. ILL.- They ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    Elijah - Character Development Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 23, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,859 views

    For a believer to have authority they need to be people of character. Elijah was an ordinary man like us fashioned into an extraordinary man by God. This sermon covers the basis of Elijah’s contrasting character in the days he lived an example to us.

    THE ELIJAH CHURCH CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT 1 Kings 17:1 And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the LORD God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my word.” James 5:17-18 Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Prescription For Revival

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,335 views

    Exposition of Joel 2:12-18 regarding God’s instructions to Joel’s audience for repentance and revival

    Text: Joel 2:12-18, Title: Prescription for Revival, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/28/07, AM Opening illustration: Tell the story of the revival of the Hebrides Islands in 1949-ill file, What is Revival? 1. Revival is not a week worth of meetings. 2. Revival is not started in one day. 3. Revival is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Can These Bones Live?

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 24, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,904 views

    Exposition of Ezekiel 37:1-14 regarding the raising of the dry bones in preparation for our revival week

    Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14, Title: Can These Bones Live? Date/Place: NRBC, 10/28/07, PM Opening illustration: The treacherous enemy facing the church of Jesus Christ today is the dictatorship of the routine, when the routine becomes "lord" in the life of the church. Programs are organized and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shane Brooks avatar

    We're All In This Together

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Oct 25, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,767 views

    Learning to Unite the church...Cool Video Setup

    Setup- Video Clip from HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL The last scene/song "We’re All in this Together" We’re all in this together As Christians were meant to be a UNIT…FAMILY…GROUP…We go Together John 17:20-22 One of the last things on Jesus’ mind... Was the church being the church. 1. Walk Together- ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational