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  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Fear Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Sep 13, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 17,166 views

    This sermon illustrates what fear can do to us and what we can do about it.

    Fear Acts 21:1-14 September 15, 2002 Intro: A. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”—Franklin D. Roosevelt B. “Fear is that little darkroom where negatives are developed.”—Michael Pritchard. C. “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Path To Personal Peace

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Sep 15, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 22,320 views

    We’re all seeking peace, but most fail to find it. Four steps to finding the path to personal peace.

    (Note: The title comes from a Rick Warren series; however, the sermon is original) If we took a poll to identify what people want most out of life, what their hopes and dreams revolve around, the list would probably include things like good health; financial prosperity; positive relationships; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's Eating You?

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 9,335 views

    Deals with the subject of being consumed with a passion for the things of God.

    What’s Eating You? (John 2:13-17) I. The Context A. Preceding events 1. Wedding in Cana 2. Visit with His family B. Approaching Passover in Jerusalem II. An Appalling Scene A. Enters the Temple area—Court of the Gentiles B. Saw total disregard for the sanctity of the place III. A Righteous ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Consider Jeremiah's Character

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,560 views

    Pentecost 18(B) - SEPTEMBER 22, 2002 - Believers consider Jeremiah’s character of obedience in service and humility in obedience.

    Consider Jeremiah’s Character Jeremiah 11: 18-20 September 22, 2002 JEREMIAH 11:18-20 18Because the LORD revealed their plot to me, I knew it, for at that time he showed me what they were doing. 19I had been like a gentle lamb led to the slaughter; I did not realize that they had plotted ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Be Jealous For God's Kingdom

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 30, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,232 views

    Pentecost 19(B) - SEPTEMBER 29, 2002 - Believers are to be jealous for God’s kingdom: not for human reasons but for divine purposes.

    BE JEALOUS FOR GOD’S KINGDOM NUMBERS 11:24-29 SEPTEMBER 29, 2002 NUMBERS 11:24-29 24So Moses went out and told the people what the LORD had said. He brought together seventy of their elders and had them stand around the Tent. 25Then the LORD came down in the cloud and spoke with him, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Servant And Prayer Warrior Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,030 views

    Caution: Studying the book of Nehemiah may lead to doing things God’s way. You will find the world will marvel, worldly Christians will snipe and criticize, and...God will be pleased.

    October 6, 2002 A few short quotes about the man called Nehemiah, before we dig-in to the book called after the man: “Nehemiah was an energetic leader who combined a deep trust in the Lord with precise planning, careful organization, and discreet but energetic action.”(1) “He stood like an ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    His Shame, Our Glory

    Contributed by Michael Reeves on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 9,217 views

    A message that examines the spiritual truth that Christ was unclothed so that we might be clothed upon.

    Introduction: Today we continue our studies through the most exciting but also the most dreadful story in all the Word of God - the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. I started off with the idea of comparing the four soldiers of verses 23-24, and the four saints (women) of verses 25-27. But as I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Passover Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,460 views

    God’s providence in the Exodus of Israel from Egypt, is shown today in our life if we except it. Turn to find real power in your life, turn to God.

    God’s Passover Instruction 1-20 Participation 21-28 Redemption through 29-36 Freedom because of 37-51 DBF Sunday Sermon, 10/6/02 I thank God for the safety he provided to my family last week down in South Louisiana. Hurricane Lili was bearing down on the Gulf coast with winds in excess of 145 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Even When We Were Dead" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 18, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,708 views

    We were dead. He made us alive. That’s regeneration. (#16 in the ’Every Spiritual Blessing’ series)

    Pastor Darrin Hunt, of Susquehanna Valley Bible Church in Selinsgrove, PA, tells a story about three buddies who were discussing death, and one of them asked the group; ‘What would you like people to say about you at your funeral?’ His own answer was, “He was a great humanitarian, who cared ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Hearing Voices

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 10,803 views

    Speaking may not be our only problem. Hearing could be a problem.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Casey Stengel lived from 1890 to 1975 and was a longtime major league baseball manager (particularly the New York Yankees). Casey held a position on the board of directors for a California bank. Casey described his duties this way: "There ain’t nuthin’ to it. You go into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    My Word = His Word.

    Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,887 views

    A sermon that looks at the importance of God’s word for our lives.

    16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Hold Firmly To The Faith We Profess

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,046 views

    Pentecost 22(B) - Believers hold firmly to the faith they profess because God’s Word is living and active and because Jesus is our great High Priest.

    HOLD FIRMLY TO THE FAITH WE PROFESS HEBREWS 4:9—16 OCTOBER 20, 2002 HEBREWS 4:9-16 9There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; 10for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from his. 11Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Fruit Of The Vine Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 694 ratings
     | 146,733 views

    Jesus is the source of life, and His life within you is for one purpose-THAT YOU MIGHT BEAR FRUIT. We need to ask ourselves 2 questions: 1. Are we connected to Christ, and 2. If we are in Christ, then how much fruit is there in our lives?

    · In Hampton Court near London, there is a grapevine which is about 1,000 years old. This grapevine has one root which is at least two feet thick, and some of the branches are 200 feet long. Despite its age the vine produces several tons of grapes each year. Although some of the smaller branches ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Exploring The Supernatural: Touched By The Angels

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 31, 2002
    based on 118 ratings
     | 7,576 views

    A brief survey of teaching about angels and how we should be grateful for God’s intervention in our lives.

    Touched by the Angels 18Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you for the prize. Such a person goes into great detail about what he has seen, and his unspiritual mind puffs him up with idle notions. 19He has lost connection with the Head, from whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Every Spiritual Blessing" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 15, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 26,289 views

    The believer is rich beyond measure, IN CHRIST (#1 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

    I’d like to ask you to try and put yourselves to some degree, into the minds of the Christians in Ephesus who first read this letter. Paul had been with them briefly during his second missionary journey, and then during his third journey he and those with him had undergone horrible ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox