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  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    Foundation For Our Faith Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,706 views

    A look at the origins of the earth and the message of Creation as it inspires our trust in a loving God.

    Beginnings #1 We are, today, beginning a series of messages drawn from some of the major themes in the book of Genesis. Our text for today is one of the Bible’s most familiar texts: 1:1. Preparing for this series of messages has been far more challenging than I expected. Though the book is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Did Jesus Die? Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,638 views

    Since we need to talk about the Passion film with our friends, we have to be prepared to answer their questions. It’s a mystery to non-believers: Why did Christ have to suffer so? Why did He have to die?

    Sarcastic reviews. Late night jokes. Hateful criticism. Promises to ban him from work in Hollywood. Mel Gibson has faced all that and more over the last year. All because of the making of The Passion of the Christ. Why all the controversy? The brutality? R-rated slasher movies come out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Receiving The Blessing

    Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
     | 8,840 views

    Jacob was the man who entered into the promise given to Abraham. He became Israel and the father of the great nation. How did Jacob receive the promise of God?

    Receiving the Promise Genesis 32:3 Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom. 4:He instructed them: "This is what you are to say to my master Esau: `Your servant Jacob says, I have been staying with Laban and have remained there till now. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 11,884 views

    This sermon discusses the need for Christians to protect their hearts from Satan’s attacks.

    Breastplate of Righteousness Ephesians 6:10-14, John 3:16, Isaiah 11:1-5, 59:12-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, 2 Corinthians 11-13 March 14, 2004 I. Living in the world that we do we hear a lot about heart disease. A. There are many organs in the body that medical science has made us able to live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Double Duty Equipment Series

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,479 views

    This sermon discusses the need for Christians to be at peace because they are at peace with God, and to carry that peace to the people around them.

    Double Duty Equipment Ephesians 6:10-15, Isaiah 53:7, Romans 10:8-15, 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 March 21, 2004 I. There was an airline pilot who was concerned about his wife’s safety so he went to buy her a dog for protection. When he got to the pet store he told the owner that he wanted a dog to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Reaction Of Haman's Revengs

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 12,527 views

    Revenge belongs to God and God alone.

    THE REACTION OF HAMAN’S REVENGE ESTHER 7:10 Some two thousand years ago a man on his way to work in a vineyard passing through the suburbs of Shushan, the capital of Persia, going down one of the avenues he saw a man hanging from the gallows near the royal palace. The body was swaying to and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Peacemakers Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 28, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,132 views

    The Beatitudes: Building Blocks to be Like Jesus #7

    Does any one remember Larry, Curly and Mo, perhaps better known as “The Three Stooges?” These three pioneers of TV comedy would make many folks laugh at their crazy antics and mischievous tricks. Bonking heads together, fingers poked in the eyes, pliers twisting the nose, or a slap to the face ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Something To Sing About!

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Apr 7, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,458 views

    There is nothing that God cannot do. The Bible encourages the Christian to have Faith in God. What is Faith, and why Faith in God is important are preached in this sermon.

    Title: Something To Sing About! Text: II Chronicles 20:20-23 Pray!!! Read Text!!! II Chronicles 20:20-23 says, “Early in the morning they left for the Desert of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Listen to me, Judah and people of Jerusalem! Have faith in the Lord your God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Running Into The Wall

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,905 views

    Now is the time to believe in Jesus.

    RUNNING INTO THE WALL John 12:27-50 S: Jesus Th: Believing in Jesus Pr: NOW IS THE TIME TO BELIEVE IN JESUS. ?: How? How do we connect with belief? KW: Issues TS: We will find in our study of John 12:27-50 three issues that we approach in order to connect with belief. The _____ issue ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Raises The Widow's Son Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 6, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 26,781 views

    Eleventh in a series on "The Miracles of Jesus."

    The Miracles of Jesus Miracle # 11 “Jesus Raises the Widow’s Son” Luke 7:11-17 “Joseph Bayly knew what the loss of a child was like. In fact, he and his wife Mary Lou lost three sons – one at eighteen days, after surgery; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • 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

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    The Path To Personal Peace

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Sep 15, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 22,312 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

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    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
     | 9,231 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