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  • John Stensrud avatar

    Loving The Unlovable

    Contributed by John Stensrud on Apr 29, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 9,084 views

    The main idea of our teaches us what we must do in order to hear Jesus say to us "Today salvation has come to this house". As we look at story, we need to ask ourselves: "Have I done what is necessary?" "Has Jesus said these words to me?"

    by Pastor John Stensrud Immanuel Baptist Church Elgin, Il April 1, 2001 Luke 19:1 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of ZACCHEUS; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. 3 He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rahab A Trophy Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on May 13, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,260 views

    Rahab’s conversion

    Study 4 Rahab – A Trophy of Grace: Introduction This evening in our studies of the book of Joshua we come to what is probably one of the most well known incidents in the whole of the book – the salvation of the prostitute Rahab from Jericho. From a purely literary point of view chapter 2 is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When You Play With Fire Series

    Contributed by Dale Harlow on Jan 5, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,676 views

    Joseph provides a great example for us in how to deal with temptation. If you flirt with temptation, sooner or later, you are going to get burnt.

    If you have been reading your children’s Bible Story books you might have read the story about Joseph and the coat of many colors. Joseph was a favorite of his father Jacob and because of the favoritism his 10 older brothers despised him. But to make matters worse, Joseph also had a miraculous ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Stevenson avatar

    How To Be Happy

    Contributed by John Stevenson on Dec 26, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,819 views

    A look at the Beatitudes

    HOW TO BE HAPPY I was in the bookstore the other day and I noticed a title. It has become increasingly popular as a title. Perhaps you’ve seen it. It was called, "The Idiot’s Guide to..." There is something about that title that appeals to me. Some of you would say, "Well, that fits your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson avatar

    Ten Things I Love About You Series

    Contributed by Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson on Jan 6, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,862 views

    What does the Believer do when he finds himself in a thirsty place?

    I have been praying to God for a response to the terrible tragedy that has been in the news for the past couple of weeks. The Tsunami in the Asia and Africa has dominated the world consciousness since it struck without warning, the day after Christmas. Colin Powell called the tragedy a ‘horror’ ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God Has Spoken

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 103 ratings
     | 5,127 views

    Jesus is God's final word to the world -- the full expression and perfect reflection of God's heart.

    God Has Spoken! Hebrews 1:1-4 Each week televisions across America tuned in to watch the contestants try and meet the challenge. They watched the men and women of Survivor jockey for position, take on the physical challenge, and try and win the immunity challenge so that they could guarantee their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You In Or Out?

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
     | 6,719 views

    How can we know that we are "In Christ" or out?

    "Are You In or Out?" 1 John 1:5-10 For centuries it appeared to human beings that the earth was stationary and that the sun moved around it. Then a man named Copernicus came along and proved that what seemed obvious on the surface was not, in fact, true. It was the earth that was moving around ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blessed To Be A Blessing

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 137 ratings
     | 8,346 views

    Finding fulfillment in marriage.

    Blessed To Be A Blessing! The Key To Experiencing Fulfillment in Marriage I have been thinking about marriage and the troubles that are plaguing so many marriages these days. I have felt compelled by the Lord to come before you and reassure you that you can experience fulfillment in marriage. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    The Disciple's Heart: Spiritual Growth (Part Three) Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,732 views

    Where does God do the work of making us more like Jesus?

    Having considered in the previous week the fact that a disciple is one who has allowed Christ to touch his heart; we began last week to think together about how a disciple is also one who is allowing Christ to trans­form his heart. The key to this process of allowing Christ to transform our hearts, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Just Let It Go!

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 21, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 42,104 views

    This sermon deals with trying to get revenge. Sometimes we simply need to overlook an insult.

    Just Let It Go 5/22/05 Esther 3:1-17 Matthew 5:38-48 There was a fable of a dog who just could not stand for another dog to get the best of him in any way. One day the dog came across a large juicy steak that had somehow fallen off a meat wagon. The dog picked up the steak and started ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tim Richards avatar

    Things Aren't Always As They Seem Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Jun 2, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,995 views

    The 6th sermon in a series on Joshua which deals with the fact that while bad things are bad they are never the final word.

    Introduction: 1. The movie clip you just saw is from the life of Frank Abigale Jr. is based on the true story of his life as told in the movie, "Catch Me If You Can." Did you notice that he successfully pretended to be an airline pilot, doctor and lawyer. Before he was caught he cashed over $4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Letting The Inside Out

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 5, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,054 views

    This Is A Pentecost Day Sermon Dealing With Letting The Holy Spirit On The Inside Of Us Manifest Himself On The Outside Of Us.

    Letting The Inside Out NLF Pentecost 6/8/2003 2 Chronicles 34:1-18 Acts 1:1-8 Let’s suppose for a moment that you were in a room with hundreds of bags hanging overhead. All of the bags say the same thing on the outside. All of the bags look just like each other. All of the bags are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ted Sutherland avatar

    The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Oct 1, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 9,293 views

    Jesus is the light of the world!

    Q: How many lawyers does it take to change a light bulb? A: How many can you afford? Q: How many evolutionists does it take to change a light bulb? A: Just one but it will take a million years. Q: How many Psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb? A: Only one, but the bulb has got to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Lifestyle Repentance

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 130 ratings
     | 15,885 views

    Repentance is not just a single act, but a lifestyle choice. This lifestyle is one of fulfillment and joy.

    Lifestyle Repentance Repentance is not an ugly word, but it is a positive evaluation that I make so that I can gain God’s plan for my life. Many people have misconceptions of what repentance is. There are three principles of repentance that I want to discuss here. The first two is are a comparison ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Lobbs avatar

    Lesson Of The Loaves

    Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Oct 19, 2000
    based on 459 ratings
     | 89,400 views

    In the miracle of the loaves and fishes there are five valuable lessons applicable for daily Christian living.

    Lesson of the Loaves Pastor Billy G. Lobbs Theme: Lessons learned from the feeding of the Five Thousand Text: John 6: 1-13, (KJV) "After these things Jesus were over the sea of Galilee which is the sea of Tiberius. And a great multitude followed him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal