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  • Wayde Wilson avatar

    Making A Stand For God

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 16,160 views

    We can sense in the strength of this one famous statement that Joshua was a man who knew who he was, who knew what he believed, and who was willing to live in such a way as to back up his words with his actions.

    INTRO: Why do we admire Joshua? Why has this moment in time been immortalized, serving as an inspiration to so many people down through the years? Why does it still touch some place deep inside our hearts when we hear those famous words, "As for me & my house…?" The reason this phrase is so well ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Courage To Leave, Forgive And Love Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 13,222 views

    What do we do when it is time to leave a place we have grown comfortable in? Leaving any place that we have had relationships, children, or grown to love is very difficult.

    Courage to Leave, Forgive and Love Genesis 31:1-55 A. The Separation B. The Reunion and Reconcilliation Have you ever had to leave a place of comfort and immense joy for you? A place where maybe you have had your children, lost loved ones, met your spouse? A place that you have worked, sweated, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Voyage Of Faith

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 16,839 views

    Faith will take you places you never thought you’d go, but you will be grounded on the word of God the whole time.

    November 26, 2001 Hebrews 11:7; Genesis 6:11-21 “The voyage of faith” 1. Noah’s faith was grounded on the word of God. “warned”  the nature of the people (Gen 6:5,11-12 “…every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil all the time.”)  God gave a warning (Gen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Traveling Without A Map

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,294 views

    When God says to go, you prove your faith by packing your bags. (1st of a 3 part series on Abraham)

    November 26, 2001 Hebrews 11:7; Genesis 6:11-21 “The voyage of faith” 1. Noah’s faith was grounded on the word of God. “warned”  the nature of the people (Gen 6:5,11-12 “…every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil all the time.”)  God gave a warning (Gen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Word Of God Written: The Might Of His Word" Series

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Jan 14, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,210 views

    A message about the inspiration, sufficiency and purposes of Holy Scripture.

    “The Word of God Written: The Might of His Word” The Rev’d Quintin Morrow II Timothy 3:14-17 Preached at Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Fort Worth January 13, 2002 Let us pray: “Blessed Lord, who caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    When Heaven Is Silent

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 534 ratings
     | 216,240 views

    What do we do when even with all our prayers and all our begging of God, heaven is silent?

    September 30, 2001 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 “When heaven is silent” INTRODUCTION We love stories about answered prayer. We get a thrill hearing accounts of God’s miraculous interventions in people’s lives, even as God intervened in Ryan Williams’ life. It motivates us to be more diligent about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parched Places In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Jan 17, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,241 views

    Find out seven things thsat Christians have stopped.

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: PARCHED PLACES IN THE WILDERNESS “For God so Loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Just What You Need To Make You Happy" Series

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 171 ratings
     | 19,491 views

    Sometimes God has to interfere with our life to help us find true happiness.

    Intro: “I have everything I need for joy!” Robert Reed said. His hands are twisted and his feet are useless. He can’t bathe himself. He can’t feed himself. He can’t brush his teeth, comb his hair, or put on his underwear. Strips of Velcro hold his shirts together. His speech drags like a worn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dad's Tool Box

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 19,019 views

    The most important job/project you will ever have is being a good father to your children.

    INTRODUCTION: “Top 10 Things You’ll Never Hear a Dad Say” I loved to play with my dad’s tools when I was a boy. Anyone else like to do that? They were greasy and dirty and well, they were just cool because they were dads. Now my sons love to play with their dad’s tools. Illustr. – Travis wanting ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Never Say "Good Night"

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 25, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,675 views

    how God wants us to stay awake in this dark world

    January 27, 2002 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11 4 But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. 5 You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. 6 So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Antichrist, Fact Or Fantasy? Series

    Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 25, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,667 views

    Part of the Left Behind Powerpak

    "Antichrist, the Man of Sin!" "Left Behind" series Part 3 of 4 Text: Rev. 13:1-9 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - Jan. 21, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Remember some years ago when you used to hear on TV, "Look, up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    More Of You Lord In 2002 Pt. 4

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 26, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 1,867 views

    In 2002 we need to actively dispense more of God’s Grace, more Offerings to God, more Love, and more Forgiveness to others in the Body of Christ. Because the more G.O.L.F. we play the more we will impact our community.

    More of You Lord in 2002 part 4 Thesis: In 2002 we need to actively dispense more of God’s Grace, more Offerings to God, more Love, and more Forgiveness to others in the Body of Christ. Because the more G.O.L.F. we play the more we will impact our community. NEW BANNER FOR CHURCH THIS YEAR: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "In The Shelter Of His Wings"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 15,833 views

    Let’s talk about what message the Holy Spirit had for us, today, when he inspired the psalmist.

    The theme statement that my Bible gives for this psalm, right there under the title, is ‘security of the one who trusts in the Lord’. I propose to you this morning, that the entire script of the Bible, whether specifically or by implication, addresses the security of the one who trusts in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Tony Britt avatar

    What About His-Story?

    Contributed by Tony Britt on Feb 6, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 17,973 views

    This sermon is written in honor of Black History Month. Not only do we look at how important our history is, but we are also challenged to look at how we as black/African Americans have always been central to God’s story.

    What About His-story? Back in the days of steam ships, only rich white people sailed at sea. One day while sailing, something suddenly happened to the ship and it was about to sink. Terrified, the white folks aboard didn’t know what to do. Someone suggested that they do what the black folks ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Battles And Blessings

    Contributed by Mike Dubose on Feb 6, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 11,077 views

    To cope with the battles of life, we need to understand the preattitudes. A sermon leading up to the Beatitudes.

    Battles and Blessings Matthew 5: 1-12 February 3, 2002 Did you ever have one of those days when everything seemed to fall apart? For example, you got up & discovered the alarm clock didn’t go off – your head is pounding with a bad cold – you cut yourself shaving – stumped your toe on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist