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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Hagar Shuffle Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 18, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 17,578 views

    Doubt is terrible thing that can cause people to do things they would otherwise avoid. Examination of Sarai’s doubt and how to avoid the trouble it brought.

    OPEN: THE SINKING SODA Heno Head’s Simple Science Object Talks 1. Fill a pitcher about 2/3 full of water (you can also use a large bowl or aquarium). 2. Set a can of regular soda in one of the pitchers. It will sink to the bottom. If it doesn’t sink, tilt it to release any air bubbles caught ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dare The Impossible

    Contributed by Larry Lasiter on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,863 views

    To encourage brethren to exercise their faith.

    “Where could Jesus be,” wondered the disciples. They hung on tightly to the tiny boat as it was being tossed about by a strong wind. “He should have called to us by now,” said one of the men. “He was only going to send the people away and pray. That was many hours ago.” In fact, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James May avatar

    For Such A Time As This

    Contributed by James May on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 14,259 views

    God knows our circumstances and no matter what we face we have no excuse to not answer the call of God. God has brought us to this point in life for such a time as this.

    FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS Esther 4:14, "For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Name Above All Names: "The Lamb Of God" Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 22, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,682 views

    To celebrate in Communion Jesus as the perfect, complete & triumphal Lamb that takes away the sins of the world.. including my own.

    Name Above All Names: “The Lamb of God” John 1:29-34 Focus: Jesus is the perfect, complete & triumphal Lamb that takes away the sins of the world. Function: To encourage trust and faith in the triumphant Lamb of God by celebrating his victory thru communion. Maybe the hardest story in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Children" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 23, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 16,529 views

    A life of blessing is available to the one who honors and obeys his parents (#12 in The Christian Victor series)

    “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother (which is the first commandment with a promise), that it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth” In addressing the ever-growing problem in modern society, of children disrespecting ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    God Selects His First Mediator Among Men Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 1, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,720 views

    God this week selects Aaron and his sons to be the High Priest of the Nation of Israel, let’s look at the clothing requirements and what they represent.

    God selects HIS first mediators among Man Aaron and sons set apart Ephod representing 12 Tribes The breastplate, The Urim and Thummim The robe of the ephod, The plate of the mitre The garments for Aaron’s sons DBF Sunday Sermon notes, Exodus 28, 3/2/03 Most people in Bristol Bay know a little bit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Why Is The Spirit Of The Lord Upon Us?

    Contributed by James May on Mar 2, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 18,438 views

    Jesus had a mission and a game plan to build his kingdom? The mission of every born again child of God should be the same as Jesus’ was.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Babel Vs Abram, How To Have A Great Name

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,162 views

    A look at humility and pride by contrasting the Abram and the builders of the tower of Babel.

    Introduction Four preachers had a series of theological arguments, and three were always in accord against the fourth. One day, the odd man out decided to appeal to a higher authority. "God!" he cried. "I know in my heart that I am right and they are wrong! Please show me a sign, so they too will ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Takers Transportation Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Mar 8, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 4,788 views

    Part one in four part Stewardship Series that looks at the four types of stewards in the church today: Takers, Tippers, Tithers, Trusters

    THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED STEWARDSHIP SERMON SERIES “THE TAKER’S TRANSPORTATION” I TIMOTHY 4:8 ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) 1 Tim. 4:8 (NIV) “FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING IS OF SOME VALUE, BUT GODLINESS HAS VALUE FOR ALL THINGS, HOLDING PROMISE FOR BOTH THE PRESENT LIFE AND THE LIFE TO COME.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Tale Of Seven Churches: Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 8, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 11,244 views

    This is the fifth in an eight part series concerning the eight churches of Asia

    This is the fifth week of an eight week series and this morning we are looking at the fourth of seven churches. It’s interesting to note that this is the longest letter and yet it’s addressed to the church that was situated in the least important city of the seven. If we were to pull up our ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Brian Moon avatar

    Made To Serve God Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Mar 14, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 27,218 views

    Part 5 of this series that is looking into the purpose’s of life and how to live them out. This message shows how we were made to serve God.

    Living a Purpose Driven Life part 5 (Made to Serve God) Brian A. Moon (Based on the book Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren) Welcome to week number 5 of the 40 Days of Purpose! We have been taking an in depth look at why on earth am I here, or what is the purpose of life. We discovered that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Crucified Life

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 16, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 10,953 views

    In order to understand the crucified life, we must: 1. Understand who God is. 2. Understand who we are. 3. Decide whose life we are going to live.

    There is a wonderful story of St. Francis of Assisi and one of his student monks. “One day Saint Francis and Brother Leo were walking down the road. Noticing that Leo was depressed, Francis turned and asked: ‘Leo, do you know what it means to be pure of heart?’ ‘Of course. It means to have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Banquet

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,425 views

    The Parable of the Wedding Banquet

    Jesus’ mission was to establish the Kingdom of Heaven (Matt) or God (Mk/Lk) . Perhaps the difference in terminology can be attributed to Matt felling uncomfortable as a sincere Jew writing the Divine Name of God. Even today the Jews write G-d. G-ttesdienst in the Riehener Zeitung. There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Dare To Receive Again Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,822 views

    In His second resurrection appearance, Jesus commissions His disciples and breathes the Holy Spirit on them. Will we let Jesus breath His Spirit into us also?

    Dare to Receive Again – “Up From The Grave” series, Lent 2003 John 20:19-23 March 15/16, 2003 Intro: Friday afternoon I was driving home after spending much of the week at a leader’s retreat at St Paul’s Anglican up the road, and for the first time in a long, long time the sun was shining, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    The Power Of Love Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 8,815 views

    This is the final installment of a series I did on I Corinthians 13, dealing with the fact that "love endures all things, and never fails."

    “The Power of Love” I Corinthians 13:8-13 March 23, 2003 Love of Another Kind – I Corinthians 13 Theme Intro “Kids say the darnedest things”, they say, and so Art Linkletter, and more recently, Bill Cosby, made a TV show out of the concept! When Anthony was little, we got a kick out of the fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free