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  • Lynell Friesen avatar

    The Successful Achievement

    Contributed by Lynell Friesen on May 24, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 8,977 views

    The Servant of Yahweh is poured out, numbered with criminals, bearing the sin of many. But he interposes, makes intercession for the transgressors and so has Successefully Achieved the plan of the Father for his people.

    You probably do not remember the name Nikolai Ivanovich Bukharin nor should you. But during his day he was as powerful a man as there was on earth. A Russian Communist leader he took part in the Bolshevik Revolution 1917, was editor of the Soviet newspaper Pravda (which by the way means truth), ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Reception For The King Series

    Contributed by Rick Bartosik on May 29, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 5,116 views

    How Jesus was received at his birth illustrates how people have responded to Christ throughout history--and how they respond today.

    “Reception for the King” Matthew 2:1-11 Mililani Community Church December 22, 2000 Pastor Rick Bartosik INTRODUCTION: Every December, my wife Diane wears a little golden pin on her United Airlines uniform. It’s a beautiful pin depicting the three Wise Men following the star to Bethlehem. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is Your Quiver Full?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 3, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 9,968 views

    How valuable are children to you?

    Is Your Quiver Full? I must admit this is one of the hardest messages that I have ever brought because I have struggled with this over the years. In fact, as a grandfather of five, I have had second thoughts about what I taught for years about birth control. I even offered to pay for my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Your Light Shine

    Contributed by Tommy Davis on Jun 4, 2001
    based on 271 ratings
     | 89,052 views

    This sermon explores our responsibility to the world as little lights shining for Jesus Christ.

    Let Your Light Shine Text: Matthew 5:14-16 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Letter That Reveals

    Contributed by Jerry Dunn on Jun 8, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,399 views

    Introduction to Revelation and letters to seven churches.

    A Letter That Reveals... Revelation 1 Though I write very few personal letters, I do enjoy receiving them. Not much else delights my heart like that of receiving a letter from a family member, or from a close personal friend, in which they reveal bits of news that pertains to future events and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Set Free To Serve

    Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 12,761 views

    Our freedom in Christ calls us to be servants to God.

    “Set Free to Serve” I Peter 2:11-17 Freedom… we champion our freedoms in our country. The freedom of speech, the freedom to bear arms, the freedom of religion… As Christians, we champion our freedoms as well: · Our past, as painful as it may have been, · The attachment to the things of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Step One - Our Relationship With God Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 24,670 views

    Our relationship with God is the foundation everything else is built upon. Many people try to live out Christianity and never understand the relationship we can have with God.

    First Step - Relationship with God The first step in living a lifestyle that overcomes temptation is a relationship with God. You were created by God to have a loving, intimate relationship with God. Out of that relationship we find our purpose in life and the power to live a fulfilled life. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Beginings

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Nov 23, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 20,557 views

    Pastor’s farwell address to the church.

    New Beginnings Acts 20:17-38 [17] From Miletus [Paul] sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church. [18] And when they had come to him, he said to them: You know, from the first day that I came to Asia, in what manner I always lived among you, [19] serving the Lord with all humility, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Found Thankful And Fruitful Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,373 views

    Message about how we should be living in light of the imminent return of Jesus Christ

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, D.Min., Pastor November 23, 2003 1But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. 2For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Don't Forget About Heaven

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,864 views

    This sermon encourages believers to live in a joyful expectation of heaven. The daily challenges and trials of life should be viewed from an eternal perspective. Some exciting reasons for this expectation are explored.

    Don’t Forget About Heaven Matthew 6:19-21 7-7-02 I. Importance of Anticipating Heaven 1. Ever notice in the Bible when people get visions of Heaven? a. Ezekiel saw the heavens when he was at the banks of the river Chebar. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Future Doesn't Look So Good Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 28, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,548 views

    We can be confident about the future.

    STANDING TALL: THE FUTURE DOESN’T LOOK SO GOOD Matthew 6:25-34 S: Courage Th: Fear of the Future Pr: WE CAN BE CONFIDENT ABOUT THE FUTURE. ?: How? How can we do it? KW: Reminders TS: We will find in our study of Matthew 6:25-34 three reminders about worry that will enable us to be confident ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Presents Or Presence ?

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 28, 2003
    based on 140 ratings
     | 13,765 views

    Giving our family presents for Christmas is great ! But sharing with them "presence" is greater !

    Presents Or Presence? Matthew 2:1-11 1. Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2. Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doing What Is Unnatural Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 13,335 views

    We should be in awe of Jesus.

    DOING WHAT IS UNNATURAL Philippians 2:5-11 S: Jesus Th: Courage at Christmas Pr: WE SHOULD BE IN AWE OF JESUS. ?: Why? KW: Truths TS: We will find in our study of Philippians 2:5-11 four truths that will show us why we should be in awe of Jesus. The _____ truth is that… I. JESUS IS GOD II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    El Roi - God Who Sees Me Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 33,854 views

    5th message in series. This was preached by associate minister Steve Higgs. Many times we say, “God is watching you.” We often think of him as a proverbial Santa, “he know’s when you are sleeping, he knows when you’re awake, he knows if you’ve been bad

    The God Who Sees Me by Steve Higgs Genesis 16 As many of you may know, my mother passed away when I was a senior in high school. It was the result of a brain aneurysm and happened very quickly, and was very tragic. Over the course of the grieving process a lot of people said a lot of helpful and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Tow avatar

    It's Off To Work I Go - I Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 10,125 views

    Work is a significant part of our lives. If I am to see my work the way God wants me to see it, how will I view it? As we nurture a biblical view of work we are not only more successful but also happier.

    It’s Off to Work I Go (I) 2Thes. 3:6-15 1-05-03 The holidays are coming to a conclusion. Some people are glad. They are looking forward to letting their children go back to school. Some are sad. They are not looking forward to going back to work. The reality is that almost everyone here will ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic