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  • Riley Turner avatar

    We Must Break Down The Walls

    Contributed by Riley Turner on Jan 26, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 13,862 views

    If the Body of Christ is ever to be the true example of reconciliation that God wants us to be, we must break down the walls of racial, ethnic, and cultural segregation that currently exist within the church.

    (This sermon was preached at a Unity Workshop at the Sterling Blvd. Church of Christ in Sheffield, AL, held in September of 2000. The Sterling church is predominately African American; however, they have been moving toward becoming a more racially mixed church. Following this sermon, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The First Rays Of Dawn

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 29, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 3,728 views

    We’re all born blind, and need His healing touch to see eternity’s first rays.

    Of all the physical handicaps that can curse men and women, blindness must be one of the saddest. Yet there is something infinitely worse than physical blindness, and it is spiritual blindness. That is why God became man, bringing His divine light into the world, that those who believe in Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Resuscitating Tired Hearts Series

    Contributed by Ross Mitchell on Jan 30, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 10,274 views

    The sermons discusses the causes and the cures for the tired heart.

    The Heart of the Matter (Part Four) "Resuscitating Tired Hearts" Introduction A. Example - A married couple sits in a counselor’s office. She says, "He comes home on time, buys me an occasional gift, he provides for the family, but I just don’t feel like I have his heart any more!" 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Generous With Your Greetings!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 15, 2001
    based on 204 ratings
     | 14,801 views

    There are people who seem to say, “Well, here I am. Everybody notice me!” And there are others who say, “There you are. I’ve noticed you.”

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. I came across a little ditty that went something like this: Some go to church to laugh & talk, & some go there to walk the walk. Some go to church to meet a friend, & some go there an hour to spend. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gideon: God's Reluctant Hero Series

    Contributed by Rick Bartosik on May 23, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 13,535 views

    Gideon was an unlikely hero. But God used him in a powerful way, just as He uses all who will believe Him and obey.

    "Gideon: God’s Reluctant Hero" Judges 6:1-40 Mililani Community Church Pastor Rick Bartosik June 6, 1999 Today is a very famous day in history, called D-Day. On June 6th 1944, during WW II, thousands of allied troops landed at Omaha Beach in Normandy, France to begin the liberation of Europe from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sacrificial Act

    Contributed by Lynell Friesen on May 24, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,529 views

    We have life because the grave could not contain it’s prey. Paul told us that Christ conquered even the last enemy - death.

    On Good Friday we spoke on Isaiah 53: 4-6 discussing the Universal Depravity of man and the Universal Sufficiency of Christ. Sometimes Christians find that concept hard to grasp. Dr. Barnhouse used this illustration to portray this simple truth to his congregation and I would like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Successful Achievement

    Contributed by Lynell Friesen on May 24, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 8,976 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
     | 9,967 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
     | 88,975 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
     | 12,760 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
     | 24,668 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

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    God's Indestructible Love

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 21, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,671 views

    What in this world is truly indestructible? Only God’s love.

    Over the past few weeks, we’ve been reminded, in a shocking and brutal way, that nothing in this world is indestructible. For over two decades, the twin towers of the World Trade Center stood watch over New York City, monuments to man’s skill, and energy, and intelligence. Everyone assumed they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contend For The Faith Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,350 views

    A message concerning the need to recognize false brothers and remove them from the church.

    Contend for the Faith Jude October 21, 2001 Introduction Have you ever had someone from your own family voice their opinion that you are out of your mind? Here you are, out there trying to do what you think God has you doing, whether it is in full-time ministry, or ministry in a job setting, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan