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  • Chris Talton avatar

    It's A Miracle Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on May 6, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 13,507 views

    This is an introductory sermon to the subject of miracles dealing with two questions: what is a miracle? and where do miracles come from?

    May 5, 2002 John 20:30-31 “It’s a miracle!” INTRODUCTION One Saturday afternoon, a father and his six-year old son Mickey were fishing near a bridge when a woman lost control of her car, slid off the bridge and hit Mickey at a rate of about 50 mph. Sheriff Marr, the boys’ grandfather, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying Fathers, The Ultimate In Homeland Security

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 8,320 views

    Today we want to look at 6 praying fathers from scripture and see what they teach us about praying for our kids (When The Church Prays - pt 3)

    When The Church Prays – part 3 “The Ultimate In Homeland Security” Today, is Father’s Day “Happy Father’s Day!” I thought I’d start out today by sharing a few precious dad moments.. Moments that would only happen to a dad and only a dad would appreciate… PRECIOUS DAD MOMENT #1 One night a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Is Christ's Unique Offer Of Salvation Misunderstood By Nearly 90% Of Th

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 7,739 views

    Why Is Christ’s Unique Offer of Salvation Misunderstood by Nearly 90% of the World’s Population? – John 14:6

    Why Is Christ’s Unique Offer of Salvation Misunderstood by Nearly 90% of the World’s Population? – John 14:6 Illustration: At a recent missions conference attended by thousands of evangelical students, only one third of the participants indicated their belief that "a person who does not hear the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Stand On The Sidelines Series

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,723 views

    Compares being a Christ Follower to being a member of a football team, focus on choosing to follow God, and "holy ground". Student Ministry PowerPoint format.

    [Don’t stand on the Sidelines] If you decide that it’s a bad thing to worship God, then choose a god you’d rather serve - and do it today … As for me and my family, we’ll worship God. (Joshua 24:15 MSG) This material was originally presented in PowerPoint format to a student ministry audience. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    But, Is It Murder?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 24, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,959 views

    Consideration of the biblical teaching of societal responsibility to hold the murderer accountable.

    Genesis 9:1-7 But, is it Murder? “God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth. The fear of you and the dread of you shall be upon every beast of the earth and upon every bird of the heavens, upon everything that creeps on the ground and all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fly High - Acts Part 23 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 25, 2007
     | 2,853 views

    The Acts New Testament Church consisted of members who gave to God what was His and also to those in need. They gave sacrificially because of their love for God and for others. The question to us today is “Who do you love more Jesus or money?”

    Fly High - Acts part 23 Theme: The Acts New Testament Church – “Gives” Thesis: The Acts New Testament Church consisted of members who gave to God what was His and also to those in need. They gave sacrificially because of their love for God and for others. The question to us today is “Who do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Contagious! Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 16,919 views

    Expository sermon on Ephesians 1:3-14, illustrating and applying the spiritual blessings we have "in Christ" that make us contagious with the Good News.

    Remember when we were kids how our mom used to tell us that we could catch a cold if we went outside without our coats and hats and got too cold or especially if we got our heads wet? Truth is, germs, not cold weather, cause colds. The reason we catch more colds in the cold winter weather is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Recovering A Fumble Series

    Contributed by Jess Bousa on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,158 views

    Our hearts are what direct us in life. They are our compass. If we fumble and our hearts go bad, then our behavior will follow suit, but if our heart is pure, then only positive behavior will follow. Learn how to recover a fumble and prevent a fumble.

    Today, we are going to begin, the first part of a four part series, titled, “Full-Time Christianity.” Another way of saying it is Lifestyle-Worship. Imagine with me, you get your dream job. You start off with a high salary, full benefits, a retirement plan, and investment package. You get it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Return Lord Jesus!

    Contributed by Steven Skinner on Jan 13, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,610 views

    The Return of the Lord Jesus!

    Our text this evening is to be found in the 22nd chapter of Revelation, and verse 17; “And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take of the water of life freely.” How is the World going to end? Now, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Boundaries - Jesus And The Shock-Collar

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 13, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,784 views

    Uses the analogy of an "invisible fence" to explain Christian boundaries vs. spiritual freedom. Student ministry PowerPoint presentation.

    [Boundaries] Slide Graphic – sign: “NO TRESPASSING. Violators will be shot. Survivors will be shot again” Slide Text – These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men (Mathew 15:8-9) (Note: I gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    In The Image Of God

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,018 views

    We are made in God’s image, and that fact alone makes life precious - this is a message presented on Life Sunday, 2006

    In the Image of God TCF Sermon January 22, 2006 Genesis 1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. There’s no better place to start a message on this particular Sunday, than with this verse, which tells us very clearly that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Kind Of Firstfruits Series

    Contributed by John Visser on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,924 views

    God allows and trials and purposes in your life, not to destroy you, not to harm you, not even to hurt you, but to strengthen your faith to teach you perseverance an endurance and to help you grow up in Christ in every way.

    A Kind of First Fruit James 1:16-18 What I want us to try to do together in the time that we have this morning is unpack these verses that we have read together from James Chapter 1, the verses 16, 17 and 18. The book of James, like all Bible books is not simply a collection of isolates verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Patrick Mead avatar

    How The Life Of Faith Deals With Conflict Series

    Contributed by Patrick Mead on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 19,270 views

    How to deal witn conflict in our relationships

    How the Life of Faith Deals with Conflict Genesis 13:1-18 Introduction It has been my experience that a great deal of friction and conflict experienced within the family of faith takes place among staff members. One such occasion took place between the pastor and his music director. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Wrapping Up Loosed Ends Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 23, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,280 views

    Our text from the second half of Acts 1 tells about an important prayer meeting. As it turns out it is a history-making prayer meeting. But there is a chilling ABSENCE at this meeting. Why did the talented, priveledged Judas disqualify himself. The proc

    Wrapping Up Lose Ends Series: Book of Acts #7 Acts 1:12-26[1] 12-4-05 Intro We will begin this morning with a clip from the movie “Crimes & Misdemeanors.” To cover sins of adultery and extortion, Judah Rosenthal has had his mistress murdered. In this scene he sits down beside Cliff Stern, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Lies We Believe About Our Circumstances Series

    Contributed by Bob Higgins on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,660 views

    Unmask the lies that your life is built upon and discover the freedom that only the Truth can bring.

    The Lies We Believe About Our Circumstances 1. Prayer 2. Opening Story a. In the children’s book by Judith Viorst called Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day the young boy at the center of the story is having a bad day. i. “I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist