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  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    What Are Yo Waiting For?

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,576 views

    1. The Record of Waiting - 2 Requirements For Waiting - 3 Results of Waiting - 4 Resource For Waiting

    PowerPoint Available + New Slide > Transition In ______________________________________________________ + Stuck in a long line of traffic > Checkout line that is not moving > Stuck in a waiting room > On hold on the phone - When waiting becomes frustrating it’s because we do not know what is going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Gauss avatar

    Wedding In The Water Series

    Contributed by Jeff Gauss on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,333 views

    BAPTISM is a “spiritual wedding” where you declare your love and commitment to Christ, join with him in his life, take on his identity, and participate in his family.

    1. Introduction a. my wedding i. Started ½ hr. late because of road construction. ii. Flowers locked in church office iii. Harassed by drunks on our wedding night. iv. Fortunately, the marriage has gone better than the wedding. b. My baptism – 12 years old in a dirty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mercy

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,427 views

    This is one of the many acts of mercy of our Lord

    Mercy by Gerald Van Horn Text. Luke 18:41. “What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee.?” Read Luke 18:35-43 This is one of the many acts of mercy of our Lord. The question is very personal and recorded here for our benefit. What it is saying is “What do you want me to do for you?” What a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Resurrection Proof

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Mar 2, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,408 views

    In our text everyone thought that Jesus was talking about Herod’s Temple but He was talking about Himself

    Resurrection Proof by Gerald Van Horn Text. John 2:19 “Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” In our text everyone thought that Jesus was talking about the Herod’s temple. But the Scripture goes on to say that he was talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    What Time Is It? Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 751 ratings
     | 180,679 views

    Funerals are a time of remembering and comfort.

    Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven - A time to give birth, and a time to die: A time to plant, and a time to uproot what is planted. A time to tear down, and a time to build up. A time to weep, and a time to laugh; A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Robert Travis avatar

    The Tolerate Church

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Oct 24, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 3,830 views

    When the church is afraid to say anything, they will soon fall to anything.

    THE TOLERATE CHURCH (Revelation 2:18-29) And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass; I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    Be Ye Also Therefore Ready Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 11,012 views

    an exposition on Matt ch 24&25

    BE YE ALSO THEREFORE READY Matthew 24 v. 42 - ch 25 v. 13 watching - Here we are told to :- watch, to wait and watch, and to work, wait, and watch 1. The purpose for watchfulness v. 42 "for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come" 2. The protection of watchfulness v. 43 i.e. to keep your ...read more

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Travis Moore avatar

    Jet Tour Through Galatians Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 3,982 views

    Introduction to Galatians

    GALATIANS - Liberty INTRODUCTION: Galatians was the 1st Epistle written by Paul. It presents the most vital New Testament message concerning faith versus works for salvation. While insisting that we avoid legalism as a requirement for salvation, Paul here encourages us to spiritual maturity so ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Gracious Father

    Contributed by Steven Glover on Jun 15, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,583 views

    Characteristics of a gracious father as seen in the father of the prodigal son.

    “A Gracious Father” Text: Luke 15:11-30 Introduction: We would like to take a text that has seemingly been preached up one side and down the other, except we would like to examine the father of the prodigal instead of the son ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Leslie Dukes avatar

    How To Be A Player!

    Contributed by Leslie Dukes on Jun 25, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,255 views

    This sermon focuses on how to become a true believer in Christ by following the example of Zacchaeus.

    Players are the epitome of what we all want to be. No one wants to be an outcast or a reprobate. All through life we focus on being at the top of our class. We want to be the highest paid, or be the greatest athlete. We all want to be players. You might not want to confess to it but if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Leslie Dukes avatar

    How To Be A Player!

    Contributed by Leslie Dukes on Jun 25, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 2,334 views

    This sermon focuses on how to become a true believer in Christ by following the example of Zacchaeus.

    Players are the epitome of what we all want to be. No one wants to be an outcast or a reprobate. All through life we focus on being at the top of our class. We want to be the highest paid, or be the greatest athlete. We all want to be players. You might not want to confess to it but if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Simon Rundell avatar

    Whatever You Ask Of Me, I Shall Give You, Even Half My Kingdom!

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,097 views

    Rash promises compared with the promise of Christ

    Address for Evensong & Benediction, 8th July 2001 Given at Holy Spirit, Southsea, Diocese of Portsmouth Text: Mark 6:7-29 In the name of God, the +Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Of course I love you. The Cheque’s in the Post. This won’t hurt a bit. It wasn’t my fault; and now: "Whatever ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Norman Mc Leod avatar

    Beware Of False Doctrines!

    Contributed by Norman Mc Leod on Aug 7, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,366 views

    A bible study on Matthew 16:5-12.

    BEWARE OF FALSE DOCTRINES! by Norman Mc Leod Introduction: Our text for today is from the gospel of Matthew 16:5-12. What I would like to do here, is to describe the characters ( Pharisees and Sadducees) that Jesus is referring to when teaching is disciples and the meaning of the word leaven. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    Give Up On Yourself

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 30, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,016 views

    A devotional for young believers

    “JESUS CAME AND TOOK THE BREAD, AND GAVE THEM, AND THE FISH LIKEWISE. 14 THIS IS NOW THE THIRD TIME THAT JESUS WAS MANIFESTED TO THE DISCIPLES, AFTER HE WAS RAISED FROM THE DEAD. 15 SO WHEN THEY HAD FINISHED BREAKFAST, JESUS SAID TO SIMON PETER, ‘SIMON, SON OF JOHN, DO YOU LOVE ME MORE THAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Ed Wood avatar

    An Attitude Of Courage Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 21, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,663 views

    This is a message calling members to a deeper prayer life.

    AN ATTITUDE OF COURAGE Acts 4:1-31 INTRO: We are all stirred by tales of valor and bravery. We all wish we were braver. As children, most boys played like they were a soldier in the thick of the battle or a ship’s captain riding a storm. But our daydreams never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist