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  • William Nowak avatar

    A Victory Proclamation Series

    Contributed by William Nowak on May 1, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,479 views

    In this difficult passage, we’re told that Jesus "preached unto the spirits in prison..." To understand the passage we need to answer the basic questions...How? When? Who? Where? And Why is Peter telling us this?

    I Peter 3:18-20 “A Victory Proclamation” Intro—A few years ago, I, like most people, was amazed by one of those fads that periodically sweeps the US—at the time I’m thinking of, someone had discovered that you could use a computer somehow to generate “art” that would have a picture “hidden” in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lamp Under A Bowl Series

    Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,106 views

    Jesus used parables to make truth simple and understandable. However our responses to the truth are not always the same. We all receive the truth, but few of us know how to deal with it. Jesus taught the people by telling them parables; these were short s

    LAMP UNDER A BOWL---MT 5:14-16 TEXT: "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Power Of A Choice

    Contributed by Edwin Strickland on Feb 15, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 10,927 views

    This sermon looks at the ability of the believer to make choices based on the wisdom of God for an effective life.

    The Power Of A Choice Genesis 13:10-13 I want to begin today by telling you that we live in a very sensual society. On a daily basis people make decisions thinking only of what will gratify their physical appetites. So many of the choices that are made never look beyond the here and now. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Have A Dream

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,558 views

    Using the pattern of MLK’s famous speech, this message tries to set forth a congregational vision.

    I have a dream (With apologies to MLK, jr. 1962) In the Old Testament we are told that young men shall see visions and old men shall dream dreams (Joel 2:28). Some of you know that 3 or 4 times a year I am blessed with dreams about this congregation while I sleep. In most of these dreams I see ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    What Are Some Of The Ways To Motivate People For Greater Commitment? - Rom

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 1, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,293 views

    What Are Some of the Ways to Motivate People for Greater Commitment? - Rom. 12:1

    What Are Some of the Ways to Motivate People for Greater Commitment? - Rom. 12:1 It is amazing how so many are motivated to greater levels of performance in their jobs, athletics or relationships, for personal advantage. We see examples of athletes who make tremendous sacrifices to win games ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let's Pray The Lord's Prayer

    Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 13,897 views

    Sermon on the Lord’s Prayer

    LET’S PRAY THE LORD’S PRAYER TEXT - Matt. 6: 5 - 14 INTRO. - The passage before us is best known as the Lord’s Prayer but in reality the High Priestly Prayer of John 17 is the Lord’s Prayer. This prayer would be better titled The Disciple’s Prayer. I call this message "Let’s Pray the Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Easter Qualities"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 370 ratings
     | 20,631 views

    How Easter makes a difference in our lives

    “Easter Qualities”, Luke 24:33-48 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Introduction Today people will only commit to things they feel are relevant. They say, “OK, Easter happened. So what? How will that make a difference in my life tomorrow?” In Luke 24 ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    A New Creation Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 116 ratings
     | 27,434 views

    Paul concludes his letter to the Galatians with an emphasis on the central theme of the Gospel: The Cross. Relating the Cross to the False Teachers, Himself, and all Believers.

    The government of Polish Prime Minister Jaruzelski had ordered crucifixes removed from classroom walls, just as they had been banned in factories, hospitals, and other public institutions. Catholic bishops attacked the ban that had stirred waves of anger and resentment all across Poland. Ultimately ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Reaping

    Contributed by James Wilson on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 135 ratings
     | 6,160 views

    The importance of sharing our faith.

    Reaping Matthew 13:1-9 NLT Later that same day, Jesus left the house and went down to the shore, [2] where an immense crowd soon gathered. He got into a boat, where he sat and taught as the people listened on the shore. [3] He told many stories such as this one: "A farmer went out to plant some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Grace Of God

    Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 12, 2001
    based on 106 ratings
     | 17,526 views

    In this message we see the the Apostle’s Paul use of the word "grace".

    "The Grace of God" Text: 1 Corinthians 15:10, ""But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me." Introduction: -What I want us to notice is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Faith Of One In Distress

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 14,416 views

    Overcoming hardships and distress in life by putting our trust in an unchanging God.

    This psalm was written by a Jew who lived during the time of exile. Those were difficult times for the people of Israel - they were scattered away from their homeland. And as he looked at his nation, the psalmist could not see any hope of an end to the hardship his people was going through. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Keys To Communicating Change As Shown By Jesus

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,752 views

    Jesus prayed and relied on the Holy Spirit for every change. Even at the times of Christ’s greatest popularity He knew that only the Spirit produces lasting change

    Illustration:Everything continues in a state of rest unless it is compelled to change by forces impressed upon it. Issac Newton, First Law of Motion. Quote: Few people change on their own. Only the Spirit of God working through the word of God given by the people of God produces Godly changes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Misery Of Misplaced Trust Series

    Contributed by Steven Mclain on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,440 views

    When our trust or faith is placed on anything other than God, it will always lead to misery.

    INTRODUCTION The subject of the book of James is Faith. James is challenging his readers as well as all that profess the name Christ concerning the authenticity of our faith. True faith will result in true Christ like living. Dead faith, which is faith without works, can not save. In chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vision: The Church's Life

    Contributed by David Salyer on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 142 ratings
     | 5,257 views

    How important vision is to the life of a church

    Vision: The Church’s Life Poverbs 29:18 It started like so many evenings. Mom and Dad at home and Jimmy playing after dinner. Mom and Dad were absorbed with jobs and did not notice the time. It was a full moon and some of the light seeped through the windows. Then Mom glanced at the clock. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How The Holy Spirit Brings Change

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 11, 2003
    based on 294 ratings
     | 36,543 views

    The following are nine ways to allow the Holy Spirit to bring about changes that will please the Lord and allow you to bear greater fruit

    How the Holy Spirit Brings Change (2 Cor. 3:18) Quote: Everything continues in a state of rest unless it is compelled to change by forces impressed upon it. Issac Newton, First Law of Motion. "And all of us, as with unveiled face, because we continued to behold in the Word of God as in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational