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  • Dana Visneskie avatar

    The Emerging Leader (Part 1 - 3) Series

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jun 10, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,810 views

    These are three news paper articles I wrote for the local newspaper, stressing our need for leadership in Government. These articles, talk about what a leader looks like, how are country was formed, and the moral issues of our day, enjoy!

    Part 1 From A Pastoral Perspective...... Title: The Next Emerging Leader At any moment now we are all going to hear what we have been waiting for, the election of Prime Minister. I have been waiting for this announcement with excitement for the sole reason that we need leadership and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Follow Me

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,725 views

    Decide to follow Christ

    Sept. 7 Follow Me Christians by and large are dull and boring. Jesus would never call us to a mediocre life. The american dream is not the same as the life Jesus calls us to live - a reasonable life. What’s Reasonable? Is it reasonable to work 45 years at a job you hate so you can buy stuff you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A View From The Cross Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,710 views

    A three weeks series looking at the cross cross different perspectives.

    A View from the Cross Intro: What did Jesus see as He hung there between heaven and earth? There amidst the throng of people, I think He saw His accusers and His abusers – He saw the faithful and the fearful – He saw the hopeful and the hopeless – He saw you and me. Trans: Jesus saw many faces, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Courting Danger Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,628 views

    Ultimately the biblical issue is Church division. Just as there can be internal actions that divide the church, there can also be external actions that divide the church. Paul hopes to set a biblical standard here for believers to follow.

    COURTING DANGER 1 Corinthians 6:1-8 INTRODUCTION: When I hear the word courting, my mind immediately goes to thoughts of dating, courtship and marriage. So, it was not so much of a jump to remember this story about marriage,: A wife was sitting at the breakfast table and asked her husband, “What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Caller Id"

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,986 views

    2nd Sunday After Epiphany, Series B

    2nd Sunday after Epiphany, January 15, 2006 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Lord, in each generation you call forth those to follow you. Through the power of your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Nike"

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Jun 3, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,906 views

    As Christians we can have the victory in the Race oflife

    “NIKE” Text: 1Cor 9:24-27. Intro: I guess you are wondering why this message is called” Nike”? right? You probably think I am referring to a brand of athletic wear or running shoes don’t you? I think that some people think that if you are wearing Nike shoes while running a race or playing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Thyatira-Spiritual Purity And Adultery" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,884 views

    Avoid the pollution of the world--strive for a Christian worldview and lifestyle

    "Thyatira-spiritual purity and adultery" Rev 2:18-29 The Letters to the 7 Churches Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Located 40 miles southeast of Pergamum, Thyatira started out as a Greek outpost, founded by a General of Alexander the Great, in order to ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Comeback Kid

    Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 16, 2003
    based on 149 ratings
     | 7,966 views

    Life is not a game and the only true "comeback" happened 2000+ years ago.

    The Comeback Kid The 49ers trailed 38-14 with 4 minutes left in the third quarter, but they scored 25 straight points on two TD passes and a scoring run. The Bills scored a 41-38 victory over the Houston Oilers on Jan. 3, 1993, a game they had trailed 35-3 in the third ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Investing In The Next Generation

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 24,551 views

    This sermon focuses on getting God’s People, the Church, to focus on living and sharing our faith with the next generation.

    Investing Ourselves in the Next Generation Psalm 78:1-8 Intro.: A. Have you ever thought about the fact that the only time in your life that you are pleased about getting older is when you were a kid? - Less than 12; you are so excited about aging that you think in fractions. I am 8 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    "Nike"

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on May 27, 2007
     | 3,237 views

    As Christians we can have the victory in the race of life.

    Intro: I guess you are wondering why this message is called” Nike”? right? You probably think I am referring to a brand of athletic wear or running shoes don’t you? I think that some people think that if you are wearing Nike shoes while running a race or playing a game that you are certain to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Encouraging Words In Desperate Times

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,709 views

    Paul understands that his life is drawing to an end and pens these encouraging words to ministers and believers in difficult ministries.

    Introduction - Running toward Unseen Goal United States runner Marla Runyon has been legally blind for 22 years. Even so, she competed in the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. In fact she qualified for the finals in the 1500 meter race. (Marla finished eighth, three seconds behind the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remain In Christ -- The True Vine

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,991 views

    Easter 5 (B) - Remain in Christ who is the true vine. Only in Christ will you find strength. Only in Christ will you produce results.

    REMAIN IN CHRIST -- THE TRUE VINE (Outline) April 20, 2008 – EASTER 5 - John 15:1-8 INTRO: Eight times in these eight verses today Jesus says: “remain in me”. It may sound strange that Jesus would need to encourage his disciples to remain in him. It sounds strange to us that we need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Ipassion

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jun 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,399 views

    Nothing great is ever begun or sustained without passion. A message for graduates.

    iPassion 2 Timothy 1:6-7 2 Timothy 1:6-7 6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. (NIV) This month, a whole new set of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Passionate Pursuit Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Mar 28, 2010
     | 3,708 views

    The fourth reason of spiritual growth is that we will finish well.

    Usually March is the month of graduations. It reminds me of what someone wrote, “It is important to start right, but it is imperative to end well.” Sadly, many people start well but end poorly. However, I don’t want my life to end that way. I believe most if not all of us would like to finish well. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Characteristics Of A Christian Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,720 views

    Looking at 2 Timothy we see four anologies to a Christian that we can use for our life.

    Introduction 1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Grace- Grace is the empowering of God enabling me to be what God created me to be and to do what He has called(destined for) me to do. Not something I dream up not something I deserve. Not merely unmerited ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God