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  • Joe Harding avatar

    Where Is God When The Well Runs Dry

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 8,880 views

    In the race of life, when the well runs dry, God is our Strength.

    WHERE IS GOD WHEN THE WELL RUNS DRY ISAIAH 40: 21-31 FEBRUARY 25, 2001 INTRODUCTION: In 1968, the country of Tanzania selected John Stephen Akhwari to represent it in the Mexico City Olympics. Along the racecourse for the marathon, Akhwari stumbled and fell, severely injuring both his knee and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simon: Bargainer Extrordinaire Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 6,179 views

    A sermon adapted from an IVP Bible study by C. Nystrom

    SIMON: BARGAINER EXTRORDANAIRE ACTS 8:9-25 OPENING ILLUSTRATION…Dale Crowell’s bargainer attitude I cannot help, tonight, to think of one of my supervisors I had during college. I worked at the Groundskeeping shop to help pay my way through school. The second supervisor I had was quite a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Spirit Filled Christ

    Contributed by David Anderson on May 4, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,035 views

    The ministry of Christ was accomplished within a partnership with the Holy Spirit.

    Sermon: "THE SPIRIT FILLED CHRIST" Anderson Isaiah 42:1-7; Acts 10:34-38; Luke 3:15-22 + + + Three excerpts from each of the lessons for today inform this message. First, from the inspired prophet Isaiah, speaking of the coming Messiah, "I will put my Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living With Child-Like Purpose

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on May 8, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 5,914 views

    In becoming like little children, we can live with a purpose that will endure.

    Live With a Child-like Purpose Pastor Jim Luthy Last week we discovered Jesus confronting his disciples about their approach to greatness in the Kingdom of God. It seems they were developing a worldly approach, which creeps into our thinking dressed as religion. They thought, you might recall, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Drawn And Quartered

    Contributed by Chris Thron on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 2,676 views

    Socially and emotionally, American Christians are being torn apart, and the Church is only making things worse.

    This article exposes a deep flaw in the American Church. This flaw, which has been largely overlooked, has set the stage for the current epidemic of serious social problems, including crime, divorce, depression, drug abuse, and suicide. It follows that the Church is indirectly responsible for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Defining The Vision

    Contributed by Todd Randolph on Oct 12, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,527 views

    Defining the Vision that God has given you both Personally and Corporately as His Church.

    Jimmy Johnson what he told his players before leading the Dallas Cowboys onto the field for the 1993 Super Bowl. "I told them that if I laid a two-by-four across the floor, everybody there would walk across it and not fall, because our focus would be on walking the length of that board. But if I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joel W. Lohr avatar

    Finding True Joy

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Oct 27, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 6,426 views

    A look at Romans 14 to determine what Christians can do to encourage others in the faith while growing towards Righteousness in our own lives as well.

    So often, the things that the world considers to be joy giving are in very stark contrast to the message of the gospel. It is perhaps no more clearly illustrated than in our scripture reading for today. Looking at the political world, the business world, the financial world, the world of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Arise And Bless The Lord Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 13, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,611 views

    A by-product of revival is peace in your heart!

    January 12, 2003 1Now on the twenty-fourth day of this month the sons of Israel assembled with fasting, in sackcloth and with dirt upon them. 2The descendants of Israel separated themselves from all foreigners, and stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. 3While they ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    How To Let Jesus Deliver You From Temptation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,695 views

    How to Let Jesus Deliver You From Temptation - Matt. 4:1-11

    How to Let Jesus Deliver You From Temptation – Matt. 4:1-12 Avoid temptations of all types by fixing your eyes on Jesus the author and perfector of our faith. Illustration: A young Indiana college student won a competition for performing the most outlandish stunt to earn a prize of $10,000.00 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Happiness Is An Oily Beard" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 206 ratings
     | 31,438 views

    Unity among Christians does not require uniformity Community is rooted in relationship

    “Happiness is an Oily Beard” Psalm 133 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Here’s an interesting observation—there is a Commandment about honoring our mothers and fathers, so why isn’t there one about brothers and sisters? There is: “Thou shalt not kill.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Uninvited Guest

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 194 ratings
     | 20,544 views

    There was a guest at the Passover with Jesus and his disciples who was not invited, but showed up anyway.

    The Uninvited Guest Luke 22:14-30 14Then at the proper time Jesus and the twelve apostles sat down together at the table. 15Jesus said, “I have looked forward to this hour with deep longing, anxious to eat this Passover meal with you before my suffering begins. 16For I tell you now that I won’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Carrying The Light Of Christ

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Feb 14, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,745 views

    Uses the theme of the 2002 Winter Olympics "Light the Fire Within" to show how the Light of Christ shines in the people of God.

    Carrying the light of Christ Dear friends in Christ, grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus, the Christ. Amen. There’s something special about an Olympic year, especially when our country is hosting the Olympic Games. There seems to be a special excitement in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Building A Caring Church: Summing It All Up Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 574 ratings
     | 76,795 views

    Being what God wants us to be in the church

    Introduction: Over the past several months we have focused our attention on what it will take for our church to be the kind of church that Christ wants us to be - a caring, committed, Christ centered community. Today I would like to summarize those necessary building blocks to achieve this goal by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A Glimpse Into The End Time"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 7, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,523 views

    Christ will return, but this is not cause for fear if we are Christians.

    2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 “A Glimpse Into The End Time” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Three or four years ago, I was talking to my best friend about the End Times....and he said, “I’m scared.” I replied, there is no reason to be afraid....for ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Is He Lord?

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,243 views

    5 affirmations that we are allowing Jesus to be Lord of our lives.

    IS HE LORD?—Luke 6:46-49 Jesus disclosed to His followers the importance of maintaining His lordship. The personal application of Jesus’ lordship is of pivotal importance Jesus must be Lord of our lives. How can we personally experience Jesus as Lord of our life? 5 affirmations of Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist