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  • Daniel Owens avatar

    The Message Of Easter

    Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 18, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,295 views

    The challenge of the resurrection is before us as Jesus’ death is not an end, but merely a beginning.

    You probably don’t remember or know the name Nikolai Ivanovich Bukharin, nor should you. But during his day he was as powerful a man as there was on earth.  A Russian Communist leader  He took part in the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917  He was the editor of the Soviet ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ezekiel's Valley Of Dry Bones

    Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 23, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 77,222 views

    Challenge to respond to what God says and not what our experience says.

    Ezekiel’s Valley of Dry Bones reading; Ezekiel 37:1-14 Ezekiel lived in the 6th century BC and was a prophet of the exile under the Babylonians, which had begun under King Nebuchadnezzar, between 598 and 586 BC. He was the son of Buzi and his ministry spans some twenty two years, starting in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Three Solid Pillars For A Strong Church

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 27, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,146 views

    A message of challenge to churches about sharing the good news. (Revival message)

    Three Solid Pillars for a Strong Church Romans 10:11-15 Introduction: In the Greek Islands, you can see the home of Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine. Near his house there is an olive tree, supposedly dating from his time. The trunk of this tree is very large but completely hollow; it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Covenant Of Giving

    Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,005 views

    A challenge to our congregation to make a covenant with God for next years’ giving.

    For those who are guests and visitors this morning, I need to start our by apologizing to you. Every church has to take care of business from time to time, and the next few minutes are our turn. I need to speak to our members and regular attenders. This morning not only are we bringing our ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Apostolic Authority

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Nov 29, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,310 views

    This message will be unpopular because it challenges the foundation of those claiming to have this authority.

    Apostolic Authority I realize this is not a popular message, but I also believe it is necessary and relevant to a biblically sound church. This is a follow up to the message, ‘Is Speaking in Tongues Essential?’ In this message, we looked at scripture that testified that not all Christians under ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leading Your Children To Christ

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Jul 27, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,058 views

    A message challenging parents and grandparents to be active in leading their children/grandchildren to Christ.

    Leading Your Children to Christ 2 Timothy 1:1-5 Introduction: The other day, my wife got a phone call from a lady in the church about her daughter. It seems that her daughter had not been sleeping over the past several nights because she wasn’t sure she was a Christian. My wife sat down with her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Apointed - Adopted - Accepted.

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,070 views

    The thgrilling and challenging life for the Christian, and all in God’s plan for us.

    Appointed - Adopted - Accepted I. APPOINTED TO PURITY 4. He chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. a) NECESSARY TO ENTER GOD’S PRESENCE Psalm 24:3&4 Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place? 4 He who has clean hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    He Didn't Come Down

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Sep 23, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,904 views

    When challenged to do so......Jesus didn’t come down !

    He Didn’t Come Down Matthew 27:40-43 Vs 40-43 And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross. Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said, He saved others; himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Everyman's Journey

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Sep 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,774 views

    Challenges people to be ready for the journey into eternity. The journey that everyone will have to take.

    Everyman’s Journey Hebrews 9.27 Heb 9:27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: Every person must come to the end of this life. Whether the number of years is great or few, we all must come to the end of the way. The Bible tells us about many who lived so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blockading Your Heart, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 21, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,733 views

    A challenge to guard against that which would defile our heart or spirit

    Blockading your heart Part 1 Opening: 1. What awesome thing took place in 1962????? How many of you have heard of the US naval blockade of Cuba? Why did the United States blockade Cuba? To guard ourselves from danger and destruction. 2. The word of God also speaks to us of a blockading ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Harvest: What Kind Of Soil Are You?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 30, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,023 views

    A short, challenging, all-age talk given at a harvest festival service.

    I love the ‘Mr. Men’ books by Roger Hargreaves! I also enjoy reading the ‘Little Miss’ books too, but my favourite has to be Mr Greedy. A few years ago it was the children’s book that I read more than any other and as a result it’s required a lot of sticky tape to hold it together. I particularly ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Dare To Be A Disciple

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Oct 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,740 views

    Takes a look at Discipleship and challenges us to be one of Christ’s Disciples.

    Title: "Dare to be a Disciple." Text: Luke 9:57-62 Date: September 30, 2007 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church I. First, let’s define the word Disciple: The dictionary says that a disciple is a follower of a master or his philosophy. In other words a Disciple is a student of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    As For Me And My House Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,500 views

    Shows Joshua’s challenge to Israel about separating the family for the Lord.

    As for Me and My House Theme: Text: Joshua Introduction Chapter 24 of Joshua could easily be called Joshua’s final farewell speech. The Bible says in verse 29 “And it came to pass after these things, that Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the Lord, died, being an hundred and ten years ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Commitment? Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,233 views

    The challenge to get rid of our gods and serve God in all faithfulness

    Joshua 24.14-27 Commitment to? Some decisions in life are not really that important and won’t be remembered. Let me ask you – Can you remember what you bought for everyone last Christmas? Can you remember what you had for breakfast on this day last year? Can you remember the first time you ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    The Day Of Pentecost - What Is It All About?

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,598 views

    Giving a background to the events of the Day of Pentecost, and ending with a challenge for us today.

    THE DAY OF PENTECOST WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT? Everyone loves to celebrate Christmas, they may not know the true meaning, or even care about it, but even the most pagan of people celebrates Christmas - it is an occasion for ‘a good time’! When it comes to Easter, the world recognises it as having ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible