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  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Patient Edurance In Tough Times

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 31, 2002
    based on 120 ratings
     | 7,821 views

    God’s Word has a prescription for God’s people in tough times.

    GOOD PEOPLE - BAD TIMES 1- There is a tendency to get frustrated with the way things always seem to go.(Hard to get ahead) 2- God’s word is the solution to our problem! (“…word is a lamp unto my feet…Ps 119:105) 3- Often problems are no more than a lack of perspective. (illus. Things we thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Use What You Can

    Contributed by Don Hutto on Apr 12, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 3,891 views

    God uses what He can to show that Jesus is Christ.

    Use What You Can Mark 11:1-11 I. Introduction: The ’60s were an exciting time in America and nothing was more exciting than the Space Program. The bravest men and the brightest minds were brought together to solve the most complicated challenges man has ever faced. Some of the by-products of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Mason avatar

    To Follow Christ...

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,365 views

    This is what Christ demands if we are to follow Him: Humility, Ministry, Complete Obedience

    TO FOLLOW CHRIST… John 21:15-19 Introduction: Jesus is risen, now what? Two weeks after Easter, let’s look at where the disciples were and what Jesus had to say about it. This is what Jesus says to those who would follow Him. I. A lesson in humility A. Peter had seen Jesus several time since the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thankful For The Good And The Bad Times

    Contributed by James Bryant on Apr 30, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,117 views

    Sometimes we should be most thankful in our sufferings for Christ.

    THANKFUL FOR THE GOOD AND THE BAD TIMES Colossians 3:15 (15) And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. It’s that time of year again when most people give thanks for those things they have or have obtained. Have you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,826 views

    exposition on Matt ch 5

    THE GREATEST SERMON EVER PREACHED Matthew 5 v.1-16 (1) it was preached by the greatest teacher (2) it contains the greatest truths (3) it offers the greatest treasures Note:- 1. The personality of the christian v 1-11 (a) v. 3 He is poor in spirit - humility because of the right sense of (1) sin, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Christopher Roberts avatar

    The Overflow For God

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 4,833 views

    God calls us to share our blessings of time, talent, money, service, and prayers. After sharing our blessings, like the stream that watered it shores, we will see that we will have maintained and increased our own purity.

    Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris In April, Renee, Bethany, and I visited our family in Kentucky. This was the first time my grandmother had seen Bethany. Being in her home ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dan Cale avatar

    Chosen Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 4, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,425 views

    This first in a letter study series deals with the idea of being chosen by God. What does it mean and what are we chosen for?

    Chosen Ephesians 1:3-14 Over the next few weeks we are going to be taking an intense look at the letter of Paul to the Ephesians. This is really only loosely intended to be a series of teachings as the lessons are connected only by two things ¡V 1) the letter itself and 2) that this letter ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Fifth Bowl Judgement Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 9, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,207 views

    Fifth Bowl Judgment

    Revelation 16:10-11, “10Then the fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, and his kingdom was plunged into darkness. And his subjects ground their teeth in anguish, 11and they cursed the God of heaven for their pains and sores. But they refused to repent of all their evil ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Prayer In A Time Of National Tragedy

    Contributed by Tom Lawson on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 6,294 views

    A prayer, rather than a sermon, that somehow seemed more fitting as a message for these days of brokenness and united sorrow.

    A prayer in the wake of tragedy of September 11th, 2001 O God our help in ages past, We did not choose this time, this moment. Like generations before us we have lived in safety and ease, and have read of those beyond living memory who were awakened by the clarion call of a nation under attack. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Doing The Work Of An Evangelist Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 10, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,952 views

    This is the first in a messages aimed at encouraging individuals as well as our church body to commit themselves to personal evangelism.

    Doing the Work of an Evangelist II Timothy 4:1-5 I. True Evangelism Reminds People of the Character of God A. The Reminder that God Created and Owns Everything 1. God was in the beginning of the physical creation “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” – Gen. 1:1 2. As creator ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blueprint For Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Scott Jordan on May 9, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,491 views

    Part four of the Spiritual Warfare Series

    The Blueprint for Spiritual Warfare Spiritual Warfare Series Part 4 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Eph. 6:12 (NKJV) I. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Go Into The Light

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 11, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,597 views

    As witnesses our concern should be leading troubled "souls" into the presence of the light of Christ.

    John 1: 6 – 8; 19 – 28 / Go Into The Light Intro: A grandfather decided to share with his 4-year-old grandson the way he had found a Christmas tree during his youth. He took his grandson to the woods to select the perfect tree. They tramped all over; but the boy couldn’t find one that suited ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Savior, Like A Shepherd Led Us Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,727 views

    Prayers that we sing in church, and we should really listen to and beleive

    Savior Like a Shepherd Led Us John 10:27 Intro One of the most meaningful prayers that has ever been spoken by the lips of a believer is this hymn written by Dorothy A. Thrupp. This prayer has been put to music and churches everywhere have been joined in singing it. Let’s sing this hymn of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Communicating The Gospel With Confidence Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,094 views

    We need to become infected with a desire to carry the gospel into the world.

    Communicating the Gospel with Confidence Romans 1:15-17 Series: Living the Abundant Life” Intro The apostle Paul stood with his face toward the city of Rome, the queen city of the empire, the place of poets and legislators, the scene of imperial grandeur where the magnificence of wealth and power ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Sign

    Contributed by Anthony Soyao on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,659 views

    Messianic sign in the Wedding in Cana through Invitation, Petition, Expectation, Transformation & Glorification

    The First Sign John 2:1-11 The Wedding in Cana 1. Jesus, Mary and the Disciples in a Wedding festival – The Invitation (Verse 1 – 2) A. Jesus did his first messianic sign at a wedding festival B. Weddings were the biggest and most important celebrations among the Jewish people C. The weeklong ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic