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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    I Did It My Way

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 1, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 9,677 views

    Saul did it his way because he was filled with pride, was controlled by impulse, and driven by rebellion.

    Patrick O’Boyle tells about an incident in Hyde Park, a large public park in London, England, famous for its soapbox orators. He recalls one particular day, back in the 1940’s, when Frank Sheed, a Christian author and publisher was addressing the crowd in the “Speakers’ Corner.” He writes: “Sheed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Confidence Without A Calendar Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 30, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,575 views

    Three ways Christians can face the future confidently without speculating about the details of Christ’s second coming.

    Note: This sermon was introduced with a drama called "Party Like It’s 1999" (www.dramaministry.com). With the year 2000 on the horizon, it seems that more and more people are talking about all the possible disasters that could take place. Extremist author Gary North predicts that the y2k ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    4 P's - Prayer, Praise, Preaching, Participation Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 5, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,681 views

    The 4 P’s to the presence and power of God are to be balanced against the cross. When we keep them in proper balance they produce a Spiritually Balanced Life. This spiritually balanced life then creates wholeness within the life of the individual.

    Series: The 4 P’s to the presence and the power of God: Introduction: Over the next several weeks we are going to focus on Bible centered spirituality. In our society today we have many seekers searching for true spirituality for their lives. They will tell you that they are looking for meaning ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nailing Down Patience Series

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,564 views

    Patience remembers the ownership of God on the project at hand, and digs deep to please the Lord in whatever is undertaken for Him. If it is His work, it has His results and His guarantee, but it requires our faithful patience to continue when logic, conv

    September 17, 2000 -- AM NAILING DOWN PATIENCE (Habakkuk 2: 1-3). INTRODUCTION: (1) In the book of Habakkuk we are looking at seven stakes of stability. We are nailing down the loose ends at Family Baptist Fellowship. Last week we placed the stake of holiness as it related to understanding the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Thanksgiving Catalogue

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Nov 18, 2001
    based on 348 ratings
     | 24,770 views

    The biggest Thanksgiving killer, is the day after when Christmas shopping begins in earnest and we stop thinking about what we have and start thinking about what we want.

    Psa 103:1 Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Psa 103:2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Psa 103:3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Psa 103:4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Daydreams Series

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 22, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,690 views

    People spend their time thinking of many things when their time is their own with no distractions. They may stare at a fire, the stars, or out a window, and there is as much variety in those things we think about as there are ways to do it. We think abo

    December 10, 1995 -- AM: The Dreams of Christmas, Part II CHRISTMAS DAYDREAMS Luke 2:8-19 INTRODUCTION: From the closing words of Charles Dickens’ Hard Times, come these insights to the ponderings of the human heart: Here was Louisa on the night of the same day, watching the fire as in days ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breath Out – Breath In! Series

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 23,648 views

    When we inhale, we take in the fresh oxygen that our bodies require in order to thrive. When we inhale spiritually, it is like taking in the direction the new direction of our Lord Jesus, which we receive, from the Holy Spirit.

    Sermon Title: Breath out – Breath in! Sermon Text: 1 Peter 2:1-3 Ralf HT Bergmann Bethel Christian Church Date: October 29th 2000 Scripture Introduction: This morning, as we leave the first chapter of 1Peter, we have dealt with the issue of being aliens in our own land. Do we sit still while this ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "The Mystery Of His Will" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,812 views

    Revealed to us according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him. (#6 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

    We cannot go farther into this study until I have explained my position concerning the wording and sentence divisions found in the New American Standard Version of the Bible. I should begin by saying that I am not a student of the biblical languages, and I do not presume to be a bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Christ Our Sanctifier Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,481 views

    Part 2 of 4 Advent sermons focusing on the Four-fold Gospel (C&MA distinctives)

    Christ Our Sanctifier (4FG-2) I. Why Do I Need a Sanctifier? A. What is sanctification? B. What is the relationship between salvation and sanctification? C. How important is sanctification? II. What Is God’s Plan to Meet My Need? A. A perfect man B. A perfect sacrifice III. How Do I Receive Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Ready To Go!

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 11,855 views

    We are to communicate Jesus to people.

    READY TO GO! John 1:19-28 S: Preparing others for Jesus Th: “My Life as God’s Light” Pr: WE ARE TO COMMUNICATE JESUS TO PEOPLE. ?: How? KW: Ways to communicate TS: We will find in John 1:19-28 four ways to communicate Jesus to people. The ____ way we communicate Jesus to people is as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    "Jesus Sums Up His Teaching.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,563 views

    April 28, 2002 - FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER John 14:1-14 Color: White John 14:1-14 Title: “Jesus sums up his teaching.”

    April 28, 2002 - FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER John 14:1-14 Color: White John 14:1-14 Title: “Jesus sums up his teaching.” Jesus begins his farewell address to his disciples and to the world. Chapter fourteen, begins Jesus’ long “farewell” discourse found only in John, spanning chapters fourteen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Prayer Of Jabez #4 - "Let Your Hand Be With Me..." Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 27,586 views

    Discussion of the third petition of Jabez.

    Note: some of the illustrations in this series are not acknowledged - this is due to the loss of my notes, not out of a desire to deny the sources. Thank you! The Prayer of Jabez #4 – “Let Your Hand Be With Me…” 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 January 20, 2002 Introduction We continue our look at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Spiritual Growth: Growing In Grace

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 29, 2002
    based on 231 ratings
     | 35,981 views

    We are to develop as people of grace.

    SPIRITUAL GROWTH: GROWING IN GRACE Colossians 1:9-11; Acts 2:42 S: Four Marks of the Church Th: Spiritual Maturity Pr: WE ARE TO DEVELOP AS PEOPLE OF GRACE. ?: How? KW: Desires TS: We will find in our study of Colossians 1:9-11, three desires that we need to have in order to develop as people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Quintin Morrow avatar

    "So Great A Salvation. So Perfect A Sacrifice."

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 191 ratings
     | 15,088 views

    A message on the sufficiency of the atoning death of Jesus Christ on the cross.

    "So Great a Salvation. So Perfect a Sacrifice" Hebrews 10:1-25 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow Preached at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Fort Worth March 17, 2002 In the waning decades of the first century before the of birth Christ a Roman poet and dramatist named Quintus Horatius Flaccus wrote to ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • David Welch avatar

    A Pattern For Life And Love Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,202 views

    Exposition of Romans 12:11 regarding diligence and laziness.

    “The Pattern for Life and Love” Romans 12:11 Review I. Receive the gift of righteousness II. Apply the Gift of Righteousness III. Place of Israel in the God’s Plan of Salvation IV. Live the Gift of Righteousness • Dedicate fully your body and soul to God’s service • Renew your thinking ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance