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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    In The Nick Of Time Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 8, 2003
    based on 99 ratings
     | 10,066 views

    Sermon illustrated by Chrismons: Jesus came at the right time, into a world of spiritual hungers, social unrest, devaluation of life. So He comes to our time, when ultimate questions are being asked, when much seduces us, when we are weak. He will be Lo

    Infants, not yet born, seem to have a mind of their own. Infants, not yet born, pay very little attention to the doctor’s predictions, the mother’s preferences, or the father’s fears. When they want to arrive, they arrive; and if they don’t want to emerge into this cold, cruel world, they don’t, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dtrums Of War

    Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jun 9, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,202 views

    The United States of America is on the verge of war. This country that we love so much is in the middle of a great conflict over whether or not we should go to war against Iraq. On the one side there are those who believe it would be immoral for us to g

    As I stand before you this morning, the United States of America is on the verge of war. This country that we love so much is in the middle of a great conflict over whether or not we should go to war against Iraq. On the one side there are those who believe it would be immoral for us to go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praying At Midnight

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 90 ratings
     | 22,691 views

    We must pray as those who are desperate for bread.

    Have you ever been in a situation where you needed to call someone for help in the middle of the night, at a time when you knew they would be fast asleep in bed? Perhaps a medical emergency of some kind – your wife is going into labor, or your husband is having chest pains and you need to drive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Strange Relationship

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jun 11, 2003
    based on 126 ratings
     | 35,621 views

    Thesis: Our relationship with God should not be weighed by how we relate to the things of God, but how we relate to the person God. So let us stand fast in the relationship that God desires to draw us into.

    A Strange Relationship: The Prophet and the Prostitute Scripture Reference: Hosea 1:2 – 7 Thesis: Our relationship with God should not be weighed by how we relate to the things of God, but how we relate to the person God. So let us stand fast in the relationship that God desires to draw us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Building Up What Was Broken Down

    Contributed by Chris Medina on Jun 11, 2003
    based on 120 ratings
     | 73,959 views

    The exiles who returned to Judah from captivity bgan the rebuilding process for the Temple. However it was their own hearts that needed restoring and it was God Himself who became the builder.

    Ezra: Building Up What Was Broken Down” Ezra 3:1-13 Read Ezra 3:1-13 Last Monday morning, a young man named Sgt. Sean Peterson was in our home. Sgt. Peterson is a recruiter for the Army here in Merced and was telling Laurie and I about the arrangements for Kevina going up to Stockton to take the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fellowship Of The Mat

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 13, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 13,174 views

    Four men formed a fellowship around a paralyzed man lying on a mat. Just as men were involved in a small caring community men are needed to care for their families and be spiritual leaders in the home.

    Fellowship of the Mat (Outline Theme resource – “Everybody’s Normal Till You Get to Know them” by John Ortberg) Luke 5:17-26 TOP 10 Lame-brained, Foot-in-mouth Compliments from a Husband to His Wife 10. “You look great for a woman who has had four kids.” 9. “This is almost as good as mom used to ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Mixed Signals: Awesome And Owesome

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 21, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,411 views

    A banner was posted with a misprint: owesome instead of awesome. But it is nonetheless true: we owe some love to one another, we owe some urgency to ourselves, and we owe some loyalty to Christ.

    As some of our youth discovered last week, it is not as easy as it looks to preside over a worship service. It is not as easy as it looks, because you have to read signals. You start to do something, and someone in the back waves at you. Meanwhile, someone else on the front pew is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Closing The Loose Ends Of Your Life

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Aug 27, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,990 views

    A message dealing with all the loose ends of life that tend to zap our energy, leaving nothing behind for revival. What can you do to change it?

    Title: Closing the Loose Ends of Your Life: Preparation for Revival: 08/31/03 West Side A.M. Service Text: Matthew 8:18 and 19:16-22 Labor Day Purpose: A sermon of preparation for revival, as well as a message dealing the all the loose ends of life that tend to zap our energy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    All Or Nothing!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 29, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,468 views

    We can’t trust in our works and the grace of God at the same time. We are justified freely by the promise of God to all who believe.

    All or Nothing Galatians 3:6-14 Abraham and Sarah had been blessed. They had experienced many years of marital camaraderie and intimacy, enjoyed a full life with many wonderful memories, and were looking forward to their retirement years. Just as they were making plans to sleep late during the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Achieve In Life?

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 2, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,265 views

    A person who will become or is an achiever is one who is interdependent on others and understands what habits must be dominant in their lives.

    How Too Achieve in Life? Thesis: A person who will become or is an achiever is one who is interdependent on others and understands what habits must be dominant in their lives. Introduction: We have a lot of people today writing books telling people how to become successful. The American dream is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lord Is Our Shield And Our Reward

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 3, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 22,236 views

    PENTECOST 12(C) - The Lord is our Shield and our Reward: our comforting Shield for our earthly living and our undeserved Reward in our eternal living.

    THE LORD IS OUR SHIELD AND REWARD GENESIS 15:1—6 AUGUST 31, 2003 GENESIS 15:1-6 1After this, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward." 2But Abram said, "O Sovereign LORD, what can you give me since I remain ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Nate Barbour avatar

    Get Off The Bench

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 13,099 views

    Learn how to find and fulfill your place on the "team" with this inspiring message about the church as the body of Christ.

    Get Off The Bench Filling Your Place on the Team 6/4/03 I. Introduction Behold, a team went forth to play a game of baseball. Just as the umpire was saying, “Batter up,” the catcher for the home team arrived and took his place behind the plate. The center fielder didn’t show up at all but sent his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    What's Your Cause?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 120 ratings
     | 6,397 views

    Everyone has a cause, which they promote.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A small church in the hills of Tennessee struck oil on its parking lot. It was a gusher and money was coming in so fast that the finance committee didn’t know what to do with it. The committee called a special congregational meeting of the 40 church members asked them what to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Stay

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 10, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 15,654 views

    You need to stay in the mess you are in just a little while longer until God makes you ruler over that mess.

    “STAY” John 20:19 Luke 24:46 – 49 Acts2: 2 I know someone might say STAY, that’s a command you give a dog. Understand it’s not so much the command that is important, but the obedience to that command, which bears the responsibility of the command. In other words, it’s not what you say, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    God's Judgment - Part 3

    Contributed by Paul George on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,846 views

    At this chapter begins another sermon, which is continued to the end of ch. 11. It is called, "The burden of the word of the Lord,"

    At this chapter begins another sermon, which is continued to the end of ch. 11. It is called, "The burden of the word of the Lord," for every word of God has weight in it to those who regard it, and will be a heavy weight upon those who do not, a dead weight. Verses one to six contain a prophecy ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness