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  • Johnny Small avatar

    The Fruits Of Our Labor

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Aug 22, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 19,270 views

    On Labor Day many of us receive a day off from work to relax and reflex back on our labors. How would Jesus rate the fruits of our labor?

    The Fruits of Our Labor This Labor Day holiday, we need to take a look at the labors of our lives and see what importance Jesus places on labor. When we think of labor we naturally think about the many hours that we put in at our place of work. The fruit of this labor sets the standards of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Has A Reputation To Uphold

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,123 views

    how the Lord wanted to introduce himself as the LORD and reputation is important

    August 25, 2002 Exodus 6:2-8 God also said to Moses, "I am the LORD. 3 I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob as God Almighty, but by my name the LORD I did not make myself known to them. 4 I also established my covenant with them to give them the land of Canaan, where they lived as ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Resolve Conflict

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 16,051 views

    We all live with the consequences of conflict – the hurt and pain. Jesus gives us some real advice on how to properly deal with sin and conflict – and has some surprises about a very well known section of Scripture.

    How much time do we spend in conflict? It started back with Cain & Abel. You remember the story – the two first brothers argued because God favored Abel’s sacrifice more than Cain’s. You know how the story ends – with the first murder – and it seems, brothers (and even brothers and sisters) have ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    What Does 9.11 Make Of Us?

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,390 views

    In spite of the tragedy, what “man meant for evil, God used for good”, thus how will Christians and American citizens be a part of the reshaping of culture since 9.11.01?

    (Power Point available--email author) SLIDE 1 “WHAT DOES 9.11 MAKE OF US?” 8:30 with Video presentation (adapted from Leonard Sweet’s message on 9.11) Slide 2 “Night fell on a different world.” These are some of the first words President George Bush used to reflect on September 11, 2001. Slide ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Plagues Have Come And Will Come...remembering 9/11 Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Sep 7, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,967 views

    We will look at the plagues in Exodus 8 and hopefully glean insight into our own recent plagues such as the terror of September 11, 2002.

    Plagues have come and will come…Remembering 9/11/01 2nd Plague Frogs 3rd Plague Lice 4th Plague Flies You know that I can remember clearly the events of my morning last September 11. I awoke to a radio announcement that a jet had crashed into the world trade center at 6:15 in the morning. I knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Strength Of His Might" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 8, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,985 views

    His power is working in us and for us, to sanctify us and eventually bring us home. (#12 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

    “...and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might which He brought about in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead, and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places...” In 1981 Arnold ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    In My Whole Life Nobody ... Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 9,574 views

    "I guess I was a kind of an unruly girl or something, so maybe they didn’t want me. I attended a church college, too. But nobody ever said a word to me about becoming a Christian. So I never did."

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Acts 8:34-39; Matthew 10:32 ILL. Last week I began Part 1 of this 3-part sermon series by telling about a young lady I had never met before who asked if she could talk with me about a problem concerning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In My Whole Life Nobody ... Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 128 ratings
     | 12,963 views

    Two weeks ago I began Part 1 of this 3-part sermon series by telling you about a conversation I had with a young lady. She had attended a particular church all her life but had never become a Christian.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2016) TEXT: Acts 2:36-41; Acts 22:7-16; Romans 6:3-5 ILL. Two weeks ago I began this 3-part sermon series by telling about a conver-sation with a young lady I had never met before. To make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Lesson On God's Love Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,026 views

    This is a look at God’s love

    INTRODUCTION  An overzealous preacher felt it was his calling to aggressively "make" people become Christians as they would ride on the city bus system. One day a drunk stumbled onto the bus that the preacher was on. He sprang into and shook his family Bible in the face of the inebriated ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Excuses Instead Of Service Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 20, 2001
    based on 583 ratings
     | 161,255 views

    When God calls Moses he offered excuses instead of service and so do we at times.

    A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 5 “Excuses Instead of Service” Exodus 3:10-15, 4: 1-17 Dr. John R. Hamby Why is that we feel that we can offer excuses when it comes to things of the church that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptism: Is It Really A Part Of The Plan?

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Sep 6, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 2,564 views

    Baptism is commanded by God and God Wants His People to Obey!

    Baptism: Is it really a part of the plan? PRAYER From the Christian reader As teacher of the "20-Something" Sunday school class, I receive information on prospective new members for our group. Recently, one person had noted on his sheet under "Circumstances of Salvation" that he had "Accepted ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "How To Be Ready When God Calls You Series

    Contributed by Michael Cassara on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 21,096 views

    Learn from King David how to be ready when God calls you to do something special.

    SEEKING GOD FAITHFULLY- A LOOK AT THE LIFE OF DAVID "How To Be Ready When God Calls You For Something Special" 1 Samuel 16:1-13 INTRODUCTION There have been a number of times in my own life where I have said to God, "Whatever it is you want to do with my life, God, I am yours. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "How To Deal With People Who Hurt You" Series

    Contributed by Michael Cassara on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 105 ratings
     | 40,394 views

    Learn from King David how to deal with people who cause you pain and hurt you.

    SEEKING GOD FAITHFULLY- A LOOK AT THE LIFE OF DAVID Message#6 "How To Deal With People Who Hurt You" 1 Samuel 24:1-6 INTRODUCTION In a recent issue of READER’S DIGEST, Janey Walser wrote these words: I once worked in a grocery store and often assisted elderly people when they came ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Joy From Your Growth

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Oct 2, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 6,627 views

    Discover and rejoice in the seven signs of Christian maturity.

    Introduction: Steve Brown often points out that one is a Christian or he is not. One does not become more Christian over time. Likewise, one is pregnant, and does not become more pregnant over time. You either are or you aren’t pregnant, regardless of whether you are showing. The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Knowing God - #2 - The Glory Of God Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,884 views

    Third in a series on attributes of God and how we are to reflect them.

    KNOWING GOD - #2 The Glory of God Various Scriptures Introduction This is the third in our series of messages dealing with the attributes or character qualities of God. Two weeks ago we looked at the love of God, and last week we looked at how we reflect the love of God in word, action, and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan