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  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 158 ratings
     | 11,318 views

    Year C. 4th Sunday of Lent March 25th, 2001 Psalm 32

    Year C. 4th Sunday of Lent March 25th, 2001 Psalm 32 Title: “Forgiveness” According to the tradition of the Church and because of its emphasis on the confession of sin, this is one of the seven Psalms of forgiveness which include Psalm 6, 32, 38, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Is Omnipotent Part 1

    Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 7,305 views

    God is all powerful, but He chooses to limit that power because He is also love.

    GOD IS OMNIPOTENT PART 1 Based on Rev. 1:1-8 By Pastor Glenn Pease Alfred North Whitehead, one of the philosophical giants of the 20th century, said, "The glorification of power has broken more hearts than it has healed." He warns against the glorifying of even God’s power. For the abuse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Gowen avatar

    The Curse Of Indifference

    Contributed by Chris Gowen on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 15,968 views

    The children of Israel failed to take their full possession because they became indifferent to God’s purpose for them.

    There is the parable of the wild duck told by the Danish philosopher Kierkegaard. One wild duck was flying with his mates across northern Europe. During the flight this wild duck left the others to land in a Danish barnyard where there were tame ducks. He enjoyed the corn. He stayed for an hour, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Master Theif

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,635 views

    This sermon deals with being ready for the second coming of Jesus Christ.

    The Master Thief 8/20/95 Psalm 24:1-10 Luke 12:35-48 Text 1 Thessalonians 5:1-12 What makes for a really good thief. A good thief has an eye for good merchandise. What would you think of a thief who’d break in and steal someone’s dirty laundry and smelly garbage bag?. A good thief has ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 2, 2001
    based on 128 ratings
     | 79,996 views

    In John 14,we find three things that Jesus said that brought comfort to His disciples. These same things can bring comfort to you and I today.

    "Let not your heart be troubled" John 14:1-6 One of the most dreaded diseases in the world today is what we call "heart trouble." Every day we hear of someone cut down by a heart attack. It is no repecter of person, for it effects all. The heart is a wonderful creation. It beat an average of 75 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    God's Plan For Mothers

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 13, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 10,772 views

    1. When it comes to guilt, know that God can use you as a parent in spite of your imperfections. 2. When it comes to fear and worry, know that God is in control. 3. When it comes to stress, rest in the fact that you are doing the will of God.

    She went to a PTO meeting one evening. Her husband and daughter decided that they would do something special for mom, so they cleaned up the kitchen. They put away all the food, wiped all the counters, washed all the pots and put the dishes in the dishwasher — they even remembered to rinse! ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Job- When Life Hurts Part 1

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 25, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 8,572 views

    How not to counsel those who are suffering!

    JOB- When Life hurts! Theme of the Book: How should righteous people suffer? Key Verse: Job 3:26 "I have no peace, no quietness. I have no rest, but only turmoil. Key Word: Trials Outline: I. Prologue Job’s test 1:1-2:13 II. False comfort of his three friends. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Joy From Your Growth

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Oct 2, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 6,622 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

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Knowing God - #2 - The Glory Of God Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,880 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

  • Darrin Hunt avatar

    The 10 Commandments Of Fellowship

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Oct 9, 2001
    based on 744 ratings
     | 90,715 views

    This is a great passage on fellowship. If we’re going to grow warmer through fellowship, we need to follow these 10 commandments.

    “The 10 Commandments of Fellowship” Rom. 12:9-21 Intro. Some kids were asked to write letters to God. Here’s what some of them had to say. Dear GOD, it rained for our whole vacation and is my father mad! He said some things about You that people are not supposed to say, but I hope You will not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Happy After Persecution" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,858 views

    Sermon 7 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

    “Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when men cast insults at you, and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, on account of Me. Rejoice, and be glad, for your reward in heaven is ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    The Bible: Is It Credible? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 27, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,644 views

    2nd in a 4 part series dealing with topics that tend to divide people from each other and God.

    THE GREAT DIVIDE - PART 2 “The Bible: Is it Credible?” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 & 2 Peter 1:20-21 INTRODUCTION: (:22 video intro) This book is, without a doubt, the most popular book in history. Last week we talked about the novel, The Da Vinci Code and mentioned that it was one of the most popular ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Daniel Olukoya avatar

    Prayers To Kill Affliction

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 7, 2006
    based on 479 ratings
     | 223,721 views

    The more the power of God in your life, the more the enemies that will battle you. The greater the anointing, the greater the warfare. The brighter your destiny, the harsher your attackers.

    The Bible clearly reveals theaimsandobjectives of Jesus’ earthly ministry. In 1John 3:8, it says, “... For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.” One of the enemy’s works is affliction. This eye-opening message is loaded with power to turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dean O'Bryan avatar

    Exiled For Good Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jun 12, 2006
    based on 57 ratings
     | 8,476 views

    First in a series on Joseph’s life and character. This one deals with his family background and how God removed him to build him into a man He could use.

    Trinity Baptist Church June 11, 2006 Character on Display Exiled for Good Genesis 37 People have said that character can be measured by how you act when no one’s watching -- and how you treat people who can do you no good -- and how you treat people who can’t fight back. We want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Pursue A Heart Of Compassion And Love

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 12, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,864 views

    We are called to walk in the steps of Jesus. Sometimes those steps are not easy, but we know that with each step Jesus is by our side and at times reaches down lifts us up and carries us.

    “Pursue A Heart of Compassion and Love” Matthew 9:9-13 John 5:1-9 The call of Jesus to follow Him is not a call to follow him without challenge and adventure. Jesus did not say, “Follow me and I will give you a pain free life.” We are called to walk in the steps of Jesus. Sometimes those ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist