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  • Rich Hadley avatar

    On The Road To Emmaus

    Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 13, 2001
    based on 217 ratings
     | 46,095 views

    It’s the third day. Jesus is walking beside you. Do you recognize Him as Lord or all--Do you recognize Him at all?

    Luke 24:13-35 13. Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14. They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15. As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Robert Parker avatar

    Don't Be An April Fool

    Contributed by Robert Parker on Dec 18, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,385 views

    God wants the repentant sinner to give his/her life to him. This message preachers to the people of God encouraging them not to be like those who procrastinated as illustrated in Jesus’s great parable on the wise and the foolish.

    (25:1) "The kingdom of heaven is likened unto ten virgins, which took there lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom". (25:2) "And five of them were wise, and five were foolish." (25:3) "They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them. (25:4) "But the wise took oil in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Neal Gray avatar

    Heaven Help The Home!

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Jan 8, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 6,190 views

    Unless God builds our home, we labor in vain. The Lord must be at the center, both individually and as a family. Then God will make our roles of husband, wife, and children, very clear and joyful. Heaven will help our homes! The Lord will help our homes!

    "Heaven Help the Home!" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Psalm 127:1, KJV Purpose: Unless God builds our home, we labor in vain. The Lord must be at the center, both individually and as a family. Then God will make our roles of husband, wife, and children, very clear and joyful. Heaven will help our ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Chris Talton avatar

    We Exist To Serve

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,281 views

    This is the third in a five-part series on why we exist as a church.

    May 20, 2001 Luke 10:30-35 ¡§We exist to serve¡¨ INTRODUCTION A boy stopped before a large marble plaque in the church. "What are all those names for?" he asked the minister. ¡§Sonny," said the minister, "those are in memory of all the people who died in the service." The boy replied: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Break The Cycle Of Failure

    Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Feb 2, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 22,317 views

    An examination of the relationship between Jesus and his brothers as viewed by John 7.

    One of the little known facts about Jesus Christ that is in couched within the Holy Writ is the subject of his relationship with his family. We know much about his interaction, concern and care of his mother, Mary. We know a little about the social intervention between him and his earthen father ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Frank Gallagher avatar

    Through The Eyes Of...the Shepherds Series

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 8,004 views

    Part of the Chirstmas Wonder PowerPak.

    THE GREATEST GIFT FOR THE LOWLIEST SERVANTS (Shepherds) (LUKE 2:8-20) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is loacted at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/shepherds.html] REBOUND Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Vengeance According To Scripture

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 9,913 views

    This study looks at the difference between personal vengeance and God appointed Government vengeance. The Bible commands us to take care of ourselves, take care of our enemies and then take care of business.

    Vengeance According to Scripture In the wake of the recent bombings of the World Trade Centers and other terrorist attacks, many moral dilemmas have come to the forefront. Can we stand by idly after 5,000 people have been murdered without a cause? Can we forgive the men who ordered these murders, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Lord

    Contributed by Cooper Abrams Iii on Sep 25, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 29,691 views

    A message showing the Lordship of Jesus Christ

    Jesus is Lord II Corinthians 4:5 by Cooper Abrams - Bible Truth Web Site "For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake." INTRODUCTION: Preaching the Lordship of Jesus Christ is not popular message today. A few years back ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Division Within

    Contributed by Andre Johnson on Oct 2, 2001
    based on 129 ratings
     | 21,528 views

    when division comes, it could be Jesus just showing up.

    Luke (12:49-57) Friendship Baptist Church-8-19-01 Proper 15-Year C “The Division Within” We know we have a good thing with Jesus. We know that being born again and becoming a disciple of Christ really can’t be beat. Many of us understand this by just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Thornton avatar

    Four Spiritual Checks - #2 The Reliability Of God's Promises Series

    Contributed by Mark Thornton on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 165 ratings
     | 17,631 views

    This is the second in a series on Paul’s Trustworthy sayings. It encourages us to find peace and hope in God’s promises.

    INTRODUCTION. (ILLUS.) When I began my first year at Bible College, I quickly became friends with another guy who was in my class -- let’s call him John. John and I were both from Brethren In Christ churches, we both came straight from high school, and we were both enrolled in the same program ...read more

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  • Mark Thornton avatar

    Four Spiritual Checks - #4 The Nobility Of Serving God Series

    Contributed by Mark Thornton on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 11,912 views

    This is the last of a series on Paul’s Trustworthy Sayings. This message demonstrates the value of serving God and encourages people to get involved in ministry.

    INTRODUCTION. (ILLUS.) -- Like many teenagers, I didn’t exactly know what I wanted to do with my life when I was a high-school senior. I knew that I wanted to serve the Lord (possibly in ministry / full-time service) but I didn’t know what or where. I hadn’t decided on pursuing pastoral ...read more

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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Seed Of Change Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,948 views

    God brings change to our world slowly, one person at a time, but with dynamic results.

    I guess the parable of the sower is a familiar one to most of us. It’s one of those stories that have been told and retold countless times. So the danger is that when we hear it again we can think we already understand everything that there is to learn from it. Yet God’s word is living and active, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Darrin Hunt avatar

    A Matter Of Life And Death

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,186 views

    Growing in Christ is a matter of life and death, it’s a matter of giving up our old "life" of death and putting on a new life in Christ.

    "A Matter of Life and Death" Col. 3:1-17 Intro. How many men remember what their wardrobe looked like before they got married? How many “favorite” shirts or jeans did you have? How many do you have now that you’re married? How many still seem to disappear every now and then? I had a practical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    Amazed Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 33 ratings
     | 8,807 views

    This sermon is from a series I preached on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

    One Holy Passion Nehemiah 9,10 May 20, 2001 ¡§Amazed!" David Wells, in his book God in the Wasteland, laments the weakness of contemporary evangelical Christianity, and traces it to our shallow understanding of the person of God. He says that the problem is ¡§that God rests too ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    Defeating Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 139 ratings
     | 35,216 views

    This sermon was part of a series I preached on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

    One Holy Passion Nehemiah 4 March 11, 2001 “Defeating Discouragement” “The Bible tells us to love our neighbors and to love our enemies,” said G.K. Chesterton, “probably because they are generally the same people!” In the case of the Jews rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem, this was certainly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free