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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Isaiah's Christmas Story Is Happier Than That Of Dr. Seuss

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,667 views

    Isaiah describes how the desert will bloom at the coming of divine retribution. A picturesque text with a wonderful message for us this Advent.

    December 12, 2004 Isaiah 35:1-7 1 The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, 2 it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Where Is Peace?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 12, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,675 views

    We find peace in: 1. Humility 2. Believing 3. Surrender

    I recently read of a couple who retired in 1980. They were alarmed by the threat of nuclear war, so they undertook a serious study of all the countries of the world which would be least likely to experience war. They wanted to be sure they spent their last years in peace and security. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Some Things Just Don't Translate

    Contributed by Steve Klink on May 19, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,202 views

    Trusting the Holy Spirit to translate the Word and Work of God.

    Text: John 6:60 “On hearing it, many of his disciples said, ‘This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?’” Vs. 66 - ‘From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him.’ ‘You do not want to leave too, do you?’ Jesus asked the Twelve. Simon Peter answered him, ‘Lord to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Untold Story Of Robinson Crusoe Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004
    based on 77 ratings
     | 18,670 views

    The story of Robinson Crusoe and the truth he learned from his salvaged Bible teaches us the priority of prayer.

    The Untold Story of Robinson Crusoe Psalm 50:1-15 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO 1. Preview: For the near future, my Sunday evening messages will have a single purpose and single focus. I want to preach and teach so as to help us as a church and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rejoice

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on May 30, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,529 views

    This sermon deals with the need for Christians to find their joy in their relationship with God and not external circunstances.

    Rejoice 1 Samuel 17:44, Genesis 3:23, Romans 8:5, Galatians 5:16-17, Phillipains 3:1 Leviticus 23:40 Deuteronomy 16:11, 1 Chronicles 16:10 Psalms 9:2, 32:11, 68:4, 97:12, 2:1, 31:7, 33:21,35:9, Psalms 40:16, Luke 10:20, Psalms 64:10, Isaiah 25:9, Phillipians 4:4 - 7, Romans 5:1-11 Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Of All Pray Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 239 ratings
     | 37,407 views

    Pray should be the first impulse rather than the last resort of Christ’s people.

    First of All—Pray: Part 1 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO C. H. Spurgeon was one of the most popular and successful preachers of Victorian England. His Metropolitan Tabernacle drew thousands each Sunday. Often hundreds would stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "How To Receive God's Blessings" - I

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 19, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 15,627 views

    The beginning of a series, which shows "How To Receive God’s Blessings" ... this message is taken from Psalm 1.

    “How To Receive God’s Blessings” – I Psalm 1 INTRODUCTION: Tonight, we will begin a new series on “How To Receive God’s Blessings”. Last Sunday we took a look at “Blessings And Curses” from Deuteronomy Chapter 27. I want to expand on the “blessings” part. There are numerous references in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Are You Walking With?

    Contributed by Stacey Lalor on Jun 19, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 21,470 views

    A detailed look at Abraham and the lessons he teaches on the importance of walking with Almighty God

    Introduction/Preamble As a classroom teacher for a number of years, I have always been fascinated by the behaviour patterns of my students. One of the things I have come to observe about students/young people is that they are just like us adults, just mini versions of us. They see and react to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Claiming The Promises

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 20, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,162 views

    A message that challenges us to never retire from the service to the King.

    Claiming the Promises Pastor Glenn Newton 9-10-2000 Joshua 14:6-15 JOS 14:6 Now the men of Judah approached Joshua at Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, "You know what the LORD said to Moses the man of God at Kadesh Barnea about you and me. 7 I was forty years old ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Living Together With The Right Conduct Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 22, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,502 views

    There are two results to living together with the right conduct.

    LIVING TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT CONDUCT Philippians 1:27-30 INTRODUCTION A. We often fail to live with the right conduct in the church. 1. One day a little boy complained that his new shoes were hurting his feet. His teacher looked down at his feet. No wonder they hurt, his shoes were on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spoiled And Selfish Series

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 15,760 views

    This sermon looks at the spoiled nature of Ahab and contrast that with Naboth who was a man of integrity and priciples.

    In a 2001 Times Magizine cover article entilted, “Power Struggle-whose in charge” and in this article, a vivid example of a somewhat epidemic was given. It reads: Here is a parenting parable for our age. Carla Wagner, 17, of Coral Gables, Fla., spent the afternoon drinking the tequila she ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chris Manning avatar

    The Walk Of Faith

    Contributed by Chris Manning on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,902 views

    When most of us think about how we are doing spiritually, we think about surface things. We zero in on behavior patterns, such as have we been gossiping, have we been staying true to our marriage, have we been reading our Bibles, have we been tithing? We

    Genesis 12:1-4 KJV Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee: (2) And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: (3) ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    How To Bless America

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 29, 2004
    based on 228 ratings
     | 9,979 views

    1- Be respectful of governmental authorities 2- Be diligent in your work 3- Be considerate of others

    INTRO.- All is not right in America, but all is not wrong either. Even though America is plagued with many problems…political, moral and spiritual…she is still the greatest country in the world! Of course, I am biased. I have known no other. ILL.- Calvin Coolidge once said, “To live under the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    New Year Necessities

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 176 ratings
     | 28,638 views

    Some new year necessities.

    INTRO.- ILL.- "The Fabulous Life of: Arnold Schwarzenegger.” Here it is: * He smokes $4,000 cigars but that’s not all. * Arnold is worth up to an estimated $800 million. His holdings in private companies like Microsoft and Starbuck’s are valued at over $20 million. * Even his shoes are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kenneth Squires avatar

    Worship That Costs You Everything Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,310 views

    Have you realized that the Christian life is about surrender and not conformity? Many who come to Jesus think that the first thing they need to do is conform to the status quo of the group - dress like others, talk like the others, make sure their prayers

    1Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied. 2Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about.” 3Early the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal