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  • Charles Holt avatar

    Challenged By Chariots Of Iron(Part 1 Of 3)

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,245 views

    Study deals with the fear of Ephraim and Manasseh faced with chariots of iron in their conquest of Canaan with applications to the Christian’s life.

    A Bible Study by Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com CHALLENGED BY CHARIOTS OF IRON(Part 1 of 3) Scripture reading: Jeremiah 12:4 Scripture Text: Joshua 17:14-18 The expression, "chariots of iron" is very descriptive. Its symbolic importance will be heightened when we place it within the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Examples Set By A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 8, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 5,643 views

    Our encouragement today should be that almost two thousand years ago another small church, planted in a community probably not too unlike our own, became a model for other new churches throughout the world.

    Examples Set By a Healthy Church First Thessalonians 1:5-7 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church October 8, 2000 Introduction: Last week we looked at three characteristics or building blocks essential to building a healthy church. We saw through the church in Thessalonica’s ...read more

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    Child Abuse

    Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jun 14, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
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    Our responsibility to Victims of child Abuse

    Child Abuse & Neglect What Does God say about abusers? -------------------------------- Abuse in any form is not only harmful and detremential to the abuser and the abused; but it is also a sin. It is a sin of the worst kind. I Corinthians 6:9-10 speaks of abusers and how the Lord feels ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Mark#1: Uncommon Faith Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,267 views

    This sermon introduces the series and illustrates the faith that is necessary to build a prevailing church.

    Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Mark #1: Uncommon Faith Matthew 16:13-18 June 24, 2001 Intro: A. [What the Church Really Needs, Citation: Father John McKenzie. Leadership, Vol. 15, no. 2.] If the church were to lose its hierarchy, its clergy, its vast collection of buildings, its stores of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Where You Left It

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 9, 2001
    based on 275 ratings
     | 75,432 views

    What this young unnamed prophet in II Kings did to get back his cutting edge -- illustrates for us, 3 principles that will help us get back our cutting edge of servcie to the Lord.

    "IT’S WHERE YOU LEFT IT" TEXT: II KINGS 6:1-7 INTRODUCTION II KINGS 6:1-7 This event took place in the 8th century BC, during the times of the Kings, when Israel was split into 2 kingdoms -- Israel in the north and Judah in the south. The 2 central characters in this text are an unnamed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Evaluate Love According To The Scriptures Instead Of Human Standards

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 20, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 16,383 views

    HOW TO EVALUATE LOVE ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES INSTEAD OF HUMAN STANDARDS - I Cor. 13:4-7

    HOW TO EVALUATE LOVE ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES INSTEAD OF HUMAN STANDARDS - I Cor. 13:4-7 One evening while appearing on CNN’s Larry King Live, Jack Kemp, the honorable congressman from New York, made an insightful comment about the religious right when he said, “People don’t care how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is A Good God

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Oct 13, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 23,680 views

    We have a duty to a world torn by tragedy to offer hope and encouragement. This message is an attempt to show that God is good despite obvious evil. It is a challenge to be as God is -- good. To do as God does -- good.

    GOD IS A GOOD GOD Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com For several years during the late ¡¦40s and throughout the ¡¦50s Oral Roberts was a leading evangelist in America. At one time he had the world¡¦s largest gospel tent which his team erected in the largest cities in America and overseas. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Praying Fathers, The Ultimate In Homeland Security

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 8,124 views

    Today we want to look at 6 praying fathers from scripture and see what they teach us about praying for our kids (When The Church Prays - pt 3)

    When The Church Prays – part 3 “The Ultimate In Homeland Security” Today, is Father’s Day “Happy Father’s Day!” I thought I’d start out today by sharing a few precious dad moments.. Moments that would only happen to a dad and only a dad would appreciate… PRECIOUS DAD MOMENT #1 One night a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    When Your Problems Are Big And Your God Is Small Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Feb 10, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,872 views

    In this message, we learn how even evangelicals can be guilty of violating the 2nd commandment. When we do, we minimize God and magnify our problems.

    The war on terrorism. The impending attack on Iraq. An economy that can’t quite seem to get back on track. How are you handling the uncertainty of all that? Add this to the typical stresses in life. Problems with relationships at home, work, or school. A fear of not getting the job done ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Time To Come Home

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,408 views

    God’s heart is for lost things to be found and ruptured relationships to be reconciled.

    Dec. 30, 2001 Scripture Text: Luke 15:1-32 Speaker: Jeff Williams Good morning! My neighbors must have thought I was crazy. I was standing in the dumpster. I was not looking in the dumpster. I was standing knee deep in their trash. One of my boys had been playing with my keys and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bold And Courageous

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,262 views

    Peter and John stand before the Sanhedrin to deliver a message of salvation

    Bold and Courageous Acts 4:1-14 Jeff Hughes – March 9, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Last week, we finished up Acts chapter 3. We looked at Peter’s explanation to the crowd gathered for the miraculous healing that had just taken place, and we saw Peter’s evangelistic appeal to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    A Sure Way To A Real Reward: Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 12, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,275 views

    The greatest reward possible is one that comes from God? When new members join CVCC, I often pray this way, “Help us live and serve together in such a way that we will receive a “well-done” from Jesus one day.” How we keep or fail to keep this third com

    We like it when we get a pat on the back, a warm handshake of congratulations, a thank you note for a job well-done. We like to be rewarded. But don’t you think that the greatest reward possible is one that comes from God? When new members join CVCC, I often pray this way, “Help us live and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Problems Look Big And God Looks Small Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 12, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,765 views

    Some people handle these problems really well. They have a sense of joy and confidence no matter what the trial might be. And other people live in a constant state of stress and anxiety. What’s the difference? Well, for some people, their problems loo

    The war on terrorism. The impending attack on Iraq. An economy that can’t quite seem to get back on track. How are you handling the uncertainty of all that? Add this to the typical stresses in life. Problems with relationships at home, work, or school. A fear of not getting the job done ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Keepers Of The Flame Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 19,612 views

    God’s desire is for us to be joyful always, to pray continually, and to give thanks in all circumstances. We must avoid every kind of evil and make sure that we allow the Spirit’s flame to burn brightly in our lives as we await His glorious appearing.

    Keepers of the Flame A guy from Wisconsin and a man from Illinois are sitting next to each other on a long flight to L.A. The Illini leans over to the Badger and asks if he’d like to play a game to pass the time. The cheesehead just wants to take a nap, so he politely declines. The flatlander ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 204 ratings
     | 67,427 views

    The great theologian Augustine said that the beginning of knowledge is to know oneself to be a sinner. In order to be reminded of his depraved sinfulness and God’s gracious forgiveness, he had this psalm engraved on his bedroom wall as he lay dying in h

    The Fruit of Forgiveness In this award winning film called “The Mission,” Robert DeNiro plays a mercenary who has taken asylum in the local church after killing his brother in a fit of jealous rage. He eventually leaves the church and heads to a mission post located above the waterfalls in a South ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist