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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    "Shiloh"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,555 views

    Are we ready for Shiloh, the “Rest-Giver”, the “one who comes”?

    “Shiloh” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (note to Civil War enthusiasts—Shiloh was the name of a significant battle in the War Between the States, but it originally came from the Old Testament) This chapter records Jacob’s blessing on his sons who gather ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Will You Make A Difference

    Contributed by Chris Coker on Aug 8, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,160 views

    Making a difference in someones life from Jude 23

    Text: Jude 23 Title: Will you make a difference? Dominant Thought: Must be willing to make a difference in someone’s life Introduction: Does anyone have 57 cents in their pockets, if you don’t ask the people around you for the change they have? 57 cents isn’t much money but it changed a small ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Before The Children Went Away

    Contributed by Terry Tuley on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 81 ratings
     | 5,316 views

    A sermon on the importance of families living for Christ

    “Before The Children Went Away” ( Job 29:1-5) There is no one in the Bible that can so touch the heart of compassion than God’s servant Job. In one fell stroke of providence, Job was robbed of everything he had in life. Let me take you on a journey down to the Uz mortuary. There is a receiving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Whole World Stinks?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 28, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,357 views

    We study attitudes and choices.

    THE WHOLE WORLD STINKS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: I love Hebrews 11:36 -- trials/cruel mockings/scourgings/bonds/imprisonments/ stoned/ sawn asunder/ tempted/ slain with swords/ afflicted/ tormented/ lived in deserts and caves --- Heb. 11:38 OF WHOM THE WORLD WAS NOT ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Now Let's Pray Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Nov 20, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,607 views

    Last message in our study through the book of James

    A Life of Works Produced By Faith Part 19 “Now Let Us Pray” Introduction Last Monday we celebrated what some have called a much forgotten holiday, Veterans Day. Are have been blessed with many great privileges in this great nation because of many who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, laying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jose Gomez Sr. avatar

    A Ministry Challenge For The Church (By Pastor Carmen Gomez)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jul 12, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,520 views

    Pastor Carmen challenges the church to do the work that God has called them to.

    A ministry challenge for everyone *Proverbs 29:18 "Where there is no vision, the people perishf: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he". In this church we have talked about: the importance of ministry how ministry needs to be focused on fulfilling our mission as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Right Stuff

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,020 views

    one of a series in the book of Acts

    The right stuff - the wrong way We have the right stuff 10 years/Win Arn in Marquette MI about the Christian church movement. I went with some LSCC Elders and listened and learned. He said the Christian Church movement was ideally suited to reach American culture for Jesus and it should be able ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Turn Or Burn Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 15,612 views

    The significance of repentance is particularly important when we consider how we usually handle our weaknesses

    OPEN: “Johnnie,” asked the kindergarten teacher, “is the world round?” “No, ma’am,” was the reply. “It isn’t!” Exclaimed the teacher. “Then I suppose it’s flat?” “No, ma’am.” “Well,” said the teacher with a smile, “if the world isn’t round and it isn’t flat, then what is it?” “My dad says it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Casual Attitude Or Committed Action?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 394 ratings
     | 31,810 views

    Most people respond to Christ in one of two ways: casual attitude or committed action.

    CASUAL ATTITUDE OR COMMITTED ACTION? Mark 11:1-11 INTRO.- ILL.- A preacher was riding on a plane filled with people and cigarette smoke. (Of course, this had to be some time ago since we know that smoking is now banned on airplanes.) The preacher knew he would have to take a bath, and send his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    The Importance Of Anointing Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 15, 2003
    based on 127 ratings
     | 64,525 views

    The ability to minister is made possible through the anointing of the Holy Spirit. This sermon teaches this truth and shows true evidences of the anointing.

    THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ANOINTING In the Old Testament the principle of anointing was revealed in the bestowal of ability through various types, symbols and functions. For example the High Priests had oil poured upon them, as did Kings and Prophets. Each of these groups had specific roles in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Miss The Shift!

    Contributed by Nathaniel Cox on May 24, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 19,574 views

    "Don’t Miss the Shift!" is a message about the Judaizers of Pauls day and how they miss the shift into the Kingdom of God. God is doing a new thing will you know it?

    Title: Don’t miss the Shift! Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16 Intro: There is unrest in the body of Christ across denomination and styles God is calling us all up hirer. When the woman said that her people worship in the mountain and the Jews in Jerusalem but the hour cometh and now is. We all ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Howard Parnell avatar

    Signposts On The Road To Rapture

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 16, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 13,998 views

    God’s Word has given us ample warning of the coming Rapture. We are each responsible for how we treat and react to these warnings.

    SIGNPOSTS ON THE ROAD TO RAPTURE Luke 21:25-28 INTRO. This is a very important doctrine and yet it is not believed by many church members. [Dad used to tell of a woman who told him that she did not believe all this business about Jesus coming so soon. She asked, "What do you think about that?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Man Who Was Determined Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 128 ratings
     | 10,374 views

    The determination of Jesus Christ to go to Jerusalem to die should inspire and encourage our faithfulness.

    Morning Message March 4, 2001 Central Church of Christ John Dobbs Series: Faces Around the Cross A MAN WHO WAS DETERMINED Introduction: 1. Today we begin a new series of messages called "Faces Around the Cross". We want to see the humanity that surrounded the events that culminated in the cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Dillinger avatar

    The Fruitful Church Series

    Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,939 views

    Philadelphia

    Philadelphia: The Faithful Church Rev 3:7-13 The Christian race is not a competitive event to see who comes in first, but an endurance run to see who finishes faithfully. It?s like the experience of Bill Broadhurst, who entered the Pepsi Challenge 10,000-meter road race in Omaha, Nebraska. Ten ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal (Pt. 2) Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,957 views

    Jesus is working through His church to bring salvation to a lost generation.

    Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal 3 Part Series (2 of 3) June 29, 2003 Chester, FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Excuses abound for not attending church. a The Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia ran an ad targeted for excuse-prone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist