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  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Back To The Altar

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 29, 2002
    based on 370 ratings
     | 100,521 views

    When we get back to the altar as a life style and not just a place to go when we have a problem, we will find the presence and the power of God.

    Ahab the king of Israel meets Elijah with these words: Art thou he that troubeleth Israel? Trouble=) stir up, disturb To agitate; 2. To afflict with pain or discomfort. 3. To cause mental agitation or distress You Have to realize that when you get serious about serving God, 100% sold out, You will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    Pass The Salt And Turn On The Light

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 211 ratings
     | 29,373 views

    Matthew 5: 13 - 16 Christians need to be the Salt of the World and be Light

    Pass the Salt and Turn on the Light Matthew 5: 13 – 16 Matthew 5: 13 A: Christ seems to be stating quite clearly that the source of our influence is found in the person we are!! You ARE Salt not You HAVE Salt or You DISPENSE Salt B: Only as Christians are salt in their lives & character ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    The Ark Of Safety

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 8, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,550 views

    Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord, and God provided him a ark of safety. Jesus is our Ark of Safety to keep us safe from the floodwaters of judgment.

    The Ark of Safety Gen 6:1-22 I know that this is a familiar story to you....but there are alot of lessons we can learn from the story of Noah & The Ark. 1. Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark. 2. Stay fit. When you’re 600 years old, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Nowak avatar

    Gifts Of The Father Series

    Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 6, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,381 views

    In I Peter 1:3-5 we see that God delights in giving good gifts to His children.

    I Peter 1:3-5 “Gifts of the Father” Intro—With Christmas just having passed, all of us that have children can relate to giving gifts to them. We give gifts to our children because we love them, and because we want to show them in a real, tangible way, that love. And we give gifts to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Carver avatar

    The Lights Are On But No One Is Home

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 126 ratings
     | 10,878 views

    The problem with people asking for forgiveness and not inviting Jesus into their life.

    Scripture: Matthew 12:43 – 45 Title: “The Lights Are On, But No One’s Home” Introduction: Jesus was making reference to how Israel had been presented the opportunity to receive Jesus, but instead had rejected Him in favor of holding onto the O.T. Law. As a result of depending on the Law instead ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul George avatar

    The Ambassadors Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Paul George on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,249 views

    In verse 10 Jesus said the blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake. It appears in this verse His remarks are directed to both the disciples and the multitude.

    In verse 10 Jesus said the blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake. It appears in this verse His remarks are directed to both the disciples and the multitude. In verse 11 it seems Jesus’ remarks are to His disciples. Persecution is the usual experience of the followers of Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • David Taylor avatar

    Be Influencers

    Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 7, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,803 views

    What it means to be salt and light

    Sermon on Mount Being a People of Influence In the SOM, Jesus’ aim was to create a lifestyle in his followers that would make people think about the value of God, or to glorify God. Jesus goes from talking about persecution to being salt and light that is being an influence in the world around ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Resurrection

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 30, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,465 views

    The resurrection is a reality. However, if the cross had not been a reality, the resurrection could not have been. What then is the relevance to our everyday life?

    To become a Christian is to accept an extra dimension to life. From the Christian’s point of view the notable thing about the unbeliever’s world is how much smaller it is. The unbeliever is imprisoned in a decaying universe. Imagine you took a child to the theater to see some tragedy like, say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Problems And Solutions Of Second Generation Christians

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 98 ratings
     | 13,947 views

    Many second generation Christians fall into the trap of taking their parent’s faith for granted. Throughout the book of Judges the Israelites suffered greatly from the problems of second generation apathy.

    The Problems and Solutions of Second Generation Christians Illustration:The penalty that good men pay for not being interested in politics is to be governed by men worse than themselves. Plato. Many second generation Christians fall into the trap of taking their parent’s faith for granted. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Easter

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 195 ratings
     | 32,562 views

    Jesus Arose!

    Easter John 15:13 Back in the 1880Easter John 15:13 Back in the 1880's Nietzsche declared that "God is dead," and before the turn of the Twentieth Century, Shaw and Wells chimed in saying the 20th Century would mark the end of the world's "religious phase." Yet, today a church now meets in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Anderson avatar

    The Tomb Speaks Of Life

    Contributed by David Anderson on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 4,495 views

    The open tomb proclaims that death is defeated.

    Easter SONrise Service “The Tomb Speaks of Life” Mark 16:1-7 CHRIST IS RISEN! He is risen as He said. This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it! Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ–grace, mercy and peace be unto you, fro God our Father, and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Apple avatar

    A Call To Courage Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,042 views

    PAUL CHALLENGES TIMOTHY TO REJECT FEAR AND EMBRACE SUFFERING IN FULFILLING HIS CALL TO THE MINISTRY OF THE GOSPEL

    BIG IDEA: PAUL CHALLENGES TIMOTHY TO REJECT FEAR AND EMBRACE SUFFERING IN FULFILLING HIS CALL TO THE MINISTRY OF THE GOSPEL INTRODUCTION: “Therefore” – based on vv.6-7 you have been called and gifted for the gospel ministry you have received the divine empowering = “power and love and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bill Prater avatar

    Sermon On The Mount Lesson 28

    Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 3,049 views

    Lesson 28

    In verses 1-18 of Matthew 6 it’s as if we have been in the sanctuary of the Lord communing with Him who "seeth in secret." Beginning in verse 19, we leave the safety and security of communion with the Lord, and immediately find ourselves combating the temptations and trials of the world. It is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Finney avatar

    Bon Fire

    Contributed by Carl Finney on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,417 views

    showing how a Christian should B-On Fire

    The “B – on Fire” Christian Main Passage: Matthew 7:21 – 23 Albert Barns “Notes on the Bible” Volume 12 pg. 184 “ ‘I never knew you’ that is, I never approved of your conduct; never loved you as my friends. See Psalm 1:6; 2 Timothy 2:19 and 1 Corinthians 8:3. This proves that, with all their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Lyall avatar

    God's Future Glory

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,694 views

    The prophet Isaiah in the concluding part of his prophecy looks forward to that time when God’s glory will be fully revealed

    Last week we looked at the opening verses of Isaiah chapter 60, Arise shine, for your light has come. We thought of the light having been switched on, and when the light is on, there can be no darkness. God’s lory in Jesus has pushed the darkness back. Then, All assemble and come to you. The glory ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican