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  • Dan Buis avatar

    Love Lifted Me

    Contributed by Dan Buis on Feb 25, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 7,815 views

    We are ascended with Christ!

    Some of the hottest books on the market right now in the Christian and even secular market are books about the rapture. The rapture is the biblical teaching taken from I Thessalonians 4 that Christ will return at the sound of the trumpet, the dead will be raised and those of us who are “in Christ” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Bumper To Bumper On The Highway Of Holiness

    Contributed by Michael Pahls on Apr 9, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,487 views

    Uses the metaphor of driver’s education to explore St. Paul’s understanding of personal holiness as it relates to corporate solidarity and ecclesial unity.

    BUMPER TO BUMPER ON THE HIGHWAY OF HOLINESS Ephesians 4:17-32 INTRO. A COMMON HIGHWAY: DRIVERS EDUCATION FOR CHRISTIANS I was driving to Chicago a couple of weeks ago and I happened to get on the Dan Ryan Expressway just about the time of rush hour was ending. Now I don’t know if you have ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Marry, Marry, Quite Contrary

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on May 17, 2001
    based on 110 ratings
     | 3,687 views

    The secret to making marriages thrive is to dance with the spiritual reality that you are no longer two lives trying to get along, but two former lives now becoming one new life by the loving hand of God.

    In the 1970’s, a wave of no-fault divorce legislation swept across the nation. As states passed no-fault divorce laws, a culture of divorce developed. The divorce culture was perpetuated by the rise in pre-nuptial agreements. Now, many states are realizing the socio-economic effects of divorce. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dirty, Dumb, And Defenseless

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 4, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,742 views

    3rd in a series on shepherding.

    Sermon for 6/3/2001 John 10:1-15 Dirty, Dumb & Defenseless Introduction: The “Candid Camera” TV show went to an exclusive prep school where all of the students were well above average. The “Candid Camera” people posed as career consultants who were going to advise these brilliant young men ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Christ's Example Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,198 views

    forgiveness in practice

    Jesus’ Example of Forgiveness – Matthew 26:47-56 Illustration:Chuck Swindoll reports that a seminary student in Chicago faced a forgiveness test. Although he preferred to work in some kind of ministry, the only job he could find was driving a bus on Chicago’s south side. One day a gang of tough ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Fresh Touch

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 24,810 views

    How to receive a fresh touch from God.

    James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. TEXT: Daniel 10:1-21 TOPIC: A FRESH TOUCH THEME: How to receive a fresh touch from God A FRESH TOUCH INTRODUCTION: 1. There is nothing written ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Eric Amundson avatar

    Strongholds In The Promised Land

    Contributed by Eric Amundson on Nov 29, 2000
    based on 118 ratings
     | 10,326 views

    Faith that God will bring down the walls inhibiting the promise

    There are strongholds in the Promised Land. All of us, in our lives, have impossible situations. Every hope that we have that has any value at all has obstacles to it. Every promised land has strongholds that must be dealt with to truly claim the land as our own. The Israelites have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    His Powerful Word -- Hammer And Fire

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 3, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 17,187 views

    God’s Word has to the power to expose and crush all falsehood and to buildup and refine in its truth.

    Sermon Text: Jeremiah 23:23-29 September 2, 2001 -- Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost GOD’S POWERFUL WORD – A HAMMER AND FIRE! It’s been said that the pen is mightier than the sword. What that means is that words can be powerful. Words can be weapons. A careless, harsh word can cut a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Value Of Your Testimony Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 236 ratings
     | 34,972 views

    How Paul used his testimony to reach people for Christ.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 37 “The Value of Your Testimony” Acts 22:1-15 We never know when we will be required to speak up for the Lord. Paul had been worshipping in the temple, when he was falsely accused of bringing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Do When You Hit The Wall

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 30, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,652 views

    In the Christian life we will face challenges but we can never give up

    What to do When you Hit the Wall Philippians 2:25-30 August 19, 2001 Morning Service Introduction When I was in high school I was a part of the cross country team. A cross country meet would consist of a 3.1 mile or 5 kilometer race. As you crossed the finish line you would be given your time and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Would Jesus Say To Timothy Mcveigh

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jun 8, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 1,965 views

    What is the message of Christ to people, not just the McVeigh’s of this world, but all of us.

    What Would Jesus Say to Timothy McVeigh Ballard Assembly Pastor Bob Briggs June 9, 2001 On April 19, 1995, over six years ago, the fragile peace of mind of a nation was shattered when a Ryder Truck, loaded with explosives, detonated in front of the Federal Building in Oklahoma City, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Hope You Dance

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Jun 20, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,339 views

    GOD WANTS MEN TO STAND FOR HIM IN THE GAP BETWEEN MORAL DEGRADATION AND MORAL INTEGRITY!

    I HOPE YOU DANCE EZEKIEL 22:1-8, 23-30 FATHER’S DAY JUNE 17, 2001 INTRODUCTION: FATHER’S DAY INTERNET STUFF LYRICS TO THE SONG, “I HOPE YOU DANCE” BY LEE ANN WOMACK (? spelling, but correct name and title). TRANSITION THOUGHT: Today’s text speaks to us of the reality of today’s culture. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Paul Made The Most Out Of His Difficulties

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 23, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,363 views

    Follow Paul’s example as one who learned how to turn difficulties into catalysts for Godly change

    Learning How Paul Made the Most of the Life’s Difficulties (2 Cor. 6:3-13) Illustration:John Quincy Adams held more important offices than anyone else in the history of the U.S. He served with distinction as president, senator, congressman, minister to major European powers, and participated in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Leslie Trombly avatar

    Witnessing For Christ

    Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jun 24, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 20,778 views

    How to be Witness foe Christ.

    Blessings to each one who hears this. Today’s lesson is to help your witnessing for Jesus Christ in your life on a daily basis. Each of us can be an inspirer and encourager of witnessing to others of Jesus Christ and His glory. I will teach you how to enhance your abilities to witness to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lesson 1 Witnessing To Mormons Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Bixby on Oct 24, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,351 views

    This is a Mulitple series on witnessing to mormons. The first lesson is background and termonology.

    Witnessing to Mormons Lesson 1 Jeff Bixby March 8, 2001 Scripture: 1Timothy Ch.1:15-16 "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners-of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational