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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    I Will Put My Trust In Him

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,755 views

    Memorial Day is more than a day to honor fallen heroes; it is a day to honor the risen Lord.

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships ---------------------- May 30, 2004 13And again, “I WILL PUT MY TRUST IN HIM.” Hebrews 2:13 (NASB) Memorial Day is for remembering. The older I get the more ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Great Faith That Moves God

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 154 ratings
     | 61,947 views

    If we want to see results our faith need’s to be put into action.

    There are only two people in the Bible that were said to have "GREAT FAITH" by Jesus. One was the Centurian and the other was this woman. Both of them were Gentiles and probably considered not worthy of receiving anything from God because of it. I] There were three obstacles facing this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When God Visits Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Nov 28, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 16,223 views

    Is there anything too wonderful for God?

    Genesis 18:1-15 May 25, 2003 Genesis chapter 18 contains an odd little story. To emphasize its strangeness, I want to begin this morning by retelling the story to you. Abraham is a powerful man. He has enormous wealth and is accustomed to the finest that life has to offer. He is patriarch of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Little Good News Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Nov 28, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,030 views

    God fulfills his promises so we need to respond in obedience and praise.

    Genesis 21:1-7 June 29, 2003 I rolled out this morning...kids had the morning news show on Bryant Gumbel was talking about the fighting in Lebanon Some senator was squawking about the bad economy It’s gonna get worse you see we need a change in policy There’s a local paper rolled up in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Knight avatar

    The Intimate Savior

    Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 4,036 views

    Christ comes as the intimate savior willing to ’get His hands dirty’ for the sake of saving a lost, hurting, and dying world.

    The Intimate Savior Mark 1:40-45 Introduction: illustration of uncleanness (Trying to get Shelley dirty after working) I. Leper What it means to be a leper diseased -any number of skin diseases -affects skin, but goes deeper; exposing raw flesh feared-fear of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Power Of The Blood

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,176 views

    A Sermon Outline showing the Power of the Blood to Redeem, Justify, give Access and Victory in the lives of believers

    THE POWER OF THE BLOOD I POWER TO REDEEM Ephesians 1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; [AV] Christ sacrificed his life’s blood to set us free, which means that our sins are now forgiven. [CEV] a. THE PRICE of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Shane Brooks avatar

    Do Not Neglect Your Gift - Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,875 views

    Use what the good Lord gave ya.

    Do not neglect your gift 1 Timothy 4:12 Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 13 Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. 14 Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worship God Seeks

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jul 18, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,841 views

    This message examines the worship and worshipers that God is seeking.

    Worship That God Seeks John 4:19-24 I. God Is Seeking Worship Focused on Him (v. 23b) A. Some Focus on Other People 1. Due to Unresolved Conflict (Matt. 5:23-24) - If we are at odds with another brother or sister in Christ then we need to go to them and try and settle the matter. - Until we deal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Purpose And A Need To Remember Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Feb 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,959 views

    Our need for and use of memorials.

    Series: Joshua Text: Joshua 4:1-9, 19-24 Title: A Purpose and a Need to Remember I. The Need for Memorials • To Remember Deuteronomy 6:12-15 -- 12 then beware, lest you forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage. 13 You shall fear the LORD your God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remembrance And Holy Communion

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Nov 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,654 views

    A sermon linking themes of Remembrance Sunday and Holy Communion - an uncommon combination in English Free churches

    This evening is something rather unusual in our church. Very rarely has our calendar so fallen that we celebrate Holy Communion on Remembrance Sunday. At first sight it seems very odd to mix something so religious, Holy Communion, with something with so many secular overtones, Remembrance Sunday. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Faith And Fear On Friday The 13th

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Mar 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,184 views

    Really just a short devotional for teens on a "Don’t Fear" night.

    2 Kings 6 {{...It being Friday the 13th, come in wearing a hockey mask and a revving chainsaw (but take the blade off) Obviously, there will be some screaming, but pretty soon it should die down and be replaced by laughter. Take off the mask and say...}} Okay, I can take it by your reactions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    12 Ordinary Men - Andrew - Fill In The Blank Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 6, 2012
     | 4,351 views

    This is the fill in the blank for the Bible study on Andrew from 12 Ordinary Men. See also notes from the Bible Study found in the series of sermons here.

    Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. This is the fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion. This is not original but worth posting for study. Twelve Ordinary Men: Andrews - the Apostle of Small ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Happens At Gilgal, Doesn’t Stay At Gilgal

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 3, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,614 views

    The importance of remembrance! What He did yesterday can help us today!

    The man who left his wife at the gas station....He said, "I noticed it got quite in the car. Joshua 4:19-24-Now the people came up from the Jordan on the tenth day of the first month, and they camped in Gilgal on the east border of Jericho. And those twelve stones which they took out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Much Of Little Series

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 31, 2016
     | 6,572 views

    Little is much when God is in it. Jesus demonstrates His power to use insignificant people and things for His purpose

    SERIES: Miracles with a Message #4 TITLE: Making Much of Little TEXT: John 6:1-15 [vs.1-6] INTRO: Last week we visited the pool of Bethesda, now we are going to Bethsaida. Jesus and His Disciples hear that John the Baptist has been beheaded. They take a boat on a 13 mile trip across the sea of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Rich Denning avatar

    "First Sign" Changing Water Into Wine Series

    Contributed by Dr. Rich Denning on Apr 20, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,859 views

    This message is part of a series in the Gospel of John.

    INTRODUCTION: The gospel of John is the gospel of belief. The purpose for this fourth gospel is expressly stated, “And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal