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  • Mickey Bell avatar

    Nehemiah's Request Series

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 14,431 views

    Nehemiah knows what to request because he did his homework. During his time of waiting he used it to prepare for God’s purpose in his life.

    Nehemiah 2 (Third message in our stody of Nehemiah) Background: Nehemiah – a cupbearer for King Artaxerxes is upset over the destruction of his homeland in Jerusalem. We left Nehemiah last week doing something that is very brave and edgy. He went before the king with a sad face. Which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Churchology 101-The Basics

    Contributed by Steven Boyns on Feb 4, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,980 views

    Churchology 101 is the name chosen for a series of messages we will be studying for the next few weeks. These series of messages are not designed to deal with the intra-workings of the church, nor are they designed to discuss deep theology or deep doctri

    Churchology 101 is the name chosen for a series of messages we will be studying for the next few weeks. These series of messages are not designed to deal with the intra-workings of the church, nor are they designed to discuss deep theology or deep doctrinal issues at it relates to the church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Marriage: Does Submission Imply Inferiority Of The Wife To The Husband? Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jun 5, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,032 views

    Does headship by its very nature imply superiority, and submission inferiority, or is headship and submission simply a distinction of functions, two different kinds of responsibilities which God has ordered for men and women?

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Four Beneficial-Rhetorical Questions To Help You Evaluate The Effectiveness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 28, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,834 views

    Four Beneficial-Rhetorical Questions to Help You Evaluate the Effectiveness of Your Missions Ministry – Rom. 10:14,15

    Four Beneficial-Rhetorical Questions to Help You Evaluate the Effectiveness of Your Missions Ministry – Rom. 10:14,15 While the world hunts for Osama Bin Laden, many missionaries feel tempted to give up on a Muslim world that is becoming increasingly hostile to the gospel. Indonesia reports that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Glory In The Shame!

    Contributed by Paul Tuck on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 13,387 views

    Perhaps we don’t understand that ancient mentality of hostility towards the preaching of the cross but the Apostle Paul did. And though he KNEW that people regarded the idea of God on a cross as vile and shameful, not only did he preach it, but he glor

    GLORY IN THE SHAME! Galatians 6:14 Today, at least in Western society, the cross is a perfectly acceptable symbol, a rather harmless token of the Christian faith. Most people, except perhaps some of the trouble-making sort, take no offense at all to the sight of a cross. In fact, many people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lust & Chastity Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 12, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,392 views

    A Christian view of sexuality. Lust happens when attraction becomes an overpowering factor in one's life. Chastity is a positive lifestyle marked by self-control.

    A cartoon depicts two guys in Hell, and one says to the other: “I was under the impression that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” All of the deadly sins we’ve been studying are distorted or excessive attachments to good things. We make them bad. When life revolves around ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    "Ghosts In The Graveyard"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 9, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,965 views

    Jesus crosses borders to bring peace and salvation.

    Mark 5:1-20 “Ghosts in the Graveyard” Here is a rather eerie story. In Chapter 4:35 we are told that it was in the late evening that Jesus and His disciples set sail across the lake to the “region of the Gerasenes.” And, on the way they had gotten caught in a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Worthy To Be Persecuted Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 30, 2013
     | 6,575 views

    Peter and John rejoiced because they were persecuted for the Name of Jesus ... do we act the same today?

    Worthy to be Persecuted Acts 5:17-42 Introduction - Set the stage: -- Church was beginning to see full assault persecution -- Peter and John were willing to be bold; to continue proclaiming Jesus -- (Last week) Ananias and Sapphira give us great insight into integrity -- We see that even in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Your Vessel Fit For Higher Things 2 Tim 2:20-21 Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 22, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 18,547 views

    Our character is not set by genetics or the failures or mistakes of the past. We have a CHOICE. We can CHANGE. We can become someone capable of containing God and accomplishing His purposes.

    2 Timothy 2:20 In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for noble purposes and some for ignoble. 21 If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be an instrument for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Our Great Mission

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 5, 2008
     | 2,359 views

    Humans tend to one of two extremes when we look at the problems plaguing this world. One extreme declares, “We can solve these problems. We can clean up this mess if we all work hard enough.” The other extreme cries out in despair, “We will never solve

    Introduction: “Before you were born, God planned this moment in your life. It is no accident that you are [here this morning]. God longs for you to discover the life he created you to live – here on earth, and forever in eternity.” Citation: Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life, © 2002, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    Tola And Jair: When The Purpose Gets Lost Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 26, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,821 views

    GOD IN HIS DELIVERANCE STORY IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING CHARACTER IN US, EVEN AT THE PRICE OF PAIN.

    Tola and Jair: When the Purpose gets Lost Judges 10:1-16 8/16/09 INTRODUCTION My older sister Sue is panicked by mice. She lives in an old farm house, next door to the house we grew up in. One night she went into her kitchen and saw a mouse scury underneath the pantry door. Wanted it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Steven Haguewood avatar

    A God's Eye View Of Homosexuality Series

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 31, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,026 views

    There is much talk from advocates of gay rights and homosexuality, how does their rhetoric measure up against the true teaching of the Bible?

    A GOD’S EYE VIEW HOMOSEXUALITY Text: Romans 1:24-27 Scripture Reading: Genesis 2:18-26 INTRODUCTION 1. Let me share with you some insight into the mind of gay rights advocates: a. “The main thing is to talk about gayness until the issue becomes thoroughly tiresome…” b. “Seek desensitization and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Benjamin Sharpe avatar

    The Exclusive Claims Of The Inclusive Jesus

    Contributed by Benjamin Sharpe on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 5,583 views

    An apologetic sermon defending the assertion that Jesus is God’s unique provision for salvation.

    The Exclusive Claims of the Inclusive Jesus John 14:1-11 INTRODUCTION: You know that I teach OT and NT at our local college. Being in that setting enables me to encounter a lot of different people and to get a sense of the way people inside as well as outside the church think. One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Quesen M Ambyton avatar

    Take A Stand Series

    Contributed by Quesen M Ambyton on Nov 10, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,765 views

    Convictions guide our decisions and determine our character. In order to live a godly life, we must have strong biblical values. With a firm foundation based on God's Word, we're ready to face whatever challenges come our way.

    It’s a shame as Christians that we actually need policies at work for us to either stop swearing, stop lying, stop stealing etc etc. We fear our bosses more than we fear the Lord King David said Lord I have kept your word within my heart so that I may not sin against you. Every natural ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Luxury Once Tasted

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019
     | 3,332 views

    Let's talk about what's truly necessary for success this fall

    A. Opening illustration: Wal-Mart. Needs vs. Wants. Yard sale, some things that you thought you needed? B. Background to passage: Asa demonstrates how his kingdom/God’s people grew over his 41-year reign. He was the third king after Solomon to reign. He was the first king of Judah that walked in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist