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  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Man's Extremity Is God's Opportunity

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 15,573 views

    This sermon is about how God helps a beleiver even in extreme difficulties when it appears as though all hope is lost.

    MAN’S EXTREMITY IS GOD’S OPPORTUNITY OUTLINE 1.SIN 2.SICKNESS 3.SORROW 4.SHAME 5.SEARCHING 6.SCARCITY 7.SHOCK THE MESSAGE MAN’S EXTREMITY IS GOD’S OPPORTUNITY 1.SIN When Man is facing destruction because of his sins there is still hope for him in God.The woman caught in adultery was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bob Hostetler avatar

    The Healing Path Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 5, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 7,128 views

    The third step in the biblical process of Healing the Hurts You Don’t Deserve

    Healing the Hurts You Don’t Deserve: The Healing Path Scripture Reading: Matt. 18:23-35, Matt. 6:12 It sounds like something out of a horror movie, but it’s real. In recent years, scientists have discovered a kind of bacterial infection called necrotizing fasciitis, more commonly called ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    ‘jacob's Heartache'

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 12, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 12,905 views

    In this sermon on the family, we see Jacob’s problem, Jacob’s pursuit, and Jacob’s peace.

    ‘JACOB’S HEARTACHE’ Genesis 35:1-7, 14 There’s an Ozark story about a hound sitting in a country store and howling as hounds do. In comes a stranger who says to the storekeeper, "What’s the matter with the dog?" "He’s sitting on a cocklebur." "Why doesn’t he get off?" "He’d rather holler." (He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Disciple Leaders In A New Church

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,898 views

    Some Christian researchers have said that at least 30% of new churches that start fail to grow qualitatively or quantitatively due to the ineffectiveness of leadership. Most of Christ’s three years of ministry were given to the training of His disciples.

    How To Disciple Leaders in a New Church Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain why it is important to train, disciple, and equip leaders in a new church. 2. The students will write a short paper on how Christ discipled His followers so that the church would grow qualitatively and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kyle Meador avatar

    God Is The Author Of My Identity

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Sep 26, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 13,463 views

    God has created, shaped and redeemed you with a specific identity, common to all of His creation, unique to you. Discover this wonderful identity that God is writing on your heart.

    God is the Author of My Identity “I’ve always wanted to be somebody. But now I see I should have been more specific.” – Lily Tomlin “Who am I?” One of the great myths of our day is that in your teenage years you figure out who you are and then you live out that identity after you’ve grown up. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    How Deep Are Your Roots? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 63 ratings
     | 31,377 views

    Three reasons why accurate beliefs are essential to a deepened life with God.

    People are now calling September 11, 2001 "Black Tuesday." For many people that day was a wake up call. Attendance in churches across the nation spiked sharply the Sunday after September 11, as people poured into churches like this to try to find answers. In fact our attendance that Sunday was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Old Fashioned Remedies For Heart And Health

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 17,158 views

    God’s Word gives us some remedies for our hearts and health.

    OLD FASHIONED REMEDIES FOR HEART AND HEALTH III John 2 "Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well." INTRO.- John prayed for Gaius that his health would improve. His spiritual health was good, but not his physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Dealing With Depression

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 181 ratings
     | 48,052 views

    Practical helps from God’s wisdom for dealing with depression.

    DEALING WITH DEPRESSION II Cor. 12:1-10 INTRO.- ILL.- A businessman on his deathbed called his friend and said, "Bill, I want you to promise me that when I die you will have my remains cremated." Bill said, "And what do you want me to do with your ashes?" He replied, "Just put them in an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Darren Ethier avatar

    The Surprise Guest Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,580 views

    Part 2 of 5 of the series, Christmas Perspectives. To the shepherds of Bethlehem and the people in Bethlehem the birth of Christ was a surprise. What were their reactions? Has our "familiarity" with the Christmas Story dulled us to the wonder of this sp

    THE SURPRISE GUEST Part 2 of the Christmas Perspectives Series Luke 2:8-20 Read at beginning of service: John 10:14-16 (NIV) 14 "I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me-- 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father--and I lay down my life for the sheep. 16 I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    From Terrorism To Triumph

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jun 29, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 12,193 views

    In the day of continuing threats of terror facing Americans as well as the world, there is an answer for Beleivers who want to live by "Faith and not by Fear."

    From Terrorism to Triumph LIVING IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, NOT, THE LAND OF THE FEARFUL Psalm 91 • by Dr. Larry L. Thompson Introduction: After the shock of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2002 America found herself attempting to recover and move forward. No sooner had we begun then we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    The Power Of Prevailing Prayer

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 50,329 views

    When prayer fails, Satan prevails.

    THE POWER OF PREVAILING PRAYER Text: Isa.65: 24; Ex.17: 8-16 Intro: Folks, the need of the hour is powerful, persistent, passionate, prevailing prayer. The need is far greater than most of God’s people realize. The moral fiber of our nation has crumbled. Real love and compassion have become ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    What The Church Should Be

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 13, 2002
    based on 238 ratings
     | 20,492 views

    The apostle Paul describes what the church should be in the book of I Thessalonians.

    WHAT THE CHURCH SHOULD BE INTRO.- ILL.- The sermon was longer than usual on this particular Sunday morning. Little Johnny was getting more restless by the minute. Finally, in what was supposed to be a whisper, Johnny blurted out, "IF WE GIVE HIM THE MONEY NOW WILL HE LET US LEAVE!" ILL.- That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ted Sutherland avatar

    The Perfecting Power Of Patience

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 26, 2001
    based on 196 ratings
     | 17,842 views

    I saw a plaque recently that said, “Lord, give me patience, and give it to me now!”

    James 1:2-4; 5:7-12 The antiquated train on a branch line was creeping slowly through the countryside when suddenly it came to a dead stop. The only passenger in the car, a salesman riding the line for the first time, asked the conductor why they had stopped. The conductor said, “Nothing to worry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    It Friday But Sunday's Coming!

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 26, 2001
    based on 338 ratings
     | 19,407 views

    The resurrection of Jesus Christ has the power to transform our lives.

    "IT’S FRIDAY BUT SUNDAY IS COMING" READ LUKE 23:44-46 IN 1948 HARRY S TRUMAN RAN FOR RE-ELECTION AS THE 33RD PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. IT WAS TRUMAN’S FIRST TIME TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT. HE BECAME PRESIDENT WHEN FDR DIED 83 DAYS INTO HIS 4TH TERM. TRUMAN WAS RUNNING AGAINST THOMAS DEWEY ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    You Gotta Take A Stand

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 10,107 views

    Sometimes God calls us to take a stand for Him even as Daniel had to do.

    You Gotta Take A Stand 3/29/98 Joshua 24:14-24 Ephesians 6:10-20 Daniel 6 LaKeisha is an eighth grade Christian. She’s new to the school and desperately wants to make some friends. By the end of the week, she’s invited into one of the more popular cliques. She’s thrilled. One day the six ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed