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  • David DeWitt avatar

    The Danger Of Drifting

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 235 ratings
     | 84,119 views

    If you can remember a time when you were closer to Jesus than you are right now; you’re spiritually drifting.

    The Dangers of Drifting Selected Passages (Hebrews 2:1, Revelation 2:2-5) August 21, 2005 Introduction Several years ago a couple was on vacation in Florida and they were floating in the ocean on inflatable rafts. The husband decided to head into the shore but his wife wanted to stay out on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Watching For Signs

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 25, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,930 views

    Jesus gave us specific signs that we are watch for regarding the end of the age

    Watching for Signs Matthew 24:1-14 September 25, 2005 Morning Service Introduction On your way to church today, did you have to obey any signs? Of course you did! Stop signs, street signs, caution signs or even our church sign. We are conditioned to follow signs. What would happen if no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus Will Return

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,525 views

    That Jesus will return is a constant theme of the New Testament and a basic Christian teaching. His return could be near. Are we ready?

    I’ve read recently about an inscription on the Dome of the Capitol building in Washington. It’s placed where few can see it. It’s a line from the poet Tennyson: One far-off divine event to which all history moves. That ’one far-off divine event’ is the one we pray for every time we say ’Thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Three Baptism Stories Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 20,837 views

    The stories of three different baptisms explain why Jesus thought it important enough to include baptism in his final words to his disciples.

    Three Baptism Stories Matthew 28:18-20 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO We are in a continuing series from what Bible students call ¡§the great commission¡¨¡XJesus¡¦ final words to his followers. Working our way through this passage requires that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Scapegoat: A Communion Celebratioin

    Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,776 views

    The Israelites celebrated the forgiveness of sin by using goats, one to be a sacrifice and one to be sent away carrying the sins of the nation.

    “THE SCAPEGOAT: A COMMUNION CELEBRATION” OCTOBER 2, 2005 Intro: Today, we are going to celebrate the communion of our Lord. We are going to look at the way the Israelites celebrated the forgiveness of sin as we prepare ourselves for the celebration. The Day of Atonement was the High Holy Day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stephen: Giving His Life And Death For Christ Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 1, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,830 views

    Stephens character was shown by Dr Luke in Acts 6. In Acts 7 we see that character lived out as he lives for Christ and because of his witness becomes the first to die for Christ.

    Intro: Last week we learned about the character of a Godly man. We learned about Stephen. Stephen was the first martyr for Christ and what an example to follow! Stephen was not only the first martyr for Christ, but many Scholars and preachers also credit him with being the first Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Mission's Moment Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Oct 2, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,076 views

    The people of repented of their sin. This sermon looks at what true repentance really is.

    A Mission’s Moment Text: Jonah 3:1-10 Introduction: One of the old cartoons that we use to watch as kids has now come back onto the TV. Surprisingly, my children enjoy it and watch it all the time. I’m referring to Popeye. You remember "Popeye the Sailor Man", don’t you? Every episode was based ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Communion And The 23rd Psalm

    Contributed by John Ingham on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 21,056 views

    A new look at the Communion Table

    Communion and the 23rd Psalm INTRODUCTION: 1.There are some things that are very important and you usually spend more time studying and delving into the history of the subject. 2.There is no more important ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Coming Off The Mountaintop

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,330 views

    This sermon challenges us to pray impossible prayers.

    About a year ago we began a series that has taken a little over a year to complete. During this time we looked at the life and ministry of the prophet Elijah. If you remember God called Elijah to boldly confront King Ahab and in doing so declare that a terrible drought was coming. The drought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Smiling Series

    Contributed by Paul Brashaw on Oct 17, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,489 views

    God smiling. This sermon is part of a series "Welcome to the Planet"

    SERIES: Welcome to the Planet #5 TEXT: Genesis 1:4,10,12,18,21,25,31 TITLE: God Smiling Author Bob Coy went in to wake his 4-year-old daughter Caitlyn…who peacefully slept. He spoke softly…sat on her bed…she started to stir…she woke up frustrated. With a bit of anger in her voice Caitlyn ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Winning Over Worry

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,608 views

    As Christians we are meant to live by faith not fear. Worry is a product of fear and a lack of faith

    Winning Over Worry Matthew 6:25-34 October 16, 2005 Morning Service Introduction Someone tells about a woman who for many years couldn’t sleep at night because she worried that her home would be burglarized. One night her husband heard a noise in the house, so he went downstairs to investigate. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God Has Been Faithful

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 21,046 views

    But of all the things that God has revealed about Himself that is a most fitting conclusion to this year and a bridge of encouragement for the next is that God has been faithful.

    God Has Been Faithful Scripture Reference: Psalm 89:1 – 8 Introduction This book called the Bible, the Holy Scriptures, or the Holy Writ contains more about God than any other book written or will be written. This is more than handbook about the Great I am, but a life book about a living God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Here Am I Send Me

    Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 5, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,428 views

    “And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘whom shall I send, and who will go for us?’ Then I said, ‘here am I! Send me’” Isaiah 6:8.

    Theme: Here am I send me Text: Is. 6:1-8; 1 Cor. 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11 Today is Bible Sunday and on this special day each one of us should reflect on the importance of the Bible and on how we could help make it available to the many people who are without one. The Bible is without doubt the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Spirit-Filled Life

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Feb 11, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,647 views

    This begins a study of the fruit of the Spirit examining the first three portions of the fruit.

    January 25, 2004 Galatians 5:22-23 “The Spirit-filled Life” INTRODUCTION  Every person is going to produce fruit.  If a person doesn’t produce the expected kind of fruit, it’s because: - he’s not the right kind of tree OR... “...A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's The Difference

    Contributed by Othey Mcnew Jr. on Feb 14, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,050 views

    The difference in any life is the resurrected Jesus.

    What’s The Difference? Luke 22: 54-62 54 Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest’s house. And Peter followed afar off. 55 And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them. 56 But a certain maid ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist