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  • Dr. Stafford Miller avatar

    Enabled By The Fire And The Wind Of Pentecost. Series

    Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Jun 3, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,336 views

    A Pentecostal is a GENUINE Christian who believes and lives in the spirit of Pentecost

    THE SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF PENTECOST THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 3RD OF JUNE, 2001 THE TEXT .....ACTS 2:1-11 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GOD AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL CHALLENGE THOSE WHO ARE COMFORTABLE AND COMFORT ALL ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Strong Muscles, Weak Morals

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 10,682 views

    The story of Samson is not so much about his delivering Israel, but about God delivering him.

    Samson: Strong Muscles, Weak Morals Bible background: Judges 13-16 tell about Samson… is he a success or failure? His leadership follows three little known leaders. Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon. He is followed by two final leaders before God anoints Israel’s first king. Many times the cycle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Attributes Of God - Enlightener To Glorious Sword

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,453 views

    Praises for the attributes of God as the enlightener of our perceptions to our glorious sword

    141. Enlightener of Our Perceptions – I praise you Lord that you can give me deeper spiritual insights that enrich my perspectives. Paul prayed, “I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Trial And Judgment

    Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,141 views

    God’s Courtroom - The day of your trial and judgment.

    Bible References: John 3:16; Romans 6:32, 3:23-25, Luke 19:10; John 3:17; II Corinthians 5:17; Luke 13:27 and Matthew 25:41 Trial & Judgment date: The very near future Scene: Heaven’s Courtroom Judge: God Prosecutor: Satan Defense: Jesus Christ Defendant: You Law Books: The Books of Life & of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Race Of Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,548 views

    Life is a tough course. Certain factors can help us or hinder us.

    THE RACE OF LIFE Heb. 12:1-3 INTRO.- Life is a race, don’t you think? A race against something or someone. ILL.- TOP 10 SIGNS YOU ARE BROKE 10. American Express calls and says: "Leave home without it!" 9. You’re formulating a plan to rob the food bank. 8. Long distance companies don’t call ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Question Of Zechariah: How Can I Be Sure? Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 120 ratings
     | 9,071 views

    A call to faith in the light of evidence

    The Questions of Christmas (1) The Question of Zechariah: How Can I Be Sure? Scripture Reading: Luke 1:5-25 A great philosopher once said, “Somewhere deep below the surface, the story of our lives as human beings is one long, hopeful quest for certainty.” That philosopher’s name . . . is Bob ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Can I Draw Near To God?

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 43 ratings
     | 6,288 views

    Jesus is our only hope of drawing near to God in everyday life.

    “How Can I Draw Near To God?” Hebrews 7:1-19 Laurie grew up going to church sporadically as a child. Her mom and dad didn’t participate, but some of her friends did. Whenever Laurie would spend the night with one of her friends she would often end up going to church with them the next morning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keys To Effective Interpersonal Relationships

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,949 views

    Keys to Effective Interpersonal Relationships In Evangelism and Church Planting

    Keys to Effective Interpersonal Relationships In Evangelism and Church Planting Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain what we can learn from Moses about accepting ourselves as God has made us. 2. The students will explain what Romans 14:15 teaches us about accepting ourselves and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From The Community To The Courthouse (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Adam Cruse on Aug 18, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 10,872 views

    God has given us in this text, three characteristics of what it takes to be an effective evangelistic church.

    This week we are returning to our study in the book of Acts. The title of this series has been, “What a Church Should Look Like.” By now I hope we are beginning to see the structure of how Luke is writing. It seems as if he is flipping back and forth between two perspectives. One perspective is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Erickson avatar

    Why Are We Here? Series

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 20, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,523 views

    Fourfold purpose of the church: 1)Worship God 2) Show love for others 3)Proclaim the Gospel 4)Help Christian grow in their faith.

    A few weeks ago a woman called the church office. She said she had heard some real good things about our congregation and was interested in attending, but she had one concern. Someone had told her that you had to pay money, annual dues, if you wanted to come to this church. Barb, the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Man Who Hated Christmas

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 125 ratings
     | 11,959 views

    Today we are going to talk about a real person, an individual who plays an important part in the Bible's account of Jesus' birth, but who is seldom mentioned in Christmas programs or sermons. His name is King Herod.

    The man who hated Christmas. Who am I talking about? Is it Ebenezer Scrooge, the miser whose motto for Christmas was "bah-humbug"? Or is it The Grinch, the creature who tries to steal Christmas because he can't stand to see people happy? Well, neither. Today we are going to talk about a real ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Erickson avatar

    How Important Is The Sabbath?

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 175 ratings
     | 13,769 views

    What role should the Sabbath play in our lives?

    In 1981 the movie, Chariots of Fire, won the Academy Award for Best Picture. This Hollywood film told the true story of a devout Christian, Eric Liddell, in a very positive way. I want to just show you a clip of the film. Eric has decided he must forfeit his chance to run in the 200 meter dash at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking Both Ways

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 77 ratings
     | 5,942 views

    We are going to look back at some of the obstacles and opportunities the church has faced the last decade, and look ahead at some obstacles and opportunities which may be in our path during the next ten years.

    A few weeks ago I was sitting at my desk planning my sermon schedule for the holiday season. I came up with topics for Advent, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, but I really wasn't sure what would be appropriate for the first Sunday of the year 2000. So, I paged through my files and came across an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Sense Of Baptism

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 421 ratings
     | 11,889 views

    the meaning and significance of Biblical Baptism

    There is a story about a Baptist pastor who had just started serving a new congregation. For eight Sundays in a row he preached on the importance of baptism. Finally, the chairman of the deacon board approached him and said, "Preacher, we think you need to choose another theme to preach on." The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Divorce

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 246 ratings
     | 6,347 views

    Biblical teaching on divorce: though divorce is not a good thing, it is sometimes permitted.

    Arnold Schwarzenegger said, "I read where one wife plans to divorce her husband as soon as she can find a way to do so without making him happy." Friends, Arnold may have read that, but in real life, divorce is no joke. It seldom brings happiness to anyone. Most of us are aware of the devastating ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist