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  • Byron Harvey avatar

    The Way, The Truth, And The Life Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 17, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,573 views

    This is part 6 in a 7-part series I did on the "I Am" statements of Jesus in John.

    June 22, 2003 John 14:1-7 “The Way, the Truth, and the Life” Intro I’ve got some good news and some bad news this morning. Let’s start with the good news! In The Gallup Guide: Reality Check for 21st Century Churches, author D. Michael Lindsay concludes, “Surveys record an unprecedented ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Exploding Manhole Covers Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 31, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,905 views

    A series of exploding manhole covers in Washington is compared with the series of unexpected and disruptive events in Paul’s life. Surviving becomes a matter of one’s vision of where we have come from and where we are going.

    It all started in Georgetown. On M Street, in broad daylight, a manhole cover suddenly exploded into the air, flying six feet straight up and landing with a heavy clatter. There were no injuries, but there were fiery flames, an acrid smell, cars dodging one another, pedestrians pumping ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Man After God’s Own Heart

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 20, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 32,866 views

    Discover what it takes to be a man after God’s own heart.

    Subject: A Man After God’s Own Heart Acts 13:22 “After removing Saul, he made David their king. He testified concerning him: ’I have found David son of Jesse a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.” Today I want to compare the lives of two men, Saul and David. Saul was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Article 14. Saving Faith..... Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,236 views

    How do you tell whether you’ve got the real thing and not a poor imitation? What am I talking about faith, have you simply got religous faith or saving faith? This sermon will show the distiction between the genuine from the fake.

    Eph 2:8- 10. Article 14. Saving faith.” The real thing” • Have you got faith? The answer is yes all of us demonstrate a measure of faith everyday from switching on our central heating system to locking your front door at night, to driving a car. You are exercising a measure of faith in all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Heart After Gods Own

    Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Jun 20, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,414 views

    A look at why Saul was rejected, but David was called a man after Gods own heart even though they both failed. It was because David, trusted God, was humble, and knew how to repent.

    Having a heart after God’s own. Acts 13:22 22After removing Saul, he made David their king. He testified concerning him: ’I have found David son of Jesse a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.’ Today I want to compare the lives of two men, Saul and David. Saul was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Biblical Guide To Voting

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Oct 22, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 18,205 views

    How do we as christians approach voting in a post-modern world? Are we mixing politics with spiritual matters to discuss this? See how the Bible guides us to vote and to vote biblically.

    A BIBILICAL GUIDE TO VOTING We are facing a monumental event for us as Christians. It is as important an event for us to establish the testimony of Christ as we will see in years. What is that event? Is it the upcoming Fall Festival? Is it the opening of Upward basketball? I am talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Irritated But Illuminated

    Contributed by Christopher Rainer on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,319 views

    A serious discussion on how both THORNS and THEOLOGY help us to more fully understand God’s power and providence at work in each of our lives...

    Irritated But Illuminated Scripture Text: II Corinthians 12:7 – 10 Introduction: If there was a mind reading device that would allow me to lend you access to my thoughts, I’m not sure that I would even let my parents touch it because if they read my mind they would probably be repulsed because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Nature Of God's Love Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 30, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,006 views

    In this message we look at the Premise and Promise of God's love.

    As we read through the book of Romans there seems to be some common themes that we see over and over again. The common topics are: The Law, Sin and Grace. And in case you are thinking those are probably common themes throughout the Bible, or the New Testament or even Paul’s letters, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    Drop Everything

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,535 views

    The disciples give us a great model for living -- Drop everything and follow Jesus.

    “Drop Everything” © 2007, Sterling C. Franklin, Though free for your use and encouragement so long as you don’t say that you wrote the sermon. Now that we’ve read through the text, let’s open with a word of Prayer… - Prayer of thanksgiving for God's Word - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praise Ye The Lord!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 24, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,229 views

    Throughout history, God has shown His love by providing hope where there seemed to be no hope, salvation when it seemed that all was lost, & provision of every kind for those in need.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: Psalm 150:6 "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord!" (Ps. 150:6) Throughout history, God has shown His love by providing hope where there seemed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Experiencing Christmas

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,200 views

    We cannot separate the true meaning of Christmas from a personal experience with the Living God.

    Experiencing Christmas Text: John 1:1,14-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: Typical of last minute Christmas shoppers, a mother was running furiously from store to store. Suddenly she became aware that the pudgy little hand of her three year old son was no longer clutched in hers. In a panic she ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "The Fixed Position Of The Believer" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 5, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,230 views

    Sermon 12 in a study in Colossians

    “Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. 3 For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is our ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Dean O'Bryan avatar

    A Heart Like God's Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Sep 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,476 views

    4th and final in series on Jonah.

    A Heart Like God’s Jonah 4:1-11 C. S. Lewis wrote, We are all.…under construction. Naturally, there’s unfinished lumber showing here and there -- protruding nails and unsightly scaffolding -- but it’s still clear that a work is in progress, that the Builder has committed Himself to bringing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Receiving My Heart’s Desire

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 18, 2019
     | 5,746 views

    A study in Psalm 21: 1 – 13

    Psalm 21: 1 – 13 Receiving my heart’s desire To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. 1 The king shall have joy in Your strength, O LORD; And in Your salvation how greatly shall he rejoice! 2 You have given him his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah 3 For You meet ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Hurdles And The Peace Of God Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 13, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,908 views

    Part one of this two part series focuses on how we can have peace in the midst of our troubles. The example used is a track runner who runs the hurdles.

    “Hurdles And The Peace Of God…” Part 1 Scriptures: John 14:1-3; 27; Gen. 3:8-9; Mark 4:35-40; Isa. 26:3 Introduction How many of you have had a long week? How many of you have had a long 2015? This morning I want to briefly share with you from a topic of “Hurdles And ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational