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  • John Hamby avatar

    Good News For Bad People Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,923 views

    This story is about what we think makes us acceptable in the sight of God.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 49 “Good News for Bad People” Luke 18:9-14 In verse nine Jesus begins another parable. Because this parable follows the parable of the persistent widow, where Jesus teaches us to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Families In Flames

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 10,251 views

    Just like God used Joseph to rescue his family, he may be using you to rescue your family.

    Slide #1 FAMILIES IN FLAMES Slide #2 There is no such thing as the “perfect family.” The reason for this is that there is no such thing as “perfect people.” Jesus was the only “perfect person” that ever lived – which leaves you out. Because there are no “perfect people” it is impossible to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What We Believe...about The Church

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,556 views

    I used this sermon in my series of studying the doctrine of the Nazarene Church, however, I don’t focus much on the doctrine part. I decided to focus more on the encouragement of the Christians to be the Church that God desires us to be.

    Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net April 6, 2003, Sunday Evening Title: What we believe...about the Church Text: Acts 2:42-47 Introduction We have been talking about the various doctrines of the Nazarene Church. Tonight, we come to Article 11, the Doctrine of the Church But instead of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Apostasy, What Is It?

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 17,608 views

    Takes a look at what Apostasy is and what the solution is for it.

    Apostasy By: Pastor Ron Crandall Text: " And then many will fall away, and betray one another, and hate one another. And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray" (Matt. 24:10-11 RSV). Scripture Reading: II Thessalonians 2:2-3 II Thess. 2:2-3 2 That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Called Church Series

    Contributed by Gary Wagoner on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 10,875 views

    Based on 1 Cor. 1:1-9 dealing who we are called to be as the church of Jesus Christ.

    The Troubled Triumphant Church 1 Cor 1:1-9 ‘The Called Church’ Thesis: We must know what kind of a church we are and what kind of church God expects us to be. Introduction: What would you think if you received in the church mail a letter rolled up in a tight scroll. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Are We Here?

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jan 25, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,210 views

    God left His people here as physical and visible illustrations of the nature and person of God, which implies the seriousness of our fulfilling our purpose.

    Why Are We Here? Text: Eph.1: 9-10 Intro: The question we’re considering today is one that has puzzled mankind for many years. That question seems to gnaw at the soul of man, for somewhere in the core of his being he knows that life must ultimately have a purpose—that he must have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eternity Matters Iv: The Severity Of It: Hell

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,716 views

    THE SEVERITY OF HELL SHOULD INFLUENCE OUR BEHAVIOR!

    ETERNITY MATTERS IV: THE SEVERITY OF IT: HELL MATTHEW 5: 13 – 30 FEBRUARY 2, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Story: Dr. Ian Paisley, the fiery Irish cleric and politician was reputed to have been preaching one Sunday on the End Times - and in particular on the Day of Judgment. As he reached the climax of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayer Of A Prisoner

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 26, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,889 views

    This message treats the supreme desire of one who chained for being a carrier of the Christ: that those ho were free would Walk Worthy.

    Those confined in Prison have been known to make Sustained Pleas. The Prayer-Life of Prisoners is Primary! I want to talk about that Prayer-Life. Let’s consider: “The Prayer Of A Prisoner” Ephesians 1:15-23 contains the Petitions of a Prayer of a Prisoner (read). In my estimation, this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love As Jesus Has Loved You

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on May 27, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,462 views

    Jesus leads us to love each other as he shows us the greatest love of all.

    Love As Jesus Has Loved You Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit guides our hearts and minds today is what Jesus spoke, recorded in John 15:12: My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. (NIV) Dear ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Great Drops Of Blood

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on May 29, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,012 views

    In spite of His living such an extraordinary life, Jesus knew the ultimate reason for His being sent to Earth by His Father. ...His ultimate mission was to bleed and die for the remission of our sins.

    GREAT DROPS OF BLOOD Text: Luke 22:39 thru 44 I have always found the life of Christ to be both inspiring and interesting. Most of His life, Jesus: 1. lived in a common town – Nazareth 2. did very common things – a carpenter and handy man 3. spent most of His days with common people – not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "It Wasn't Me"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,624 views

    Have we experienced Pentecost in our lives?

    Acts 2:1-21 “It Wasn’t Me” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A young football player, in the last two minutes of the game, his team down by 3, makes a touchdown. He runs faster than his legs can carry him, and farther than he ever ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Message For The Dried Up

    Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,062 views

    When we are dried up and burned out in life, it is the Holy Spirit who refreshes us and empowers us for life.

    A Message for the Dried Up I just got my van back after $600 worth of repairs. Oh, what fun to deal with cars! Turns out it was the fuel pump. Apparently, the fuel tank was almost empty and the older fuel pumps in the tank use gas as a lubricant. The pump ran dry and burned out. Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Derek Joshua E'Lon Sr. avatar

    Convicted (Power Over Sin Series Part 5) Series

    Contributed by Derek Joshua E'lon Sr. on Jun 15, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,771 views

    This is the fifth message in the series, “Power over sin.” This message deals with the fact that sinners and saints are convicted by the law because the law is good.

    Before we read the scripture for this morning. I want you to hold up your Bibles and repeat after me. “This my Bible.” “I believe what it says.” “I believe I can do,” “What it says I can do.” “I believe I have,” “what it says I have.” “I believe this Word.” “This is,” “My final authority.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Gift Of Freedom

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 5, 2003
    based on 110 ratings
     | 15,816 views

    How are we to use our freedom in Christ?

    INTRODUCTION Do you think the world thinks when a person gives their life to Jesus that they are free? Does the world think that our lives are about a bunch of ¡§you cannot do that¡¨ rules? True freedom cannot exist without boundaries. Freedom and discipline have come to be regarded as mutually ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Edward Frey avatar

    Christians Are Not Showboats

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Feb 5, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 4,354 views

    Prophecy -- clear proclamation of God’s Word -- is the greatest gift of the tongue.

    Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 14:12-20 February 8, 2004 – The Fifth Sunday after Epiphany CHRISTIANS ARE NOT SHOWBOATS Did you know that Saints wide receiver Joe Horn was fined $30,000 for using his cell phone? It’s true. You may remember the premeditated phone call. Horn had just scored a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran