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  • Orvel Barker avatar

    Dwelling In The Land Of Promise

    Contributed by Orvel Barker on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,014 views

    You may receive the promises of God for your life through faith.

    Introduction: God desires to fulfill His promise to each of us, but not everyone living in the land of promise is heir to that promise. Eph 2:12 that at that time you were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Wise Men's Greatest Act

    Contributed by Mark Winter on Nov 29, 2000
    based on 290 ratings
     | 15,701 views

    Worship was the Wise Men’s greatest act

    What was the wise men’s greatest act? Was it their diligent study of the heavens, which resulted in the discovery of the Christmas Star? The Wise Men, also known as the Magi, were probably not kings, but a priestly band of scholars and stargazers. We don’t know what brilliant star these Magi saw. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Problems Of Counterfeit Goodness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,061 views

    Many people practice counterfeiting without actually realizing what they are doing. A counterfeiter tries to make an imitation of something genuine to deceive, defraud or pretend something to be what it is not in reality. Ananias’s lie to the Holy Spirit

    1. Many people practice counterfeiting without actually realizing what they are doing. A counterfeiter tries to make an imitation of something genuine to deceive, defraud or pretend something to be what it is not in reality. Ananias’s lie to the Holy Spirit was probably the crowning act of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do What?

    Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,851 views

    Mt. 9:27-29 Then He touched their eyes and said, "According to your faith will it be done to you.

    Mt. 9:27-29 Then He touched their eyes and said, "According to your faith will it be done to you." Sometimes God has a perspective on issues that we don’t have Mk. 8:22-25 When he had spit on the man’s eyes As far as I know, there never has been a culture where spitting in someone’s face didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gripe About Methods

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 15, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 2,775 views

    Concern over "trends" in ministry need not be scary to us, it’s biblical for methods to change in order to reach the lost.

    The Gripe About Methods, Chorus on Overheads By Pastor Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver June 2000 Singing choruses nothing new, but why is this “trend” in most churches to sing form the overhead instead of having a book, i.e. a hymnal? - Ask someone at PBC. Will the Bible disappear also? Matt ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Tools For Living: Part 4 Series

    Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,698 views

    Tools for Living: A healthy, positive relationship with Christ is at the center.

    Talk about the wall… assign “names” to the plates and studs. (ie – church attendance, dressing nicely, going to a bible study, so on… maybe call for input) Then talk about how you could dress it up… drywall… cut off the funny ends… use a bunch of spackle, etc. 1 Sam 16:6,7 6 When they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Blind Ambition Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,803 views

    Overcoming the world view of winning at all costs and moving toward a biblical view of success.

    Proclaiming His Majesty Series 2006 Blind Ambition Genesis 11:1-9 If you could travel back in time to the days of Noah what an amazing sight you would see! Not the flood or the ark, but right after the flood waters had dried is the time I am thinking of. If you were there you would find ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Afraid

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,396 views

    Mary and Joseph Fearful concerning the birth and life of Jesus and how that relates to you and I in doing and following the Lord today.

    Afraid Have you ever found yourself afraid, afraid of the future, afraid of failure, afraid of not being good enough, My daughter told us after my granddaughter was born she was afraid of not being a good mother, Are you afraid of what God has planned for you? Mary and Joseph no doubt had a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Where God Is Found Series

    Contributed by Dan Waite on Feb 2, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,622 views

    A fatigued, frustrated, frightened prophet named Elijah encountered an vicious, vindictive, vile Queen. Elijah began to wonder where was God. Why was God not actually changing things?

    Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ 1 Kings 19:1 – 18 Where God Is Found Background: A fatigued, frustrated, frightened prophet named Elijah encountered an vicious, vindictive, vile Queen. Elijah began to wonder where was God. Why was God not actually changing ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Finding Power In Prayer

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 19, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,285 views

    The early church understood the key to spiritual power flowed from an active prayer life. The church needs to get back to the practice of prayer.

    Finding Power in Prayer Selected Passages from Acts Introduction I need Thee Every Hour Sweet Hour of Prayer I Must Tell Jesus What a Friend We Have in Jesus The hymn book is filled with wonderful songs about the subject of prayer and each one of these were a vital part of the church that I grew ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Miracle In Gadara.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,767 views

    Isn’t it amazing that people in Jesus day were so blind, while the demons were so clear about who Jesus was?

    The miracle in Gadara. Mark 5:1 -- 20. 11/23/03 Down in South Carolina, there was this area part swamp land and wooded area pretty far from any house. One evening I decided I would go hunting in that area. I would carry my bow and arrows and tree stand about a mile and one-half back in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing His Voice(By Pastor Jose Gomez Jr.)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,686 views

    Learn how to hear God’s voice.

    Hearing God’s voice is one of the most beautiful things that a believer can experience. It takes many forms – from feeling led to do something to hearing an actual voice. But, because we are imperfect beings that have the ability to fool ourselves with prejudice, hallucinations, and even lies, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Russell Rhodes avatar

    Crumbs Are Enough Series

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 7, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,166 views

    This seromon outline deal with great faith

    The Crumbs are Enough Matthew 15:21-28 (Mark 7:24-30) Miracles # 21 Today we are in the 21st sermon on the Miracles of Jesus. As I started reading the text of Scripture that is in the context of this message I was a little confused. Why was Jesus silent what did not Jesus stop and have mercy on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ways To Avoid Financial Meltdown

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,663 views

    Practical sermon on wise financial practices.

    WAYS TO AVOID FINANCIAL MELTDOWN Sunday, October 5, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee John and Jane are my friends. Years ago I was able to learn from their story. 1. Be content a. The Commandment that saves us from financial ruin is the 10th Commandment, “Do not covet”. b. We are bombarded by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Dare 2 B Different Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 2, 2007
     | 5,795 views

    The entire Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7 is about how believers are to be different. In Jesus’ model prayer, we find the prescription for being different.

    DARE 2 B DIFFERENT – Choose a Different Path Matthew 7:13-14; 6:9-10 The entire ‘Sermon on the Mount’ (Matt. 5-7) is about how believers are to be different. Choose the Road Less Traveled I. Embody His Name – Reflect His Character (Matthew 6:9 “Your Name is Holy”) A. What is God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist