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  • David Salyer avatar

    The State Of The Church

    Contributed by David Salyer on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,861 views

    A look at where the church is headed

    The State of the Church Deut. 1:1-5 Open: Let me set up what I just read to you. Here we have the entire nation of Israel sitting just outside of what they have been promised. For about a month Moses spends telling them what is in the book of Deut. In a nutshell this is what he is saying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Turn Our Focus Away From Pain And Toward Positive Thoughts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,406 views

    How to turn your sorrow into joy with the Spirit’s empowerment, enabling and enrichment.

    Illustration: Dr. Henry Pope tells a story of one his students who learned how to change her perspective. It seems that one young girl while attending college spotted a young man who seemed very handsome and someone she would like to get to know. One day she was sitting in the library and spotted ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who's In Charge Of Your Desires?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,250 views

    Who’s In Charge of Your Desires? (Rom. 6:12-14)

    Who’s In Charge of Your Desires? (Rom. 6:12-14) Illustration:Former pro basketball star Bill Bradley tells that at the age of 15 he attended a summer basketball camp that was run by Easy Ed Macauley, a former college and pro star. "Just remember that if you’re not working at your game to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Don't All Roads Lead To Heaven?" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 21, 2004
    based on 12 ratings
     | 6,157 views

    Is Jesus really the only way to heaven?

    This question is one posed by the "pluralist," the person who believes that no one has the right to exclusive belief. More and more people are adopting the logic of pluralism, and the impact of pluralism is being felt increasingly in our society. The logic of the pluralist says: There is no such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Highway To Life

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 5, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,723 views

    This sermon was presented at a funeral service on how we overcome the world - the world of temporary setbacks and trouble.

    ¡§The Highway to Life¡¨ Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5 Text: For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. (verse 4) Having been a trucker, I¡¦m sure Ray has travelled more highways than we can imagine. I would bet though that no route ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Life That Pleases God

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,525 views

    Answers the question: What is a life that is pleasing to God?

    Covenant Youth Mission April, 1995 A Life That Pleases God I was talking with Steve the other day and we were sharing about how we feel that we have come to the end of a cycle here at Covenant Youth Mission. Since I arrived here at Christianview Church and started C.Y.M. we have had: - 330 Monday ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Lesson 2: An Announcement Of Preparation

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 23, 2007
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     | 933 views

    An important duty of angels is to bring messages. Their name means “messenger” (Heb. 1:14). They tell believers the good news and we must tell unbelievers.

    A. ANGELS PREPARE ZECHARIAH: LUKE 1:5-25 1. Silence. There were 400 silent years when no voice or miracles were sent from heaven. Angels only appear in history when God re-directs His program. 2. A forerunner is predicted (Luke 1:11-14, 18-20, ELT), “Zechariah was in the sanctuary when an angel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph The Dreamer

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 26, 2013
     | 11,638 views

    Joseph, Jacob's son was a dreamer.

    Joseph the Dreamer Matthew 2:19-23 I would suppose that when I first announced the title for this sermon that it would have been about the other Joseph, the son of Jacob in the Old Testament rather than Joseph the son of Jacob in the New. We remember the dreams of the Old Testament Joseph. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Wilderness Shout

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 30, 2013
     | 5,478 views

    John the Baptist and all of God’s people have a mission to prepare the way.

    John 1:19-34 “A Wilderness Shout” INTRODUCTION There is a story of two Scandinavian pastors, Ole and Sven, who served congregations across the road from each other. They decided to put up a sign one day warning people that the end was near. The sign read, “Stop, The End is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Purpose Of Tragedies Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014
     | 5,882 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Purpose of Tragedies

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Purpose of Tragedies Luke 13:1-9; 34-35 In this passage, Jesus gives us the purpose of death and tragedies. These verses are filled with awesome implications about the way the world really is. And it is not the way people think it is. My aim today is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Purpose Of Tragedies

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014
     | 4,750 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Purpose of Tragedies

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Purpose of Tragedies Luke 13:1-9; 34-35 In this passage, Jesus gives us the purpose of death and tragedies. These verses are filled with awesome implications about the way the world really is. And it is not the way people think it is. My aim today is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living For The Lord

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,864 views

    The church must operate in unity ... we are to be together as one!

    Living for the Lord 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 Introduction - This is an incredibly interesting letter Paul sends to the church at Corinth - The main purpose was to correct the doctrinal error that the forgery had created about the day of the Lord. 1. Positive: To commend them and encourage them in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Flesh And Spirit And Cleverness For The Gospel

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 7, 2013
     | 5,470 views

    We must listen to the Spirit of God rather than our weak minds and wills so that we can bear the fruits of the Spirit and with cleverness spread God's kingdom.

    Today’s Scripture readings offer a number of challenges and difficulties to the Christian. On the face of it, it appears that Jesus is applauding a dishonest steward’s actions in cheating his employer. Worse, He seems to be telling His disciples that the ends justify the means. Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What's Our Purpose? Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 8, 2013
     | 7,453 views

    The Church at Pine Level must identify itself with the Church at Antioch. We must have a clear purpose and do whatever it takes to serve Christ. With God's leadership, our new purpose will be: "Connecting people with Jesus and each other."

    What’s our Purpose? Acts 13:1-13 Introduction When this series first started we discussed the imp of being a biblical church -- The church of Acts is a tremendous road model for us to examine / follow -- When it comes to following Christ, there is really NO more perfect example The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You Know How To Pray?

    Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Jun 15, 2013
     | 3,210 views

    Are you praying according to how Jesus has taught us to pray?

    Do You Know How To Pray? Matthew 6:9-13 Good morning brothers and sisters! It is such a joy to come together as a body of Christ. Today, I would share with you about a very familiar topic from a very familiar passage. The topic for today is prayer and the text is Matthew 6:9-13. Let us pray before ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational