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  • Byron Harvey avatar

    The Trouble With Rubble Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 6,646 views

    This is the first installment of a series I preached on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

    One Holy Passion Nehemiah 1 February 11, 2001 ¡§The Trouble with Rubble¡¨ A Timeline to Understand Nehemiah (B.C.) 722 Assyria conquers the Northern Kingdom (Israel) 606 Babylon carries off first captives from Southern Kingdom (Judah) 598 Daniel and companions carried to Babylon 586 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Restorative Justice #1: Zaccheus Pays Reparations Series

    Contributed by Anne Grant on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 9,129 views

    Jesus’ treatment of Zaccheus and the tax collector’s response is a model of God’s restorative justice.

    RESTORATIVE JUSTICE #1: Zaccheus Pays Reparations Luke 19:1-9 Restorative Justice Series #1 Trinity United Methodist Church, Providence, RI September 2, 2001 Rev. Anne Grant Introduction to scripture: Has anybody here climbed a tree recently? It’s not something adults do very often. Children ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    No Pain, No Gain

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 17, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,745 views

    HIS GREAT PAIN CAUSED OUR GREAT GAIN OF SALVATION.

    “NO PAIN, NO GAIN” ISAIAH 52:13—53:12 PALM SUNDAY APRIL 8, 2001 INTRODUCTION: Victor Yap writes, The parents of a ten year old public school boy who was failing fifth grade math decided to enroll their son in a private Catholic school after exhausting all efforts to help. The youngster stormed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Church Leadership Training #1 Series

    Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 13,155 views

    Character traits of leadership are necessary to be a leader in the church and in the Kingdom of God.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Greatest Giver Judges Our Gifts

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 27, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 6,661 views

    what Jesus uses to judge our gifts

    April 29, 2001 Mark 12:41-44 41 Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. 42 But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Seeking God Through Giving Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 28, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 11,806 views

    We come to know God through giving.

    This morning, our topic is "Seeking God Through Giving". As you know if you’ve been attending this church for very long, we don’t emphasize giving. We don’t take an offering, we don’t pass the plate. We just have a basket in the back for contributions. I don’t look at the giving records, so I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Resolving To Seek Christ Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 13,035 views

    Our one great resolution in the New Year should be to seek Christ.

    I hope everyone had an enjoyable and blessed Christmas. I hope that, amidst all the travelling, and feasting, and gift-giving, and family reunioning, and football watching, you were able to remember that what we are really celebrating during this season is the birth of Jesus Christ. As you may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    Fellowship In The Gospel

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 7,990 views

    Paul tells his firends at Philippi that they are partners with him in the Fellowship of the gospel as it is expressed in Thanksgiving, Prayer, Love and Service.

    FELLOWSHIP IN THE GOSPEL There’s a key phrase in the opening verses of Paul’s Letter to the Philippians: in verse 5 of the Authorised Version he refers to "Fellowship in the Gospel". I wonder what comes to mind on hearing these words? Money isn’t the only thing that can be devalued. Words, too, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Aaa Service

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Apr 2, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 5,953 views

    When opposition comes call upon the AAA service of God.

    By: R. AuBuchon Jr. In the past few weeks we have been encouraged to live and work together as the body of Christ. I want to continue in that thought for a few more messages to come. In Nehemiah chapter 2 & 3 we find the people working together. God was doing a great work in their midst. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Stop Worrying And Start Living Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 21, 2001
    based on 268 ratings
     | 31,511 views

    The faith principles are:1. Focus on the fact that God will see you through anything. 2. Focus on what is unseen. 3. Focus on the fact that God is in control.

    Kim Reichelm is the “extreme skiing” world champion. You may have seen her on television skiing down the peak of a treacherous mountain that looks like certain death for anyone trying to go down it on snow shoes, let alone skis. Some have died on these attempts, and others have become seriously ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    A Disciples Downfall

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,807 views

    The outline is origional the illustrations are assorted from internet browsing.

    A Disciples Downfall Mark 9:25-35 Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ September 22, 2001 One day God was looking over creation and He decided that He wasn’t really happy with the way things turned out. So He called the 3 most powerful men on earth, George Bush, Vladamir Putin and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: A Matter Of Greed Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 6,835 views

    Part 2 in Television series, looks at various types of greed.

    Matthew 6:19-34 Who wants to be a Millionaire? That has to be a rhetorical question. U u pick me, pick me. Like who wouldn’t want to be a millionaire? Probably most of us have seen at least one episode of Millionaire and many people watch it on a regular basis. Then you know that the Show ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Happiness Is What? Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 9,564 views

    Part 2 of series on Sermon on the Mount, looks at true happiness.

    Happiness is What Sermon on the Mount # 2 Rev. Denn Guptill, BCC Sept. 22 1996 Last week as we started to discuss the Sermon on the Mount we mentioned several things that bear repeating. The first is that these are the words of Jesus for today, not for yesterday or tomorrow but for September 22 ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Fish And Spit

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 17, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 5,659 views

    Response to the challenge of God’s call from an unrepentant prophet, Jonah.

    Jonah 2 “Fish and Spit: The Challenge in Jonah .” Can you imagine what it is like to be inside a fish like Jonah? He said in v.5 “seaweed was wrapped around my head” This is like sushi in reverse. All rolled up in seaweed, but thankfully not dipped in wasabi and soy sauce? Hey maybe that’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 1, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,297 views

    Much of God’s wisdom can be found in the book of Proverbs. Two subjects covered are: 1- Hard work 2- Drinking and drunkenness.

    PROVERBIAL WISDOM INTRO.- Proverbial wisdom. I want to share some of God’s wisdom from the book of Proverbs, but first let me share some good quips and quotes or words of wisdom from man. - It’s all right to be dumb, but it’s stupid to make a career out of it. - Ignorance is not the problem. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ