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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Why Am I Here?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 20, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 13,414 views

    We all need to know why God created us.

    WHY AM I HERE? INTRO.- ILL.- A man was walking along a road and saw an Indian lying with his ear to the ground. He went over to the Indian and heard him speaking, “Large wheels, Ford pickup truck, green color, man driving with large police dog next to him, Colorado license plate, and traveling ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is This Naomi?

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Oct 20, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 8,749 views

    What changes have you noticed in your life?

    IS THIS NAOMI? 19 So they two went until they came to Bethlehem. And it came to pass, when they were come to Bethlehem, that all the city was moved about them, and they said, Is this Naomi? 20 And she said unto them, Call me not Naomi, call me Mara: for the Almighty hath dealt very bitterly with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Slaves To Sin Or Slaves To Obedience

    Contributed by Ryan Dalgliesh on Oct 20, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,825 views

    A look at what it means to be a slave unto God.

    SLAVES TO SIN or SLAVES TO OBEDIENCE 10-13,14-01 PART ONE: SLAVES INDEED BUT TO WHOM— “Now, therefore, fear the LORD and serve Him in sincerity and truth; and put away the gods of which your fathers served beyond the river and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. And if it is disagreeable in your sight ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A Successful Life"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,799 views

    Encouragement to live the Christian life obediently to the end.

    2 Timothy 4:6-8 “A Successful Life” BY: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA As I was growing up, I was afforded the great grace of being surrounded by many dedicated Christians---people who were ‘running the race’, people who’s lives were making a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Safe And Secure

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 12, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,745 views

    In the aftermath of 9/11/01 we need to find some safety and security in life.

    SAFE AND SECURE Prov. 3:5-6, 24-26 INTRO.- ILL.- A backwoods boy was about to make his first parachute jump. His sergeant reminded him, “Count to ten and pull the first rip cord. If it doesn’t work, then pull the second rip cord for the auxiliary parachute. After you land, our truck will pick ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stamping Out Spiritual Stubborness

    Contributed by Danny Thomas on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,445 views

    A look at the results and the cure for spiritual stubborness

    Stamping Out Spiritual Stubbornness Hosea 4:16 Hosea 4:15-19 15 "Though you, Israel, play the harlot, let not Judah offend. Do not come up to Gilgal, nor go up to Beth Aven, nor swear an oath, saying, ’As the LORD lives’-- 16 "For Israel is stubborn like a stubborn calf; now the LORD will let them ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Task Of The Church #2 Series

    Contributed by Jay Rambo on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,183 views

    The Church has guidelines for their treatment of each other.

    Title: The Task of The Church #2 Theme: The Church has guidelines for their treatment of each other. Introduction: - When asked what the purpose of the church is, - people will give many different answers. - Last week we started to look at what the word of God had to say concerning The Task ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Task Of The Church#3 Series

    Contributed by Jay Rambo on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,874 views

    The task of the church is to make a difference in the world around us.

    Title: The Task of The Church #3 Introduction: -- In Part one of this series we saw that The Task Of The Church is - To Love God - To Glorify God - To Display God’s Grace and - To Evangelize The World -- Last week we saw in part two that - The Task Of The Church Is - To Baptize Believers - To ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Man Your Battle Stations

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 4,785 views

    In the light of the terrorism of 9/11 we must "man our battle stations."

    MAN YOUR BATTLE STATIONS Eph. 6:10-12 INTRO.- ILL.- The Army staff was planning war games but did not want to use live ammunition. Instead, they informed the men: "In place of a rifle, you go, ’bang, bang.’ In place of a knife, you go, ’stab, stab.’ In place of a hang grenade, you go, ’lob, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    ‘digging Ditches In The Desert'

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 9, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 22,417 views

    In this story we see a people involved, a problem involved, a prophet involved, a praise involved, a plan involved, a power involved, and a pursuit involved.

    ‘DIGGING DITCHES IN THE DESERT’ 2 KINGS 3:4-24 Have you ever been involved in digging ditches? It is hard work, thus you usually have been many bosses. This is a strange story but it is a story that has some truths and principles in it that is good for us to look at. I-NOTICE THE PEOPLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kindred Spirits For The Work Of Christ

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,652 views

    Entire sanctification means that I am willing to lay down my life for the brethren. Can God be any more pleased than when we have this attitude?

    The Holiness Lifestyle: "Kindred Spirits for the Work of Christ" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Philippians 2:19-30 Purpose: Entire sanctification means that I am willing to lay down my life for the brethren. Can God be any more pleased than when we have this attitude? INTRODUCTION Opening ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    More Is Expected Of Those Who Have More

    Contributed by Lee Proctor on May 6, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,082 views

    This sermon will teach that the level of understanding of the will of God a person has determines not only their joy in serving HIM, but also the severity of their discipline from HIM.

    41. Then Peter said unto HIM, “Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all?” 42. And the Lord said, “Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season? 43. Blessed is that servant whom his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tommy Ellis avatar

    If You Want Special Orders You Must First Obey Standing Orders

    Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,886 views

    Sermon describes author’s spiritual journey to demonstrate that although God leads us in His ways, most often we do His work by simply saying "Yes," to ministry opportunities.

    IF YOU WANT SPECIAL ORDERS YOU MUST FIRST OBEY STANDING ORDERS GOD is preparing to use each of us to reach the this unit. Chaplains can only do so much. However, you are here 24 hours a day–seven days a week. The Almighty has called you to minister right here–right now! We know that revival ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lord I Hear You Calling?

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jul 13, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,389 views

    People were called by God to His “Special Service”

    Lord I Hear You Calling HHM Pastor Jim Parisi July 14, 2002 Have you ever been woken in the middle of the night feeling the Spirit of God so physically powerful in your presence that you just had to sit up and listen? You knew that there was no way you were going back to sleep for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is God's Will For My Life? Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 25, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,827 views

    Many have asked the question, “What is God’s will for my life?” and when God has answered they have chosen to ignore it, denied it’s God or even been to afraid to do it. But our relationship with God is the determining factor of whether we do God’s will o

    What is God’s Will for My Life? - Part 1 Thesis: Many have asked the question, “What is God’s will for my life?” and when God has answered they have chosen to ignore it, denied it’s God or even been to afraid to do it. But our relationship with God is the determining factor of whether we do God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational