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  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Who Do You Identify With

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,180 views

    This is a sermon about persecution and the persecuted church.

    “USA! USA! USA!” the chant goes as the United States’ hockey team skates down the ice hoping to score a goal. All Americans wish to see the United States’ hockey team win, even those who don’t like or understand hockey. There is solidarity when our national team is playing. It’s more than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    What Do You Say

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,808 views

    This is a Thanksgiving Sermon. Lord’s Supper was taken of in remembrance and thanksgiving for what Christ has done.

    WHAT DO YOU SAY? Luke 17:11-19 Introduction: 1. Most of us teach our children manners. 2. As we teach them, one of the questions often asked of child after given something is, “What do you say”? 3. As we approach this Thanksgiving we need to be reminded of this question. Luke 17:11-19 Remember Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    What To Do With Dirty Feet

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 415 ratings
     | 47,532 views

    Humility and servanthood are the biblical pathway to genuine greatness. Jesus teaches this by example and precept as He washes the disciples feet.

    What to Do with Dirty Feet 11-24-02 Intro: Text: John 13:1-17 13:1It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his love. 2The ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Do You Think To Thank?

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 25, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,204 views

    Admonition for us to remember daily the blessings of God and how a life lived with Thanksgiving can bless us and others.

    SPECIAL DAY: THANKSGIVING TEXT: LUKE 17:11-19 TITLE: “DO YOU THINK TO THANK?” INTRODUCTION: A. Rudyard Kipling lived from 1865 to 1936. He was British but born in Bombay, India. He wrote poetry and authored books. You might now some of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christians Who Do Not Change

    Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 2, 2003
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     | 2,224 views

    David was a man of afflictions, and it A learned from many afflictions and it wanted that that are transmitted to us. There are 4 divisions in this Psalm:

    Les Chrétiens inébranlables Lecture : Psaumes 62/2 et 6 *Oui, c’est lui qui est mon rocher et mon salut; Ma haute retraite: je ne chancellerai gure. + et * Oui, c’est lui qui est mon rocher et mon salut; Ma haute retraite: je ne chancellerai pas. + David fut un homme d=afflictions, et il ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "You Can Do This"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 70 ratings
     | 11,745 views

    When God calls us we will know it and he will equip us to do the job.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches February 1, 2004 “You Can Do This” Jeremiah 1:4-10 INTRODUCTION: How does God communicate with you? Are his plans always clear? Never clear? Are you ever unsure whether it was really God speaking to you? We probably all have uncertainties that we didn’t hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Growing Up Is Hard To Do Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 8, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,302 views

    All Christians are to be growing Christians.

    GROWING UP IS HARD TO DO I Corinthians 3:1-17 S: Spiritual growth Th: Live the Difference Pr: ALL CHRISTIANS ARE TO BE GROWING CHRISTIANS. ?: How? How do we do that? KW: Contrasts TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 3:1-17 three contrasts that show us how to be growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Do You See This Woman? Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 7,222 views

    In order to truely see others as they are we must first see Jesus for who he is and ourselves for who we are. Blindness is prevelant among the religious.

    Do You See This Woman? Luke 7:36-50 Jesus’ ministry is impacting many people. His reputation as a healer continues to spread just as his clash with the religious leadership grows. He has crossed the line by forgiving sins, healing on the Sabbath and spending time with the wrong kind of people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Do You Need? Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Feb 19, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,777 views

    Semon on the issue of needs and determing what "needs" are.

    Did you see the clip before worship from Bruce Almighty? I would imagine that this is just how most of us would respond if we were faced with answering all the prayers of…say North Portland between I-5 and Portsmouth. If you didn’t see it Bruce gets fed up with answering millions of prayers and so ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    Do The Right Thing-Act Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 22 ratings
     | 6,197 views

    In this example of Jesus paying the Temple tax, Jesus shows us how to deal with situations where we are conflicted and don’t know what to do. When, Morally, the answer is not one of right or wrong, but what is the right thing to do.

    INTRODUCTION In this example of Jesus paying the Temple tax, Jesus shows us how to deal with situations where we are conflicted and don’t know what to do. (Of course, Jesus had no doubt in his mind what to do yet he took this as an opportunity to teach.) When, Morally, the answer is not one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Why Do You Ask? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,937 views

    Neither conservatives nor liberals are really interested in learning; all want their opinions confirmed. Jesus teaches us how to deal with both by asking questions to test the argumentative spirit, to test honesty, and to get people to listen to their ow

    Some folks want their religion to confirm everything they’ve already committed to, but other folks want, or say they want, a religion that will challenge to change. And there isn’t much common ground between these two types. Or is there? Some folks want their religion to confirm everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Hunter avatar

    What Do You Worship?

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,347 views

    Contemporary treatment of Herod’s tragic death. Video clip suggestion, relevant illustrations, practical points of application.

    "What do you worship?" Acts 12:20-25 By Pastor Bob Hunter Suggested Video Clip: "What do you worship?" Available at www.willowvideo.com Introduction: As we continue our series in Acts, I want to call your attention to rather peculiar death of King Herod the Agrippa. Now, I’m warning you ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Do Not Grieve The Holy Spirit!

    Contributed by Charles Degner on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 19,203 views

    It’s just one passage, but it has so much to teach us about the Holy Spirit!

    Ephesians 4:30 Pentecost 12 B Rev. Charles Degner August 14, 1994 I knew I would be on vacation most of this week. So the day before I left for vacation, I pulled an old sermon out of the files to use when I got back. I should know better by now. Old sermons are like apples. The ones ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What Will We Do In Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 98 ratings
     | 6,918 views

    This message details 5 of the things the Bible indicates we will do in heaven.

    [Note: the “Look Up” verses below are ordered so that the passages you look up flow through Hebrews and right into Revelation.] The Bible provides us some clues as to what we will do in heaven: 1. Relish the rest of having completed earth’s race. - Look up: Hebrews 4:9. - Other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    What Do You See?

    Contributed by James May on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,681 views

    Without a vision the people perish. They perish because their heavenly vision is overpowered by their worldly vision. What is the price you will accept to lose the promises of God?

    WHAT DO YOU SEE? Proverbs 29:18 says, "Where there is no vision, the people perish…" - I believe that the biggest reason that many begin serving the Lord; then they will revert to their old lifestyle is that their vision for the wonderful promises in God’s Word has faded. Satan blinds men to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible