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  • Doug Henry avatar

    The Church In Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006
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     | 2,507 views

    A reminder about how we need to seek God.

    Warnings, Exaltations, & Instructions – The Church in Jerusalem James 4:7 - 10 Did you ever read the Bible and become jealous of the relationship between God and the people you read about in it? Let me give you a few examples. Think about Adam and Eve. Not only did God provide a garden ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Healing The Wounds Of Our Heart Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006
     | 3,573 views

    We are continuing in our series this morning entitled HOLDING OUT HOPE IN A WOUNDED WORLD. A series allowing us to face the critical social issues in our common lives and to discover how the Spirit of God is imparting to us a great opportunity; an opport

    We are continuing in our series this morning entitled HOLDING OUT HOPE IN A WOUNDED WORLD. A series allowing us to face the critical social issues in our common lives and to discover how the Spirit of God is imparting to us a great opportunity; an opportunity to rise above the temptations of either ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Flexible Christians

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 12, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,233 views

    Paul gives us three guidelines for effective evangelism.

    Jim had a passion for God, a love for people, and a burden to communicate the gospel. But he wrestled with the question of how to bring the message of Christ into a setting that seemed so far from him. How could he help people see and embrace the truth when they had so little biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handling Emergencies Series

    Contributed by Monte Wike on Sep 13, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,046 views

    The Story of Rahab

    Roaring Springs and Matador United Methodist Churches MOTHER’S DAY May 14, 2000 Rev. Monte Wike, Pastor “HANDLING EMERGENCIES” The Story of Rahab, Great Grandmother of King David Leadership #2 GREATER TEXT: Joshua chapter 2 TEXT: Joshua 2: 13-14, “And that ye will save alive my father, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Stay With The Boat"

    Contributed by Bobby Touchton on May 10, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 15,061 views

    Among the interpretation’s of Peter’s attempt to walk on water, one in particular is that he should have stayed with the boat, much like Christians should stay with other Christians and allow them to minister to one another.

    Submitted by Dr. Bobby J. Touchton Ashland, Kentucky “Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Alone Is Immortal

    Contributed by Harold Orndorff on May 24, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,193 views

    Long ago C. H. Spurgeon said that the study of God would improve, humble, and expand the mind - a thesis we will test with an examination of 1 Tim 6:13-16.

    “Who Alone Is Immortal” What better way to begin my sermon than by reading from a really good one! Here is a bit of one delivered on Jan. 7, 1855: “It has been said by someone that ‘the proper study of mankind is man.’. . . but I believe it is equally true that the proper study of God’s elect is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Shining The Light Of Truth

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 9, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,816 views

    Next message on the Sermon on the Mount. This one describes being the light of the world.

    Shining the Light of Truth Matthew 5:14-16 September 5, 2004 Introduction The Sermon on the Mount is, in my mind, one of the most down to earth, practical portions of the Bible. That’s not to say that the rest of the Bible is irrelevant, because that’s not the case. But here there is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Giants Under Junipers

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 16, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,879 views

    This is the second of a series that I gleaned from Pilgrim’s Progress. It is ongoing and I have no idea of how many there will be.

    1 Kings 19:4 KJV But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers. l. INTRODUCTION – PILGRIM’S PROGRESS ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Turning Failure Into Achievement

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 21,353 views

    This sermon takes a look at the character John Mark and how he came back from failure.

    Turning Failure Into Achievement Acts 13:13 -- “Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.” Acts 15:35-41 -- “Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Simon's Fabulous Fishing Trip Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,043 views

    2nd in series of 7 on the transformation Simon went through under the guidance of Jesus. This message is on the second critical step of surrendering of his heart to Jesus.

    Last week we began to look at and understand the process of transformation that Jesus cultivated in a strong healthy fisherman named Simon. Simon was a business owner. He ran a fishing enterprise on the Lake called Gennesaret, the Sea of Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee are three names used for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Common Men With An Uncommon Purpose Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jul 31, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,513 views

    Twelve Men Who Followed Jesus - the Disciples

    Tyndale Publishing is synonymous with American publishing successes of the 20th Century. But few who read the thousands of literary works put out by that company know that the name Tyndale is associated with martyr William Tyndale (1492-1536). Did you know that William Tyndale is credited with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The Psalm Of The King Of Kings"

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,525 views

    A sermon on the second coming of Christ from Psalm 2.

    Among the psalms, the second one is unique in three ways: It is the first of the Messianic Psalms. This psalm speaks of the coming Messiah, declaring His deity and sovereignty. It is the first of the Judgment Psalms. It is said that Revelation is but a fuller exposition of this psalm, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contentment

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,550 views

    A sermon for the 10th Sunday after Pentecost A sermon about being contentment with what you have

    10th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 13 August 5 Lectionary 18 Luke 12:13-21 Ecclesiastes 1:2,12-14 2:18-23 "Contentment?" "Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher, vanity of vanities! All is vanity." Ecclesiastes 1:2, RSV. "I the Preacher have been king over Israel in Jerusalem. And I applied ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Larry Elder avatar

    Gates

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,975 views

    As a Christian we face many avenues with each one leading to a door or a gate that we must deal with. Often we make important decisions concerning the gate we are facing based on what we know about life.

    Gates Intro… As a Christian we face many avenues with each one leading to a door or a gate that we must deal with. Often we make important decisions concerning the gate we are facing based on what we know about life. • Do we go through gently, • Avoid the gate or door completely, • Bust in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    We've A Story To Tell To The Nations

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 16, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,403 views

    A message about the call to missions.

    We¡¦ve a Story to Tell to the Nations A Call to Missions Acts 1:8 February 8, 2004 Introduction A few months ago, Rev. Keith Nash, the senior pastor at the Mitchell Wesleyan Church issued a challenge for every Wesleyan church in the Dakota district to designate one Sunday in February as Missions ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan