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  • Russ Witkowski avatar

    Don't Lose The Sensitivity

    Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 11, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,085 views

    Message on the importance of relying on the Spirit for power to live and knowledge to know the will of God.

    DON’T LOSE THE SENSITIVITY! GAL 3:1-3 Sunpm 1/13/02 “You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. 2 I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by observing the law, or by believing what you heard? ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Lights Are On But No One Is Home

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 126 ratings
     | 10,931 views

    The problem with people asking for forgiveness and not inviting Jesus into their life.

    Scripture: Matthew 12:43 – 45 Title: “The Lights Are On, But No One’s Home” Introduction: Jesus was making reference to how Israel had been presented the opportunity to receive Jesus, but instead had rejected Him in favor of holding onto the O.T. Law. As a result of depending on the Law instead ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Character Of Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,219 views

    This is the 6th is a series on fruits of the Spirit, namely The Character of a Christian: Faithfulness.

    I. What does the word faithful mean in today’s society? Are you? A) always faithful B) sometimes faithful or C) seldom faithful? Maybe you apply it to certain topics: What about to your job, or employer: A) always faithful B) sometimes faithful or C) seldom faithful? How about when we apply ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Day Of The Lord Is Coming

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,109 views

    In the midst of troubling times, please know that the day of the Lord is coming. The prophets of the Old Testament warned about it. Jesus and the Apostles warned of it in the New Testament. Today, we are one day closer to it being reality.

    The Day of the Lord is Coming By Greg Johnson March 25, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org 2 Peter 3:1-18 We live in troubling times. North Korea has tested nuclear weapons. Iran is developing nuclear capabilities with spoken threats by their president of the annihilation of Israel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Local Church

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,012 views

    What Jesus taught about the church.

    Matthew 16:13-18 Baptist Distinctives: The Local Church Solomon said that there’s nothing new under the sun. With that in mind, I’ll give credit to Neal Cole for this sermon. I borrowed it from his book, Organic Church. Introduction A. Review aim of sermon series – today I want to deal with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cross Series

    Contributed by W F on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,626 views

    The death of Jesus is unique because, unlike the death of any other religious leader, Jesus died for a reason.

    INTRODUCTION The cross of Christ is unique because … 1. THE CROSS OF CHRIST IS UNIQUE BECAUSE OF ITS PURPOSE. What is the difference between Jesus’ death and the death of Mohammad or Buddha or any of the other religious leaders in history? The primary difference between them is that Jesus died for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    666

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 5, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,853 views

    This is indicating that the number is not a conglomeration of mankind’s faults or attributes, but of a charismatic man, of uncommon speaking ability, that will turn the world to him, one way or another.

    666! Quote;”So, 666 is the culmination or best/worst effort of the three primary areas of humanity and will initiate the "worst times the earth has ever seen or will ever see again"=Total Deception.” Unquote. This was a nice effort on your part to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Three Habits Of Highly Successful Seekers

    Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,831 views

    To investigate the habits of the Magi as they searched for and discovered the King of kings to provoke us to make a fresh commitment to Christ.

    Text: Matthew 2:1-12 "When Chances Come" By Willo Lou Clark If you had been a lowly shepherd who heard the angels sing, Would you have left your sheep alone to find the baby King? If you had been the innkeeper - pressed & hurried since the dawn, Would you have done the best you could, or told ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Heart Of Worship

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 59 ratings
     | 5,782 views

    Short message delivered after a service of praise & worship through music.

    Let’s talk for just a minute on singing the songs of praise and worship. 1. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SONGS There is a very big difference between singing praises and singing praises with a heart that yearns to have more of God’s glory. People have always congregated in groups to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Making The Most Of The New Year

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 2, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,235 views

    This is the New Year’s eve homily delivered at the prayer service. Theme: Make the best use of your time in the new year.

    Making the Most of the New Year Rev. Sean Lester New Year’s Eve prayer service Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 Introduction A. As our passage says, the days are evil. 1. The point is proven as the night wears on. Hundreds of people, our neighbors, have already begun drinking beer and wine in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Unwrapped

    Contributed by Jane Willis on Dec 25, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,885 views

    What is the hurry to pack away the creche and baby Jesus? Lets leave him out as a reminder of the great joy of the Christmas season.

    Jesus Unwrapped Matthew 2: 13-15 An angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. "Get up," he said, "take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him." 14So he got up, took the child and his mother during ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Dynamics Of Fruitfulness Series

    Contributed by Steven Wenner on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,213 views

    Since fruitfulness is dependant on sharing the word we must understand the dynamics of the word or we will be intimidated by the opposition.

    Sermon. “The Dynamics of Fruitfulness” Mark 4:21-34 Spurgeon Said, WHEN that which comes of his sowing is unfruitful, the sower’s work is wasted: he has spent his strength for nothing. Without fruit the sower’s work would even seem to be insane, for he takes good wheat, throws it away, and loses ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What The Church Should Be

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,115 views

    The church of Acts shows us what the church of today should be like

    What the Church Should Be Acts 9:31 Introduction The city of Long Beach, California, looks upon the Queen Mary, docked at a quay on the ocean front, as a floating white elephant. Since 1967, when the city bought the ship from Cunard, $63 million has been spent on its conversion into a tourist spot ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Bear With One Another Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 20, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,408 views

    God commands us to bear with even the "difficult" people in our lives.

    In the lat 1800’s there were two deacons in a small Baptist church in Mayfield, Kentucky. The two deacons didn’t get along and always opposed each other in any decision related to the church. On one particular Sunday, one deacon put up a small wooden peg on the back wall of the church so the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Is The Victory Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 31, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,359 views

    Lesson 10 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John

    Faith is the Victory #10 of 11 Lessons from 1 John I. Introduction A. Valvano and Victory 1. Former NC State coach’s first college coaching job. a) He was 23 years old and coaching at a small school. b) He was known for his overwhelming desire to be victorious. c) A player finally got the nerve to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ