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  • Daniel Dennison avatar

    Servanthood In Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Jul 22, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 15,827 views

    This is the 6th sermon in a series of 8 on discipleship. This sermon describes the important roleof servanthood in discipleship.

    31"When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His throne in heavenly glory. 32All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33He will put the sheep on His right ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Abortion Controversy

    Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,458 views

    Abortion is the most widely debated issue of our time. The focus of this message is to cause individuals to think through their position. (Originally preached 1/1999; updated 1/2003)

    The Abortion Controversy Exodus 20:13 and Exodus 21:22-25 (Topical) Abortion is the number one killer in the United States: Here are some statistics from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: Murder by firearms: 17,000 Suicide: 32,000 Auto Accidents: 42,000 AIDS: 42,000 Other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timothy Edwards avatar

    Faith, Hope And Love Series

    Contributed by Timothy Edwards on Feb 4, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,415 views

    Description of Faith, Hope and Love and how these three join together.

    Faith, Hope and Love The readings for today are to be found in 1 Corinthians 13:13. These three remain, Faith Hope and Love. Now two weeks ago, I spoke on Faith, and how faith was in reality a belief in Jesus Christ. In other words, Faith is simply believing in Jesus Christ. Can you say Amen? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ernest Flores avatar

    Surveying The Cross Series

    Contributed by Ernest Flores on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,204 views

    The sermon answers the question of the old hymn, "Were You There?" by surveying the people around the cross of Jesus and seeing how we are similar to them.

    Title: Surveying the Cross Text: Luke 23:36-56 v. 27 A great number of the people followed him... They called the other day to conduct a survey about the alumni of the University of Southern California. Asked me about my ethnic background, and I told them I was Mexican. They asked my line of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Petticrew avatar

    Don't Make Belshazzar's Mistake Series

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 9,907 views

    A look at Daniel 5 where we learn to avoid the mistake of Belshazzar and repent while we have the chance.

    Situation in Babylon The situation in Babylon has changed since the last chapter and the last of Daniel. Nebuchadnezzar has died and there have been several coups as various different people have seized the throne only to be overthrown. The latest occupant on the throne, Nabodinius has kept the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dan Steadman avatar

    The 3 R's Of The Church

    Contributed by Dan Steadman on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,821 views

    This sermon outlines the three primary functions of the Church:Reconciliation, Rejoicing, and Reproduction.

    Jn 3:16-21, Acts 2:41-47 THE THREE R’S OF THE CHURCH Why does the church exist? You may have many answers to that question, but what does God think? Let’s look at His answer. It can easily be summed up in one word: RELATIONSHIP. Relationships are definitely number ONE with God. To make it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Honors People Of Integrity

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,196 views

    David is an example of a peron of integrity who God gave a dream and helped him fulfill the dream.

    God Honors People of Integrity -When God Gives You A Dream He Helps You Fulfill It- I Samuel 16:1-13 David is an example of a person of integrity who God gave a dream and helped him fulfill the dream as David faithfully followed the Lord. King Saul was disobedient to the Lord and was rejected ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    "Jesus Teaches About Prayer"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Nov 19, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,773 views

    God delights in our coming to Him in prayer. In heaven, we might see all that could have been ours if we would just "ask - seek - knock".

    “Jesus Teaches About Prayer” Luke 11:5-10 INTRODUCTION: We CONTINUE in our series on “Lessons Jesus Taught”. Prayer was important to Jesus. He had just given His Disciples instructions on prayer – 11:1-4 If prayer was important to Jesus … how MUCH MORE IMPORTANT ought prayer be to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Goals Of The Local Church

    Contributed by Emil Boniog on Dec 10, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,793 views

    The first word "Life" in the name of our church "Life In Christ" defines acrostically the goals of the local church.

    THE GOALS OF OUR CHURCH Acts 2:42-47 42 They were devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Reverential awe came on everyone, and many wonders and miraculous signs came about by the apostles. 44 All who believed were together ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Look At What God Is Doing!

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 24, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,607 views

    This is a end of year sermon talking about what God is doing at ACC!

    INTRODUCTION • Here we stand, at the dawn of a new year. I do not know what you think, but I am very excited over the opportunities God will open up to us in the new year! • I would like to do something a bit different during the sermon time today. I am going to focus the message on the great ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Marvin Walker avatar

    Living By Faith In Hard Times

    Contributed by Marvin Walker on Jan 2, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 35,389 views

    Leaning how to develop a strong faith during hard times.

    I can’t understand why some things happen as they do. It seems that people with the finances to hire the most famous attorneys are much more likely to go free than those who must be represented by assigned public defenders. I become cynical about justice because neither guilt nor innocence seems to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Colvin avatar

    Making It Rich Without Jesus Series

    Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,533 views

    The perils of finding our wealth in things instead of the richness of Jesus

    Making it Rich without Jesus James 1:9-11 / 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Introduction We live in a city that makes people choose between a command of God to be diligent stewards with the funds that He provides for you and the ever so innocent, just a dollar, lottery. We promise Lord if I just win, just this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Haun avatar

    It's Time To Give Myself A Hug

    Contributed by David Haun on Jan 18, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,705 views

    Low Self-esteem is a struggle faced by many of us. This sermon presents the concepts of self worth and esteem, and offers concrete steps that can help us move to positive self-esteem.

    IT’S TIME TO GIVE MYSELF A HUG Dr. David L. Haun Hope Christian Church Tamarac, Florida January 18, 2004 Jeremiah 1:4-10, II Cor. 4:5-10 Introduction Today’s message is a Request Sermon. It’s a topic that could have been submitted by about half of the congregation, and often plays a major ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Introduction To Joel Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,758 views

    The book of Joel reveals the wonderful sovereignty of God.

    Joel 1:1 Introduction Woodlawn Baptist Church January 18, 2004 Introduction “The word of the Lord that came to Joel the son of Pethuel.” As I begin a short series of messages from the book of Joel, I want to begin tonight by laying a foundation for the thoughts that will come later in the book. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introduction To The Miracles Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 15, 2004
    based on 136 ratings
     | 42,498 views

    Introduction to series on the Miracles of Jesus which also covers the Miracle of turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana.

    The Miracles of Jesus Introduction to Series and Jesus’ First Miracle As we begin our study of “The Miracles of Jesus” there are a few things that we need to examine by way of introduction. What Constitutes A Miracle? “A popular but wrong, definition is to say that a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist