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  • John Harvey avatar

    Legacy Of A Champion Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,813 views

    Paul encourages Timothy to live the legacy of his heritage and how we too must live out our faith by the influence we have on others.

    Gold Medal Living Legacy of a Champion 08/22/04 Intro: Relay analogy; Passing the baton; One generation reaching into the next. **PP- Picture of Baton Race Examples from scripture: Moses to Joshua (Deut. 31:2-3) David to Solomon (I Chron. 29:22-23) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Your Cookie Crumbles, Recogize That God Is Totally For You! Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Aug 20, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 2,798 views

    Nothing is more common is life than waiting! How to wait well!

    Psalm 103:6-9 “The LORD works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed. He made known his ways to Moses, his deeds to the people of Israel: The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; (NIV) When ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God's Answer To Complaints Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 24, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,113 views

    When we complain to God we do need to share our thoughts and concerns but once we are done we then must wait-listen-learn-trust and be quiet once God has answered.

    Habakkuk part 3 - “God’s Answer Too Complaint’s” Thesis: When we complain to God we do need to share our thoughts and concerns but once we are done we then must wait-listen-learn-trust and be quiet once God has answered. Video Illustration: From the movie Bruce Almighty. – It’s the scene were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Matter What! (Pastor Jose Jr.)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Aug 26, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,264 views

    There is a big difference between WANTING and being DETERMINED. Pastor Jose Jr. shares his perspectives.

    2:1: When I came to you, brothers, I didn’t come with excellence of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to you the testimony of God. 2:2: For I determined not to know anything among you, except Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 2:3: I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Just Keep Swimming

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,839 views

    Prayer is hard work, but as we die to ourselves, we gain resurrection life in it.

    Philippians 3:7-14 – Just Keep Swimming Illustration: Dory encouraging Marlin to press on (from "Finding Nemo") Perseverance is an important quality in the life of a Christian. (read verses on perseverance) Perseverance comes from under going trials. In fact, it brings life as it flows from pain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mega Storms Produce Mega Blessings

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 75 ratings
     | 7,918 views

    Whenever there is a "Mega" storm in your life the Lord will match it with a "Mega" blessing.

    TEXT: Mark 4:35-41 TITLE: MEGA STORMS PRODUCE MEGA BLESSINGS Any time you are on the front lines of battle and are doing something for the kingdom of God, the enemy’s attacks against your life will escalate. Even Jesus came under such an attack when He was preparing to cast a legion of demons ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    We Need Some Troublemakers [disciples - Apostles]

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 12, 2005
    based on 210 ratings
     | 27,486 views

    Only in a good way! The disciples rocked their world with their unordinary INTEGRITY, INTENSITY, and INVOLVEMENT they practiced. Link included to Formatted Text and Powerpoint Template.

    We Need Some Troublemakers Acts 17:1-9 [Hundreds of free sermons and Powerpoints at website...link at bottom!] Introduction A. What we need in this church are some more troublemakers! - Troublemakers? - Yes, Troublemakers! - That’s what the enemies of the church called the Christians at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pressure Cooker

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 17, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,523 views

    Life is filled with pressure cooker moments that could lead to an explosion. So it is imperative that we learn how to manage the pressure cooker moments in life.

    Pressure Cooker Thesis: Life is filled with pressure cooker moments that could lead to an explosion. So it is imperative that we learn how to manage the pressure cooker moments in life. Video Illustration: From Back stage Patty- She talks about how she is under tremendous ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rejoice In The Sufferings Of Christ

    Contributed by William Mouser on May 17, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,926 views

    Days before His crucifixion, Jesus exposed the hostility of the unbelieving world to Himself, and (by implication) to all those who are loyal to His mission.

    Fifth Sunday in Lent Deuteronomy 18:15-22, 1 Peter 4:12-19, Luke 20:9-18 Rejoice in the Sufferings of Christ Jesus’ encounters with the Pharisees were always occasions for high drama. I can’t think of one of them, with the single exception of Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus, where Jesus and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Standing My Ground

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on May 19, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,458 views

    Are you letting Satan sneak in your back door? Stand your ground.

    Standing My Ground PSALM 1:1-6 1. Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the paths of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful. 2. But his delight is in the law of the Lord. And in his Law He meditates day and night. 3. He shall be like a tree planted by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joe Harding avatar

    A Relationship Of Giving Thanks

    Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,496 views

    REAL RELATIONSHIPS CALL US TO GIVE THANKS!

    A RELATIONSHIP OF GIVING THANKS I CHRONICLES 16: 7-36 NOVEMBER 21, 2004 INTRODUCTION: FIRST HARVEST In 1621, Edward Winslow, one of the fifty or so members of the Plymouth colony, wrote these words, describing the first harvest festival: "Our harvest of corn came in well, and God be praised, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Decker avatar

    We Have To Make This Better Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 22, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 12,729 views

    Believers courageously make a difference for Christ.

    WE HAVE TO MAKE THIS BETTER Acts 3:1-10 S: Courage – Ministry Th: Walk in Spiritual Courage Pr: BELIEVERS COURAGEOUSLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR CHRIST. ?: Where? Where does it happen? KW: Places TS: We will find in our study of Acts 3:1-10 four places where we can make a difference for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Escaping The Pit Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 23, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,878 views

    Christian homes are intentionally made strong enough to weather the storms.

    Escaping the Pit Matt. 7:24-27 First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Feb. 24, 2005 Mike Fogerson, Speaker 24 "Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, may be compared to a wise man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    What's So Great About The True Grace Of God?

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 24, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,285 views

    What is so great about grace?

    Text: 1 Peter 2:11-12 Title: What’s so great about the true grace of God? Introduction Today we are going to look at two verses, 1 Peter 2:11-12 as we continue in our series on “standing fast in the true grace of God” which is the theme of the book of 1 Peter. (1 Peter 5:12) Let me begin by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Suffering

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,414 views

    Some of Paul’s religious assailants in Corinth were no doubt Jews. They hurled the charge at Paul that he was no true Hebrew. They said he had apostatized from the faith and that he could not possibly be a faithful minister of God. With this in mind, Paul

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: The only survivor of a shipwreck washed up on a small uninhabited island. He cried out to God to save him, and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a rough hut and put his few possessions in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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