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  • Thomas Dibble avatar

    From Rags To Riches

    Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 22, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 14,139 views

    What is the story of your life this far? Are you still living in the poverty of sin? Are you still covered with the rags of your own righteousness. Why don’t you come on over to the riches of the grace of God. You can trade the rags of sin for the ric

    The phrase “from rags to riches” is one that we all no doubt have heard before. It was a man by the name of Horatio Alger Jr. who coined the phrase and made a name for himself in the late 1800’s. Mr. Alger was the author of novels for boys and became famous for his stories about boys who rose ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Norris Harris I avatar

    The Prayer Of A Prisoner

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 26, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,940 views

    This message treats the supreme desire of one who chained for being a carrier of the Christ: that those ho were free would Walk Worthy.

    Those confined in Prison have been known to make Sustained Pleas. The Prayer-Life of Prisoners is Primary! I want to talk about that Prayer-Life. Let’s consider: “The Prayer Of A Prisoner” Ephesians 1:15-23 contains the Petitions of a Prayer of a Prisoner (read). In my estimation, this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Swensen avatar

    Redemption

    Contributed by David Swensen on Jun 2, 2003
    based on 325 ratings
     | 53,473 views

    In spite of the fact that sin ruins relationships, wrecks lives and brings untold pain, misery and regret we can’t seem to overcome it. Our only hope is Christ who can redeem us, setting us free from sin’s penalty and its power in our daily lives.

    It was almost 1:00 in the morning when the phone rang. Dr. Leo Winters, the highly acclaimed Chicago surgeon, was abruptly awakened. There had been an accident and his skill hands were needed for immediate surgery. The quickest route happened to be through a rather tough area, but with time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Hadler avatar

    See The Ascended Jesus With The Eyes Of Your Heart

    Contributed by Jon Hadler on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,501 views

    An ascension sermon to help us see through faith that Jesus rules and reigns over all things for the good of the Church.

    SEE THE ASCENDED JESUS WITH THE EYES OF YOUR HEART 1. He Rules Over All Things 2. He Rules for the Church Years ago in a small town a man received a permit to open a tavern in that town. The members of the local church were strongly opposed to the bar, and so they began praying, asking God to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Time At Last To Open The Mystery Package Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 8, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,930 views

    Israel, Rome, and we all think we have God figured out. God has in Christ done so much more; and when it looks as though the wrappings must be thrown away, there is more yet.

    With all wisdom and insight he has made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ, as a plan for the fullness of time, to gather up all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. Every child ought to have at least one mystery package. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Swensen avatar

    Knowing Christ

    Contributed by David Swensen on Jun 12, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,928 views

    Have you forgotten the feeling of dedication, passion and hunger for Christ? A vital,vibrant, powerful,life-changing relationship with the Lord comes to those who make knowing Him a priority in their lives.

    Writing in Moody Monthly magazine, Mayo Mathers tells about the first time she saw Keith sitting alone in a pew at the back of the church. He wore a biker’s T-shirt and tattoos decorated each arm. Only 36, he was more faded then his jeans with a worn out, lived-out look in his eyes. He seemed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Phillips avatar

    The Church Christ Is Building #3

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 23, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,820 views

    This shows that Christ not us is over the church. With some help here on earth.

    SERMON #3 THE CHURCH CHRIST IS BUILDING 1. WHO IS OVER THE CHURCH? a. EPHESIANS 5:22 32 22 Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, He Himself being the Savior of the body. 24 But as the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Unity And Purpose For All

    Contributed by Steven Pace on Jul 1, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 8,896 views

    Unity in the body of Christ is something that is not always easy to come by. This sermon addresses the need for unity and forgiveness to all. I hope you find it useful... It has not been edited so correct the mistakes

    Unity and Purpose for all Ephesians 1:1-6 One of the most powerful statements that I ever heard was that the Church is always destroyed from the inside and not the outside. It is destroyed by contention in the church. It is destroyed by self interests. It is destroyed by people that are to busy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Cale avatar

    That Your Eyes May Be Enlightened

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 10, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,618 views

    This is the second in a letter study of Ephesians. This sermon looks at what happens when our eyes are enlightened to the things of God.

    That Your Eyes May Be Enlightened Eph 1:15-23 All the world is looking for enlightenment. The Buddhists and Hindu’s meditate seeking to find in themselves the enlightenment that will bring them to salvation. The new age gurus chant and meditate and seek to find enlightenment in the same eastern ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Nine Ways The Holy Spirit Helps Us Live Out His Forgiveness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 17, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,076 views

    The Holy Spirit helps us heal from past rejections, accusations and abuses through His grace. We all have experienced terrible adversity in our past experiences. Instead of dwelling on these past hurts the Holy Spirit has a way of using them to give us gr

    Nine Ways the Holy Spirit Helps Us Live Out His Forgiveness Illustration:A woman confessed to me that she had lied about me. She then asked for my forgiveness. I told her she was forgiven. She took me at my word, and our relationship has been good ever since. But what if she had badgered me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Adoption: A Father's Choice Series

    Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 17, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,448 views

    When God wanted to describe how He wants to relate to us, He used the illustration of “Adoption”.

    I. Magee Adoption Story: A. Some of you will remember my wife Angel’s talk as we gave our Forward in Faith testimony in November, 2001. We knew that pursuing an adoption would be very costly financially and part of our sacrifice was to give up that pursuit in order to increase our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Adoption: A Father's Choice Series

    Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 17, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,266 views

    When God wanted to describe how He wants to relate to us, He used the illustration of “Adoption”.

    I. Magee Adoption Story: A. Some of you will remember my wife Angel’s talk as we gave our Forward in Faith testimony in November, 2001. We knew that pursuing an adoption would be very costly financially and part of our sacrifice was to give up that pursuit in order to increase our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Let The Spirit Buoy Our Attitude

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 18, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 2,461 views

    The Holy Spirit gives us the spiritual eyes to see possibilities rather than problems in people, situations and relationships. Paul prayed for this kind of spiritual insight for the Ephesians: "I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened

    Let the Spirit Buoy Our Attitude (Ephesians 1:18-1:21) "God is the lifter of our head. For You Oh God are a shield for me. The glory and the lifter of my head." Illustration:Kemmons Wilson, founder of an international motel chain, quoted some advice for planting a "garden" that would enhance our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Don Hawks avatar

    The Da Vinci Code:

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Aug 20, 2004
    based on 131 ratings
     | 5,033 views

    · WHAT DAN BROWN GOT RIGHT · WHAT BROWN GOT WRONG · WHO CARES? Web resources and congregational outline at the end

    SLIDE 1 WELCOME, ATTENDANCE PAD You may want to refer to today’s outline that I’ve provided to follow some quotes from the book I’m discussing, as well as some other quotes and Bible readings. SLIDE 2 THE DA VINCI CODE (Dan Brown): WHAT’S THE STORY ABOUT? First of all I want to address why I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Winson Butler avatar

    The Superiority Of The Savior Pt. 2 By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Aug 24, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,524 views

    "I can do all things through Christ..." is more than a cliche’it’s a fact based on God’s Word. He is Superior to any and all especially in Power. Let’s examine this together!

    Introduction More than once have I overheard others say, "I’m not sure if I can make it through this." My response is, "Yes you can & God will make sure you do as long as you rely on Him.." The reason one can be so confident is, God’s power to see us through anything is far superior to anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist