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  • Tommy Hames avatar

    Long Fringes And Blue Ribbons

    Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 5,944 views

    Why did God direct the children in the wilderness to wear long fringes and blue ribbons?

    INTRODUCTION The children of Israel were wandering in the wilderness because of their unbelief. In Numbers 14:12 God was ready to strike them with a plague, but because of Moses’ plea, the Lord forgave them. Instead he banished that generation from entering the Promised Land. In today’s scriptures ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saul's Testing

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,457 views

    A look at the testing of Saul at Gilgal. Looks at what God was attempting to do in Saul’s life. Encourages the people to walk in obedience

    1 Samuel 13:5-14 Saul’s Testing Purpose Statement: To encourage the congregation to walk in obedience. Background: Samuel doesn’t arrive at Gilgal when Saul expects him. The men are terrified of a terrific army in front of them. Saul and the men are filled with fear. Fear leads Saul to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Lawson avatar

    The Power Of The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,547 views

    One of the first evidences of revival is a great desire to hear and obey the word of the lord.

    The Power of the Word of God Nehemiah 8 Signs that the church needs revival 1. Prayer ceases to be a vital part of the believer’s life. 2. The quest for Bible truth ceases and one grows content with knowledge already acquired. 3. Bible knowledge acquired is treated as external fact and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blessed Are The Meek Series

    Contributed by Bobby Roger on Nov 21, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,158 views

    The character of meekness and its consequences.

    HOW TO REALLY BE BLESSED SERIES A Series of Messages on the Beatitudes Matthew 5:1-12 Message #3: BLESSED ARE THE MEEK Matthew 5:5 I. THE CHARACTER OF MEEKNESS (enhancing the kingdom) A. By Explanation 1. Not weakness as many suppose 2. But a mild disposition; a gentle spirit 3. The opposite of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revealed

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 12, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,325 views

    Through the telling of miracle stories, John reveals theological truths about Christ Jesus. This sermon is about transforming lives.

    John 2: 1 – 11 Revealed Intro: A minister was driving late at night on a deserted freeway when he noticed the flashing blue lights in his rearview mirror and heard the siren. He pulled to the side of the road, rolled down his window and waited for the officer to arrive. The trooper spotted an ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Where Is It Written”

    Contributed by Mike Gillett on Feb 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,258 views

    Basic introduction to Hermeneutics. “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” 2 Tim. 3:16-17

    “Where is it Written” It is great to be here in Woodstock. Many have prayed, planned, and worked to help us in the process of coming here. This article may seem a bit heavy but I believe that we must lay a proper foundation and begin with the basics in order to be based upon the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is The Lord Your Shepherd?

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jun 12, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,434 views

    David knew what it meant to be a shepherd. David knew what it meant to be shepherded. During times of loss, we too can find God as our shepherd.

    Read Psalm 23 David wrote this Psalm (song). He was a shepherd as a youngster growing up. Came from a large family of which he was one of the youngest boys, hence the job taking care of the sheep. Story is told of how David’s sheep were threatened on two occasions by a bear and a lion. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why? Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 139 ratings
     | 23,935 views

    This is a funeral sermon that points to Jesus - He too asked "Why?"

    Why? Today we are faced with a tragedy in our lives. We have felt disappointment and discouragement because we have come face to face with death - and we don’t like it. When these things happen we often ask the question, “Why?” Why has something like this happened? The problem is that we want ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Are A Success

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Mar 13, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,668 views

    Success in Christ is not measured by numbers of people or popularity. We can find success in Jesus by being focused on Him and who He calls us to. (Power Point available)(Preached at The King’s Seminary)

    YOU ARE A SUCCESS! Intr.: Sometimes I feel like a failure. My family cannot remember my sermon the next day. 1. People are losing jobs. Banks are closing. Where do we find success today? 2. Half of Americans are quitting their church. A book is titled “Jesus has left the building.” 3. Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What You Should Know About The Qur’an Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 10, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,973 views

    One-fourth of the world’s population views the Quran as their final authority. It is their Holy Book. Most Christians don’t realize that what it says is quite possibly the best starting point for sharing the gospel with a Muslim. The Quran probably has

    One-fourth of the world’s population views the Quran as their final authority. It is their Holy Book. Most Christians don’t realize that what it says is quite possibly the best starting point for sharing the gospel with a Muslim. The Quran probably has more in common with the Bible than you might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matt Williams avatar

    Forever

    Contributed by Matt Williams on Feb 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,141 views

    We are created to live forever but we live in a world that is constrained and confined. This series seeks to help us to look beyond this world to eternity and its current implications for our lives today.

    Introduction: We are created to live forever but we live in a world that is constrained and confined. This series seeks to help us to look beyond this world to eternity and its current implications for our lives today. We each have things in us, “tells”, that tell us that we are made ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Sayings Of The Word Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 22, 2012
     | 3,568 views

    We need to understand the reason why some sayings of Jesus are put together as they are, sometimes logically, sometimes phonetically.

    Monday of 25th Week in Course Verbum Domini “Jesus is the Wisdom of God incarnate, he is his eternal Word who became a mortal man.” These words of our Holy Father end the prologue to his letter, Verbum Domini, and give depth to our readings today. The logia, or sayings of Jesus, were ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Truth Tellers

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 28, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,975 views

    Everyone needs someone who is going to tell us the truth, no matter the consequences.

    Truth Tellers August 26, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Everyone needs someone who is going to tell us the truth, no matter the consequences. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 14:1-20 Supplemental Passage: Truthful lips will be established forever, But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donald Minshew avatar

    Church. The Way Its Supposed To Be Series

    Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,272 views

    Discusses the biblical admonitions related to the Lord’s church

    Church. The Way it’s supposed to be. Colossians 2:4-7 Five characteristics of a church that pleases God. It is: 1. Perceptive enough to withstand sweet talk § We will never deny that worldly wisdom is arguable. Robertson -The art of persuasion is the height of oratory, but it easily degenerates ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Miracle Of Januarius Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,617 views

    The martyr-bishop Januarius testifies to the truth of the Gospel, and his alleged blood miracle must get the attention of the unbeliever.

    19 September 2011 St. Januarius There is a famous passage in the Acts of the Apostles in which the rabbi Gamaliel advises the Sanhedrin to leave the early Christian community alone, because if it is God’s will, they would not be able to destroy it, and if it is not God’s will, it would ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic