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  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The Prodigal Prophet

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,099 views

    God calls us not to do what we want, but what He knows will build His kingdom. The question is, will we do it or run like Jonah?

    First Baptist Church The Prodigal Prophet Jonah 1:1 - 16 July 7, 2002 When I am told to do something I don’t want to do, you know what I do . . . I rebel. I do everything but what I’m supposed to do. I see that all the time with Joshua and Zachary — Joshua go to the bathroom, Joshua get your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrin Koone avatar

    Why Baptism? Series

    Contributed by Darrin Koone on Sep 20, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,931 views

    A sermon on the historiacl context of Baptism.

    (Luke 3:1-3) In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar--when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and Traconitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene-- {2} during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Hearts And Faces Are Sad Series

    Contributed by Ronald Keller on Sep 30, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 4,525 views

    When the unthinkable happens...When tragedy strikes...When hearts and faces are sad--God NOTICES and cares for us, just as He did for Joseph.(2 Sundays After "911.")

    (Preached 2 Sundays After "911.") INTRODUCTION "Why are your faces so sad today?" The events of and since September 11 have had varying affects on all Americans. Most have been moved with a patriotic zeal that just a few years and weeks ago was thought not to be in vogue. The supply of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jonathan Busch avatar

    Trusting Enough To Tithe Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 227 ratings
     | 31,405 views

    Part 4 of 4. We have leaned well how to Lean Against God. But we hestitate to Lean on Him. Tithing is the principle of Learning To Lean on God!

    Topic: Stewardship Learning to Lean Part 4 Stewardship: Trusting Enough to Tithe Text: Judges 7:9-22 Intro: This morning I would like to finish our series on Stewardship that I have entitled Learning to Lean. Illus Eric Hulstrand writes in Leadership magazine: "While I was preaching one ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Know Your Equipment (Pt 2) Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 30, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,872 views

    This the second part of my message on the armor of God.

    INTRODUCTION • Today we are going to finish our look at the full armor of God. Over the last couple of weeks we have seen who our enemy is and we started to look at some of the equipment that God has given to us so that we can win the battle we fight with the enemy each and every day. • The U.S. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Danger Of Tunnel Vision #1 Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 3, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,770 views

    We need to recognize the satanic tactic of tunnel vision within the church. We cannot allow our vision to be constricted. See the BIG PICTURE!

    THE DANGER OF TUNNEL VISION #1 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part 1 of a 2 part series, if you need part two email me. TEXT: Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision the people perish... Ruth 1:20 Naomi says to her friends: Don’t call me Naomi any more, call me MARA: for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    What's In A Name?

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,865 views

    This is an advent sermon.

    When I was a kid, we used to play this game. When someone was wearing a stocking hat, we would run up to them and say, “Where was Mickey Mouse when the lights went out?” When the other person said, “I don’t know,” we would pull their stocking hat over their eyes and say, “In the dark!” The idea, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Opportunity Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 24, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,518 views

    It’s time for prayer - Healing comes to a beggar...opportunity... there is the expectation of something happening.

    Opportunity! Acts 3 Here we are in week three of the diary of the early church…perhaps it is more of a scrapbook of little notes and pictures, news paper clippings of events that that the writer wanted noticed so we don’t want to forget. It had only been a couple of weeks since Jesus ascended ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Jeffrey Smith avatar

    Are You The Warrior Your Meant To Be?

    Contributed by Jeffrey Smith on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,371 views

    God is a Warrior--we see it from cover to cover in the Bible--Your who was created in his image--also are called to be a Warrior for Him in this world! Are you taking a Stand!

    Are You Warrior Your Meant To Be? Show clip from a discovery Channel animal hunt! Your in a battle tonight also¡Xjust as this animal was! The things that your generation is facing on a daily basis¡Xare just overwhelming! „Ï Drugs! „Ï Sex! „Ï Pornography¡Xjust a click away! „Ï Materialism ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Quiet! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,192 views

    First Person Narrative of Zacharias, father of John the Baptist; our need of quiet in response to God...

    BE QUIET! Luke 1:5-25 S: Zacharias C: Holy Silence Th: Holy Responses to God Pr: WE NEED TO BE QUIET. First Person Narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? Version: ESV RMBC 28 November 04 AM OUR STUDY: Did you ever have trouble with talking too much? That was I problem I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    A Reason To Rejoice

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,093 views

    We rejoice because the Shepherd King, the LORD our Righteousness has come.

    A Reason to Rejoice Jeremiah 23:3-6 INTRODUCTION: Take a quick Rorschach (Raw-shak) test with me: Consider the word Christmas. What is the first word that comes to your mind? For some, the word might be JOY. Joy is closely associated with Christmas. We wish each other a “Merry” Christmas. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #2forget Not: The Power Of One.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 31, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,973 views

    With compassion one person can make a big difference. Submit to servant-hood and build a hedge and stand in the gap. The King needs what you have.

    #2 FORGET NOT: THE POWER OF ONE! ONE WITH COMPASSION MAKES A DIFFERENCE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part two of a two part lesson. I do this part in two parts. Matthew 23:11 But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. I start this sermon with a metal ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Hicks avatar

    Hard Hearts And Dog Tired

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,369 views

    The day of salvation has come. We must not hardened our hearts to the gospel.

    Hard Hearts and Dog Tired Hebrews 3:7-19 Several years ago local radio stations throughout California ran a request for a thief who had earlier that morning stolen a VW Bug to immediately contact the local police authorities. What the thief did not know was that the owner of the VW Bug had ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Wendell Blackburn avatar

    The End Of Time

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,005 views

    Endtimes

    THE END OF TIME?? MATTHEW 24:1-14 People Listen to me tonight, The End of this World is much closer than you think!! But nobody knows when its gonna be!! I’m afraid many of us could miss the boat because Our ministers today and I’ve been guilty as well We are steering away from Preaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Kind Of People Christ Chooses To Use

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 11, 2007
     | 3,150 views

    Christ may choose to use unlikely people, busy people in the midst of other things, who have no thought of taking Christ into their world.

    20070211 Title: The Kind of People Christ Chooses to Use Text: Luke 5:1-11 Thesis: Christ may choose to use unlikely people, busy people in the midst of other things, who have no thought of taking Christ into their world. #1 in the Series: Bringing Christ to Your World… Introduction: I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational