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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Minister To People Of Different Ministry Maturity Levels

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,033 views

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom to know how to minister to people according to their ministry maturity level.

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom to know how to minister to people according to their ministry maturity level. The writer of Hebrews wrote, "Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. But solid food is for the mature who by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Perils Of Misusing Privilege

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,630 views

    Why do some people misuse their privileges? In this passage, Paul gives a historical survey of how Israel misused, abused and failed to take advantage of their God given privileges.

    Illustration:Complacency is a blight that saps energy, dulls attitudes, and causes a drain on the brain. The first symptom is satisfaction with things as they are. The second is rejection of things as they might be. "Good enough" becomes today’s watchword and tomorrow’s standard. Complacency ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Cares

    Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Oct 25, 2000
    based on 89 ratings
     | 3,688 views

    This sermon encourages the depressed beliver.

    “Who Cares” 1 Cor. 15:1-4 In these last days of complacency (people being satisfied with themselves) people think they don’t need anything or anybody. There is a notion that people aren’t ever going to have to stand before The Lord Jesus Christ and give an account. Therefore, their only hope, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Should Be-Ism

    Contributed by Paul Goshorn on Nov 4, 2000
    based on 80 ratings
     | 4,210 views

    We are to be more concerned with God wants than with what we want.

    v Did you hear the one about the chicken and the pig - They saw a sign in front of a building that said, "Annual fund-raiser. Ham and egg breakfast." The chicken said to the pig, "Hey, that's right up our alley. Why don't we go in and help out?" The pig said, "That's easy for you to say. For you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Don't Be Surprised Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 7, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 7,632 views

    There is opposition on every journey of faith, and it seems impassable.

    DON’T BE SURPRISED! 1 Peter 4:12-19 Introduction: 1. There is opposition on every journey of faith. It is enough to cause many to become discouraged and quit. It is enough to give pause to everyone – is it worth it? It is enough to seem impassable. It is enough to be classified as a real ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming Fear Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 27, 2000
    based on 204 ratings
     | 14,804 views

    Suggestions on overcoming fear with faith

    OVERCOMING FEAR There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. (1 John 4:18) Introduction: Fear: Is it good or bad? ·(Psa 56:3) When I am afraid, I will trust in you. ·(Prov 29:25) Fear of man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Total Commitment

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 348 ratings
     | 21,137 views

    To show what God expects out of His children

    ROM.12:1-2 " TOTAL COMMITMENT " There are close to 100 million church members in America and yet, why are they not making the moral and spiritual impact that they should? ***Why is it, that on Sunday morning, thousands of churches have empty pews?*** Why are so many churches closing their doors on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have You Ever Felt Forgotten

    Contributed by Chris Coker on Nov 9, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 11,446 views

    God doesn’t forget us

    Have you ever felt forgotten? I have when i was eight years old i remember feeling as if my grandmother was leaving me so i ran out in the middle of the road and was hit by a car. I remember a time where i had flew into an airport and was suppose to be pick up by a person, but that person never ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Working Together To Get The Job Done

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 34,958 views

    Working Together.

    INTRODUCTION: WE CAN ACCOMPLISH MORE BY WORKING TOGETHER THAN WE CAN BY WORKING ALONE. IF WE ARE GOING TO EFFECTIVELY MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THIS WORLD, IT’S GOING TO TAKE A UNIFIED EFFORT FROM ALL OF US. GENERAL MOTORS, HOBART, AND OTHER CORPORATIONS HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL THROUGH THE YEARS BECAUSE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Usable

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,522 views

    This message asks the question as to whether or not we are willing to be used in God’s work as Mary was when the angel confronted her with the opportunity to bear the child Jesus.

    Scripture: Luke 1:26-38 Title: “Are You Usable?” Introduction: I’m afraid that too many times this story is read with skepticism. It’s a story that sounds good to read at church during Christmas time, but are we really sure that this story is true. An angel showing up in a very poor part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Redeemed, Resurrected, And Completely Made Free In 2003

    Contributed by Gregory Tucker on Dec 21, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 4,204 views

    This sermon is a message to help the people of God know and understand the true meaning of their salation.

    "Redeemed, Resurrected, and Completely Made Free in 2003" The number Twenty is found 288 times in the Bible and it stands for Redemption. The males of the children of Israel had to offer a ransom for their souls at the age of Twenty. The money that was given ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    What Wisdom Does The Bible Give Us On Human Cloning?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 26, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 3,361 views

    An examination of 5 key Biblical principles to consider on the issues of human cloning and genetic engineering.

    The Bible obviously doesn’t use the words “human cloning,” but that should not lead us to believe that our Father has left us in the dark on this issue. This morning I want to talk about 5 important Biblical principles that we as Christians need to keep in mind as this debate on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bold Witnesses

    Contributed by Tony Foeller on Aug 28, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,975 views

    We learn from this sermon what it means to be a bold witness, what bold witnesses can expect to encounter, and what God does through bold witnesses.

    BOLD WITNESSES Acts 4:8-20 We recently had an encounter in our church’s regular weekly outreach program where one of the families we visited accused us of harassment. We weren’t guilty, of course. But I still had to spend some very anxious moments at the local police station trying to sort ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Harold Dixon avatar

    America Under Attack - A Christian Response

    Contributed by Harold Dixon on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 5,992 views

    Our nation needs a Godly response to these unspeakable events. For this to happen we must see the right response in the Christian community.

    America Under Attack A Christian’s Response September 12, 2001 Proposition: Christians must respond Biblically and trust in The Lord during seemingly Senseless Tragedies. Introduction: Four airplanes (carrying some 266 people) were hijacked by Terrorists yesterday. Two crashed into and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Uprooting The Roots Of Jealousy

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,325 views

    How to recognize and uproot the main causes of jealousy and envy that ruin relationships

    The Roots of Jealousy (Acts 13:42-52) Illustration:It is the eyes of other people that ruin us. If all but myself were blind, I should want neither a fine house nor fine furniture. Benjamin Franklin. 1. Why do you suppose that many people allow jealousy to hinder their relationships, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational