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  • Joel Vicente avatar

    293 - Need For Seed

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,016 views

    It takes seed: Psa 126:6 He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves (bundles) with him.

    Illustrate: With a timid voice and idolizing eyes, the little boy greeted his father as he returned from work, "Daddy, how much do you make an hour?" Greatly surprised, but giving his boy a glaring look, the father said: " Look, son, not even your mother knows that. Don’t bother me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    10%

    Contributed by Orlando Lopez on Feb 25, 2005
    based on 23 ratings
     | 2,923 views

    What is the tithe?

    Ignoring topics on stewardship does not minimize our responsibility to God. Even if I never talk to you about tithing, God still expects you to tithe. I’d rather hear about it and be blessed in doing it, than to not hear about it and still be held accountable to God. Well, I’m not an adult yet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    True Repentance

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Mar 3, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,835 views

    Have you ever been caught in the act of sinning against God? Did true repentance follow the exposure or were you just sorry that you got caught? Sorrow in and of itself is not repentance. I believe many in the body of Christ today have been sorry for si

    By: Donna J. Kazenske <b>2 Corinthians 7:9-10</b> – <i>Now I rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but that your sorrow led to repentance. For you were made sorry in a godly manner, that you might suffer loss from us in nothing. For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Responsible Servants

    Contributed by Arulselvam Rayappan on Mar 7, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,188 views

    Followers of Jesus cannot be irresponsible. Privilege implies accountability.

    DIOGENES was one day standing on a street corner laughing like a mad man. “Why are you laughing?” He was asked. “Do you see that stone in the middle of the street? More than ten persons have already stumbled on it, then looked at the stone and cursed it but nobody had removed it to prevent ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Judging The Right Way: Every Christian’s Calling Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 31, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 9,178 views

    It is good for Christians to judge--the right way. The modern understanding of "do not judge" is merely relativism. If there are no rights or wrongs, naturally one cannot judge. But there are rights and wrongs, and there is a right and wrong way to judg

    Judging the Right Way: Every Christian’s Calling (Matt. 7:1-6) Note: If you are interested in more information about interpreting the Sermon on the Mount, please consider my book, "The Midrash Key" (by Ed Vasicek) available through Amazon.com Intro --Review Persons of Trinity, Golden Rule, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christmas Worship

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 2,329 views

    There are three obvious acts of worship associated with Jesus coming to earth. These teach us how to worship the Lord today.

    A. INTRODUCTION There are three obvious acts of worship associated with Jesus coming to earth. These teach us how to worship the Lord today. 1. What is worship? Giving the worthy ship to the Lord that He deserves. 2. What does the Lord deserve? a. Praise. “The shepherd . . . praising God” (Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    248 - 7 Secrets To Loving Our Neighbors Series

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,392 views

    Discover seven secrets to "loving our neighbor".

    Sermon Study #248 – SECRETS TO LOVING OUR NEIGHBORS Illustrate: Who is my neighbor? Luke 10:25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" Luke 10:26 "What is written in the Law?" he replied. "How do you read it?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Achin' Achan Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,595 views

    Dealing with sin properly in our lives

    ACHIN’ ACHAN JOSHUA 7:1-26 INTRODUCTION... Drama Presented by the Youth Group: “Achan,” www.fea.net/bobsnook I. THE SIN OF ACHAN A. Verse 1: Achan stole from God those things from Jericho, which were dedicated to Him. There was no mistake. Everyone knew no plunder was to be taken from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pentecostal Kind Of Waiting

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 18, 2003
    based on 244 ratings
     | 7,757 views

    A message encouraging evangelism by church members.

    PENTECOSTAL KIND OF WAITING Acts 2:1-21 INTRO: All of us have some experience with waiting. Who can’t recall the delight of going to the doctor’s office? Don’t you wish you could charge the doctor for your time? No doubt you had the joy of waiting in the grocery store check-out line. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Vs. The Trespass Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,124 views

    The contrasting relationship beween the sin of Adam and the Obedience of Christ.

    The Gift vs. The Trespass Romans 5:12–21 INTRODUCTION When we look in Genesis One and Two at the creation of the universe, we are in awe at the wondrous power of an Almighty God. Think about Adam, the first man and how wonderful things were for him. He and his wife, Eve, living in the garden ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prepare Your Heart, For Worthy Is The Lamb

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Dec 22, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,373 views

    As this season unfolds and the year winds down to its last days We will celebrate the birth of our savior and reflect on our lives

    Prepare your heart, For Worthy is the Lamb HHM 12-22-02 Pastor Jim Parisi As this season unfolds and the year winds down to its last days We will celebrate the birth of our savior and reflect on our lives Luke 2: 1-12 1 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is A Christian?

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 9, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,699 views

    An evangelistic message on what a Christian is, what a Christian has, and what a Christian will be.

    What Is A Christian? Act 11:26 Acts 11:26 “And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.” Introduction What is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Firstfruits Of All Thine Increase: Lesson 3-Tithe Your Treasure

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,865 views

    "All the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree is the Lord’s" (Lev. 27:30).

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. What does God expect of you? Tithe. "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in Mine house, and prove Me now herewith, saith the Lord of Host, if I will not open you the windows of Heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary And Martha

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 16, 2004
    based on 88 ratings
     | 15,219 views

    Christianity is all about our relationship with Jesus and not DOING things for God

    SMM 18-07-04 Story of Martha and Mary with Jesus (Jelly baby) Story: A famous actor was invited to a dinner party. After the main course, the actor was asked if he would be willing to recite a piece of poetry for the guests. The actor readily agreed and asked if someone at the dinner table ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Backing Up Or Going Forward ?

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 17, 2004
    based on 52 ratings
     | 10,485 views

    Too many times, we as believers are backing up when God has said......"Go Forward"

    Backing Up Or Going Forward ? Exodus 14:8-13, Phil 3:13-14 Illust. The Joke was on me. Are we backing up or going forward as a church ? How about in your own spiritual life ? Do you ever feel like you take 2 steps forward, and 3 steps back ? This morning I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist