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  • Alan Braun avatar

    Work Or Promise, You Choose Series

    Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,237 views

    A study on the Book of Romans

    Work Or Promise, You Choose Chapter 4 How can a holy and righteous God be just and holy and at the same time allow sinful man to come into His presence? It also teaches that man is a sinful creature. In fact, he is dead in his sins and trespasses. Paul views salvation in three ways: 1. as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship: Drawing Close To The Heart Of God

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,493 views

    People go to church to get connected to the heart of God. This message revels a few important points that occur when we make this connection.

    Worship: Drawing Close To The Heart of God Acts 9:42-47 Intro: Back in 1992 when the Dallas Cowboys were preparing to play the San Francisco 49rs for the NFC Championship in San Francisco the Cowboys had a pep-rally at Texas Stadium. The audience cheered wildly for each player when he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This Is The Lord, We Trusted In Him

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,446 views

    EASTER SUNDAY(B)- March 31, 2002 - Believers are never put to shame by their trust in the resurrected Lord

    THIS IS THE LORD, WE TRUSTED IN HIM Isaiah 25-6-9 - Easter, March 31, 2002 6On this mountain the LORD Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples, a banquet of aged wine-- the best of meats and the finest of wines. 7On this mountain he will destroy the shroud that enfolds all ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hosanna In The Highest!

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,379 views

    PALM SUNDAY(B) - March 24, 2002 - Believers are moved to prasie God with "Hosanna in the Highest!"

    THIS IS THE LORD, WE TRUSTED IN HIM Isaiah 25-6-9 - Easter, March 31, 2002 6On this mountain the LORD Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples, a banquet of aged wine-- the best of meats and the finest of wines. 7On this mountain he will destroy the shroud that enfolds all ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Heart For The Lost

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,917 views

    God loves people desperately. People are lost without him and they need Jesus. We need to have more of God’s heart for the lost.

    John 3:16-21 God’s Heart for the Lost Do you remember the commercial that was running just before, and during the Olympics? The one that had snapshots of different people playing or watching hockey throughout the country? Everybody yells out “He shoots, he scores!” The tag line at the end is, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    People Like You Make The World Go 'round Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,843 views

    The good news of the kingdom of heaven includes the truth that you were created for significance. But before you run too far too fast, let me point out that Jesus is basically saying, “You are the salt and the light, but you may not be fulfilling God’s p

    People Like You Make the World Go ‘Round Matthew 5:13-16 Pastor Jim Luthy Did you hear the story this week about the family of Major Hal Sellers? Major Sellers is a 13-year veteran currently assigned to the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion of the U.S. Marine Corps. About two weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Holy Spirit And The Church/

    Contributed by John Gullick on May 18, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 11,446 views

    A sermon that looks at the need for the Holy Spirit using material from David Watson and considers the call for the Christian to ask for the spirit

    There is a Snoopy cartoon where charlie Browns baseball game is rained off - the frames show him going to the telephone and having a chat. When he comes outside his friend Schroeder says - "The rain has stopped Charlie Brown . What did you do, call the weatherman?" His answer No, dial a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Broken Before Midnight

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Apr 12, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 10,434 views

    This message deals with that Interim of Brokenness in a saint’s life because of some departure from the path of righteousness.

    Our Text is placed between the ‘ZAIN’ of verses 49-56 and the ‘TETH’ of verses 65-72. In between the Hebraic alphabets ‘Z’ and ‘T’ is the ‘CH’. ZAIN mean Nourish, TETH means Good, Rejoice, and CHETH means BREAKDOWN. Thus, in between being Nourished on the Hope received from God’s Word and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Did He Do It? Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,757 views

    A inductive exploration of the reasons why individuals sacrifice for others leading to the exposure of the reason Jesus died for us and how we must respond.

    Introduction: Have you ever heard a story and wondered why did they do that? Beauty and the Beast, a Walt Disney animated movie, tells the story of a beautiful French girl, Belle, who finds the love of Beast, a prince condemned long ago to live a life of shame and ugliness because he was rude and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mark Lewis avatar

    Fundamentals Of Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Mark Lewis on Jan 5, 2002
    based on 112 ratings
     | 30,181 views

    Describes the fundamentals of spiritual growth in the life of the Christian.

    Title - Fundamentals for Spiritual Growth Text - 1 Corinthians 3:6 Subtext - Luke 8:4-15; James 5:7-8 Intro. - In the gospel according to Luke 8:4-15 the Lord told the Parable of the Sower which gives insight and understanding into Paul words in 1 Corinthians 3:6. Read along with me the words of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Leading The Spiritual Life (Part 3 Truth) Series

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jan 10, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,681 views

    Looks at Truth from the true worshipper’s perspective and the role of Truth in the believer’s life.

    Central Christian Church St. Petersburg, Florida January 2002 True Worshippers Do So "In Truth" We started this series on the spiritual life with this text: John 4:23 "But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keeping Grace In Bounds?

    Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,813 views

    Arrogance destroys our walk with Christ because any notion of self-sufficiency pertaining to righteousness distorts the power and necessity of God’s grace in all of our lives.

    “Keeping Grace in Bounds” / Luke 19:1-10 Proper 25, Year C, Downsville Baptist Church (4 November 2001) As Mr. Zachary Allens walked into Main Street Baptist Church a couple of minutes late last Sunday evening, he was greeted by scowls and low whispers. Nobody liked Zach Allens, and everybody ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Living The Life You Were Meant To Live

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,335 views

    God does have a plan for every person He creates. Jeremiah the prophet gave this promise from the Lord: "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, "plans to propser you andnot to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:

    Living the Live You Were Meant to Live Proverbs 16:14 “The Lord has made everything for His own Purpose.” Introduction January 11th Garfield Comic strip – Jim Davis The Garfield comic strip portrays a common Philosophy of Life. Garfield’s owner, “I gotta do something with my life.” Garfield ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A Walk On The Wild Side

    Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,540 views

    As Peter stepped boldly from the boat to walk on water, so we can step Boldly in our walk with Jesus

    Scripture: Matthew 14: 21 - 30 A Walk on the Wild Side It had been a long hot day. Not much ground had been covered as far as distance was concerned, but much had been accomplished. Every step of the way there had been people to talk too or move out of the way. The Men were tired of running ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Spiritual Spectacles

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 17, 2004
    based on 225 ratings
     | 27,864 views

    The greatest and wisest men are those who see further and deeper than others. Elijah’s servnat needed to have his vision corrected to enable him to see just how great God is!

    Spiritual Spectacles II Ki 6:8-23 8 Now the king of Aram was at war with Israel. After conferring with his officers, he said, "I will set up my camp in such and such a place." 9 The man of God sent word to the king of Israel: "Beware of passing that place, because the Arameans are going down ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan