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  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    The Ghost Of Ephraim

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 19, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,569 views

    This is a message of encouragement to those who are on the verging of giving up and quitting.

    The Ghost of Ephraim Psalm 78:9 11 -- “The children of Ephraim, being armed, and carrying bows, turned back in the day of battle.” “They kept not the covenant of God, and refused to walk in his law;” “And forgat his works, and his wonders that he had shewed them.” l. INTRODUCTION -- FROM THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith Opens The Door - 1 John 5 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 25, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 27,323 views

    Faith is the key that opens the doors to many spiritual truths and divine experiences in our life.

    Faith opens the doors! Thesis: Faith is the key that opens the doors to many spiritual truths and divine experiences in our life. Video Illustration: From backstage Volume 2 “Faith In the White House” Scripture Text: 1 John 5:1-21 1Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Learning To Hate Dad

    Contributed by Nathan Garcia on Mar 8, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,771 views

    This is a description of the fall and redemption; of God’s answer to win back our trust after we’ve learned to despise Him.

    I was up in my bedroom one evening with the new knife that my parents had entrusted with, and I was cutting a cardboard box. All of a sudden the knife slipped, and I stabbed myself in the leg. Oh no! I’m cut I thought to myself, and our family was just getting ready to leave the house for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The Crisis Of The Cross

    Contributed by John White on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,690 views

    A look at the implications of the actions of some of those who participated in the crucifixion drama.

    THE CRISIS OF THE CROSS Matthew Chapter Twenty-Seven The life and ministry of Jesus Christ might be summed up with one simple statement, "He set His face toward Calvary." He was truly born to die. Not as men die, but to die a complete and vicarious death; physically, mentally, emotionally, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep Your Promises Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 2, 2005
    based on 158 ratings
     | 58,589 views

    Christ-followers need to be people of integrity who faithfully do what they say they will do.

    (based on Southeast Christian Church’s series “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 5:33-37 TITLE: “KEEP YOUR PROMISES” INTRODUCTION: A. A wealthy businessman lay on his deathbed. His preacher came to visit and talked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Bill avatar

    God The Covenant Keeper (Yahweh) Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 3, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 28,884 views

    Let’s turn to Exodus 3 where we are introduced to the meaning, the majesty, and the mystery of the name Yahweh.

    Since tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d begin with “The Top Ten Lines” that may have been used by Adam when he courted Eve. 10. You know you’re the only one for me. 9. Do you come here often? 8. Trust me, this was meant to be! (I tried this one out on Beth when we were dating – it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Smith avatar

    "Defining Discipleship" Part Two Series

    Contributed by Gary Smith on Apr 10, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,948 views

    The message encourages Christians to spread the Gospel and to inspire one another in effective soul winning.

    Wed. Night Bible Study Prepared For Jan. 23rd, 2002 (Christian Discipleship) Defining Discipleship (Part Two) Matt 4:19 (NKJV)19 Then He said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men." Acts 1:8 (NKJV) 8 "But you shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Heading To The Finish Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 8, 2002
    based on 186 ratings
     | 26,357 views

    Jesus courageously completed His assigned mission.

    HEADING TO THE FINISH Mark 11:1-25 S: Celebrate Jesus Th: Courage Pr: JESUS COURAGEOUSLY COMPLETED HIS ASSIGNED MISSION. ?: How? How did He do it? KW: Priorities TS: We will find in Mark 1:1-25 three priorities that enabled Jesus to courageously complete His assigned mission. The ____ priority ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Understand The Bible You Need The Inspiration Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,334 views

    Our subject this morning is: To Understand The Bible You Need The Inspiration of The Holy Spirit. Understanding the Bible requires us to be in a place where the Spirit of God can teach us.

    To Understand the Bible You Need the Inspiration of the Holy Spirit Sunday October 29, 2000 Job 32:8-9 8 Surely it is God’s Spirit within people, the breath of the Almighty within them, that makes them intelligent. 9 But sometimes the elders are not wise. Sometimes the aged do not understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Living In The Light Of Eternity Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,437 views

    Living in these times of worldly pleasure

    Living in the Light of Eternity Part 2 As we continue on this morning with Part 2 of this series, It would be wonderful if I could tell you that the devil give up when you turned your life to God. He admits defeat and he gives up. I’d like to tell you that but I can’t. I can tell you that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Living In The Light Of Eternity Part 3

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 1,962 views

    Let God look deep into your heart

    LIVING IN THE LIGHT OF ETERNITY Part 3 I say it costs much to break from the destiny that’s arranged for us. See this woman that took this little babe when she got him among the bull rushes in that little cradle. Brother, she had something in mind. There was an arrangement made for that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    An Intense Faith Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,086 views

    4th in a four part character study on the life of John the Baptist.

    "AN INTENSE FAITH" MARK 6:16-29 INTRODUCTION: In the highly rated Smallville, the WB’s story of Superboy, Clark Kent is just learning about his super powers. It is a perplexing and frustrating time for him. His powers really come to light when he is accidently run down by Lex Luthor and yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Uniqueness Exhibited Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,320 views

    1st in a four part character study on the life of John the Baptist.

    A UNIQUENESS EXHIBITED LUKE 1:5-20 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: I want to make what might be a surprising statement: John the Baptist was the greatest man who ever lived with the exception of Jesus Christ. Now to some, that statement would not just be surprising, it would be absurd. Because they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Remember

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 28, 2002
    based on 198 ratings
     | 19,363 views

    A Memorial Day sermon to answer the question -- What makes freedom something to die for?

    May 26, 2002 Memorial Day 1All the commandments which I command thee this day shall ye observe to do, that ye may live, and multiply, and go in and possess the land which the LORD sware unto your fathers. 2And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Pentecostal Power!

    Contributed by Tony Searles on May 31, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 21,621 views

    This is a message having to do with the Day of Pentecost and the Baptism in the Holy Spirit.

    Special Thanks to Rev. Dennis Marquardt of Vermont for the "seeds" to this message. Stand & Read - Acts 1:4-8 ?And gathering them together, He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for what the Father had promised, "Which," He said, "you heard of from Me; [5] for John baptized with ...read more

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