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  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    The Poor Will Always Be With You Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 3, 2002
    based on 136 ratings
     | 30,480 views

    Jesus tells us we will always have the poor with us -- but what are we supposed to DO with the poor?

    Deuteronomy 15:4-11 There should be no poor among you, for in the land the LORD your God is giving you to possess as your inheritance, he will richly bless you, if only you fully obey the LORD your God and are careful to follow all these commands I am giving you today. For the LORD your God will ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Great Divide

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 109 ratings
     | 11,545 views

    The Scriptures are not given to inform us, but to transform us.

    I. Introduction – The evil hidden within Many of you grew up in “The Golden Age of Radio.” You have fond memories of gathering around the radio to listen to your favorite shows. I wasn’t around for those days; I grew up as a child of the television era. But there is at least one radio show that ran ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Nation Under God (Updated - 2013)

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 129 ratings
     | 27,273 views

    We could mention many things going wrong in our country. But instead, let’s recall some of the things that have made her great & called down the blessings of God upon her.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, kANSAS, OK A. There are two verses of Scripture that I think are very important for us not only to hear, but to remember. The first one is Proverbs 14:34 - “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Which Direction Are You Traveling?

    Contributed by James May on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 21,283 views

    God told Jeremiah that Israel was going backwards and not forwards. I wonder if we, the church, are not getting farther from God instead of closer to Him?

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Somebody Loves Me

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 294 ratings
     | 22,748 views

    I’m convinced that each of us needs someone to watch over us, someone who really cares about us, someone who’ll offer a shoulder to cry on in seasons of sorrow, & encouraging words when we need them most.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) ILL. A little boy who lives up north was eagerly looking forward to the birthday party of his friend who lived only a few blocks away. When the day finally arrived, a snowstorm was making driving hazardous. But the boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Want The Church To Grow - But Do I Want Any More People? , #7 Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,238 views

    I want the church to grow because God desires that it grows but I may not want any of my family members who will take the spotlight away from me.

    I received this idea from my mentor Jerrie Barber. I Want the Church to Grow – But Do I Want Anymore People #7 Philippians 2:1-8 For the last six weeks we have been looking at Church growth and some of the things that we do to sabotage that growth. I still believe that everyone here tonight ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    People Take Part In God's Worship At His Tabernacle Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Feb 22, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,524 views

    We will see the Man-ward side of worship at God’s first dwelling place with man and glean an understanding of God’s original and eternal intent of HIS Tabernacle with man.

    People’s Part in Worship at God’s Tabernacle People take part in using the Alter People are able to come into God’s presence in the Courtyard People able to bring God oil for the lampstand DBF Sunday Sermon, 2/23/03, Exodus 27 We in Dillingham are part of Bristol Bay, which is part of the South ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love It Up! Series

    Contributed by Todd Fetters on Feb 26, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 15,892 views

    God, our Heavenly Father, commands that His children are to love one another deeply.

    INTRODUCTION: The Difference between Mediocrity & Greatness in the Church 1. Just before Jesus told His disciples that the world would hate them (John 15:18—“If the world hates you, keep in mind it hated me first”), He commanded them to “love one another just as He had loved them. The Apostle Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Journey Up And Down The Mountain With Jesus

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 27, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
     | 12,185 views

    what Jesus transfiguration meant to him and his disciples - straight forward stuff so don’t expect anything flashy

    March 2, 2003 Mark 9:2_9 After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. And there appeared before ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Very Special Event!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 280 ratings
     | 20,190 views

    Jesus Himself talked about it the last night that He spent with His apostles before His arrest & crucifixion. Do you remember?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. The day before Thanksgiving a man in Phoenix called his son in New York & said to him, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother & I are divorcing; 45 years is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Change Your Clothes Series

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 18,786 views

    It is time that the church lay aside those things that weigh us down, and slow our progress in the Lord. Rather, put on the garment of Praise!

    Stand & Read - Isaiah 61:1-3 ?The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives, and freedom to prisoners; [2] To proclaim the favorable year of the Lord, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Set Godly Goals Series

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 12, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,603 views

    Judas Iscariot started out as a person of vision as he followed Jesus the Messsiah. Something happened that changed the course of his life and serves as a warning to every Christian.

    Set Godly Goals -Crucial Lessons from the Life of Judas- Matthew 26:6-14 John 13:18-30 During the past several Sundays we have been learning lessons from Biblical Leaders. We learned from Gideon how to respond to God’s call to become a “Mighty Warrior of God.” We saw in the life of David a ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Reborn And Renewed Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 16, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,160 views

    2nd of 6 in series leading to Easter. God gave us a “Do Over”! It’s called being “born again” and it is a wonderful gift! What is this Born Again thing?

    Reborn and Renewed John 3:1-17 (NCV) Nicodemus Comes to Jesus 3 There was a man named Nicodemus who was one of the Pharisees and an important Jewish leader. 2 One night Nicodemus came to Jesus and said, “Teacher, we know you are a teacher sent from God, because no one can do the miracles you do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Did You Hear What He Said”

    Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,998 views

    That we need to listen to God and not be afraid to turn our lives over to him.

    Back when the telegraph was the fastest method of long-distance communication, a young man applied for a job as a Morse code operator. Answering an ad in the newspaper, he went to the office address that was listed. When he arrived, he entered a large, busy office filled with noise and clatter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can One Have Peace With War Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 22, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,233 views

    We will look at the prospect of peace as our troops are engaged in a battle in Iraq. At these times people wonder what the situation is and whether we are in "end times". We will look throughout the Bible for insight and peace.

    Can One have Peace with War Will there be war What not to place trust in What to trust in DBF Sunday Sermon, Ecclesiastes 3:1-11, various, 3/23/03 I am always amazed during times like this with the questions by people at times like these, who are squandering there lives and times upon themselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist