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  • Mark Perryman avatar

    Following Jesus 3 Ways

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,477 views

    we’re going to look at 3 stages of Christianity to help you see where you are.

    INTRO: What type of Christian are you today? If I were to ask your children or your spouse, what would they say? I don’t want anyone to fall under condemnation but it’s important to know where you are to get a starting point. This morning we’re going to look at 3 stages of Christianity to help you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living And Dying

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,348 views

    Communion Meditation for December 4, 2005

    TS Eliot wrote one of my favorite Christmas poems many years ago entitled, ‘Journey of the Magi.’ Written from the perspective of one of the Magi, it contains a very reflective perspective on the travels to find the Christ child and the results of that meeting. A cold coming we had of it. Just ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    What Happens When We Die? Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 18, 2014
     | 8,133 views

    Today…we’re going to begin a series entitled, “AfterLife”… looking at what the prophets…and Jesus…and Paul have said about eternal life.

    What Happens When We Die? Series: AfterLife Brad Bailey – April 27, 2014 Intro: Here’s a question to get us started in hearing god his morning…Where are you going? —not for lunch… not in your career … I mean the “BIG going.” What awaits you when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Chosen To Live A Holy Life Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,966 views

    You have been chosen by God for a holy life.

    Chosen to Live a Holy Life I Peter 1:13-25 I. Straighten up!!!! A. Our hope rests in God 1. his kindness will be revealed in Christ Jesus 2. put your hope in nothing else B. obedient children 1. live as you ought to a. by what you have been taught b. by what you have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Strike Three Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,360 views

    This is the 10th sermon in the series "From The Cradle To The Cross".

    Series: “From The Cradle To The Cross” [#10] STRIKE THREE John 4:4-26 Introduction: 1. In baseball it is three strikes and you are out. 2. Many people in our world today have experienced 3 strikes. How many strikes does God allow us before we are out? 3. Look with me at a woman who had 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Attributes Of God - Self-Existent One To The God Of All Comfort

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 3,036 views

    Praises for the attributes of God as the self-existent one to the God of all comfort

    541. Self-Existent One – I praise you Lord that you are before and above everyone. “God said to Moses, ‘I am who I am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.” (Ex. 3:14) 542. Servant – I praise you Lord for being willing to provide assistance, work and benefits ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit? Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jul 17, 2001
    based on 388 ratings
     | 61,389 views

    What is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and how is it different than being indwelled by the Holy Spirit? This study looks at how God transforms lives and ministries when we allow Him to pour His power into our lives.

    Baptism of the Holy Spirit One of the least understood principles of scripture is the infilling and baptism of the Holy Spirit. Many miss the greater blessing of experiencing God because they believe that salvation is the baptism and what you get is all there is. This is not what the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sinking In The Storm Series

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Aug 17, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,300 views

    WITH FOCUS FIXED ON JESUS, ONE CAN RISE ABOVE LIFE¡¦S WAVES. Three times in this passage, the word ¡§immediately¡¨ introduces something Jesus does. Each action reveals a need of the disciples that the Lord met in the time of storm. Here are Three indisp

    Lessons from Storms in the Scripture #6 -- August 5, 2001-- AM SINKING IN THE STORM -- The Storm Where Peter Walked on the Water -- Matthew 14:22-33 INTRODUCTION: (1) When an important event has unexpected and undesirable shifts in circumstances, one normal outcome is a sinking feeling in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Put Your Pencils Down

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 1, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,741 views

    A Labor Day and Communion message, dealing with the sources of satisfaction in work. Designed for audience participation.

    Labor Day, and school is starting again. I wonder, do they still do the same things as when I was in school? Do they still have the same rituals? Maybe not. Things do change. Dodgeball, for example. Now that was THE game in my day. You had the right to throw the ball as hard as you could and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying Dangerously

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on May 21, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 13,953 views

    The Bible is full of dangerous prayers. Search me, stretch me and send me are examined. Each prayer has an oject lesson to go with it.

    "Praying Dangerously" Pastor Bob Hunter Springwater Church (A similiar, but not identical message is available at Willowcreek.com by the title, "Dangerous Prayers.") Objects needed for message: 1 flashlight, 1 suitcase, 1 stretchy cord I want to talk to you about praying dangerously. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "Newness Of Life"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Oct 4, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,121 views

    Paul tells us in 2Corinthians 5:17; " Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!" What does he mean?

    “Walking in the Newness of Life” How many of you made a New Year’s Resolution? Now, just for our own little survey, how many have already broken that resolution, which by the way I might add was made less than a week ago? It’s a strange custom that we have isn’t it? Near the end ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Bill Huffhine avatar

    The Value Of Community

    Contributed by Bill Huffhine on May 27, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,198 views

    Examining the core value of community. What it means to truly experience community among our church family.

    One Sunday morning, early in the life of our church I asked the question, “What does the word value mean?” There were many responses that morning, but the one that I think most captured the true meaning of this word was, “Values are what make us who we are.” In other words, the things that ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Dan Steadman avatar

    Have You Received The Holy Ghost Since You Believed Series

    Contributed by Dan Steadman on Jun 11, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 26,115 views

    Basic evangelical approach to being filled with the Spirit

    Acts 19:1-7 “Have You Received the Holy Ghost Since You Believed? 23/5/04S&C Paul had encountered a dozen disciples on his journey through Ephesus, but something about them-- or perhaps it was the leading of the Spirit-- caused him to inquire. They had likely been in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timothy Schultz avatar

    Surprising Grief And Resurrection

    Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Dec 5, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,052 views

    A message of resurrection hope for those who have lost loved ones, especially around Christmas time. Includes a background paper.

    In just several days Christmas will be here, and as we enter the Advent season, preachers will stretch their imaginations to search for inventive sermons on this most important and unavoidable annual event. There will be sermons on the Wise Men bearing gifts, and homilies about Mary being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Esther: Pride Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 14,817 views

    Two observations concerning pride

    Esther 6:1-14 Pride Woodlawn Baptist Church September 5, 2004 Introduction Did you hear the story about the two ducks and a frog who lived happily together in a farm pond? Being the best of friends, the three would amuse themselves and play together in their waterhole. When the hot summer days ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist