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  • Stephen Todd avatar

    Baby Dedication

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 136 ratings
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    This message gives some practical advice to parents who are dedicating themselves to raising their children.

    Baby Dedication June 22, 2002 1. Treat our children as blessings not burdens. Psalm 127 Do you believe that? There are too many parents today for whom children are something other than a blessing from God. Maybe part of that is that we see more and more parents having children for the wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Get Excited

    Contributed by V. David Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
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    In our text we find Peter writing no new doctrine, no new preaching just writing a letter to encourage believers.

    In our text we find Peter writing no new doctrine, no new preaching just writing a letter to encourage believers. This morning we would like to try something a little different. We would like to encourage you not to get too excited about something's. We would like to do this not as an advocate of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stover avatar

    A Word Of Support Courage

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000
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    Introduction:  Date is the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles (Lev.

    Introduction:  Date is the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles (Lev. 23:34-43). Solomonâs Temple had been dedicated at this feast in 1 Kings 8:2. On this day of the feast Jesus offers living water (John 7:37). I. Godâs Presence (vs. 1-5) A. Haggai new comparison would bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Then The Soldiers..."

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Apr 20, 2004
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    The horror of the Cross. The sneer of the crowd. The last words spoken by Jesus. Each of these had their place, but, what about what Jesus heard before He died? What will be the last words He hears from you!

    "Then the soldiers..." John 19:23a Introduction I. Mel Gibson recently confronted us all with the last twelve hours of Jesus life. From the walk to the horror of the Cross. A cruel way for a man to die? Yes, necessary, absolutely if our sins were to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 43 ratings
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    Jesus did not just talk about servant-ministry: He modeled it for us. And as they say... a picture IS worth a thousand words.

    I. A Picture of Renunciation (4a) A. Renounced His prerogatives as Deity 1. Picture of His taking the form of a man 2. Philippians 2:7 (HCSB), “Instead He emptied Himself by assuming the form of a slave, taking on the likeness of men.” B. Renounced His Position as their Master 1. Removed His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attitude

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
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    Do I let my desire to be "holy" overshadow the need to help others.

    Both the hummingbird and the vulture fly over our nation’s deserts. All vultures see is rotting meat, because that is what they look for. They thrive on that diet. But hummingbirds ignore the smelly flesh of dead animals. Instead, they look for the colorful blossoms of desert plants. The vultures ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tasks Of A Missionary

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 28, 2004
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    Paul’s goal in visiting various churches: To encourage and strengthen the saints so that they may stay true to the Lord and be effective witness. And to finish taking up the collections for the needy believers in Jerusalem.

    Introduction Illustration: A Missionary in Africa was once asked if he really liked what he was doing. His response was shocking. "Do I like this work?" he said. "No, my wife and I do not like dirt. We have reasonably refined sensibilities. We do not like crawling into vile huts through goat ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great Promise

    Contributed by Douglas Wood on Oct 29, 2004
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    The great promise is one that Jesus gave to all people.

    In this day and time, we as Christian’s and non-Christian’s alike, tend to make promise’s to our friends, to our co-workers, and to our family’s. Now I know for the most part, we all try to keep our promise, and for the most part we do. But, there is always that {something} Thatcomes up. Then we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Treat A Sinner

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,923 views

    A message dealing with our attitudes toward lost people, and how we should relate to them.

    HOW TO TREAT A SINNER Matthew 9:1-13 INTRO: From western movies we have learned about good and bad people. The bad people are cattle rustlers, horse thieves, etc. the good are innocent victims and shining heros. They look differently, walk differently, and act differently. The hero sings, hits ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Excited

    Contributed by James Childers on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 11,919 views

    To be excited about the things the Lord has done for us

    Getting Excited--Acts 17:2-8 Introduction: Webster says the meaning of excitement is "to be stirred or thrilled." Many get excited at ball games or golf or other events. Some will be thrilled at the getting of a new dress or suit. I believe it is time we got excited over things that ...read more

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  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Seven Prophecies Concerning The Birth Of Christ

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
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    There are seven great Old Testament prophecies concerning the birth of the Messiah that prove beyond question that Jesus is the Christ.

    SEVEN PROPHECIES CONCERNING THE BIRTH OF CHRIST "And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts." II Peter 1:19. There are seven great Old Testament prophecies ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Walking Circumspectly”

    Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Dec 8, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
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    Several ways according to scripture that we can walk circumspectly or carefully.

    “Walking Circumspectly” Text: Eph 5:15,16 Intro: Tonight I would like to bring you a message entitled Walking Circumspectly. I take the title from the King James Version…of our text which says…”See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    Sailing Through The Storm Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,730 views

    David was able to sail through the storm arriving in the aftermath of his sin with Bathsheba because he didn’t fight it, he went with it so it could fulfill its divine purpose.

    9 Wherefore hast thou despised the commandment of the LORD, to do evil in his sight? thou hast killed Uriah the Hittite with the sword, and hast taken his wife to be thy wife, and hast slain him with the sword of the children of Ammon. 10 Now therefore the sword shall never depart from thine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Bailey avatar

    Mere Men

    Contributed by Terry Bailey on Feb 25, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,384 views

    To be more than MERE!

    Mere Men (The #1 Reason Revival has been Barred from Butte) Not: 1. The strength of the enemy 2. The Statue on the Hill 3. Not the Tough Reputation 4. Not the desire for sin over the Blood But, men of God remaining worldly-mere infants in Christ! 1 Cor 3:1-4 3:1Brothers, I could not address you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dirty Rags

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,690 views

    "All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags! (Isa 64:6).

    Do you have chores to do at home, you know, jobs to help in the house? When I was busy at work in the office, I didn’t have too much spare time but when I retired my wife soon found me some jobs. I had to take a crash course in cleaning the silver. The trouble with silver is that it soon gets ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist