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  • Tim Gibson avatar

    Consuming The Offering

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 98 ratings
     | 5,612 views

    How to be an offering totally consumed by the fire of God.

    (1) INTRODUCTION: In the passages before us we see that when a right offering is made on the altar then the FIRE WILL FALL! Revival! In Romans 12:1 we see we are to offer ourselves as a `living sacrifice`. The problem with living sacrifices is that they keep crawling off the altar. There certain ...read more

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    An Introduction To The Series

    Contributed by Paul Kraker on Dec 1, 2000
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,653 views

    By studying the wisdom of Solomon, we will be able to understand life better and, understanding life better, live better.

    Christ Church Online>Sermons>Sermon Selections>Absurd Part 1> CHRIST CHURCH THE COMMUNITY SERVICE JANUARY 9, 2000 "AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ABSURD REALITY OF LIFE" ECCLESIASTES 1:1-11 DR. DAVE COLLINGS, PASTOR Christ Church 19543 Lunn Road Strongsville, Ohio 44136 (440) 572-7610 DR. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Win, Win Situation Series

    Contributed by Mark Sutherlin on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 8,322 views

    A decision to live for Christ is a win, win situation, we cannot lose...anything!

    A WIN, WIN SITUATION... Philippians 1:21-27 April 23, 2000 – INTRODUCTION A. MAKE MISTAKES, HERE’S COUPLE. 1. Francie Davidson worked as a naval nurse when a young recruit was brought in with a severe injury. a. he routinely prepped him for surgery and gave him a release form to complete. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fire Of The Holy Ghost

    Contributed by Kris Young on Feb 15, 2001
    based on 209 ratings
     | 20,299 views

    The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is essential for the church of America today.

    Introduction: 1) Why do we need the Holy Spirit’s Baptism a. Boldness. b. Power. c. Closeness. I. The breathe of God a. Ezekiel 37. b. The breathe gives you life. II. The River of God. a. Ezekiel 47. b. Revelation 22. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lover Of Those Who Don't Know God Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 5, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,644 views

    7th in a series on mentoring/shepherding in the church.

    Sermon for 3/4/2001 Christians love those who are unsaved Luke 15- pg. 79-80 Introduction: A. Lynn Anderson, They Smell Like Sheep- Dr. Varner was an elder at the Highland Church when I first began ministry there. Everyone in town knew Dr. Varner. This tireless man had a busy medical practice ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living Water Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 3, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 11,543 views

    The woman at the well helps us learn about our need for the living water of CHrist.

    First Baptist Church October 6, 2002 Living Water John 4:1-42 Have you ever tried to draw a picture of what a character from the Bible looks like? If you have the artistic ability that I do, you’d end up with stick people. For the next couple of moments, I want you to paint a mental picture or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revival, Reform, Renewal

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 12, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 24,310 views

    For Reformation Sunday, and a followup to a week of revival services: revival is good, reformation is better, but renewal is what God is really aiming at.

    My great-uncle, Ed Weber, drove an ancient car. I doubt if you’ve ever heard of its brand name. He drove a Terraplane. Anybody remember the Terraplane? Well, dearie, if you do, then you are much older than I, because my great-uncle’s Terraplane was already ancient when I was a boy. It had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Son, Give Me Your Heart

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 19, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 32,132 views

    the Lord wants us to give Him our heart as the one we love, worship and obey above all others. The heart is the seat of worship, commitment and affection. Whoever we give our heart to determines our primary allegiance. The following are some guidelines fo

    My Son, Give Me Your Heart (Prov. 23:26) We live in a day when it is common to hear that someone had their heart broken because their beloved team lost a close game. Or perhaps someone fell out of love with someone and had their heart broken. Every week we can see episodes where people give their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Life Worth Living

    Contributed by Marvin Minton on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,168 views

    A life lived without God is an empty life. A life lived with God is full and meaningful.

    A Life Worth Living Psalm 127:1-5 Only two psalms are attributed to Solomon, this one and Psalm 72. Scholars class Psalm 127 as a wisdom psalm. It is the eighth in a series of psalms called “songs of ascent” or “songs of degrees”. The psalm says two things about life: life without God is empty and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Unity

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 115,928 views

    This message Deals with Unity in our Body

    The Power of Unity... psalm 133 What does the word Unity mean...Well, #1 it means oneness, Perfect harmony, All in one agreement, Ps 133...-3 Eph 4:3...Endeavoring to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of Peace. Eph 4:13. Till we all come in the unity of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    I Am A Smooth Man

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008
     | 2,929 views

    We need to pursue the promises of God with the understanding that God brings about His purposes… not our dreams!

    Gen 25:21ff 1. His birth was miraculous a) God loves to glorify himself in impossible situations i) His father Isaac’s birth was miraculous ii) His mother, Rebekah was barren and Isaac prayed for her Gen 25:21 iii) We lose hope too quickly. We need the newspapers, check the rise in bond rates and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    That's My America

    Contributed by Randall Newman on Dec 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,300 views

    Patrotic Sermon for July 4

    That’s My America 2 Chron 7:14 14 if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. NKJV This verse is not only God’s message to Solomon for ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Going The Right Way In The New Year Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 6, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,025 views

    We’re blessed when we avoid certain things and embrace others. Our beliefs lead to behavior which can lead to belonging.

    Going the Right Way in the New Year Psalm 1 Rev. Brian Bill 1/6/08 I heard about a son who called his parents on New Year’s Day. His dad answered the phone so he decided to ask him a question, “Dad, what’s your New Year’s Resolution?” He said, “My New Year’s resolution is to treat your mom like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    We Are Special Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 18, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,207 views

    We are not special because we are particularly talented, particularly well-behaved, or born into prestigious families. We are special because we know God.

    We Are Special (2 Thessalonians 2:13-17) Confidence in God…but confidence in others? To some degree, yes. When we believe in others and have confidence in them, they are more prone to: (1) excel (2) be encouraged (3) develop and grow (4) venture forth This is especially easy to do when people ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Don Hawks avatar

    Window Of The Soul

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jan 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,476 views

    You can be more than you think in the present moment by opening your heart to the Spirit of Christ who has taken away the sin of the world.

    Today I want you to hear this from the opening pages of the Scripture: Then God said, ‘Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness… So God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. (Gn. 1:26, 27). According to an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist