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  • Darren Ethier avatar

    It Just Happened! Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 99 ratings
     | 21,199 views

    Part 2 of 4 of the series, Ruth: A Woman of Faith. Coincidence or fate? Or the work of a Sovereign caring God? The events in Ruth’s life are a wonderful testimony of the loving care God has for His people - for YOU!

    "IT JUST HAPPENED!" Ruth 2 READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: Proverbs 16:9 (NIV) 9 In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. INTRODUCTION Read Ruth 2 In 1858 a Sunday School teacher, Mr. Kimball, led a Boston shoe clerk to give his life to Jesus Christ. The clerk was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Kinsman Redeemer Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 33,893 views

    Part 4 of 4 of the series, Ruth: A Woman of Faith. The Old Testament practice of a kinsman redeemer is a wonderful type of our Redeemer, Jesus Christ! 

    KINSMEN REDEEMER Ruth 4 Read at the beginning of the service: Ephesians 1:7 (NIV) 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace INTRODUCTION Today we conclude our series on the book of Ruth (give a recap of what we’ve talked ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Build Your Own Altar

    Contributed by James Bryant on May 25, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,952 views

    What will you do when your Hero of the Faith is no longer?

    "BUILD YOUR OWN ALTAR" Joshua 22:9-12 (9) And the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh returned, and departed from the children of Israel out of Shiloh, which is in the land of Canaan, to go unto the country of Gilead, to the land of their possession, whereof ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can I Have Doubts And Still Be A Christian? Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 26, 2002
    based on 259 ratings
     | 35,837 views

    When it comes to doubt, we need to see that: 1. Doubts can build faith. 2. We will never have all the answers. 3. A cynical spirit leads us away from God.

    Philip Yancey in his book, Disappointment with God, tells of a letter he received from a woman who was struggling with life and her faith in God. He says, “A young mother wrote that her joy had turned to bitterness and grief when she delivered a daughter with spina bifida, a birth defect that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Entering The Grace-Sustained Life

    Contributed by Dana Chau on May 26, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 5,389 views

    Five ways to regain confidence in God when everything around you suggests the contrary

    I’m glad to be back from vacation. Thursday afternoon of last week, while Esther was napping and Susan was relaxing in front of the television, I sat quietly in front of my laptop in the Palm Spring resort home where we were staying. Susan suddenly asked me what I was doing. I sheepishly ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Do We Have Enough For Dinner?

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 28, 2002
    based on 184 ratings
     | 11,763 views

    God is bigger than our difficulties.

    DO WE HAVE ENOUGH FOR DINNER? John 6:1-13 S: God’s Provision Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: GOD IS BIGGER THAN OUR DIFFICULTIES. ?: Inductive KW: Movements TS: In our text today, we will reveal three movements during the event of the feeding of the 5,000 (that demonstrate God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship Like The Magi

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,454 views

    Finding ourselves in the story of the Magi and responding in worship

    Worship Like the Magi – Matthew 2:1-12 December 16, 2001 – Steve Simala Grant Intro: “The God of power, as he did ride In his majestic robes of glorie Resolv’d to light; and so one day He did descend, undressing all the way.” - George Herbert Context: I think George Herbert, in that simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Appointment Necessary Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 174 ratings
     | 32,522 views

    Through Christ we have constant access to God

    No Appointment Necessary – Eph. 3:1-13 Steve Simala Grant, Sept. 9, 2001 Intro: Did you ever get in trouble in school for writing an incomplete sentence? The teacher scrawls a big red pen word across the page – “incomplete!” and reduces your grade accordingly. Our Scripture passage today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Flip The Switch Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 4, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,603 views

    Living as children of light

    Flip the Switch – Eph. 5:3-20 Steve Simala Grant – Nov. 3/4, 2001 Intro: (Sun) Making decisions in the dark can lead to some regrettable consequences. Back in the days before electricity, a tightfisted old farmer was taking his hired man to task for carrying a lighted lantern when he went to call ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Tale Of Seven Churches: Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 24, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,218 views

    An eight part series concerning the Seven Churches of the Revelation and their relevance for us.

    It happened 1848 years ago this very day. February 23, 155. His name was Polycarp and he was the bishop of the city of Smyrna. As a young man he had been a disciple of the Apostle John, but he was no longer a young man as a matter of fact he was eighty six years old. And February 23rd would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Best Kind Of M And M

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 8, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,582 views

    God has a mission for us.

    Since it has been two weeks since we gathered together for worship, let me briefly remind us that we are in the closing weeks of our series on God’s vision for us. And what is his vision – that we be a fully following and faithfully functioning church. For the past four weeks we have focused on ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Journey Through The Desert Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 9, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,682 views

    First of six messages leading to Easter. We all are tempted – even Jesus. There is not a one of us who has not been tempted to do something we know we shouldn’t – From sneaking a cookie to sneaking cash. From birth to death we will always be hounded b

    Journey through the Desert Matthew 4:1-11 (NCV) 4 Then the Spirit led Jesus into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2 Jesus ate nothing for forty days and nights. After this, he was very hungry. 3 The devil came to Jesus to tempt him, saying, “If you are the Son of God, tell these rocks to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Practical Holiness

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 13,827 views

    A holy God wants us to know that holiness is what He longs for in us.

    Several weeks ago, when I deposited a check at the bank, I asked for $100 in cash. “How would you like it?” the teller asked. “Twenties is fine,” I said. “Oh, I thought you might have to give half of it to your wife. Her name is on the check, too.” I said “It’s hers, too. We eat at the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Pitfalls Of A Mature Believer Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 135 ratings
     | 15,424 views

    As we grow in Christ we realize just how much freedom we have in Him. But what about the immature believer - what do we do with our freedom if it causes our brother or sister to stumble or be distressed?

    For an audio copy of this message, go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Paul the Apostle wrote these words: (1 Corinthians 13:11) When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. What was it like for you when ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Heart For Revival

    Contributed by George Rennau on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 141 ratings
     | 20,692 views

    Throughout history revival has been THE means by which God sovereignly demonstrated His willingness to renew our hearts and cleanse his church.

    Title: A HEART FOR REVIVAL TEXT: 2 Kings 22:8-10 Prayer Throughout history revival has been THE means by which God sovereignly demonstrated His willingness to renew our hearts And cleanse his church Consider for a moment some historical reports. They demonstrate what God is willing and able ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God