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  • Nate Barbour avatar

    Connect The Dots Series

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,909 views

    Learn some keys to continuing the connection factor in this practical message on fellowship.

    Connect the Dots Keys to Continuing the Connection 11/12/03 I. Introduction In a seminary Missions class, Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He went to the school near his home, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 355 ratings
     | 51,714 views

    Jesus said, "I am the light of the world." Some Bible scholars suggest that Jesus may have timed the saying of these words with the lighting of the giant Menorah.

    MELVIN M.NEWLAND,MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2018) TEXT: John 8:12; 1:4-12 A. Last year I preached on the scripture passage that includes these words, "The dark places of the earth are full of the habitations of cruelty." (Psalm 74:20) And you realized the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Taking A Stand

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 1, 2001
    based on 106 ratings
     | 10,287 views

    Gideon moved from being a defeatist and doubter to being a doer.

    TAKING A STAND Judges 6:1-22 In the mountains of East Tennessee, there is a beautiful little church with a strange name. On the sign out front the name is artfully written: “Compromise Church.” There is a story behind the name. The church had been built early in the 20th century and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When You’re Down!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 944 ratings
     | 271,993 views

    Jesus says that part of the solution to a troubled heart is trust, & he tells His apostles to trust in 3 things. #1 - Trust in My Presence, #2 - Trust in My Promises, #3 - Trust in Me.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED 2018) TEXT: John 14:1-6; John 12:13,19 A. Have you ever had one of those days when everything goes wrong? It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cost Of Following Jesus

    Contributed by Howard Harden on Jan 13, 2001
    based on 214 ratings
     | 31,439 views

    Luke shared three encounters from Jesus’ life to teach us the cost of following Jesus.

    The Cost of Following Jesus Luke 9:57-62 I recently was moved by an encounter I had with a little girl. We were in line at the small town store where I live. She was small and dirty. Her clothes were unwashed, her feet barefoot. Dirt was upon her face, but she did not notice. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For The Storms

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 19, 2002
    based on 206 ratings
     | 28,028 views

    I’m convinced that if we want to have the resources we’ll need for a time of crisis, then there are some preparations that each of us must make.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. Claudia was a newlywed in her 20’s when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease & given only a 50% chance of survival. Quickly she was operated on & began cobalt treatments that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Real Men Do Eat Quiche

    Contributed by Dean Kennedy on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 9,473 views

    Jesus wept....but do you know why? Presented at Thanksgiving as a look of why we should be thankful that we follow a God that would weep.

    Good morning, This morning it’s going to sound like I’m only speaking to the men here, but I think we can all learn something today. Question of the day….How many `Real Men’ are out there today? Come on….show of hands. Now how are you determining if you are a Real man? When you were young, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Powered By The Holy Ghost

    Contributed by James May on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,202 views

    Just like Peter, we will be enabled, or "powered" by the Holy Spirit once we receive the Baptism in the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives the utterance.

    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

  • Ted Sutherland avatar

    What's Wrong With That?

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 5,065 views

    James answers the question: Is it wrong to be critical or judgmental of other Christians if what you say is true? If so, what’s wrong with it?

    James answers the question: Is it wrong to be critical or judgmental of other Christians if what you say is true? If so, what’s wrong with it? “Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Seven Spirits Of God

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 23, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 19,128 views

    The Revelation of Jesus Christ - the 7 Spirits of God

    Seven Spirits of God The first phrase of the first verse of the book of Revelation identifies the central theme of this book: Revelation 1:1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants -- things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His angel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    He Knew Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 27, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 8,853 views

    Psalm 22 is: 1. A word of prophecy. 2. An expression of human emotion. 3. A message of hope.

    This morning I would like to read you some verses from a particular passage of Scripture and ask: To what event are these phrases referring, and from where do they come?: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” “All who see me mock me; they hurl insults, shaking their heads: ‘He trusts in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Final Solution

    Contributed by James May on Oct 27, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,941 views

    There is coming a day when all that is evil, corrupt and sinful will be destroyed. God has a final solution to the sin and rebellion.

    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

  • Steven Kellett avatar

    Walking On Water (Or Taking Other Steps Of Faith) Series

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on Oct 27, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 16,310 views

    Lessons we can learn about Walking by Faith from Peter’s experience of walking on the Water.

    Immediately He made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of Him to the other side, while He sent the crowds away. 23After He had sent the crowds away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray; and when it was evening, He was there alone. 24But the boat was already „Ta long distance ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Sickness, Health, And Healing

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jul 20, 2003
    based on 111 ratings
     | 25,616 views

    The text was the lectionary text for the 6th. Sunday after Pentecost with the theme that Jesus is present to heal His people today.

    SICKNESS, HEALTH, AND HEALING by R. David Reynolds MARK 6:53-56 The late Bruce Thielemann, pastor of Pittsburgh’s First Presbyterian Church tells, the story of a clergy friend Southern California who knew a woman who had been in a mental hospital many years suffering from extreme depression. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Standing Around Looking Cool Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 26, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 8,574 views

    When we feel insecure, we back off from situations. But when the Holy Spirit comes, there is passion, there is witness.

    Is everybody cool? Is everybody cool? I am not referring to the temperature in the building, but to the climate in your soul! Are you cool? “Cool” is an all-purpose word, used to describe a certain attitude. Instead of defining it, let me illustrate it. I was attending a repast at a family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist