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  • George Rennau avatar

    A Functioning Church

    Contributed by George Rennau on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,646 views

    Truth for a church after a split, but on the mend - We are not a perfect church but we are headed in the right direction.

    Illustration “Don’t Join That Church” A poem There is no perfect Church You know, its come to my attention that there are people talking about us and our church I don’t know how many times people in the community have said in sort of a snide way “O, you’re the pastor of that church”. Like they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Out Of The Ivory Palaces

    Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Mar 28, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 7,446 views

    Jesus did not begin at the birth of the babe in a manger. Jesus has and will always exist with the Father, and the Holy Spirit. Before He came as the babe He lived in the Ivory Palaces of Heaven, where He now lives. Look at the miracle of the Saviour comi

    A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Today’s Sermon Title Out of The Ivory Palaces By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D On this Christmas day 2002 less than 4% of the population of the world claims to be Christian, This fact is startling due to the number of years that Christianity ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Suddenly And Surprisingly Saved!” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 364 ratings
     | 17,686 views

    The sudden and miraculous conversion of Zacchaeus illustrates the truth that “the things which are impossible with men are possible with God”

    “Suddenly and Surprisingly Saved!” Luke 19:1-10 Conversion, being saved or being “born again” is the very center of the Biblical message. And although the phrase “born again” may have been trampled underfoot and misused by many it is still the center of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Wright avatar

    Enoch Pleased God Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 14,483 views

    What was it about Enoch’s life that resulted in the commendation of Hebrews 11:5 Enoch … had this testimony, that he pleased God.

    He pleased God – Heb 11:5 Hebrews 11:5 Enoch … had this testimony, that he pleased God. What a wonderful epitaph – Enoch pleased God – or at least it would have been if there had been a tombstone to write it on! (More on that another time.) What won him this commendation? In one way the question is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Place Of Faith

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 5, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,234 views

    What does it mean to have faith?

    Last week I suggested that we place a great deal of faith in our ability to buy and operate our cars because faith is an important and essential part of our lives. This past week I talked with several people and asked them to name 5 everyday things people have faith in. Here is some of what they ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Staying Connected To The Vine

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on May 16, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 29,709 views

    Jesus bids us to a fruitful life by pointing out the importance of abiding in Him and His Word

    Easter 5 B John 15:1-8 Staying Connected to the Vine 04/18/03 “Apart from me, you can do nothing.” Have you ever had one of those weeks where no matter what you do, nothing ever seems to go right? Try as you may, you just can’t seem to accomplish anything. Last week was one of those weeks for me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hearing The Still, Small Voice

    Contributed by William Mouser on May 17, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,089 views

    Combinging Jesus’ teaching on the coming Comforter and the testimony of a contemporary Christian apologist, this sermon urges appropriation of the Spirit’s ministry comes best by learning to listen to a still, small voice.

    Psalm 33, Ezekiel 11:14-21, 1 Corinthians 12:4-13, John 14:8-23 Hearing the still, small voice Today we note two birthdays, both of them mentioned in the bulletin. One birthday belongs to Emile M---, who is Donna Y---’s father. The other birthday isn’t mentioned with that term – birthday – but ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Feed The Fire Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on May 22, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,480 views

    Every Christian needs to be filled with the Holy Spirit, but after this gift is recieved, we need to Feed the Fire.. I share a couple ideas on how to do this.

    Feed the Fire Pastor Glenn Newton May 22, 2005 5 I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. 6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Final Words

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 31, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,317 views

    First person narrative; Be an encouragement to each other.

    I CORINTHIANS 16 FINAL WORDS I Corinthians 16:5-24 S: Encouragement C: Paul’s final words to the Corinthians Pr: BE AN ENCOURAGEMENT TO EACH OTHER. Type: First person Context: Paul is writing out is final words to the Corinthians. Doing this method adds interest to a somewhat choppy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Expectations

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,326 views

    Just as we have certain goals and dreams for our children, so also does God for His adopted children. Four words describe His expectations.

    Expectations! I Jn 3:1-3 1 How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Rev. M Edmunds avatar

    "In His Presence”

    Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,146 views

    It is hard to see that God is working in our lives sometimes when things are unfavorable. In fact it seems sometimes as if God is not there at all when we are experiencing difficult, unexplainable moments within our existence, but don’t loss faith, you ar

    Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church August 2003 It is hard to see that God is working in our lives sometimes when things are unfavorable. In fact it seems sometimes as if God is not there at all when we are experiencing difficult, unexplainable moments within our existence. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Agenda Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,206 views

    This is the 1st study in the study "Faithful Or Unfaithful".

    AGENDA Hosea 1:1-2:1 Hosea was a prophet who lived and prophesied just before the destruction of Israel in 722 BC. He preached to the Northern Kingdom. This book is a love story--the story of a broken marriage and of the heartache which unfaithfulness brings into a life. It is also the story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Kelleher avatar

    Exhorter Series

    Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,464 views

    Learn where you fit in

    Title: “Where Do You Fit In”? Text: Romans 12:3-6 Paul said, “It isn’t good for anyone to think of himself more highly than he needs to because everyone is important in the body of Christ.” Every member has a purpose. Over the last several ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "It Wasn't Me"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,617 views

    Have we experienced Pentecost in our lives?

    Acts 2:1-21 “It Wasn’t Me” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A young football player, in the last two minutes of the game, his team down by 3, makes a touchdown. He runs faster than his legs can carry him, and farther than he ever ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • J. Richard Lord, Jr. avatar

    The Case For Holiness Series

    Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,854 views

    Every major denomination believes in Holiness. Everything in the Bible points to the fact the God expects His people to live a Holy life.

    #2 in Holiness Series May 11, 2003 The Case For Holiness 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 There is not a major main line Christian denomination in existence that does not believe in holiness. Everyone who believes in God believes in the ultimate holiness of God. Almost every denomination and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness