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  • Thomas Dibble avatar

    If It Works, Do It!

    Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 30, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,056 views

    The Bible is full of things that will work if you put them to practice in your life. There is wise counsel to be found on a number of subjects in the word of God.

    The Bible is full of things that will work if you put them to practice in your life. There is wise counsel to be found on a number of subjects in the word of God. ÿ The scripture says, “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my pathway.” ÿ The Bible says, “Thy word is like gold to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Hill avatar

    A Firm Foundation

    Contributed by David Hill on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 35,690 views

    Building your life on Jesus.

    A FIRM FOUNDATION Matthew 7:24-27 On what have you built your life? What exactly does your faith, family, and future rest on ? Have you built on a firm foundation that’s unshakable ,unmoveable , or shifting sand that’s shifts with every storm? Today we live in a world were many are DEMORALIZED, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    I Am The Vine Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jul 20, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,574 views

    The final message in a series on the "I am" discourses of Jesus from the book of John.

    The Great I Am – I am the Vine July 18, 2004 John 15:1-8 Sunday AM Setting: Jesus is w/ His disciples on the way to the Gethsemene. Somewhere along the way, they likely came across a vineyard which served as the perfect setting for another important lesson from the Messiah. Note: Jesus wants ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Run To Jesus, Everything Changes

    Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Jul 27, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 14,128 views

    Sometimes change is difficult!

    When you run to Jesus, everything changes! Ephesians 2:1-10 Intro: A few weeks ago (1st Sunday in June) I tried to preach a message entitled “If only I could run away.” In that message I tried to talk about the fact that ‘when you run’ everything changes. In that message I talked about Elijah ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Richard White avatar

    Benefits Of Being A Christian Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 15,901 views

    Sometimes we don’t witness because we don’t know what to say. When an insurance salesman comes to sell us insurance he or she points out the benefits of having this plan. We should point out the benefits of being a Christian.

    Benefits of a Christian Romans 8:16-37 16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. 17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs--heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Your Top Priority In Life?

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 85 ratings
     | 30,917 views

    The blessings and woes Jesus speaks are spoken toward people whose priorities aren’t all the same.

    Luke 6:17-26 WHAT IS YOUR TOP GOAL IN LIFE? What is your top priority in your life? What is your number one goal? We all have different goals, different priorities, things that are important to us, things that we would like to achieve in our lives. We might not formally put them down on paper, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Place To Belong Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Feb 25, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,143 views

    The level of commitment you see in new members depends on how much time, prayer and intentional effort you put into their growth.

    INTRODUCTION: NEED: To Develop a plan to turn attenders into members (for a similar perspective see Warren, Purpose Driven Church, Chapter 17) If our goal is to get people to come down that isle and tell us they will join this church, our plan can be rather simple. 1. Make them comfortable when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiven! Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 11, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,107 views

    Forgiveness is being released from the debt we owe. By canceling our debt, God sets us free. All unhappiness in life can be traced to rejecting God’s love and forgiveness.

    “I Believe”—a sermon series on the Apostles Creed “Forgiven!” Psalm 32 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts An Air Force pilot and his co-pilot had been shot down and were adrift at sea in their tiny life-raft. After several days without food, water, or any ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Out Of Order

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 12, 2004
    based on 95 ratings
     | 18,189 views

    Sad to say there are too many Christians that are walking around with an, "OUT OF ORDER," sign about them. They are not in a fit state to be used of the Master, nor are they producing the fruit that they should be producing.

    Out of Order 1 Peter 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and [be] ready always to [give] an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: Recently there were those in the UK who were opposed to the war in Iraq (2003) and decided upon a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Backing The Wrong Horse

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,119 views

    Caiaphas wasn’t necessarily a bad guy, he was just misguided.

    Backing the Wrong Horse A Jewish father was concerned about his son. He had not truly raised him to be grounded in the faith of Judaism… So, hoping to remedy this he sent his son to Israel so the boy could experience his heritage. A year later the young man returned home. He said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Is Working All Around Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 21, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,277 views

    First in a series of sermons based on "Seven Realities of Experiencing God" from Henry Blackaby’s book "Experiencing God."

    God Is Working All Around John 17:1-3 INTRO.: Have you ever wanted to know God better and be sure He was working in your life? Most of us want this if we are serious about our Christianity. I was recently introduced to a book named "Experiencing God" written by Henry Blackaby and Claude King. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Build Your Boat In The Midst Of Your Drought

    Contributed by La Juana Morris on Nov 10, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,964 views

    Even when you don’t understand How God Will, Know that He Can!

    BUILD YOUR BOAT IN THE MIDST OF THE DROUGHT Genesis 6:6-8 And the Lord was sorry that he had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in his heart. So the Lord said, "I will destroy man and beast, creeping thing and birds of the air, for I am sorry that I have made them." But Noah found grace in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry Vargo avatar

    Possessing The Promises

    Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Nov 12, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,208 views

    This message encourages all of us to go after the things that God has promised.

    If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Possessing the Promises Pastor Jerry C. Vargo I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Called To Care" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,440 views

    Believers are called to come together as a caring community.

    Last week, we made note of the fact that as a Christian community, we are called to learn together. We pointed out that this was a key element associated with the life of the early church, who "devoted themselves to the apostle’s teaching." Now today, I want us to think on yet another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Death Penalty

    Contributed by Glenn Hamel on Nov 17, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,882 views

    Sin being the ultimate crime that deserves death.

    I. Crimes that deserve death A. is the death penalty biblical 1. Num 35:16-21 16 "’If a man strikes someone with an iron object so that he dies, he is a murderer; the murderer shall be put to death. 17 Or if anyone has a stone in his hand that could kill, and he strikes someone so that he dies, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational