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  • Elizabeth McCaskill avatar

    Because He Went Through

    Contributed by Elizabeth Mccaskill on Oct 28, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 10,000 views

    so many of us sit around and talk about what we cannot not do; and how we can not make it; but you need to know this morning, that Jesus has already made a way for us to make it through any situation we may face.

    When we read the Book of John, we find that it is different from the other three Gospel. The first three gospels Matthews, Mark, and Luke are called synoptic gospels. They are called synoptic gospels because they describe many of the same events in the life of Jesus. However, Johns writes about ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Getting Blessed In Midst Of Your Struggles

    Contributed by Elizabeth Mccaskill on Oct 28, 2004
    based on 88 ratings
     | 27,264 views

    In life we all have struggles, regardless of who we are, whether we are young or old. No matter if we are male or female, black or white, in this life we all have struggles. In other words, we all have issues in our life that we wrestle with each day.

    State Subject: Being Blessed in the Midst of your struggles. Introduction: In life we all have struggles, regardless of who we are, whether we are young or old. No matter if we are male or female, black or white, in this life we all have struggles. In other words, we all have issues in our life ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Paul's Most Powerful Statement (1)

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on Oct 30, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,645 views

    An expository presntation of Colissians 1:9-14.

    Paul’s Most Powerful Statement Colossians 1:9-14 Rev. Phillip A. Wright 1. Paul and the Church at Colosse (1:9-14): The Colossian church was not a product of Paul’s ministry. Rather in the earlier passages, Paul mentioned that he heard about them from another believer. Since hearing about their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Most Powerful Statement (2)

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on Oct 30, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,047 views

    An expository sermon of Colissians 1:15-20.

    Paul’s Most Powerful Statement II Colossians 1:15-20 1. Introduction: Last week we began a two week look at this most important passage. This is the passage where Paul tells the Colossians these very powerful statements which describe Jesus and His attributes. Paul is writing these words to give ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    I Just Didn't Know

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 30, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,770 views

    We must know who we are in Christ in order to become overcomers.

    October 31, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Revelation 12:7-12 Subject: Satan Thrown Out of Heaven Title: I Just Didn’t Know In case any of you haven’t noticed, I like to preach. The more I do it the more I feel called to do it. And as I preach I go through seasons where I know that I am supposed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Just Like Jesus

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,530 views

    We are taught to be like Christ.

    LUKE 10:30-37 "JUST LIKE JESUS" A) This is one of the most familiar parables that Jesus taught called "The Good Samaritan." * The interpretation is evident! * Christ was trying to get across to a certain Jewish lawyer the truth about neighborly kindness! * His main teaching in this story is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope In A World Of Despair

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 3, 2004
    based on 345 ratings
     | 20,446 views

    1- A - all have sinned 2- B - Behold the Lamb of God 3- C - Come unto me

    INTRO.- We live in a stressful or stress-filled society. ILL.- A Tahoma, Washington newspaper carried the story of Tattoo the basset hound some time ago. Tattoo didn’t intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut the dog’s leash in the car door and took off for a drive – with Tattoo ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Responding To A World Of Despair

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 3, 2004
    based on 335 ratings
     | 29,615 views

    1- Live your faith 2- Stand firm in your faith 3-Spread your faith

    INTRO.- ILL.- A grandmother overheard her 5-year-old granddaughter playing "wedding." The wedding vows went like this: "You have the right to remain silent, anything you say may be held against you, you have the right to have an attorney present. Now you may kiss the bride." ILL.- While enjoying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Like Christ Series

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,904 views

    Who did you want to be like when you were growing up? ILL>>> Dan Smith b-ball player / -- pretend play nerf ball - jerry Adams, Mitch Steiner, Benny Polk, - Victor Hazard, --- piece of paper - contact ILL>>> Be like Mike ... Michael Jordan //

    Luke 2:41->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Life of Christ Series <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Who did you want to be like when you were growing up? ILL>>> Dan Smith b-ball player / -- pretend play nerf ball - jerry Adams, Mitch Steiner, Benny Polk, - Victor Hazard, --- piece of paper - contact ILL>>> ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard McNair avatar

    Here Are 7 Keys To Real Happiness Series

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,585 views

    But Jesus conquered death and sin so that we can experience real joy and happiness!

    The Lord of the Rings written by JRR Tolken, is one of the world greatest tales written to symbolize the struggle against sin and the spiritual forces of the devil. JRR Tolken was a believer who led CS Lewis to the Lord. The story of The Lord of the Rings centers around a ring created by the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Your Purpose This Year? Series

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,758 views

    Let’s clarify our purpose in life today & the only way to do that is to follow the example of Christ.

    What is your Purpose this year? for Life? A truck driver was hauling a load of 500 penguins to the zoo. Unfortunately, his truck broke down. He eventually waved down another truck and offered the driver $500 to take the penguins to the zoo. The next day the first truck driver got his truck fixed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Pretend To Believe In Jesus?

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,862 views

    There is a real problem; I believe many people are pretending to believe in Jesus!

    ILL>> I played Santa this week at the nursing home - The outfit was fine but the beard was rank, so I had to spray it with something. - I hugged - asked if they were good little boys and girls, passed out gifts and even danced with some of the ladies. I couldn’t tell who really believed in Santa ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Offenses

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 18,192 views

    No doubt offenses will come. But we must do all that we can to overcome them.

    Overcoming Offenses 1 Sam. 17 The Bible has a lot to say about offenses. (1)Prov. 18:19 "A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle". (2)Matt. 5: "if your right eye offends you, pluck it out, if your right hand offends you, cut ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    His Likeness...my Goal

    Contributed by Steve Mcfarland on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,506 views

    This sermon seeks to encourage every believer on how they "Work out their salvation with fear and trembling."

    HIS LIKENESS…MY GOAL Text: “So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you both to will and to work for His good pleasure.” Philippians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Working For? Series

    Contributed by Michael Murdock on Jan 17, 2005
    based on 89 ratings
     | 16,548 views

    This sermon explores the work of faith, the labour of love, and the endurance of hope. Marks of effective Christianity.

    Michael A. Murdock *There are bits and pieces of this sermon borrowed from various sources, so I claim credit only for my own experiances and God leading me to the right sources to put this sermon together. If it helps you grow God’s people then awesome! “What are You Working For?” 1 Thess. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ