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  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Let's Expect A Miracle Of Giving

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,261 views

    Throughout the bible the Stewardship of money is taught. Jesus had more to say about money than He had to say about heaven. From the Biblical perspective giving is not a duty it is a privilege.

    “Let’s Expect A Miracle of Giving in 2004” Philippians 4:10-13, 19 A want-to-be truck driver completed an intensive, one-month course leading to being licensed to drive an 18-wheeler. At the end of the course, each candidate was quizzed by a panel of experienced drivers. The questions were ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Name Above All Names: "The Word" Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 8, 2004
    based on 106 ratings
     | 17,812 views

    Jesus is God’s ultimate WORD to all humanity! But what does that mean?

    Do you remember a time when your word was enough?Enough to enter into a contract? Enough to buy a car or borrow some money? Enough to enter into a marriage? I picture a time when my grandfather could walk into the local bank and tell Fred sitting behind his desk full of hand-written bank ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joys False Or Complete Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 10, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,313 views

    For Epiphany: As Richard Foster wrote about "Money, Sex, and Power", is it possible the Wise Men’s gifts are warnings to Jesus and His family about these things? Complete joy comes from what Jesus did with these issues.

    Who we are and what we have are two entirely different things, but we confuse them. We insist on identifying who we are by what we have. Who we are and what we have are not the same thing. We are more by far than the material goods we possess. And yet everywhere we are identified by our stuff. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Eliezer Alternative Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 165 ratings
     | 36,084 views

    God had promised a son, but Abraham had waited so long, he was bewildered, disappointed, and working on a "plan B." The sermon had a powerful impact on people struggling with their faith.

    OPEN: A representative of the gas company phoned the owner of an expensive new home to make an appointment for the service man to come in and light the pilot lights and adjust the furnace. The owner said that was OK, but he wanted to make sure he was there, because if he wasn’t the service man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Will Serve The Ministry Of Our Church Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 8,077 views

    The vision of this sermon is to move people out of the pews and into service.

    Membership Covenant I Will Serve the Ministry of Our Church Mark 10:45 January 25, 2004 Intro: A. [Wrong Side of the Boat] People who refuse to get involved in problems of their community are like the two shipwrecked men in a lifeboat. From their end of the boat, the pair watched as those at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Taking Notes Or Take Note?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 195 ratings
     | 7,383 views

    Taking notes and taking note are important to the Christian life.

    INTRO.- ILL.- W.G. Blaikie says in his Life of Livingstone that when David Livingstone was sent as a student to preach at Sanford Rivers, he stood up in the pulpit and completely forgot what he was going to say. Although this incident would have signaled the end of public speaking for many, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Characteristics Of Character Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 12,704 views

    This message looks at the integrity of Naomi, Ruth and Boaz

    They moved for the same reasons that families all over the world all through history have moved. Economic reasons. Karen read the story earlier how a man name Elimelech moved from Bethlehem to the country of Moab because of a famine that spread across Israel. There was a scarcity of luxury items ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Eylogy--Lloyd Simmons

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 23, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,374 views

    This is a eulogy for a Christian who died at age 89. He was very active in the life of the church and he loved his family dearly.

    Lloyd Dayton Simmons Sr. January 20, 2004 We sometimes see the greatness and love of our God by the kind of people that He sends into our lives. Who would have thought that little black boy, born under the weight of segregation and racism, working in the cotton fields of Mississippi ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Children" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 23, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 16,489 views

    A life of blessing is available to the one who honors and obeys his parents (#12 in The Christian Victor series)

    “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother (which is the first commandment with a promise), that it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth” In addressing the ever-growing problem in modern society, of children disrespecting ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    War Of The Worlds - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,177 views

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    The War of the Worlds January 18, 2004 AM Romans 7:14-25 [s1] One of the buzz words we hear a lot of today in religious circles is "God told me" I sort of cringe when I hear those words -- Not because I don’t believe God speaks to people today -- but because I am wary of both the perception of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Cost Of Cheating Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,971 views

    This message looks at David’s affair with Bathsheba and what it cost him.

    The Cost of Cheating! Let me tell you a story. It all started with a man; figures doesn¡¦t it? He wasn¡¦t just any man he was the most powerful man in the nation, top political dog. He was it, he had arrived, he had it made and he was on the top of the heap. But he hadn¡¦t done it by himself, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    A Renewed Faith

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 198 ratings
     | 14,766 views

    The apostle Paul speaks about a renewed faith.

    INTRO.- ILL.- An elderly man visited a doctor for a thorough exam. After the exam, the doctor said, “You’re as fit as a fiddle. You’ll live to be eighty.” The man said, “But I am eighty!” The doctor replied, “See, what did I tell you?” Most of us don’t mind growing older as long as we can stay ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dana Visneskie avatar

    The Benefits Of Righteousness

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 40,198 views

    God wants us to passionately pursue Right living or righteousness. God has set the standard in the Bible. The Word of God shows us the benefits of right living or righteousness with God. The sermon gives 9 blessings for pursuing a life of righteousness

    Title: The Benefits Of Righteousness Text: Psalm 40:4; Psalm 34:8; Psalm 84:12 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Psalm 34:8 says, “Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him.” Psalm 84:12 says, “O Lord of hosts, Blessed is the man who trusts in You!” Psalm 40:4 says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    The 2nd Mile Series

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,204 views

    The Second Mile Philosophy is a service that not many Christians apply themselves to today.

    THE SECOND MILE Matthew 5:38-42. (Mat 5:41 KJV) "And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain." INTRODUCTION: (Explain Vs. 38-42) This scripture is from the very well known passage of the “Sermon On The Mount”. This was very early in the life of the Disciples. Jesus gave them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One God Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 130 ratings
     | 22,508 views

    Part 1 of a series looking at the relationship God desires with us through the 10 commandments. In our relationship with God He must be first.

    A recent cover story in Time Magazine was entitled “The God Gene.” It was an expose on research that is being done in over a dozen universities in the United States. Different researchers in different universities from California to New York are all looking into the same question: Does our DNA ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ