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    Things Might Get Messy Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,037 views

    April 7, 2002 -- Sermon 1 in a series on the Gospel of John. We like our life nice and clean -- but life sometimes gets messy and difficult.

    April 7, 2002 The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Isaiah 49:1-11 Listen to me, you islands; hear this, you distant nations: Before I was born the LORD called me; from my birth he has made mention of my name. He made my mouth like a sharpened sword, in the shadow of his hand he hid ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Free At Last! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 1, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 15,038 views

    We are free.

    FREE AT LAST! Galatians 5:1-12 S: Freedom Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE ARE FREE. ?: What? What are you doing with your freedom? KW: Responses TS: We will find in Galatians 5:1-12 four responses that demonstrate what we can with our freedom. The ____ response to our freedom can be… I. REJECTION ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Listening?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 4, 2002
    based on 319 ratings
     | 32,937 views

    In the parable of the sower Jesus speaks of four kinds of listeners.

    ARE YOU LISTENING? Matthew 13:18-23 INTRO.- ILL.- An excited little boy was telling his daddy about something that had happened to him that day. His daddy said, "Slow up, honey, you are talking too fast!" His boy shot back at him, "Oh, no, Daddy, I’m not talking too fast. You’re just listening ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hey! It's A Mission Field Out There

    Contributed by Ange Lacivita on May 6, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,229 views

    Training up children in the ways of the Lord. Using Proverbs 22:6 as a base. Ministering to Children is a calling from God.

    I want to first start off with something that I found and I want to read it to you about how I feel about what I do for God. It’s entitled I Minister to Children I am a minister. I minister to the largest mission field in the world. I minister to children. My calling is sure, my challenge is big, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Can We See

    Contributed by Andre Johnson on May 14, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 15,632 views

    what is it we see when jesus opens our eyes?

    John 9:13-18, 24-25) Gifts of Life Ministries 3-10-02 Fourth Sunday in Lent ?Can We See?? There?s a story of a blind man who was on his deathbed. The man had been born blind but that didn?t stop him from serving the Lord. He was very active in his church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Journey To Joy

    Contributed by John Slythe on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 12,172 views

    Joy is a Journey Experience. We have it, but every so often, we feel we suddenly need it.

    The Journey To Joy Isaiah 55:6-13, “Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Let the wicked man forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon. For My thoughts are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    When Water Thirsts

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 127 ratings
     | 24,817 views

    Now I acknowledge the fact that in the natural order it sounds foolish, even funny to talk about Water being Thirsty! Who ever heard of water getting dry and needing a drink? What could quench the thirst of water? If water got thirsty, what would it ask f

    Holy Father, I ask that You order my steps in Your Word; that you temper my temperament as I teach the text; that You pace my passion as I pull and promote proven principles from this powerful passage; and that You allow my proclamation to be powered by purpose. I offer this petition in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Time For War

    Contributed by Cole Phillips on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 213 ratings
     | 21,628 views

    There is a time for everything under the sun, even war. When is the right time for war? What does God think about war? How should we fight a war? And how should a Christian respond?

    Since September 11, 2001, America has been at war. We didn’t choose to be in this war, but we were violently awakened to the reality that we are under attack, and there are those in our world today who would destroy us if they have the opportunity. Today, we are facing a war with Iraq, and many ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Peril Of Playing With God Series

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 19,321 views

    This message is in a series and it deals with the dangers involved in a soul playing with God in the context of church membership.

    As servants of the Savior and creatures of the Sovereign, the worse mistake we can make is To Play With God Our Maker and Judge. For we are reminded from the initial Genesis to the final Revelation of God’s Word that HE DOES NOT PLAY! Yet, not taking that revelation seriously, we have conjured up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christianity Is Exclusively Inclusive

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 22, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,262 views

    Is it right to say that Jesus is the ONLY way? Unless you deny the Word, you better preach the truth and He is the truth and the only way!

    Christianity Is Exclusively Inclusive It is often said that Christianity or at least some sects of Christianity are too exclusive or intolerant in that they do not accept any other faiths as valid and even reject other sects of Christianity. There is a lot of truth in that accusation. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving In Deed And Truth

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,888 views

    Living out our faith

    Loving In Deed and Truth 1st John 3:13 – 3:24 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. Turn with me in your Bibles to 1st John, Chapter 3, and verse 13. b. Tonight we are going to look at the Book of First John, chapter three, verses 13 through 24, eleven verses that give us some guidance on how we live our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Undertaker Or Risk-Taker?

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 16,826 views

    Every good thing in our lives is a gift from God. We are all accountable for management of the resources God gave us: We either pass or fail.

    Undertaker or Risk-Taker? Matthew 25:14-30 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Even though kids are small, that doesn’t mean they aren’t smart. Today’s children are smarter than any previous generation. Children in a Boston school system were asked to write down some of the wisdom they accumulated in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Woman With A Dream

    Contributed by James May on Apr 16, 2003
    based on 22 ratings
     | 14,963 views

    Pilate’s wife had a dream. If he had only listened what a difference it could have made in their lives.

    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

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    Refreshing My Rough Times Series

    Contributed by James Botts on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 118 ratings
     | 19,780 views

    “Refreshing My Rough Times.” Sometimes life can be real rough and it seems as though the whole world is out of control. We’ll study Psalm 91:1-16 in order to learn how to find shelter, peace and refuge in the presence of the Lord.

    The Crossing Community Church Times Of Refreshing “Refreshing My Rough Times” Pastor Jim Botts September 8th, 2002 Introduction **FLASH PLAYER CLIP: 9-11** John Blanchard recounts the events of 9-11: The beautiful morning of September 11th, 2001, seemed a day like any other day. But coordinated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unresolved Anger

    Contributed by Priscilla Haselrig on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,228 views

    How unresolved anger can make you loose your blessings.

    Number 20:1-2 @ 6-12 Read verse 12 twice Title: Unresolved Anger Has anybody been mad, upset, over the last 60 days? Have you allow someone to get you to the point where you wanted to say something to someone, and the something you wanted to say, and it wasn’t God Bless either. Something you ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness