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  • David Dykes avatar

    Are You Plugged In To Celebrate God's Goodness? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
     | 20,286 views

    When God’s people returned to Jerusalem after nearly a century of exile, they found their city in ruins. The Temple of God–where they believed God lived–was destroyed. This is a story about how God’s people plugged in to His supernatural power.

    Are You Plugged in to Celebrate God’s Goodness? Ezra 3:10-13 by Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION I have a light here, but it’s not doing what it was created to do. It’s not shining. The reason it isn’t fulfilling its purpose for existence is because it isn’t plugged in to a source of power. I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Plugged In To Support God's Work? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 20,446 views

    After almost a century of exile, the Jews returned to find Jerusalem in ruins. They were spiritually unplugged. Ezra is a great story of how they plugged in to what God had for them. Giving an offering was an important step in getting plugged in.

    Are You Plugged in to Support God’s Work? Ezra 3:5-7 by Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Before I get started, I just remembered we are taking some friends out to lunch, and I’m out of cash. Can anyone help me? ... Will you loan me some money for lunch? “How much do you need?” How much do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Plugged In To Study And Obey God's Word? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 17,207 views

    Ezra is the story of the Jews’ return to Jerusalem after almost a century exile in Babylon. When they returned, all they found were ruins. There was no temple, so the people felt spiritually unplugged. Ezra is a story of how they got plugged in.

    Are You Plugged In to Study and Obey God’s Word? Ezra 3:1-3 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Over the next three weeks, I will be sharing from the book of Ezra about the importance of being plugged in to the best God has for you this year. Today I want to talk about the importance of being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Road To The Cross Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 43,293 views

    The dark road to the Cross was full of rejection and pain, but and Jesus emerged on the other side of the cross into the brilliance of resurrection life! This road is also the pattern for every disciple.

    The Road to the Cross Luke 18:31-34 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Communicating clearly is always a challenge for us. When we use the wrong word or mix up our words the result is often humorous. Here are some actual examples of excuse notes (with original spelling) parents sent to school with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bible Prophecy For Dummies Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 156 ratings
     | 25,787 views

    Jesus’ prophetic teachings in Luke 17 are broken down into events that will occur on the Day of the Lord, explanations of God’s present and future Kingdom, the state of world conditions, the ensuing judgment and final warnings from the Savior.

    Bible Prophecy for Dummies Luke 17:20-37 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION In 1991 a new kind of how-to book appeared on bookstore shelves. Many bookstores refused to carry the book because they thought the title was insulting to their customers. But most of us are willing to admit we are dummies ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Pouting Son Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 254 ratings
     | 112,640 views

    This in-depth view of Prodigal Son parable focuses on the elder son and the bitterness and resentment he displayed upon his brother’s return and how we sometimes have the same inflated sense of goodness and faulty understanding of our Father’s grace.

    The Parable of the Pouting Son Luke 15:25-32 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Over the last three weeks we have been looking at what has been called the Parable of the Prodigal Son. In this masterpiece, Jesus communicates several lessons. I believe the main point of this story is to show us what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Makes Heaven Happy? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 217 ratings
     | 42,592 views

    Luke 15 contains three parables about lost items. In each story, extreme measures are taken to seek the lost; when each is found, there is great rejoicing. These stories are pictures of how God seeks us and the joy heaven experiences when we are found.

    What Makes Heaven Happy? Luke 15:1-10 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION What are the greatest chapters in the Bible? If I compiled a top five list, I think Psalm 23 would be near the top, along with Romans 8, and the third chapter of John. I would also add Luke 15 to the short list of the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Supreme Question Of Life Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 15, 2003
    based on 405 ratings
     | 117,082 views

    Many scholars believe this passage was based on a hymn that was sung by the early church. We all need to answer the question: Is Christ prominent in my life, or is He preeminent? He doesn’t just want a place in our lives, He demands first place.

    The Supreme Question of Life In Thursday’s Washington Post, an article appeared about a new church in the state of Maryland. I won’t reveal the name of the denomination that is behind this endeavor because I don’t want to publicly criticize it from the pulpit. You can look it up when this sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Apr 22, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 14,438 views

    If you’re going to be successful in becoming a disciple, you’re going to have to learn how to overcome the devil.

    TITLE: ?Who? Me? A Disciple? : Spiritual Warfare? 022403 TEXT: Matthew 10:1Jesus called together his twelve disciples. He gave them the power to force out evil spirits and to heal every kind of disease and sickness. Luke 10:1,17-20 Later the Lord chose seventy-twoa other followers and sent them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Choose To Change

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 17,097 views

    Study of two men who had the opportunity to change but only one had the courage to do so.

    CHOOSE TO CHANGE Luke 18:18-23 - 19:1-10 Introduction: Our world has changed dramatically in the past 100 years, and futurists predict that even greater changes are coming. Consider these facts: We now watch as routine as space shuttles propel people into space and land routinely, yet it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Grinch Is Dead Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,609 views

    Are you a Christmas grinch? Learn these simple steps towards reforming your grouchy ways.

    The ‘Grinch’ is Dead! 12/17/00 Video: The Grinch Who Stole Christmas I’ve got a confession to make this morning… A fact, that up to this pt. only my wife knew about… It’s not a part of my history that I am necc. proud of…but… it’s something I feel I need to make public at this time… I…I… was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Relatively True

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 3,683 views

    We believe things because they are true - they are not true because we believe them.

    Relatively True TCF Sermon November 17, 2002 Open with the illustration below using jar of M&Ms and favorite food choices (NOTE: adapt this and do it with your own examples among the congregation - it’s an effective "grabber") A pastor named Stephey Belynskyj, starts each confirmation class ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This Is Serious Business

    Contributed by Rev. K. Michael Bryant on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,443 views

    Lessons on getting serious through examining the people of Babel.

    To Pastor McClung…..Reverend Brown……Officers of the Church…..Members……Guest… friends….I thank you for this opportunity….to share the Good News with you. As I began to prepare for this sermon…..my first sermon….I naturally began to feel some nerves. I got right down scared….But It didn’t make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Letting God Be God In Waterless Places Series

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 16,900 views

    The most difficult and pervasive problem the human creature has is the problem of letting God Be God! This fifth message deals with how we can allow God to eb God in the Difficult Places of Life.

    The most difficult and pervasive problem the human creature has is the problem of letting God Be God! Because of the fact that at times, All of us Project A Stubborn Opposition, even a Religious Resistance to Authentic Authority and Legitimate Leadership. For we Opt For Kadesh (the Sacrilegious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Faith Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 4, 2003
    based on 139 ratings
     | 29,609 views

    What every Christian should know about faith. This sermon examines true biblical faith: what faith is; how we live by faith; how our faith grows.

    Understanding Faith Faith is a foundational principle in the scriptures. If we don’t have faith, we don’t have salvation. The Bible tells us that without faith, it is impossible to please God, therefore understanding faith is critical. If we don’t understand faith then we will not understand our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist