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  • Marty Hopkins avatar

    The Call That Changes All

    Contributed by Marty Hopkins on Sep 30, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,395 views

    A message that deals with the most important call of all - the call to salvation!

    “The Call That Changes All” (Matt. 9:9-13) This morning I want to share something with you that’s very dear to the heart of God. As a matter of fact, it’s a message that He wants everyone here to listen to very carefully. It’s a message He wants everyone in this sanctuary to respond to. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Capernaum Caper

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,821 views

    This sermon draws some principles from the miracle that came from tearing away the rooftop in Mark 2.

    Mark 2:1-12 KJV And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. [2] And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them. [3] And they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fear Factor Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 9,104 views

    We must have courage to confront fear.

    FEAR FACTOR Nehemiah 4:1-23 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE COURAGE TO CONFRONT FEAR. ?: How do we confront fear? KW: Principles TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 4:1-23, five principles to live by that will help us successfully confront fear. The _____ principle we live by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hindrances To Salvation

    Contributed by Niles Lloyd on Feb 15, 2003
    based on 226 ratings
     | 112,125 views

    WHAT IS KEEPING YOU FROM BEING SAVED TODAY? YOU WILL BE SHOCKED TO SEE WHAT SINS ARE KEEPING PEOPLE RIGHT ON TRACK AS THEY HEAD TOWARDS HELL!

    TITLE: HINDERANCES TO SALVATION TEXT: ACTS 24:24 - 25 INTRO: I WOULD LIKE TO BE ABLE TO SAY THAT EVERYONE HERE TODAY IS SAVED AND ON THEIR WAY TO HEAVEN. HOWEVER ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES, IT IS HIGHLY UNLIKELY THAT EVERYONE HERE IS SAVED. NOW IT IS NOT BECAUSE GOD DOESN’T WANT YOU TO BE SAVED ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Minding Our Own Business Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,178 views

    We must have the courage to confront sin.

    MINDING OUR OWN BUSINESS Nehemiah 5:1-19 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO CONFRONT SIN. ?: Inductive KW: Steps TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 5:1-19 four unfolding steps that demonstrate what Nehemiah does when confronted with a problem from within. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Black avatar

    Preserve Unity! Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Feb 20, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 11,364 views

    God calls Christians to live a life worthy of their calling by preserving the unity of the Spirit among Christians.

    Preserve Unity! Ephesians 4:1-16 Focus: God calls Christians to live a life worthy of their calling by preserving the unity of the Spirit among Christians. Function: To challenge Christians’ selfish tendencies towards division and strife& to re-examine how fervently we are striving for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Understanding The Love Of Christ" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 21, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 17,265 views

    Understanding the breadth, length, height and depth of Christ’s love only comes from the Holy Spirit (#5 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

    “...that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge...” That’s a pretty ambitious title for a sermon, isn’t it? Some might even say ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    "Filled Up With God" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 28, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,382 views

    Paul prays that we might be strengthened by the Holy Spirit, so that we might know the unknowable, and be filled to the fullest (#6 in The Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

    “...that you may be filled up to all the fulness of God.” The first thing I have an obligation to point out to you as we begin, is that we’re still in the middle of Paul’s prayer; a prayer for the church he’s writing to, but also, as we have said and agreed upon, for all who would come after, ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    What Is Grace?

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 120 ratings
     | 20,631 views

    Grace is what we all need but some don’t even know what their missing because they don’t know or want this gift called grace.

    What is Grace? Thesis: Grace is what we all need but some don’t even know what their missing because they don’t know or want this gift called grace. Opening Illustration: Video clip on asking people on the street “What is Grace?” Introduction: We have just observed a man asking people on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Journey To Joy

    Contributed by John Slythe on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 12,226 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
     | 24,858 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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    Church In A Headlock

    Contributed by Larry Schoonover on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,884 views

    Carnal Christianity restricts the will and work of God. Does your lifestyle put your "Church in a headlock?"

    "CHURCH IN A HEADLOCK" (Text: 2 Cor. 6:12 NKJ) 3/9/2003 By:Larry L. Schoonover) INTRODUCTION: (Read Text) - then repeat this partial: "...you are restricted by your own affections." What is a "restriction"? [Webster:] - "to restrain within bounds; to limit" {restrain = "to hold back; to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Cole Phillips avatar

    A Time For War

    Contributed by Cole Phillips on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 213 ratings
     | 21,690 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

  • Don Hawks avatar

    Are Our Kids Growing Up 2 Fast 2 Furious? Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,793 views

    This is a part of the series based on movie blockbusters.

    SLIDE 1 Are our Kids Growing Up 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS ? SUMMER BLOCKBUSTERS—Part 3 (BLUE PRINT DENOTES 8:30 SERVICE ONLY) Welcome to Bethany. We especially welcome our guests. Please everyone complete the attendance pad. Also take at look at the Ministry Opportunities in the Attendance binder. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    I Can See Clearly Now Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 30, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 24,622 views

    Joseph, Pt. 3 of 4

    I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW (GENESIS 41:1-41) Two years before our 2008 summer arrival in Hong Kong, my wife was restless and aching to return to her native Hong Kong, so a year later we decided to give the church a one year’s advance notice because it was hard to find a bilingual pastor, but the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible