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  • Dan Borchert avatar

    Listening To God Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,708 views

    Many of us hear things, but often we do not listen. Unfortnatly we often do the same to God. We need to be listening to God. We look at 4 voices God speaks to us with

    Acts 8:26-40 Listening To God Introduction A. Note the title today it is “Listening to God” B. Key word “Listening” C. It does not mean hearing D. There is a difference E. My dad has either gave me, or taught me the ability to tune things out – I’m not sure which one it is F. That ability ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    A Look At The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,687 views

    This message looks at the Holy Spirit Power, when He comes to a Person, and how much The Holy Spirit Cost

    Acts 8:9-25 A Look at the Holy Spirit Introduction A. (Look at TV and Read Title) B. Boy if that does not catch you attention I don’t know what will C. Is that possible? D. I thought once you were born again everything was cool? E. Wow, today passage, I will confess, really cause some intense ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    One Simple Rule For Protecting Your Family Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 19, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 33,111 views

    Solomon robbed his son of his inheritance... but in this sad story of Solomon’s failure is a lesson in hope for how we can protect our children as long as they live.

    OPEN: Before he died, comedian John Ritter starred in a fairly successful TV sitcom. Does anybody remember the name of that show? (8 Simple Rules For Dating My Daughter). Now, I never watched that show, so I don’t know if they ever shared what those “8 simple rules” actually were. However, years ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Faithful In Parenting Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 21, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,494 views

    To be considered faithful as parents we must have the right target and use the right tactics.

    Introduction: A. Allow me to begin with a short poem by Michael Hodgin: Child-raising theories did abound, before my children were around. Then one day I had my own, now all those theories I disown. Energy was once my friend, now I am at my strength’s end. Fortune gone, the fridge is clean, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Asch avatar

    Quest For Community Series

    Contributed by David Asch on Nov 21, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,318 views

    Today’s question: what is the key element to fulfilling our mission? What is the most important thing we need in order to be fruit and produce fruit?

    QUEST FOR COMMUNITY INTRO: This week: Hurricane Katrina – an example of how something can kill a community/threaten to wipe out a community. Last week: Our mission is to grow fruitful followers of Jesus Christ. We are to be fruit and produce fruit. Today’s question: what is the key element to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Elvery avatar

    Jesus Is The Only Way To God - True Of False

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,550 views

    Easter Series examining the question of whether Jesus is the only way to God

    John 14:1-11 – Jesus is the only way to God – True or False? Have you ever been confused by a person from another religion who tries to convince you that what they believe is right? We’ve got a big dog who is fairly protective of our yard. She has a huge bark and would be big enough to keep most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Desperate Households - Building A Family Fortress Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 154 ratings
     | 20,043 views

    The 5 "C’s" of Marriage and Family: Commitment, Communion, Communication, Coping Skills, and Consecration. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    Desperate Households: Building a Family Fortress Josh. 24:15 A strong family must be a fortress, and not just a façade. Here’s some things strong families have in common: 1. Strong sense of Commitment Seems obvious, right? But over the last decade, I’ve counseled w/ dozens of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Seeing Jesus Face To Face Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 4, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,486 views

    What would it be like to see the risen Lord? John did - but it was in a lonely and desolate place. Are you in such a place? You might be surprised at what the Lord can show you there.

    The first chapter of Revelation holds the key to the entire book. We find that key in verse 19 - and we’ll get there shortly - it is an outline that is crucial in revealing God’s plan for us and for planet earth. But in order to understand the book we also need to understand its author. John was ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    #2 - How To Make A New Start Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 6, 2005
    based on 85 ratings
     | 37,668 views

    If we are going to follow Jesus, we are going to have to leave the old life behind. . . but that’s not easy! Here’s how to make a new start... *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. Last week, we talked about the first step. . . preparing to be a follower of Jesus. “Honestly consider Jesus’ claims”. . . Now, I want this to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ted Sutherland avatar

    Freely Forgiven

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 9,955 views

    Sinners have always been saved the same way! By faith! Abraham and David are Biblical examples of this fact.

    Freely Forgiven Rom 4:1-8 There is a surprising resistance to the message of “justification by faith.” Not infrequently I have been challenged by people who have said, “Do you mean to tell me that if a murderer–rapist repents and believes at the last minute before he dies he will be justified by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • TODD ANDERSON avatar

    Narnia: Merry Easter (And Happy Christmas)

    Contributed by Todd Anderson on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,822 views

    A Christmas Eve or Christmas Day sermon or homily using an extended illustration from "The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe" to show how many miss(ed) Christ’s first coming and how we need to be ready for his Second Coming in power.

    Title: Merry Easter! (a Christmas eve or Christmas day homily) While bagging groceries years ago in a supermarket during highschool I found it fun to mess with customers minds and say things like: “Have a Day! And hear them automatically respond: “You Too!” It was especially fun around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Allan Quak avatar

    The Temptations Of Christ

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,025 views

    When we go through temptation we do not need to go through in our own strength rather we can rely on our Saviour who has been tempted in every way, yet who did not give in.

    The Temptations of Christ Scripture Readings Hebrews 4:14-5:3 Matthew 4:1-11 (text) Beloved in the Lord Jesus Christ It doesn’t take us long in life to learn that valleys follow mountains, lows follow highs, and solutions quickly dissolve into more problems. You finish university studies and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Open Our Eyes

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 8,049 views

    This is a sermon preached to a church in danger of becoming discouraged over a lack of recent growth.

    Welcome once again to WestShore Community Church. It’s been twenty-seven months since we began weekly services, and during that time we’ve been through a lot together. We’ve shared times of rejoicing and celebration – Linda and Scott’s wedding, for instance, and the birth of their daughter Hope. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phil Morgan avatar

    Where God's Power Flows

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 695 ratings
     | 109,692 views

    In what kind of environment will God’s power flow?

    READ: Acts 3:1-10 It’s 3pm in the afternoon (the hour of prayer in the Temple), Peter and John head up to join the throng at the great House of God. And on the way in, as they came to the Gate called Beautiful (a gate inlayed with gold and precious stones, situated as an entrance in the Eastern ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    A Mouse's Heart/Learn How To Fly

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,750 views

    Often we develop a mouse’s heart attitude and can never reach into the realm of the Divine Plan.

    A MOUSE’S HEART OR LEARN HOW TO FLY? by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com I am pondering what kind of heart do I have? Am I learning? Where am I in the process of learning? Here is a neat lesson on 7 steps to learn to fly. This is a powerful lesson, it is not all my work, I do not know ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God