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  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Compelled To Reveal The Mystery Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,614 views

    First of a series on Ephesians 3

    Compelled... to Reveal the Mystery The mysterious formula for Coca-Cola In 1925, the only written copy of its formula Coca-Cola admits to having was retrieved from a New York bank (where it had been held as collateral on a sugar loan) and reverently laid in safe deposit box in Woodruff’s Atlanta ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Evangelism--Being Real

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,221 views

    This sermon deals with having a realistic view of evangelism and its results.

    Evangelism Being Real Evangelism Dinner John 10:7-18 Psalm 37:1-11 How we view the word of God, will have a lot to do with shaping our views of evangelism, as to whether it is to be a positive or negative experience. The story is told of two new pastors who were in the same town. Each ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Will It Take

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 22, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 8,415 views

    One thing we can be sure of, if the church is ever going to have an impact in the world, all we do must be surrounded by prayer.

    February 22, 2004 Morning Worship Text: John 17:20-26 Subject: Jesus’ Prayer for Believers Title: What Will It Take? I look back on our 2-½ years here at First Assembly and a lot of good memories begin to flood my mind. I think about the newlywed game at our first Christmas party and I laugh at ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Eric Bates avatar

    The Few, The Proud, The Chosen

    Contributed by Eric Bates on Jul 26, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 11,532 views

    This sermon on re-finding our place in the vineyard is set to be publshed in the Adventist Review on a future date.

    The greatest stress I ever faced in my “career” as a student was standing in a line on the polished gym floor with my classmates. Opposite the line were my two most athletically gifted peers chosen by Coach to select the kickball teams. The wait was agonizing as each “team captain” analyzed each ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • David King avatar

    Jacob To Israel: Wrestling Bout Of Destiny

    Contributed by David King on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,562 views

    Believers are in a process of "evolution"- what I call the process of transformation from glory to glory. The Lord designs and expects that the Church be dynamic in experience and operations. Abram to Abraham, Jacob to Israel. One of the ways of practica

    JACOB TO ISRAEL: WRESTLING BOUT OF DESTINY PROFILES OF STRIKING BIBLE PRAYERS 1. JABEZ. The Prayer of Jabez seems to have worked at "the snap of the fingers". There is no record of the time and place where this prayer took place. “And Jabez was more honorable than his brethren: and his mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fill The Gap

    Contributed by Alan Hughes on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,369 views

    A message on prayer based on the the phrase "Fill the Gap" and the Lord’s Prayer, Matt 7:9-13

    “Fill the GAP” Alan Hughes July 15. 2007 Introduction: I often find that I am missing things in my life. 1. Relationships – My son, my daughters, my grandchildren, and even my wife. They get broken either by death, neglect, or misunderstandings, 2. Finances – just not enough money to cover the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    The Secret Of Ineffective Prayer Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jul 26, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,803 views

    Most unanswered prayer goes back to our not doing something right to begin with, so we need to make sure that our prayers are not obstructed by worthless and unnecessary obstacles

    The Secrets of Ineffective Prayer Griffith Baptist Church – 7/23/06 P.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:5-15 Theme: Most unanswered prayer goes back to our not doing something right to begin with. We need to make sure that our prayers are not obstructed by worthless and unnecessary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    10 Reasons People Do Not Attend Church

    Contributed by David Smith on Jul 2, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 7,812 views

    Some common reasons and excuses people use for not attending church

    10 REASONS PEOPLE DO NOT ATTEND CHURCH HEB 10:24-25 1 - TIME work schedules ballgames kids mowing gardening 2 - BORING IRRELEVANT music preaching - cannot relate to it (or the people) 3 - OTHER INTERESTS friends hobbies t.v. ....etc. 4 - GUILT living a sinful life that they love more ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Obedience And Prayer Series

    Contributed by Michael Reeves on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 10,265 views

    The point of this study is to see the necessity of obedience in this first matter (they were to do this so as to provide for the Levite, the stranger, the widow, and the orphan of those among them) before a prayer for blessing can be uttered by the Israel

    Introduction: Last Wednesday PM we examined what Deut. 26:1-11 teaches. We examined it from the perspective of giving thanks in prayer for all that the Lord has done for us. The Israelites here were to review their past history of how the LORD had rescued them and preserved them and brought them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Missionary Approach To The Thessalonicans

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 16, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,877 views

    Paul’s Missionary Approach To the Thessalonicans

    Paul’s Missionary Approach To the Thessalonicans Coming to Thessalonica, Paul and Silas were able to preach in the synagogue for only three weeks with outstanding success despite incredible opposition. Quickly, the Jews incited a riot against the missionaries and their host, Jason. (Acts 17:1-9) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sacrifice

    Contributed by Craig Fenton on Aug 19, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 9,116 views

    THE SACRIFICE THAT HAS TO BE MADE FOR MISSIONS.

    SACRIFICE PT 1 Let me start by saying that without a sacrifice there would be no missions. A sacrifice on whose behalf! Firstly, on Jesus’ behalf, Isaiah 53:3-5, pierced for our transgressions each and every one of us is guilty in our iniquities until we are covered by the blood. That is the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Ministry Of The Minister

    Contributed by Don Hutto on Jun 2, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 6,676 views

    Word of Encouragement on Clergy Appreciation Day

    The Ministry of the Minister Titus 1:1-4 I was reading in a recent edition of SBC Life an article by Pastor Charles Lowry and he asked this question: "Do you get too much encouragement?" Are you one of those people that just gets too much encouragement? When you get up and go in to work in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Lord Send Revival"

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 15, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 22,000 views

    It’s time to call upon the Name of the Lord to send a Revival.

    "Lord Send Revival" HHM Pastor Jim Parisi 6-16-02 Ps. 85:6-7 6 Will You not revive us again, That Your people may rejoice in You? 7 Show us Your mercy, Lord, And grant us Your salvation. In our text this morning, the psalmist asks God an important question. “Will You not revive us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Changed By The Fire

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 148 ratings
     | 40,878 views

    The greatest need of this hour for the church is a fresh fire. We need more than a touch we need transformation.

    Changed by the Fire Pro 30:15-16 Four things that say not it is enough ( The fire). Fire is never satisfied, it will burn as long as there is fuel. (Heb 12:29 KJV) For our God is a consuming fire. This means God is never finished, he never reaches a point where he says you’re holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Paul's Apostolic Principles And Practices

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 14, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 12,160 views

    Paul’s Apostolic Principles and Practices - He gave some as apostles...

    Paul’s Apostolic Principles and Practices Illustration:A one-legged school teacher from Scotland came to J. Hudson Taylor to offer himself for service in China. "With only one leg, why do you think of going as a missionary?" Asked Taylor. "I do not see those with two legs going," replied George ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational