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  • Donnie Martin avatar

    The Thrilling Transformation Of A Tragedy

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 17, 2004
    based on 137 ratings
     | 22,598 views

    The biblical account of a man born lame gives us a vivid illustration of the spiritual transformation that takes place when a lost sinner accepts the free gift of salvation by faith.

    The Thrilling Transformation Of A Tragedy Text: Acts 3: 6 & 7 Intro: It seems that our world is full of tragedy. We hear countless stories every week of tragedies that have taken place all over the planet. So many in fact, the disaster has to be pretty extraordinary to hold our attention ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Boldly Grow

    Contributed by Clarence Peters on Aug 24, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,606 views

    Spiritual growth is ignited by passion, fuelled by the power of God, and sustained by self-discipline.

    Central Verses: 1:6-7 Behavioural goal: The listener will set a growth goal for the coming months and pursue it. Last Sunday many of you heard a message from Psalm 90 on making your life count. I want you to think way back to that time to reflect for a moment. Did it make any difference in ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    "What Happens When We Die” - The Parable Of The Rich Man And Lazarus Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 24,709 views

    In the parable of the Rich man and Lazarus, death changed the rich man mind about a great many things.

    “The Stories that Jesus Told” Sermon # 4 “What Happens When We Die” or The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31 Sometimes “The Stories that Jesus Told,” which he called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Brook Failure

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 16, 2004
    based on 99 ratings
     | 14,878 views

    Difficulties in life often does not mean we are out of the will of God, merely that God is at work.

    Brook Failure 1 Kings 17:1-7 I Kings 17:1-7 -- And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. And the word of the LORD came unto him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Getting Out Of The Pit

    Contributed by Alan Hughes on Oct 9, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,932 views

    If you were sinking in quick sand, what would you do: Pray for help? Yell at God? Figure out an escape? Give up? Look for help?

    Getting Out of the Pit Psalms 40:1-10 October 6, 2004 PM Icebreaker: If you were sinking in quick sand, would you: (a) Pray for help? (b) Yell at God? (c) Figure out an escape? (d) Give up? (e) Look for help? 1 I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. 2 He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parables Of The Talents And Pounds Series

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Aug 26, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,346 views

    Jesus used the Parables of The Talents and The Pounds to teach His followers of the Kingdom of God - of its Coming, postponed in all its fulness until His Return, but in the meantime, Waiting and Working for it, and Accountability for what we do for it.

    When Jesus walked the highways and byways of the land of Israel preaching the coming Kingdom of God he caused quite a stir. The religious establishment were generally suspicious and increasingly hostile to His message. His reception by what were known as the ‘common people’ was quite different. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Are You Going? Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,439 views

    1st of 4 messages from the book of Jonah. This message focuses on God’s calling and the consequences of rejecting the call.

    Four questions God asks Every Believer Where Are You Going? Where Do You Come From? What Are You Doing? What Do You Care About? In the next few weeks we are going to look at the critical question of purpose, the important issue of priority, and the vital parts of everyday decisions. In other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If I'd Committed Murder, I'd Have Got Less

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 16, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,401 views

    Service for Renewal of Vows after 40 years of marriage

    SERVICE for RE-AFFIRMATION OF MARRIAGE VOWS between Mick and Chris Chivers On Saturday 17th September in NR at 4pm Hymn: Morning has broken Introduction This sentence may be used God is love, and those who live in love live in God and God lives in them. 1 John 4.16 We have come together today ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Come And Hear

    Contributed by James May on Sep 25, 2005
    based on 56 ratings
     | 25,753 views

    Come and Hear what the Lord has done for me, and for us all. We are a people that are truly blessed!

    COME AND HEAR By Pastor Jim May Psalms 66:16-20, "Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul. I cried unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue. If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me: But verily God hath heard me; ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Happens When God Comes To Us? Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 15,739 views

    God does come to us. He comes with divine retribution, meaning he comes to make things right for us and with us. I want to give you three good reasons to be ready.

    What Happens When God Comes to Us? Isaiah 35:4-7 Pastor Jim Luthy "Be strong." "Don’t be afraid." "Your God will come." These were the encouraging words that the Lord instructed Isaiah to tell the people who were floundering in the wilderness of judgment and exile. James also encouraged us: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fear Factor Episode One Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,195 views

    This was a two part message on conquering our fears and was loosely based on the TV show Fear Factor

    So, what are you afraid of? What it is that sends Goosebumps up and down your spine, brings your heart to your throat and makes you want to throw up just thinking about it? Snakes, heights, spiders, enclosed spaces? Most to those things have been explored at some point or another on ¡§Fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    Pay It Forward Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,136 views

    This is the third installment in a series I preached on I Corinthians 13, entitled "Love of Another Kind", and deals with KINDNESS.

    ¡§Pay It Forward¡¨ I Corinthians 13:4 December 1, 2002 Love of Another Kind ¡V I Corinthians 13 ¡§Everybody talkin¡¦ ¡¥bout Heaven ain¡¦t a-goin¡¦ there¡¨, the old preacher said. Similarly, everybody is talking about love, but many fail to understand what love is all about. We began a couple ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Get Ready For Joy Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Dec 11, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,754 views

    Joy is not simply a thing of the past, but is stronger in us as a promise of the future. Isaiah 35:10 urges us to get ready for that joy.

    “Get Ready For Joy!” Isaiah 35:10 Pastor Jim Luthy What is it about us and nostalgia? We like to think back to more exciting times or more innocent times, ponder fond memories, sometimes just escape from the trials of today. Little pieces of cardboard with the picture of our favorite baseball ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    His Name

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Dec 21, 2002
    based on 109 ratings
     | 16,600 views

    A message on the Name of Jesus and it’s importance.

    His Name By:Charlse Kyle Matthew: 1:21 And she shall bring forth! a son and His Name shall be called Jesus; for he shall save his’ people from their sins. Luke 2:21, his Name was called JESUS, I want to say at the beginning of this morning that there is a great importance attached to a Name. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Exercising Spiritual Authority Over The Devil

    Contributed by Levi Wright on Dec 30, 2002
    based on 259 ratings
     | 74,092 views

    God has given all believer power over evil spirits and the Devil and we must exercise our authority.

    Evangelist Cry Teaching Ministry Huger, South Carolina Dr. Levi Howard Wright, D.Min. “EXERCISING SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY OVER THE DEVIL” TEXT: ST LUKE 10:17-19: "And the seventy returned again with joy saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name. And he said unto them, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational