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  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Prayer Of Jabez #4 - "Let Your Hand Be With Me..." Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 27,407 views

    Discussion of the third petition of Jabez.

    Note: some of the illustrations in this series are not acknowledged - this is due to the loss of my notes, not out of a desire to deny the sources. Thank you! The Prayer of Jabez #4 – “Let Your Hand Be With Me…” 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 January 20, 2002 Introduction We continue our look at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Our Purpose Part 1

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,028 views

    This sermon deals with the purpose of our church as well as our purpose as Christians in reaching others for Christ. (Video version available at our web site at www.glenvillenewlife.com)

    Our Purpose Is The Reason Genesis 6:1-22 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 If you were going to build a huge ship, where would you most likely start to build it? God wanted to build the largest ship, the world had seen to date. He had a purpose, which was to save a remnant of the life God had ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Self-Determined Life

    Contributed by David Seeley on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,206 views

    The self-determined life is the life lived with one goal in mind--to please self. God has a better way for His people.

    Self-determination: n. 1. freedom to live as one chooses, or to act or decide without consulting others. I. It is a life of fleeing God’s will (Jonah) A. Jonah’s call—Jonah 1:1-2 Jonah was a well-known prophet at Gath-hepher (II Kings 14:25). Like many of the Jews, he felt that God was only the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Dispel The Fog About The Great Commission

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 20, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 3,194 views

    Many people have only a foggy notion of what the great commission is all about. (Matt 28:18-20) It is essential to realize that the first words that Jesus gave the disciples and last words focused on multiplication of disciples. In Matthew 4:19-21 Jesus s

    Dispelling the Fog About the Great Commission 1. Many people have only a foggy notion of what the great commission is all about. (Matt 28:18-20) It is essential to realize that the first words that Jesus gave the disciples and last words focused on multiplication of disciples. In Matthew 4:19-21 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What If "The Woman At Well” Shows Up At Church Today?

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 26, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,478 views

    Do we want to be as evangelistic as Jesus, then we need to learn what it means to love and accept and give the good news to "the woman at the well."

    What if “the woman at well” shows up at church today? John 4: 4-42 Love this story… 4 He had to go through Samaria on the way. 5 Eventually he came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6 Jacob’s well was there; and Jesus, tired from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    How Shall We Return? Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Nov 19, 2015
     | 4,031 views

    In this verse God is calling His children back to Him. Problem: People fall away from God.

    Introduction: There are two great days in a person’s life -- the day we are born and the day we discover why. To make God’s name great through your life… The Main Point: Since Jesus Christ is the Lord of hosts; you ought to walk with Him through the use of your money. 1st ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Intentional #10-Sharing The Good News Of Jesus (Pt. 2) Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,822 views

    Second message on witnessing - this one focusing on some practical helps.

    Be Intentional #10 – Sharing the Good News (Part 2) 1 Peter 3:15-16 March 30, 2003 Introduction Two weeks ago we looked at the issue of sharing the good news, and we talked about 4 things we need to do on a foundational basis to be effective in telling others about Jesus. The first was that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Road To Hope

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,971 views

    This is a narrative Evangelistic sermon developed from a Gospel Tract published by the Home Mission Board,SBC along with the biblical "Roman Road" which offers hope to all.

    Is there any hope? The future is uncertain. Families are falling apart. Drugs are ruining our cities, towns and schools. Disease is killing our people! Is there any hope? Can we possibly have peace and joy in our hearts? Can we find fulfillment in life? Can we possess the power and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Something Worth Boasting About"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 3, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,034 views

    How are we to boast about our faith?

    Galatians 6:14 “Something Worth Boasting About” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org As human beings, we are all pretty good at boasting. “Look what I did?” “See what I can do.” “Mine is better than yours.” These ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Praying Effectively Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 14, 2007
     | 3,423 views

    Show how to pray effectively according to the book of James

    Title: How to pray effectively Theme: To help people to understand how to pray effectively. Text: James 1:6 James 1:6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. As I read this verse I began to think about ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Why & How To Trust Christ For Everyday Needs

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,491 views

    Why we shouldn’t worry about everyday life as taught by Jesus as part of the Sermon on the Mount.

    Last week on Easter Sunday we began the new series, "The Case for the Real Jesus, How Jesus is not Synthetic or False, but Real and Reliable!" We talked about how the reality of Christ challenges our fears, especially the fear of death. Not a thing that we’re afraid of is worthy of our fear and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do I Know Where To Go? Series

    Contributed by Larry Wise on Dec 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,957 views

    A message about the Providence of God.

    How Do I Know Where To Go? Psalm 23:3-5 Most of us know the story of the first Thanksgiving,at least, we know the Pilgrim version. But how many of us know the Indian viewpoint? No, I’m not talking about some revisionist, p.c. version of history. I’m talking about the amazing story of the way God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    O Lord, How Majestic Is Your Name Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 20, 2015
    based on 65 ratings
     | 39,712 views

    According to our text in Psalm 8, God’s majesty is witnessed or seen in various ways. 1- God’s majesty is seen in the heavens 2- God’s majesty is heard from the children 3- God’s majesty is witnessed by the enemy

    INTRO.- ILL.- Everyone needs recognition for his accomplishments, but few people make the need known quite as clearly as the little boy who said to his father: "Let's play darts. I'll throw and you say "Wonderful!'" Human praise. Do we ever overdo it? I think they overdo it in Hollywood! But ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Are You Living Your Christian Life?

    Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020
     | 3,003 views

    Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, because their minds and consciences are corrupted.

    “Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, because their minds and consciences are corrupted. 16 Such people claim they know God, but they deny him by the way they live. They are detestable and disobedient, worthless for doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Handle Haters

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 258 ratings
     | 53,667 views

    This message deals with how to handle those that are jealous and envyous of what God is doing in our lives and how to deal with those people in a Godly way so

    HOW TO HANDLE HATERS 1 SAMUEL 9:1-2, 16-17; 10:21-27 But this morning, I want to talk about Haters... A hater is someone that is jealous and envious and spends all their time trying to make you look small so they can look tall… (Tell you…) When you make your mark, you will always attract some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational