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  • David Shipman avatar

    A New Cart For God

    Contributed by David Shipman on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,420 views

    Many want the presence and power of God in the midst of their everyday life. God has outlined the way we are to achieve this.

    A NEW CART FOR GOD Turn to 1 Sam 4 - We are all familiar with the Ark of the Covenant, or the Ark of God, also known as the Ark of Testimony. In the O.T. it is what housed God’s spirit. Once a year the High Priests would enter the Holy of Holies where the Ark resided. This box housed, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Christian Church

    Contributed by Miles Anderson on Nov 25, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,849 views

    With so many things missing from the church and Christian lives it’s time to look again at the 8 Charesteristics that wrere present in the first Churh.

    A CHRISTIAN CHURCH Introduction: Isn’t I funny that everyone around can’t regonize the living God at work in the world today. God has given us truth and salvation through Jesus and this world refuses to acknowledge the living savior, Jesus. It doesn’t amaze me because Peter wrote about it in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marty Baker avatar

    I Have A Friend Who Plays With Fire (Sexual Temptation) Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 4,101 views

    This sermon seeks to encourage people to remain sexually pure in a world of great temptation.

    I Have A Friend Who... Plays With Fire Dr. Marty Baker Stevens Creek Community Church Augusta, Georgia www.stevenscreek.net November 18, 2001 When I was a child, I used to love to build tents out of bed linens. Some were elaborate while others were very simple. They were typically made out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "An Early Christmas Present”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Dec 3, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 5,011 views

    God has a pile of gifs that He wants you to have. But He doesn’t want to wait for a specific time or day; He wants you to open them now.

    Intro: As a little boy when Christmas time would approach one of the most tortuously exciting prospects of Christmas morning was seeing the ever increasing pile of presents under the tree. I never had any trouble understanding the old saying, “slow as Christmas”. Every December just drug by for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Great Expectations Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 219 ratings
     | 67,677 views

    The unusual titles of Jesus show us that we can count on him to live up to expectations.

    Sermons for Christmas December 7, 1997 INTRODUCTION Every once in a while in the world of Chicago area high school boy’s basketball, a player will emerge with incredible talent and skill. He and his team become the focus of a great deal of media attention. He will become one of the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Encouraging News From Yourself

    Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 151 ratings
     | 24,882 views

    A review of David’s personal encouragement

    There are times in life when the news just isn’t good. In this present age it would be easy to assume the seat of the scornful for on every television, in each telephone call, every piece of mail, every newspaper, on every radio - the news isn’t good. Our nation is in the throes of a war unlike ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy In The Desert

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Dec 15, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 13,393 views

    3rd Sunday in Advent, Year A; The world is looking for the kind of joy God has promised us in Christ, but it is a deeper joy than just saying, "Don’t worry, be happy!"

    "The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the LORD, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Brian Moon avatar

    What To Do When... You Are Confused Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Aug 8, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,052 views

    Life is an ever changing mix of good times, and bad times, and in the mix we take our focus off of God. This series will show you how to keep your eyes focused on God no matter what is going on.

    What to Do When… part 1 “When you are confused” Story – when I was little I had a bad habit of sleep walking. One night I guess I got really confused and I walked into our spare bedroom and thought it was the bathroom… this might not have been a big deal accept I was having a dream that I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Crawling Out Of The Brokenness Hole #5 Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,588 views

    This series examines some of the emotional holes we fall into and how to crawl out.

    March 10, 2002 John 15:1-8 “Crawling Out of the Brokenness Hole” Alan Nelson, the pastor of the Scottsdale Family Church chronicles a time in his life that is very familiar to me. His story is much like my own. Every church I have pastored has done well. We have always grown, not always ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Build A Fire

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 452 ratings
     | 66,321 views

    When you’re weary, weak, confused and just don’t know what to do… build a Fire!

    “Build A Fire” Acts 28: 1-10 INTRO: 1. I believe that there is nothing in this book that is insignificant. a. If we truly believe that God orchestrated everything in the life of Paul, we must also believe that even the smallest detail is ordained by God. b. In my ministry, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Walls avatar

    "What I Am Going To Do When I Get To Heaven!

    Contributed by John Walls on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,143 views

    Speaking fo the enjoyments of Heaven

    WHAT AM I GOING TO DO WHEN I GET TO HEAVEN? Revelation 21:1-27 Introduction: This chapter gives a preview of our future home called Heaven. Heaven is just as real as Smithfield, NC. It will have as its inhabitants those who were redeemed by the blood of the Lamb of God. No matter how we try to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    The Message Of The Cross

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 704 ratings
     | 111,057 views

    Paul declares, "The Jews stumble over the cross. And the Greeks think it is foolishness. But others see in it the power & wisdom of God." And there are still those 3 kinds of people in the world today.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX (This is an update and a revision of a message that I preached back in 1994.) ILL. There is a story about a little girl who proudly wore a shiny cross on a chain around her neck. One day she was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rex S. Wignall avatar

    Horizontal And Vertical Thanks

    Contributed by Rex S. Wignall on Nov 28, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,686 views

    We must move beyond "comparative gratitude" and an awareness of our good fortune, to "vertical thanks to God who is the source of all blessings.

    Introduction: Comparative Gratitude Thanksgiving, like Christmas, is firmly woven into the American fabric as a tradition. I don’t mean this in a critical way – it is a wonderful occasion to gather families and to share a meal together (something rarer and rarer in this day). Just as we cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Sol Madlambayan avatar

    Now ! & When?

    Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 9,908 views

    Our church must meet the needs of today’s youth. We need to impose the very basic principles of spiritual growth.

    HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US November 10, 2002 Ecclesiastes 12: 1 “Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, before the difficult days come, and the years draw near when you say, I have no pleasure in them.” Now ! & When? -by: Rev. Sol Madlambayan Introduction: Good morning! God is good all ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Same Old Story

    Contributed by Tom Balog on Dec 5, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,916 views

    Scriptures should always be looked at with a fresh set of eyes so that new insights can be seen.

    I’ve heard the story before. I mean I know it backwards and forwards, I can probably tell it in my sleep. Do I have really have to hear it again, let alone preach on it? Heck, there is even a song about it, “We three kings of orient are; bearing gifts we traverse afar, la la la la la la lalala ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist