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  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Under New Management

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 27, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
     | 21,233 views

    Salvation means that not only have our sins been washed away in the blood of Christ by faith, but it also means that the child of God has certain responsibilities to recognize and fulfill.

    UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Text: I Cor.6: 19, 20 Intro: All of us from time to time have noticed the words “Under New Management” over the door or in the front window of some place of business. Those words convey a series of thoughts and impressions to our minds. When we see those words, we know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Mary, Did You Know? Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 27,908 views

    #2 in Christmas series on fear. What was Mary told not to be afraid of? God’s plans were about to change hers.

    Luke 1:26-38 – Mary, Did You Know? Today we are continuing our series on fear at Christmas time. In the Christmas story in Matthew and Luke, there are 4 times when people are told specifically not to be afraid. Last week we looked at Zechariah, and this week we are looking at Mary. Let’s read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Andrew - Always On The Lookout Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,145 views

    When it comes to being disciples we can fall into the trap of thinking that we have to be an upfront person otherwise we cannot be effective witnesses. The example of Andrew demonstrates that such is not the case.

    Message John 1:35-42 Andrew - Always on the Lookout Message Have you noticed that there are many “lists” available for living successfully in this world? • Here are the 12 steps for those who are struggling with debt. • Recently I was emailed a list of “36 habits to reduce stress”. • Then there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Fear Of God Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,474 views

    #4 in Christmas series on fear. What were the shepherds afraid of? God’s presence.

    Luke 2:8-20 – Fear of God I found a website called Funny Historical Accounts. It tells the unfortunate story of 24-year-old Danny Simpson of Ottawa, Ontario. In 1990 Mr. Simpson was given six years of imprisonment for robbing a bank of $6000. In the robbery, he used an old Colt .45 pistol. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #5fruit Of Spirit Kindness Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 29, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,278 views

    This is the 5th study of Fruit of the Spirit:GOODNESS- KINDNESS

    #5 STUDY OF THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: GENTLENESS -- KINDNESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, GENTLENESS/KINDNESS, goodness, faith, 23. Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. WE ARE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Do You Hear And See?

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 250 ratings
     | 20,637 views

    Third Sunday in Advent

    Third Sunday in Advent Sermon Matthew 11:2-11 "What Do You Hear and See"? 2* Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples 3* and said to him, "Are you he who is to come, or shall we look for another?" 4 And Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John what ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Manage Life Choices

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 14, 2002
    based on 172 ratings
     | 22,862 views

    Life is a smorgesboard of choices...how do I know what is right for me?

    How To Manage Life Choices The college faculty were in their annual meeting when, suddenly, an angel appears. Turning to the Dean, the angel said, "I will grant you one of three choices -- infinite wisdom, infinite wealth or infinite health." The Dean thought for a minute, then replied ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Fred Mueller avatar

    Playing Second Fiddle

    Contributed by Fred Mueller on Jan 26, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 6,913 views

    A sermon showing John the Baptist pointing to Jesus - relinquishing his disciples to become Jesus’ disciples, an example of our pointing to the Lord.

    The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Epiphany II January 20, 2002 John 1:29-32 “Playing Second Fiddle” What’s wrong with second place? First place is worth fighting for, isn’t it? Don’t we want our kids to be all they can be? to be the best, achieve the most, get the highest grades, get into ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How's The Weather

    Contributed by Garry Code on Feb 9, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,470 views

    As a Individual we have can have a impact on the way others act.

    How many of you today are familiar with the song Every where you go you always take the weather bye Crowded House I’d heard this song repeated at work over and over again and asked the question, is this song more than a catchy tune or is there a point the song is trying to make? what’s it saying? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Partaking Of The Cup

    Contributed by David Swensen on Feb 18, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 7,911 views

    In our hurting, sinful world there is a great need for believers to sacrificially put themselves out in service to the Lord. Learn more by reading todays message.

    After having given their lives to Christ, Robert and Dorothy Hoppe wanted to serve Him. When they finished their studies at the Wycliffe Institute of Linguistics they felt called to serve the Malayo people in Columbia, South America where they would translate the Word of God into their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Outnumbered? Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 118 ratings
     | 8,658 views

    How to have faith when you're overwhelmed

    Outnumbered? (Message #11of the Series: View From God’s Mountaintops) 1 Kings 18 October 8, 2000 Have you ever been so overwhelmed by life that you wished to die? Or perhaps just go to sleep – or start over again, as a new person? Life has been known to put that on people. Perhaps life ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Fox avatar

    Don't Be Negligent Now (Pt.2) Series

    Contributed by David Fox on Nov 10, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 6,358 views

    Specifics of cleansing the temple.

    Don’t Be Negligent Now (pt.2) “The Temple Worship Restored – Steps to spiritual restoration” 2Chronicles 29:1-11 & Selected Passages 1 Hezekiah became king when he was twenty-five years old, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abijah the daughter ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Marcus Naugler avatar

    Leave A Legacy (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 23, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 9,576 views

    It is no question that God will provide leaders for the next generation - The question is, will you have a part in raising up those leaders?

    Leaving A Legacy – Adapted from The Search For God’s Own Heart by Andy Cook (Ch. 15) (Part 4, Building a Stronger Family) Text: II Samuel 21:15-22 (pg. 232 in pew bible) God gives each generation the opportunity to raise up new leaders for God’s people. Since we know that God will have leaders ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Alford avatar

    Blessed Negatives

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 25, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,254 views

    GOD’S NEGATIVES MAY BE MANKIND’S POSITIVES. Here are five blessed negatives from Heb 10:1-18

    April 24,1994 BLESSED NEGATIVES Heb 10:1-18 (code = he10tv18) INTRO: (1) It would be nice if everything could be positive and nothing was ever negative. At times we try to create an ideal world by emphasizing only the positive. To do this means denying that anything is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Influencing Our World For Christ

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,912 views

    A call to be people of impact for Christ.

    Influencing Our World For Christ Various Scriptures I. Introduction Today our topic is “Influencing Our World for Christ.” The idea of our time together is to look at just some of the many ways we can make a difference as we live and work in a world that doesn’t seem to have much time for ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan