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  • Keith Manry avatar

    It's Time To Cross The Jordan! Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 22,936 views

    This sermon was preached as my first sermon in the pulpit of my most recent appointment. It deals with transition and the need to move forward into the future while treasuring the past.

    “It’s Time to Cross the Jordan!” Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Joshua 1:1-11 Sunday, July 7th, 2002 Life is full of unexpected twists, of unforeseen bends in the road and of unwanted detours. Very seldom does life ever go just as we plan. No. Instead, our plans are rerouted. We are sent down a new road, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Come And See

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,042 views

    When it comes time to telling others about Jesus, we need to refrain from sharing our thoughts, our views and our religion. We just need to tell them to "Come and See"

    Come and See John 1:44-46 How many of you like first hand experiences? You have to check things out for yourself… Others can tell you about it but you want to see it yourself. What about when you experience something exciting: You want to tell others about it. Movies – “Have you seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Evangelism Should Work Series

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,527 views

    many times the mistake we make is to present the gospel so that it turns people away, Philip presented the truth simply and trusted Jesus with the result.

    How Evangelism Works John 1:43-49 US Census Bureau 2000 There are about 5000 households in this zip code alone with about 2000 families with children, do the math and there at least 7-12000 people who could be reached in this zip code Now multiply that by the number of zip codes represented in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    The Message To The Church At Laodicea Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 24, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,445 views

    A strong message to encourage Christians to find their resources in Christ alone. Structure: 1) rebuke 2) Resources 3) Request 4) Remedy

    The message to the church at Laodicea. Rev 3:14-22 WBC 27/3/03am Quick science lesson, this morning! Can anyone tell me what the second law of thermodynamics is? (1st = conservation of energy. 2nd = entropy, equilibrium 3rd- has to do with 0 deg K) - things tend towards randomness, sameness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    0504 Easter Iv: The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 4, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,551 views

    Today we hear about that most mysterious and misunderstood One of the Godhead, the "shy" member of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit.

    Sermon: The Holy Spirit Text: John 16:5-15 Occasion: Easter IV Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, Apr 24, 2005 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. In the name of the Father, and of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    God's Presence In The Silence

    Contributed by David Washburn on Oct 31, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 17,077 views

    We often times interpret God’s silence to mean he is absent, but the truth is that God’s silence is an opportunity for Him to draw us closer and prepare us for an even greater revelation

    Silence is something most of us aren’t comfortable with. The brief 20 seconds I stood before you, looking at you in silence may have seemed liked an eternity. What were you thinking as we looked at each other in silence? We will many times equate silence with something being wrong and will rush to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fulfilling The Law Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,043 views

    Paul gives 6 characteristics of successful churches. We should not keep our burdens to ourselves. We are part of a caring community of faith, and we’re to help when people are hurting, we respond.

    Introduction: People dislike accountability. They prefer to go their own way without answering to others. Among Christians, this attitude breeds self-reliant “Lone Ranger” believers and independent churches. Yet life works better when there is a “chain-of-command”, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    A Call To Holy Obedience

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Apr 30, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,254 views

    You were purchased with Christ’s blood; your life’s purpose is to glorify him in holy obedience.

    Arabian horses go through rigorous training in the deserts of the Middle East. The trainers require absolute obedience from the horses, and test them to see if their training is complete. The final test is nearly beyond the endurance of any living thing. The trainers force the horses to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Love Is The Greatest

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013
     | 7,695 views

    A Valentine's Day message dealing with 1 Cor. 13.This message deals with the love of God. Once that love is in our hearts will extend to be used for a harvest for God.

    LOVE IS THE GREATEST I COR. 13:1-13 DORN RIDGE FEBRUARY 12, 2012 INTRODUCTION: I. In a couple of days many will observe Valentine’s Day. 1.) But as Christians our real Valentine’s Day came when God broke through time, and sent His Son into this world to reveal the Love of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Salvation Too Great To Ignore Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 3, 2022
     | 5,444 views

    Why neglect your salvation? Consider what God did to pay the price of your salvation. The precious blood of Jesus Christ shed on the cross when he died for you, the just for the unjust to bring you back to God. Your salvation is too great to ignore.

    In 1888, Alfred Nobel the inventor of dynamite awoke to read his own obituary in the newspaper. Actually Nobel’s brother Ludvig had died from a heart attack, but there was mistaken identity and the obituary was written about him instead. “Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, who died yesterday, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Visionary View Of Christmas Day: Unveiling Divine Mysteries Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 16, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,635 views

    On this Christmas Day, our hearts resonate with the joyous celebration of the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ - let's embark on a visionary journey into the heart of Christmas, seeking a deeper understanding of the divine significance of this remarkable day.

    "A Visionary View of Christmas Day: Unveiling Divine Mysteries" Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters, as we gather on this Christmas Day, our hearts resonate with the joyous celebration of the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Today, let's embark on a visionary ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    New Song Of Celebration Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 77 ratings
     | 11,919 views

    BREAK OUT OF YOUR RUT AND SING A NEW SONG OF SHOUTS OF JOY

    BIG IDEA: BREAK OUT OF YOUR RUT AND SING A NEW SONG OF SHOUTS OF JOY Important theme throughout the Psalms: 33:3 "Sing to Him a new song" 40:3 "He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to out God" 96:1 "Sing to the Lord a new song" 98:1 "Sing to the Lord a new Song, For He has done ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    My Response To The Cross

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 9, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,565 views

    Hebrews 10 is a reminder of the fact that Christ’s shed blood is the source of our Salvation. “And by that will, we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” Heb. 10:10 It is because of the cross that we assem

    My Response to the Cross Hebrews 10:19–26 INTRODUCTION Everything that needed to be done for man to be right with God, to stand before him justified, was accomplished through the work of Christ on the Cross. “You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Know Him So Well

    Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,462 views

    A true disciple is the one who made decision based on his acceptance of the person of Jesus, His teachings and his works.

    INTRODUCTION How was your first encounter with Jesus? Did you know him personally, understand his teachings and believe in his works right away? Do you think you are true disciple? Proposition: A true disciple is the one who made decision based on his acceptance of the person of Jesus, His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Struggling With God"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 15, 2014
     | 8,501 views

    The sermon shares how we all struggle in life and with God.

    “Struggling with God” Genesis 32:22-32 WE are likened unto Jacob. Jacob had a situation where wrestled all night with an angel. Jacob struggled with God He had always had struggles • He struggled over a birth rate • He struggled with his brother and he conspired with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist