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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Dispels Doubt - "Come And You Will See”

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 25, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,142 views

    So many people are stressed out, worn out and strung out because of their doubts. It is extremely wearing on one’s emotions to have to live in a constant state of uncertainty. When you are feeling uncertain about something or someone, you tend to worry ab

    How Jesus Dispels Doubt - “Come and You Will See” John 1:46-1:46 So many people are stressed out, worn out and strung out because of their doubts. It is extremely wearing on one’s emotions to have to live in a constant state of uncertainty. When you are feeling uncertain about something or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Secret Worth Sharing

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,588 views

    Have you ever been entrusted with a secret that you had a hard time keeping to yourself? It is so good that you just want to share it with someone. Sometimes it is hard to keep a secret. But I have a secret for you tonight that you don’t have to keep b

    A SECRET WORTH SHARING Ephesians 3:1-13 INTRODUCTION Have you ever been entrusted with a secret that you had a hard time keeping to yourself? It is so good that you just want to share it with someone. Sometimes it is hard to keep a secret. But I have a secret for you tonight that you don’t have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,997 views

    To note that the Lord’s return may happen at anytime; thus, we must be ready at all times.

    Are You Ready? Text: Matt. 25 Thesis: To note that the Lord’s return may happen at anytime; thus, we must be ready at all times. Introduction: 1) Do you remember the game “Hide and Go Seek?” a) The seeker would count and then say, “Ready or not, here I come.” b) Still, the count ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Worship Restored Series

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 3, 2003
    based on 105 ratings
     | 30,758 views

    This message deals with the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem, and the restoration of worship. Are there walls that need to be rebuilt so that we too can have "Worship Restored" ?

    “Worship Restored” Neh 1:1-4, Neh. 8:1-8 Our text is one of the most beautiful portraits of the people of God at worship in all of scripture. It is a wonderful climax to a sad chapter in the history of God’s people. When they disobeyed God and forsook him to go after idols.....God allowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Israel's Teacher"

    Contributed by Ron Newton on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,386 views

    The spiritual birth message needs to be directed toward the Church and not just those who know their lost.

    Introduction 1. Nicodemus ... a man of the Pharisees. A member of the Jewish ruling counsel. 2. The Pharisees ... Known as religious purists A party which grew from the 2nd century ‘Hasidim’ (God’s loyal ones). Their supreme delight was the keeping of the law (Including the oral ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    One Man's Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,858 views

    A Thanksgiving Message.

    ONE MAN’S THANKSGIVING Luke 17:11-19 INTRO: ILLUS: THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION Over 300 years ago, William Bradford, the governor of Plymouth Colony, made the following announcement: TO YE PILGRIMS Inasmuch as the great Father has given us this year an abundant harvest of Indian corn, wheat, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Universal Adhesive

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,884 views

    Christ is the cohesive force in the physical and spiritual realms and in one’s life and home.

    The Universal Adhesive Col. 1:17 INTRO.: When the driver of a huge trailer truck lost control of his rig, he plowed into an empty toll booth and smashed it to pieces. He climbed down from the wreckage and within a matter of minutes; a truck pulled up and discharged a crew of workers. The men ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let's Go Fishing

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,259 views

    Do what Jesus commanded and go be fishers of men. Get out of the boat (the church) and reach the lost for Christ.

    Let’s Go Fishing Luke 5:1-10 Parkersburg Baptist Church October 17, 2004 --Retell the story in own words I. How did Peter Catch the fish? A. Vv 4-5 Peter went where he was told 1. Lord we’ve toiled all night and caught nothing. But he went out anyway. 2. Why don’t we as Christians even though we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fathers- A Picture Of God To His Children

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,894 views

    My home and my children, have taught me so much concerning God’s dealings with me. I come to understand something of God’s love by being with my children.

    Fathers- a picture of God to his children Main Thought: 1. Come to understand something of God’s love by being with my children. Opening: 1. A home is not just a home. God is trying to get something across through our homes. The triumphs- the defeats The success- the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Holistic Small Groups Series

    Contributed by Michael Allen on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,433 views

    One of a series focussing on the Natural Church Development characteristics

    Imagine, on the front row there is a man who cannot walk. Even to get here he had to be brought and carried; he can talk but that is about it. What is this man’s most pressing need? What is it he needs more than anything else in the world? Stephanie is going to bring the Bible reading to us just ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Roger Townsend-Hartline avatar

    Faith For Tomorrow

    Contributed by Roger Townsend-Hartline on Sep 26, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,449 views

    How to have active faith in the light of 9/11

    The Fifteenth Sunday After Trinity, 2001 From the Gospel: Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof. In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen! This morning’s Gospel is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Redemption

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 3, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,501 views

    God has redeemed us in accord with His grace and has revealed the mystery of His will in us.

    Redemption Eph. 1:7-9 INTRO.: the story of Israel’s deliverance from Egyptian bondage is the first redemption story in the Bible. The word "redeem" is first mentioned in Exodus 6:6 Israel had been in Egypt nearly 400 years after being invited to live there by the Pharaoh of Joseph’s day. Over ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Respond To Tragedy

    Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,836 views

    Coming to terms with September 11, 2001.

    How To Respond To Tragedy Matthew 5:38-48 Tuesday, September 11, 2001 We witnessed the darkest hour and the brightest day. I. The Darkest Hour A. An Attack 1. It was an attack upon our INNOCENCE -a break of trust 2. It was an attack upon our DIGNITY 3. It was an attack upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Grace Is What You Need For Times Like These

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Oct 17, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 11,602 views

    WE ARE LIVING IN A DANGEROUS, FEARFUL TIME COMPARATIVE TO THAT OF NOAH. NOAH LIVED IN VICTORY AND WALKED WITH GOD. GRACE WAS HIS SOURCE OF STRENGTH. FOCUS ON "AS IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH" AND "NOAH FOUND GRACE"

    GRACE IS WHAT YOU NEED FOR TIMES LIKE THESE MATT 24:32-39 & GEN 6:5-8 FOCUS - AS IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH & NOAH FOUND GRACE I. BREAKING DOWN MATTHEW 24 A. Matt 24 deals with Israel’s future and the second coming of Christ at the end of the tribulation period B. 3-14 deal with first 3 1/2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How The Holy Spirit Utilizes Kindness In A Leader

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,602 views

    1. The Holy Spirit uses kindness in a leader to enhance trust.

    1. The Holy Spirit uses kindness in a leader to enhance trust. Most people do not care how much a teacher knows until they know how much they care. Paul wrote, "Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational