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  • Tim Byrd avatar

    The Lukewarm Church Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,371 views

    Week 10 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

    WEEK 10 “The Lukewarm Church” Christ’s letter to the Church@ Laodicea Date: August 14, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 14-22 Introduction Tonight we will study the last letter to the churches in Asia. Let’s look at tonight the letter to the church @ Laodicea, the seventh ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Pays To Go Street Preaching: Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Jul 18, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,191 views

    Jesus said, " Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men"; testimony is given of how the Lord lead us into street preaching.

    "And He saith unto them, Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men."- Matthew 4:19 Spurgeon (1) wrote, " I think I may say to every person whom I am addressing -If you are yourself saved, the work is but half done until you are employed to bring others to Christ. You are as yet but half ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Miracles In John: Lesson 4: Healing A Crippled Man At Bethesda

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,406 views

    John’s purpose is belief. John doesn’t include 50 weeks of Jesus’ life to include events to motivate belief. “These things (signs) are written that ye might believe” (20:31).

    A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 5:1-18 1. Springtime and Passover. “There was a feast of the Jews and Jesus went up” (John 5:1). 2. John’s purpose is belief. John doesn’t include 50 weeks of Jesus’ life to include events to motivate belief. “These things (signs) are written that ye might believe” (20:31). 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    God's Direction For Your Life

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 18, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 21,390 views

    My question today is ‘are we opening our eyes to the direction God wants us to go, or are we going our own way?’

    Introduction: My message today is on the topic of direction. My question today is ‘are we opening our eyes to the direction God wants us to go, or are we going our own way?’ I. God guides us, if we allow Him A. At first Balaam was just guided out of the way 1. God tries to guide us in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    B-Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 5, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,752 views

    Part 2 of a 5-part sermon. Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. 17 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God.

    B-Setting the Stage for the Spirit-II—Acts 1:4-8 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of Jesus earthly acts/ministry as well as an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in His absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 8 ways in which the Stage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Spiritual Tsunami

    Contributed by Laisani Cox on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,627 views

    The benefits of giving must go further as we react to the Spiritual Tsunami that our Lord Jesus Christ blessed us with when he released the power of the Holy Ghost!

    Giving honor… Prayer… Acts 2:2 reads - “And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting”. The theme of our message tonight is: A Spiritual Tsunami. The second chapter of Acts is where our Lord begins His Spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    One God. Conclusion Series

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 10, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,954 views

    This religion that Jesus brought to earth was a spiritual religion, not of this earth, nor did or does it, have any root upon the earth.

    One God. Conclusion Eph 4:3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Eph 4:4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; Eph 4:5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The One And Only Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,550 views

    1st in the Advent Series "The Prophets Foretold." Pinpoints Jesus as the only one who fulfills the prophecies.

    The One and Only Years ago a hydroelectric dam was to be built across a valley in Maine. The people in the town were to be relocated and the town itself submerged. During the time between the initial decision and the completion of the dam, the town, which had once been well-kept, fell into ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 25, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,133 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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    Regeneration

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 58 ratings
     | 10,995 views

    What it means to be truly born again

    5/27,2001AM Sheridan, AR George E.Crumbly REGENERATION (Titus 3:1-8) Introduction: • While out on the road the other day I saw a youth pastor that was a youth ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bruce Landry avatar

    Don't Worry, Turn To God Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,146 views

    Worry kills us, it destroys our joy and takes many things from our lives. Let’s study today what God’s word has to tell us in light of this.

    So what does God’s word tell us about this preoccupation many of us have with worrying? Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    One Man's Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 10, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,021 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come And Dine

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,069 views

    There are things in our lives that keep us from consuming God’s Word and nourishing our spirits.

    *Intro: We brought Josiah home last Thursday evening the 18th. As you might guess, the first night home was a bit tough for him. But, the hardest thing for me as his dad was that there was a 12-13 hour stretch on Friday that he didn’t eat. Kim would attempt to feed him and he had no interest. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Finding Your Way Back Home...again

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,386 views

    Finding our way back to relationship with our heavenly father not so much when we have sinned as just wandered away

    Finding Your Way Back Home…. AGAIN Opening: 1. I was taking time to read again the Word last evening and the freshness of the word just washed over me and then I realized it had been awhile since I had actually held the word in my hands and was reading. I needed to again come back to center ...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
     | 6,412 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