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  • Steve Gladwell avatar

    Vengeance Is Mine

    Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 8,287 views

    A response to 11th September

    Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in agreement with one another. Do not be proud, but be ready to mix with humble people. Do not keep thinking how wise you are. Never pay back evil for evil. Let your aims be such as all count honourable. If possible, so far as it lies ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Empty Seat

    Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 13,779 views

    Bro. J D will be missed and his pew, his dinner seat, and his favorite reclining chair shall be empty.

    I Samuel 20:16-18 “The Empty Seat!” Intro: This is to date the hardest sermon I’ve ever had to write! My love and sympathy to Ms. Ruth, and Dan & Mary, and Jody & Michelle. I. THE EMPTY SEAT IN OUR HEARTS! A. Bro. J D reserved a place in our hearts by his: 1) Service – A true ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Faith Takes Over

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 22, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,829 views

    This message deals with the value of Biblical faith and how to use your faith to gain victory in Christ.

    Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1--4 Title: “When Faith Takes Over” Subject: “FAITH” Introduction: This Scripture is used to teach that the person who has been made righteous by God lives (and survives the coming ordeal) by faith. The believer trusts God in everything. Hab. 2:4 is also quoted in Rom. 1:17 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Paraclete Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 2, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,490 views

    A motivational message geared to inspire Christians to continue allowing the Holy Spirit to fill their lives with God’s power and authority.

    MOST OF US WHO HAVE COMPUTERS KNOW THAT ON THE SCREEN OF OUR MONITOR IS AN ICON, OR A PICTURE, THAT IS ENTITLED: "MY COMPUTER." IF YOU "CLICK-ON" THIS ICON IT WILL SOON OPEN A FILE THAT REVEALS THE CONTENTS OF EVERYTHING YOU HAVE SAVED ON YOUR COMPUTER. THE SAME IS TRUE FOR US AS GOD’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Should We Thank God And Take Courage?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,533 views

    Some of the benefits of thankfulness during trials

    Why It Is Important To Thank God and Take Courage (Acts 28:10-15) Illustration;Thankfulness seems to be a lost art today. Warren Wiersby illustrated this problem in his commentary on Colossians. He told about a ministerial student in Evanston, Illinois, who was part of a life-saving squad. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Serves 'em Right Series

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Jul 7, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,637 views

    Jesus once again raises the standard, I want revenge, but Jesus says,

    GETTING WHAT YOU DESERVE MATTHEW 5;38-42 38"You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’£ 39But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is A Family Part 4 Series

    Contributed by David Azbell on Jul 24, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,607 views

    Our roles from husband and wife seem to change quite drastically when we become parents. We will try to cover this subject as carefully as possible. We absolutely, as parents, have to understand that we not only teach, but that we must guide by example.

    Changed Roles Our roles from husband and wife seem to change quite drastically when we become parents. We will try to cover this subject as carefully as possible. We absolutely, as parents, have to understand that we not only teach, but that we must guide by example. This topic is extremely hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Two Witnesses Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on May 5, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,502 views

    Charles Dickens described the days in France just before the French Revolution in Tale of Two Cities: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the ep

    THE TWO WITNESSES Revelation 11:1-19 Charles Dickens described the days in France just before the French Revolution in Tale of Two Cities: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Word On The Word: It Gets The Job Done

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 25, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,029 views

    GOD’S WORD ACCOMPLISHES WHAT GOD DESIRES IT TOO!

    A WORD ON THE WORD: IT GETS THE JOB DONE ISAIAH 55: 1-13 SEPTEMBER 19, 2004 INTRODUCTION: “Olympic Gold is modest reward for some” by Kathleen Nelson of the St. Louis Post – Dispatch Posted Sat. Sept. 18, 2004. TRANSITION THOUGHT: This interesting article speaks to two real issues. The primary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Road To Emmaus

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Aug 20, 2003
    based on 134 ratings
     | 32,166 views

    From Jerusalem to Emmaus. From Promise to Despair.Why does it happen and how do you turnaround.Truths from Luke 24.

    THE ROAD TO EMMAUS Luke 24:13-35 Our Lord assured His disciples that though He must leave them, He would not leave them comfortless or without enablement. He promised them that He would come to them through the ministry and work of the Holy Spirit for fellowship, guidance, comfort, and strength. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Crossing Over 1 Series

    Contributed by Joseph Schuck on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 55,389 views

    This series focuses on crossing over obstacles, problems, situations, and the like which can impede our walk with God.

    CROSSING OVER 1 Scripture: Mark 4:35-41 - “That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Genesis Sermon 4: Origin Of Vegetation

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 20, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 1,413 views

    This is a sermon about the creation story.

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 1:11-13 "And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so. And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ely Lambert avatar

    The Might Tree Pruned

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Dec 11, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,906 views

    Pride gets in our way every day of our lives, It was no different for Nebuchadnezzar a Babylonian king

    I. Introduction A. My pride with the state VICA drafting competition B. Pride gets in our way every day of our lives, It was no different for Nebuchadnezzar a Babylonian king II. Dream Stated A. The King searches for answers (v. 4-9) 1. Helpless advisors approached a. Neb. still seeks the wisdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    Vine & Branch Study Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,741 views

    PART 2 A lot of this sermon series is like the study the Vine & Branch Study

    Part 2 of The Vine and Branches Study The goal of God’s discipline of the believer is always for a person’s good. According to the Bible, a man who withholds discipline actually “hates his son (Proverbs 13:24) Hebrews 12:5-11 what do we learn about God’s methods & motives in the discipline ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Raisbeck avatar

    Holy Spirit Decision Analysis - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,545 views

    Following a painful experience ( job loss ), God lead me into a difficult choice; this decision is reviewed in the light of scripture.

    The last message which I prepared for the PRAYER AND FASTING NETWORK was on "Is A Broken Relationship Hurting You? " ( see July, 2003 Issue ). This article was initiated by some words spoken by a man which I considered to be prophetic. A short time following at a different venue another man came ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational