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  • Michael Stover avatar

    Digging Deeper Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 19, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 5,568 views

    Prayer is the doorway to a deeper relationship with God. Paul’s prayer here is a model of digging deeper towards intimacy with God.

    I. Pray Seeking Insight (17-18a) A. Spirit of Wisdom 1. Attitude, disposition, or mindset 2. Wisdom is insight into the true nature of things B. Spirit of Revelation 1. Same as 1 above 2. Revelation is to reveal or unveil 3. (A & B) A mind-set of wisdom when it comes to an unfolding of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Beehler avatar

    The Christian And His New Bicycle

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 2,319 views

    We all start off as children but we must grow.

    The Christian and His New Bicycle 1. Bike story 2. Lincoln quote - fool some of the people.... 3. 1John 2:6 :Whoever claims to live in Him, must walk as Jesus walked” a. Sunday School debate - insert the word “try” b. pick sport - not the best but we still play. “TRY” c. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • john roy avatar

    It Takes Courage To Dance

    Contributed by John Roy on Mar 21, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 5,435 views

    God calls us all. Our problem is not knowing what we are called to do, it is having the courage to do it.

    It Takes Courage to Dance 2 Timothy 1:17 A calling from God comes to us all. It is our vocation, the reason we take up space on this crowded planet. We recognize that our calling may not be our career. Nevertheless we long to be used to make a difference. My experience leads me to believe that the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Roy Hughes avatar

    Finding Jesus, Part Ii: Shine! Series

    Contributed by Roy Hughes on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,141 views

    Part 2 of the"Finding Jesus" series where we discover that we can’t separate ourselves and accomplish God’s plan.

    Finding Jesus, Part 2 “A Shining City” Tonight we continue our series on Finding Jesus. WE LEARNED LAST WEEK THAT JESUS BECAME THE SON OF MAN SO THAT WE COULD IDENTIFY WITH HIM. JESUS WAS TEMPTED IN EVERY WAY THAT WE ARE. IF WE FIND HIM IN OUR TEMPTATIONS, WE WILL FIND AN EXAMPLE THAT WE CAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Weber avatar

    Hugging Jesus

    Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 157 ratings
     | 7,582 views

    When we come to Christ, we are called to "go public" with that comittment.

    "Hugging Jesus" - Matthew 10:32,33 Intro: In 1990, centerfielder Brett Butler left the San Francisco Giants as a free agent. He was loved in San Francisco, and rightly so. He was a great player. But the best offer came from the L.A. Dodgers - their cross state rivals. Early in the season, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    So Send I You

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Mar 24, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 24,146 views

    Before Jesus returned to heaven he gave his disciples the Great Commission, to be his representatives in making known the Gospel, following the pattern of his mission to Earth, the Same Method, the Same Motivation and the Same Means.

    SO SEND I YOU The farewell words of a Christian leader are listened to with special attention. The Bible records the parting speeches of some of it’s great characters as they hand the torch of witness to a new generation, but the farewell speech that I would have most liked to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Surviving Job Stress Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 13,172 views

    In order to survive job stress, we must put God first; we must sometimes say "no" to other things in order to say "yes" to God.

    Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the demands of your job, as if no matter how hard you work, you just get farther and farther behind? You go into the office early so you can get some work done before the phone starts ringing, you work through lunch answering e-mail, you stay late trying to get the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Seeking God Through Obedience Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 28, 2001
    based on 137 ratings
     | 13,583 views

    We come to know God by obeying Him.

    I’d like to begin by telling you a little story about something that happened to me this week. I took the minivan in for an oil change at the Chrysler dealer. I was sitting in the waiting room, which was empty except for me and one other man. I was a little bored, so I struck up a conversation. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Evans avatar

    Road To Zion

    Contributed by Tom Evans on Mar 28, 2001
    based on 150 ratings
     | 14,368 views

    Those traveling to heavenly Zion will pass through the valley of Baca (difficulties), yet their destination is assured.

    SCRIPTURE READING: ** (SLIDE 2)“HOW BLESSED IS THE MAN WHOSE STRENGTH IS IN THEE; IN WHOSE HEART ARE THE HIGHWAYS TO ZION! PASSING THROUGH THE VALLEY OF BACA, THEY MAKE IT A SPRING, THE EARLY RAIN ALSO COVERS IT WITH BLESSINGS. THEY GO FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH, EVERY ON OF THEM APPEARS BEFORE GOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Rick Johnson avatar

    A Stewardship Of Truth

    Contributed by Rick Johnson on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 7,067 views

    We are to receive God's truth in view of obeying it and sharing it with others.

    Jesus used parables to make truth simple and understandable. The previous parable to this passage concerned an agricultural metaphor that taught a lesson centered around the sower, seed, and soil. The primary lesson in that parable was that there are different responses to God's truth. All ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Cook avatar

    Asa's 50-Word Prayer

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 91 ratings
     | 15,862 views

    Asa's one verse prayer consisting of 50 words teaches us valuable lessons about proper prayer.

    “Asa’s 50-Word Prayer” 2 Chronicles 14:2-12 by Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read Text - 2 Chron. 14:2-12 B. When we are overwhelmed by circumstances, and there seems no way out, what should we do? C. In our text we learn about “Asa’s Prayer” during just such a time. D. Asa was the 3rd ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin White avatar

    Do You Recognize The Messiah?

    Contributed by Kevin White on Dec 4, 2000
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,765 views

    This is a sermon for communion that points to where our focus should be in all circumstances.

    Sermon 03 December 2000 Luke 24:13-35 Do You Recognize the Messiah? The story of Jesus appearing to the two disciples on the road to Emmaus is one of my favorites because it confuses me and it encourages me. It confuses me because Cleopas and his buddy were kept from recognizing Jesus. Why? In ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michele Hudson avatar

    That Mysterious Name

    Contributed by Michele Hudson on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 79 ratings
     | 5,758 views

    This is the name of God: I AM THAT I AM! And may those who know the name of God put their trust in him.

    ===================================================== Beloveds of God, flattened by a voice that spoke out of a strange fire, Moses heard his orders to deliver Israel from Egypt. But a question nagged Moses: Who was sending him? Now putting that question to the voice, Moses got the answer "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Carlton Coon avatar

    One Hit Wonders

    Contributed by Carlton Coon on Dec 27, 2000
    based on 127 ratings
     | 5,221 views

    Christian life calls for being in for the long-term . . . not being one-hit wonders.

    One Hit Wonders I. Illustration A. 1910 Fruit Gum Company- Simon Says B. Albert Hammond - It Never Rains in Southern California C. Albert, Morris - Feelings D. Archies, The- Sugar, Sugar E. Badfinger - Come and Get It F. Bishop, Elvin - Fooled Around G. Blue Swede - Hooked On A ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Eddie Robinson avatar

    Heavenly Mindedness

    Contributed by Eddie Robinson on Jan 2, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,358 views

    You soul has already been saved, try to keep your mind focused on a heavenly mentality, and it is easier to handle life.

    Colossians Chapter 3:1-4 1 If ye then be risen in Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on earth. 3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is our life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist