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  • David Owens avatar

    Faithful To The End Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,690 views

    How can we learn to be strong enough to be faithful to the end, even if the end is death.

    Introduction: A. It has been said that there have been more Christian martyrs in recent years than there were during the time of the Caesars. (As I share these statistics, I am using the terms “Christian” and “church” in the broadest possible way). 1. According to a study done by Regent University, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rasing The Bar

    Contributed by Jess Bousa on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,118 views

    As the world is on a steady pace of being demoralized by the hour, Christians are called to Raise the Bar!

    THE AUDIENCE WAS A CHRISTIAN DRUG & ALOHOL PROGRAM. IT HELPS TO USE POWER POINT WITH THIS INTRODUCTION (PICTURES OF THE SHIP ARE ON GOOGLE IMAGES). Commissioned in 1936, the RMS Queen Mary was the most awe-inspiring ocean-going vessel in the world. She was over 1,000 feet long, and weighted over ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do You Just Talk A Good Game?

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,413 views

    Following Christ calls for realistic action and not just rhetorical rambling

    (Based on a message by James W. Moore taken from his book Yes, Lord, I Have Sinned But I Have Several Excellent Excuses) TEXT: MATTHEW 23:23-28 TITLE: “DO YOU JUST TALK A GOOD GAME?” INTRODUCTION: A. Friday was Veteran’s Day 1. Recognize veterans ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Five Truths About Waiting

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,346 views

    This sermon is about the five truths of waiting namely Gracious waiting, Grevious waiting, Growing waiting , Groaning waiting and Glorious waiting.

    FIVE TRUTHS ABOUT WAITING OUTLINE 1. GRACIOUS WAITING 2. GREVIOUS WAITING 3. GROWING WAITING 4. GROANING WAITING 5. GLORIOUS WAITING THE MESSAGE FIVE TRUTHS ABOUT WAITING 1. GRACIOUS WAITING: Isaiah.30:18. The Lord waits to be gracious and merciful. The period ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    You Were Created To Become Like Christ

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 63 ratings
     | 13,288 views

    The third purpose of our lives is to become like Christ.

    Note: This message draws heavily on the outline and ideas in Rick Warren’s sermon of the same name, in the Purpose Driven Life series. This morning, we continue our series of messages on "The Purpose Driven Life". We began by establishing that God made us for a reason, every one of us. No one here ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Sure Of Your Election

    Contributed by Billy Cox on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,317 views

    As we approach election day we need to be concerned about a far more important election than the one determining the government of our country.

    I was coming home from San Antonio Tuesday night and called my brother to see if he would like to meet me for coffee. He said no, he was on his way to the capital. He asked “when else in my lifetime will I get to see someone either accept or concede the Presidency of the United States?” So I met ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Purpose Of Fasting

    Contributed by Kurt Heisey on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 9,277 views

    Outline for a message to prepare our Church for a week of fasting and prayer at the beginning of 2002

    Dec. 2, 2001 intro Many look at fasting as a convenient way to twist God’s arm to do something, or earn enough spiritual points to get what they want. They never fast joyfully, prayerfully, Need to Crucify the Flesh...James 4:1-3 Purpose: to get your flesh out of the way so the Spirit of God can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    25 Pentecost A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Nov 7, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 3,508 views

    Championships are won when the stands are empty. We make daily choices that may not be glamorous but are foundational to our faith. Only in difficult times are the foundations tested.

    25 Pentecost A Matthew 25:1-13 10 November 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen There is a slogan written on the walls of a football locker room somewhere that says, “Championships are won when the stands are empty”. When you think about it you know it is true. If it were not for hard work at many practices ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Smokejumpers

    Contributed by John Ross on Nov 7, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 12,903 views

    Smokejumpers are the elite of the elite firefighters jumping straight into the fight of their lives, as Jesus did for us.

    “Smokejumpers” John 13:31-35 Sunday, May 13, 2001 All services PRAY… & Intro… Imagine if you can, not knowing whether you’d live to see the end of today. Imagine being with friends and family, unsure whether or not you’d see them tomorrow. How might the life and love you share with those close ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Was Jesus A Revolutionist? Series

    Contributed by Izak Shipman on Nov 8, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,580 views

    In this sermon it will become clear to you:That the Pharisees tried to get a charge of being a revolutionist against Jesus,What Authority is, Were Authority comes from,The spheres in which authority functions,That Christians should obey the Authorities se

    Mat 22:15-22 Over next few weeks we’ll be studying Authority, We’ll see that God has established three fundamental spheres of authority within which he delegates authority to individuals. These spheres are civil government, the home, and the church. The believer is obliged to obey those holding ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Staying Out Of The Lions

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,241 views

    Study in the life of Daniel

    Fear dominates us with a need for security Media sells fear Fear learned early - eyeballs freeze that way - poke your eye out with a stick Dreams and hopes are dissolved by fear - (experiment here?) Why Worry? 59 Million suffer heart disease, 53 million migraines, 25 million ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Survivor 9: How To Stay Fed Series

    Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,741 views

    This is the ninth message in my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon staying spiritually healthy by utilizing a balanced spiritual diet (11-10-02).

    Preparation Prepare a fill-in-the-blank sheet for worship which contains the message outline. Also, on the back of the sheet, include a section which says “A Believer’s Menu.” List the following items: Malice, Deceit, Hypocrisy, Envy, Slander, God’s Word, Prayer, Fellowship, Worship, Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "The Right Connection"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 10,483 views

    When Christians remain in fellowship with Christ, we produce the fruit of the vine.

    John 15:1-8 Galatians 5:16-26 “The Right Connection” By Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Shortly after I was saved, I was hanging out with my teenage friends, and a group of them were being really mean and bullying to a kid who happened to have a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    Living Beyond Ourselves

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 21,548 views

    MISSION MINISTRY IN TIMES LIKE THESE.

    LIVING BEYOND OURSELVES TEXT MATT. 25: 35-40 INTRODUCTION: THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN FROM GOD’S PERSPECTIVE IS TO BE A LIFE OF SERVICE, WORSHIP, AND PRAISE. WE ARE CALLED TO SERVE HUMANITY, THOSE WHO ARE LESS FORTUNATE THAN WE ARE, THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN CAST DOWN, THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN ORPHANED BY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walk The Talk

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 3,458 views

    Those in true fellowship with the god of light are those who walk the talk.

    - - - - - - Unless indicated otherwise scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - Have you ever taken a personality test? These are instruments designed to give you an indication of how you are wired as a person. A few years ago I took the Myers-Briggs Type ...read more

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