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  • Quintin Morrow avatar

    "The Greatest Of These"

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 134 ratings
     | 8,910 views

    An exposition, with full text outline, of I Corinthians 13.

    The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com I Cor. 13 March 2, 2003 The Message Outline: I. The Primacy of Love (vv. 1-3). A. Without love we are nothing. B. Without love we accomplish nothing. II. The Particulars of Love (vv. 4-7). A. What love ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    You Are God's Royal Priest Series

    Contributed by Todd Fetters on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 11,573 views

    The Big Idea: When God called us out of the darkness of this world, He gave us the responsibility to be light.With this Big Idea in mind, one may be wondering how to fulfill this purpose of lighting a dark world. Just like the Peter¡¦s 1st Century Christi

    YOU ARE GOD¡¦S ROYAL PRIESTS "Living for the Pleasure of God and the Benefit of His People" INTRODUCTION: THE CHURCH IS SPECIAL 1. The Church is special. This past week, one of my favorite comedy shows hit ¡§below the belt¡¨ when it chose to make fun of people who chose to regularly go to church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Be Intentional #7-How To Have An Effective Prayer Life (Pt. 2) Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 5,436 views

    Second message on prayer, within larger series on being intentional.

    Be Intentional #7 – How to Have an Effective Prayer Life (Part 2) Matthew 7:7-12 March 2, 2003 Introduction During last week’s message, I went through a scenario of God using a computerized answering service to handle all our prayers. It was humorous, and I used it to point out that God has no ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    It About Understanding

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Mar 16, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,684 views

    This sermon is an adaptation from Max Lucado, that describes the lengths that God has gone to to win our trust. It shows the depth of his love for us and his willingness to do what it takes to reach us.

    The Message of Thirst John 12:35-36, John 14:1, Act 14:23, Rom 15:13, Heb 2:13, John 19:28-30, Psa 107:35, 114:8 Isa 44:3, John 4:6, Mark 6:6, John 2:15, Mark 4:38, John 11:35, Mat 4:2, Mark 15:22—24, Heb 4:15-16, John 19:28,13:18, 17:12, 19:24, 36, 37, 20:9, 2 Cor 1:3—5 December 17, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    A Failed Church?

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 5,943 views

    God’s view of "failure" vs. the world’s view.

    This morning, I’d like to offer some thoughts on where we’ve been, where we are now, and where we go from here. I don’t claim that this is a comprehensive summary of our history as a church; nor do I present this as the final, authoritative word on what we’ve suffered and accomplished. For one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following The Grand Illusion

    Contributed by Bill Huffhine on Jun 11, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,374 views

    A message about the universal condition of human sinfulness and depravity and how we got to this point, taken from the first 3 chapters of Romans.

    A few moments ago I performed for you a very poor illusion. My attempt was to so distort your perception of reality that you would believe with your mind that I had actually caused the band to disappear. I, however, am not an illusionist. Neither my techniques or presentation were ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A Prayer For True Spirituality Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,221 views

    The 2nd message of 13 in an expository series on the book of Colossians.

    A Prayer for True Spirituality Colossians 1:9-14 9For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. 10And we pray this in order that you may live a life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Power Over Death Series

    Contributed by Larry Hiles on Jun 17, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 21,001 views

    Jesus not only has the power over His own death, in this sermon you will see that Jesus has the power over death for all. 1. Jesus is compassionate 2. Jesus is in control 3. Jesus is the Christ

    Jesus’ Power Over Death John 11: 32-44 June 13, 2004 Death! Death is the great equalizer in life. We may all have different lives, come from different backgrounds, experience different joys and sorrows, but the one thing that links all mankind together is death. We are all going to die. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 18, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,264 views

    As Christians we need to be filled with the Holy Spirit….. And as His Church, we need to be Spirit filled and led as we work for the Kingdom.

    The Power of the Holy Spirit Pastor Glenn Newton June 6, 2004 AC 1:1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After his ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God Desires Mercy, Not Sacrifice

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 21, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 13,045 views

    PENTECOST 3(A) - Our Lord desires mercy, not sacrifice: mercy not with lip service but mercy with faithful lives.

    OUR LORD DESIRES MERCY, NOT SACRIFICE Hosea 5:15-6:6 - June 20, 2004 - PENTECOST 3 HOSEA 5:15-6:6 15Then I will go back to my place until they admit their guilt. And they will seek my face; in their misery they will earnestly seek me." 61 "Come, let us return to the LORD. He has torn us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Kenneth Henes avatar

    Living Together With Like Minds Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,293 views

    Paul discusses two actions that will give us like minds.

    LIVING TOGETHER WITH LIKE MINDS Philippians 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. Spock performing the Vulcan mind meld on Star Trek at the OK Corral, so they would think the bullets were not real. • We have a better basis for which to have like minds, and Paul gives it to us before he calls for us to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Broken And Spilled Out

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 24, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 11,380 views

    Is your love a extravagant, costly love. Are you Broken and spilled out in your love for Christ? That’s the only kind of love that is going to change our world.

    Broken and Spilled Out Pastor Glenn Newton 3-18-01 Mark 14:1-11Now the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were only two days away, and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some sly way to arrest Jesus and kill him. 2 "But not during the Feast," they said, "or ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    How To Raise A Godly Family

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 25, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 16,453 views

    Gaining lessons from John the Baptist’s Parents

    HOW TO HAVE A GODLY FAMILY! By Ivan G. Casteel Matthew 11:11; Luke 1:5-16 Mt 11:11 Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. (KJV) Lu 1:5 There was in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan McCann avatar

    David Flees Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 12,625 views

    David fleeing for his life.

    1 SAMUEL 211-15 DAVID. My father loves ‘country’ music. We grew up with it playing in the house constantly, in the car – in fact it seemed to haunt our every move. One of the songs my dad used to sing along with, and unlike me he can actually sing, had these lines: ‘I never promised you a rose ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Running A Faith Race

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jun 29, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,095 views

    This is a sermon about our life of faith with an outline somewhat borrowed from Chuck Swindoll.

    Intro: The New Testament often describes the Christian life as a race to be run or a fight to be fought. These metaphors stem from the literal reality of the athletic events that were conducted in ancient arenas. Physical training was an important part of Greek education and centered in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist