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  • Stephen Todd avatar

    Which Came First - The Chicken Or The Egg? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Nov 28, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,258 views

    The sermon examines the relationship between faith and works as God gives Abraham the rite of circumcision.

    Genesis 17 May 18, 2003 Which came first - the chicken or the egg? It is one of those silly questions that the human brain can get a little silly with. You can’t have a chicken without an egg, yet you need a chicken to lay the egg in the first place. Of course science has solved the problem by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Alive And Available

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 18, 2001
    based on 232 ratings
     | 18,452 views

    Ever feel like giving up? This sermon reminds us that God is still in control.

    Sunday Morning July 22, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, NM ALIVE AND AVAILABLE JEREMIAH 29:10-14 Introduction: 1. Ever wonder why you are where you are? I have asked God this question many times in my life. For example, when I was working for McDonald’s I would ask God why? To be honest, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    You Pray Even When Things Are Good Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 23, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,359 views

    Part one of four sermons that describe a healthy Christian and give steps on how to be one.

    You Might Be A Healthy Christian If............. (Series) You pray even when things are good. July 22, 2001 First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1. There was a tavern being built in a town that was formally dry. A. The baptist church held an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Building A Life Of Faith (Iii) Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 9, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,663 views

    Learn from Abraham - faith is giving to God even that which is most precious to you.

    There is a story about a monastery in Europe perched high on a cliff several hundred feet in the air. The only way to reach the monastery was to be suspended in a basket which was pulled to the top by several monks who pulled and tugged with all their strength. Obviously the ride up the steep ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Hamby avatar

    Paul's Perspective On Ministry Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 11,565 views

    When Paul stopped at Miletus he gives us his perspective on his ministry.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 35 Paul’s Perspective on Ministry Acts 20: 17-38 Acts 20:17 (NKJV) “From Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church.” Paul stopped at Miletus on his way to Jerusalem and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Guy Caley avatar

    Right Hand Of Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Apr 28, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 15,476 views

    Paul’s trip to visit the Jerusalem apostles give insight into the roots of Christian Fellowship.

    Introduction What’s the Largest Organism in the world? How about the Blue Whale weighing in at 109 tons and over 100 feet? Or maybe a giant redwood at over 200 feet high with a trunk 100 feet around? Or how about this guy right here (Flip to slide of single aspen tree)? The Quaking Aspen. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Following Christ

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 9, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,883 views

    What are we to do after we are saved? This message gives guidance to the new Christian.

    FOLLOWING CHRIST Matthew 16:24 INTRO: Do you wonder sometimes just what is expected of you as a Christian? Or, for the non-Christian, what you must do after you become a Christian? In the verse we just read, Jesus was telling his Apostles what is expected of everyone who is to be His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Commitments For A New Year

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
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    A New Year gives us the opportunity to make new starts in our commitment to God.

    INTRODUCTION A. George C. Scott in A Christmas Carol 1. Based on Charles Dicken’s work. 2. Story of Ebenezer Scrooge, despicable old man with no joy. 3. Disturbed by the joy and waste he sees at the Christmas season. 4. Hounded by singing carolers and harassed by those wanting a generous donation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Prescription For A Happy Home

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,935 views

    God gives Biblical guidelines for how we can have happy and successful homes.

    INTRODUCTION Norman Wright describes four changes that have taken place in family life in recent years. One is the move toward a nuclear family. This is the mother, father and children. In the past, it was common for families to involve the extended members as well. The second change is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Sit, Stand, Walk

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 115 ratings
     | 19,375 views

    The Psalmist gives both a promise and a warning as he describes the way of the righteous and the way of the sinner.

    Having grandchildren has been a tremendous blessing, and one of the things having little ones around has done is remind me of the growth process. Right now our two youngest granddaughters are at the stage where they recently were able to sit up. When it first happened, we all stood around in awe ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Enjoying The Traits Of Our Mates

    Contributed by Brian Mavis on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 505 ratings
     | 13,819 views

    Gives biblical and practical advice tohusbands and wives on creating a strong long-lasting marriage.

    “Enjoying the Traits of our Mates” Do you remember when you first saw him or her? You turned to your friend and said “whooooo is that?” (real slow) I remember the first time I saw Julie. She was walking; I luuuuuuved her walk. Do you remember meeting for the first time? You knew there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Free Indeed Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 16,182 views

    Three kinds of freedom from sin God gives us through the good news.

    "Free at last, free at last; thank God Almighty we’re free at last." It’s been 37 years since Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stood on the steps of the Washington Monument and uttered those words in his famous "I have a dream" speech. Next Monday we’ll be celebrating Dr. King’s birthday, and the birth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Williamson avatar

    Courageous Reformers

    Contributed by Mark Williamson on Nov 8, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,391 views

    THIS SERMON WILL COMPARE FOUR OF THE COURAGEOUS REFORMERS WITH THE SACRIFICIAL GIVING OF OUR LIVES TO THE SERVICE OF CHRIST.

    THERE ARE FOUR EXAMPLES FROM SCRIPTURE THAT DISPLAY FOR US, TODAY, WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME A COURAGEOUS REFORMER FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD. WE WILL LOOK AT 4 FIGURES FROM THE SCRIPTURES AND EXAMINE HOW THEY EXEMPLIFIED THESE CHARACTERISTICS. 1. THEY ACKNOWLEDGED A HIGHER CALLING A. NATHAN 2 SAM. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Temptation Island Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 2,817 views

    In part 4, we see how God gives us help to not harm others.

    First Baptist Church 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Temptation Island June 16, 2002 Out of the four sermons on the prayer of Jabez, I must admit this has been the most difficult to write. The reason is actually kind of strange. I looked at the NIV, RSV, NKJV, NLT, and the NASB. Unfortunately they didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Limitations Of Prayer

    Contributed by Ade Odusote on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,478 views

    This sermon will give a better understanding of how God desires to relate with us through prayer

    Limitations of Prayers Genesis 18: 16-33 God told 2 men He was going to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah. The 2 tried to change God’s plan, for very different reasons. Abraham: The example of an intercessor. He prayed on behalf of the cities, though he was not personally involved in their sin. Yet he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal