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  • Michael Stark avatar

    "if Your Presence Will Not Go With Me,,,"

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 8, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,255 views

    When God threatens to withdraw His presence, the critical danger demands that leaders plead with the Lord to stay near.

    “The LORD said to Moses, ‘Depart; go up from here, you and the people whom you have brought up out of the land of Egypt, to the land of which I swore to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, saying, “To your offspring I will give it.” I will send an angel before you, and I will drive out the Canaanites, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gifts Have A Purpose

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,158 views

    An encouragement to look to the Gifts of God in service to others.

    Gifts Have a Purpose Eph. 2:1-10; I Cor. 12:4-11 I. Introduction Well, I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas yesterday. My family and I spent the day at home, later going to another family member to spend the rest of the day. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you on behalf of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus And The Jews Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 23, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,576 views

    A brief, simple, look at the place of the Jewish people in God’s plans

    Jesus and the Jews. Matthew 8:1-13. WBC 1 Feb 2004 pm Looking at ‘the Words of Jesus’. Tonight- Jesus’ words about His people, the Jews, and their place in God’s plan 1. SPECIAL PEOPLE OT- seen as special and chosen people. Chosen and beloved on behalf of Abraham and because, of all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Words Of Distinction - "Perfect"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jan 27, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 15,653 views

    We often confuse the word "perfect" with ’sinless perfection. This study of the word "perfect" shows that God wants us to be ’complete, spiritually mature, and spiritually sound’.

    WORDS OF DISTINCTION – “perfect” INTRODUCTION: We CONTINUE in our series of “Words Of Distinction”. This will be the LAST in this series. TONIGHT we take at a look at the word “perfect”. I have to confess to you, that this word always bothered me as a young Christian. ESPECIALLY in Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Archer avatar

    Making Sunday Super

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Feb 3, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,077 views

    We can make every Sunday super, even when it’s not Super Bowl Sunday.

    Making Sunday Super Even when it’s not Super Bowl Sunday I. What makes Sunday super? Is it a football game? Or is it something else? We live in a society that is obsessed with sports. They say that more people watch TV on Super Bowl Sunday than on any other day. And what do they watch? The State ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bobby Roger avatar

    Blessed Are The Persecuted Part I Series

    Contributed by Bobby Roger on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,120 views

    part one of a message about the reasons for this persecution

    BLESSED ARE THE PERSECUTED Part I Mat. 5:10-12 Persecution is very unfamiliar territory to us. We know virtually nothing about it personally. Persecution to us is struggling to make ends meet or dealing with disease, discouragement, or everyday problems at home, school, the workplace, or even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Treasures In Heaven

    Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,501 views

    This is a call to be hospitable and be heavenly minded

    TOPIC: TREASURES IN HEAVEN TEXT: Matt. 6: 19-21; Lk. 12: 32-34 First delivered 28th July 1996. Outline Introduction 1. A call to hospitality 2. A call to be heavenly-minded INTRODUCTION The report has been given about a man in Beijing, China, who, at 82 years of age, suffered a devastating ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Missions: The Great Mandate

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 26, 2004
    based on 175 ratings
     | 17,241 views

    Missons must be the heartbeat of our church.

    Matthew 28:18-20 Missions: The Great Mandate Introduction A. Beginning today and continuing through the 18th of this month I want to bring a short series of messages that deal with this subject of missions. It has been rightly said that missions is the heartbeat of God, and it must also be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experiencing The Passion Of The Christ

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 1, 2004
    based on 104 ratings
     | 3,214 views

    The offense of the Cross, not the violence or lame charges of anti-Semitism, is what has riled up critics of Gibson’s movie.

    Experiencing the Passion of the Christ Rev Dr Robert G Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts One thing Mel Gibson’s movie has given us all is an opportunity to talk about our faith in Christ. We all like discussing movies we’ve seen, and with the publicity surrounding ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 3, 2004
    based on 380 ratings
     | 70,531 views

    This is a candle light praise service that I planned for our church.

    Christmas Eve Praise Service December 24, 2003 OPEN 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 1 John ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Your Pastor Expects From You Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 19, 2004
    based on 145 ratings
     | 15,046 views

    "Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task."

    Paul used a very interesting phrase five times in his letters to pastors: "Here is a trustworthy saying". Keep in mind that all of God’s Word is trustworthy but Paul is using this phrase to highlight some especially significant teachings. He wants the pastors to emphasize these trusthworthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Daring Yet Not Defiant Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on May 19, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,010 views

    Excellence is achieved through dedication and practice. It will not be easy. It may not always be fun. But it will always pay off.

    Sermon Notes “Daring, Yet Not Defiant” Daniel 1:8-20 (Second in the series Dare to be a Daniel) Introduction: As the years progress, conflicting cultural values increasingly surround and challenge the Christian lifestyle. While Secretary of State during the Regan presidency, George Shultz kept a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Locusts

    Contributed by Tom Rhodes on May 24, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,364 views

    Recent invasion of Cicadas reminds us of locusts of the Bible

    Exodus 10 1And the LORD said unto Moses, Go in unto Pharaoh: for I have hardened his heart, and the heart of his servants, that I might show these my signs before him: 2And that thou mayest tell in the ears of thy son, and of thy son’s son, what things I have wrought in Egypt, and my signs which I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    God's Word: Nourishment For The Spirit

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 28, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,791 views

    The Bible provides nourishment for our spirit, much like food and water provide physical nourishment. We need to accept the authority of God’s Word; Incorporate the truth of the Bible into our thinking; and Apply it to our lives.

    (I borrowed from William Richard Ezell’s sermon published in The Preacher’s Magazine—using his outline and some of his ideas. But I also included enough new material that I thought it worthwhile to post. I don’t have footnote material on the magazine. If anyone has it, please email it to me, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Phil Anderson avatar

    "How Christians Should Respond To A Non-Christian World"

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 31, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,518 views

    This sermon was written after the 10 Commandments were removed from the Supreme Court Building in Alabama. It is a Biblical response to a society or government that is anything but Biblical.

    “How Christians Should Respond to a Non-Christian World” I Timothy 2:1-5 & Titus 3:1-2 1TI 2:1 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-- 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God