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  • Karl Eckhoff avatar

    Free Indeed

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Oct 29, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,976 views

    Many people feel freedom comes in being free from anything and everything except themselves. Jesus helps us discover that true freedom is found in Him and His Word of Truth.

    Reformation Sunday John 8:31-36 Free Indeed 10/27/02 A park ranger by the name of John Elliott was once caught in a blizzard high in the Rocky Mountains. As a result of the storm he became lost. It was only by the grace of God that he eventually saw a cabin and crawling to the door with his last ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When Bare Feet Hit Holy Ground

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 18,392 views

    Some of God’s greatest works involve feet. Take a look at what the Lord can do with these humble body members.

    When Bare Feet Hit Holy Ground 1 Cor. 12:15-21 The final line in the Beverly Hillbillies theme song says: “Take your shoes off, y’all come back now, ya’ hear?” Does anyone here like to go barefooted? Raise your hand. My wife has been a barefoot lover for as long as I’ve known her. It has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Parks avatar

    Grandpa, Tell Me 'bout The Good Old Days

    Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,731 views

    There were many things that were not good about the old days; racism, mothers and children lost at birth, poor medical care, two world wars. But, there was also much that made the old days good.

    Grandpa.. Tell Me ’Bout The Good Old Days Introduction 1. Last week while on vacation we went home to visit my parents. 2. My uncle Leonard had just been sent home from the hospital so we went down to see him. 3. As I stood up to leave I saw a picture that I had forgotten about many years ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus' Support-Part I

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 25, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,259 views

    Jesus’ ministry received practical/physical support. Our support of the Gospel of Christ promotes certain attitudes. Part 1 of a 3-part sermon.

    JESUS’ SUPPORT—Luke 8:1-3 Or Ministering to Ministry Need: The ministry will be supported by somebody. Jesus’ ministry received practical/physical support. The ministry of the gospel receives practical/physical support. What practical/physical support does the ministry of the gospel of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Acceptable Worship Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,109 views

    Jesus confronts Pharisaic tradition.

    Acceptable Worshi) Mark 7:1-23 INTRO.: As we read the second through the seventh chapters of the Gospel of Mark, it seems to me there is a major emphasis on the controversy between the Pharisees and Jesus. The great expositor, G. Campbell Morgan, thought Jesus was intentionally confronting the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Consuming Fire Series

    Contributed by Peter Parry on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 56,335 views

    Our God is a consuming fire.

    A Consuming Fire (Heb.12:29) I have always been intrigued by that concluding verse in Hebrews 12:29: …for our God is a consuming fire What does that mean? God is a consuming fire. Most of us are familiar with the story of Sodom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Hannah: An Example Of Prayer And Fasting

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 7, 2002
    based on 496 ratings
     | 105,329 views

    Communicating principles on prayer from a woman who prayed. What can we learn from Hannah?

    HANNAH: AN EXAMPLE OF PRAYER AND FASTING (I Samuel 1:1-11) By Jerry Falwell Today I want to communicate principles on prayer from a woman who prayed. The Bible says, “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man (woman) availeth much” (James 5:16). Hannah prayed, and God gave her a son. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Stewardship?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,867 views

    Stewardship is the way we express our love for God.

    TALKING POINTS: 1. We are nearing the end of our series Bible Jeopardy: You Know The Answer, What Is The Question? (Overhead 1) As both a brief summary and a set up for introducing today’s topic, here are the questions that we have asked. (Overhead 2) All of these are a part of our topic for today ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Standing In The Shadow Of The Man Of God

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 15,467 views

    People need to stand with their Pastor!

    EXO.17:9-13 "STANDING IN THE SHADOW OF THE MAN OF GOD" A) Israel had just crossed the Red Sea on a journey that should have taken from 11-14 days. * They should have been crossed over Jordan in Canaan Land and inherited the presence and promises of God! * A journey that should have taken less ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stand Firm Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 19,995 views

    The biblical story of the crossing of the Red Sea is so obvious the skeptics can’t believe it and we mustn’t overlook it.

    OPENING: At the entrance to a one lane bridge in Sonoma Calif.: "When this sign is under water, this road is impassable." APPLICATION: Why does that seem so silly? Probably because it’s so obvious. If the water was up that far you couldn’t read sign anyway! The world’s can often be like that - ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forgiveness Saul And David Series

    Contributed by Brad Dyrness on Mar 21, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 26,801 views

    A look at the issue of forgiving others through the example of David and King Saul. David had every right to kill Saul, instead he trusted God to deal fairly with him.

    Forgiveness - David and Saul By Brad Dyrness The story of kings David and Saul is a case study in forgiveness. Few places in the Bible, with the exception of God’s forgiveness to us through Jesus Christ, do we find such a living example. The story starts out with Saul – chosen by God to fulfill ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    What It Means To Have An Advocate With The Father

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 100 ratings
     | 6,815 views

    I want to thank Pastor Curtis Linton for this outline. It really spoke to my heart. Thank God that we have Someone to plead our case to the Father

    1 JOHN 2:1-2 "WHAT IT MEANS TO HAVE AN ADVOCATE WITH THE FATHER" * It’s judgment time. * The angel has put one foot on land and one foot on the sea. * He blows the trumpet of God and time as we know it will be no more! * There may be different views about the millennium, but we will all agree that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dana Carpenter Jr. avatar

    Bad Ministry

    Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 87 ratings
     | 2,821 views

    The Song of Solomon contains much allegory related to the church today -- this sermon deals with condemnation of others.

    INTRODUCTION. A. We are going to be examining a scripture from the Song of Solomon, looking at its meaning and its implications for the church today. B. In the Song of Solomon, the Shulamite girl is representative of the Bride of Christ, or in this and several other instances in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon On The Mount Lesson 5

    Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 1, 2001
    based on 110 ratings
     | 9,172 views

    Lesson #5

    No right thinking person would argue the fact that we are living in a rapidly degenerating society. It is a society that is plagued with moral perversion, an alarming divorce rate, the escalation of teen violence, a lack of moral absolutes, little or no concern for spiritual things, and many other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Man That Vanished

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,279 views

    Some people come to an altar during or after a service to get saved or rededicate their lives and you never see them again. What happens to them?

    MARK 5:15 - MATT.8:28-34 "THE MAN THAT VANISHED" A) This incident has often been called, "The Pig Affair." * Jesus was doing two things in this experience: One: He was demonstrating His power to deliver men from the darkest forces imaginable, men possessed by devils! * He wanted the world to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist