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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Are You Willing To Shout

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 17,651 views

    This sermon involves Bartimaeus’ willingness to shout out because of a need in his life. We must be willing to shout or cry out to the Lord as well to get Jesus’ attention.

    Are We Willing To Shout? NLF 7/29/2001 Joshua 6:8-20 Luke 17:11-19 Text Luke 18:35-43 Shouting is a natural thing we do to either get someone’s attention or to express our approval and excitement. We shout when we want somebody to take action, such as when they need to make a change. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Woman In The Crowd

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Aug 7, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 6,611 views

    This is a life where hope was born.

    THE WOMAN IN THE CROWD And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea. And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet, And besought him greatly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "My Will Be Done" (Hezekiah) Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 15,196 views

    Understanding God’s purpose in illness

    "My will be done" (Hezekiah) Rev Dr Robert Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Outline: Hezekiah’s: Illness (vs 1) Outcry (vss 2-11) Outcome (vss 12-21) Introduction: A friend of mine serves as a hospital ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    In His Steps

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 9, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,271 views

    Today we are going to look at 8 steps that Peter fires off in these concluding verses, 8 steps that Jesus took as He walk this earth, 8 steps that are necessary for the church & the Christian to take if they are to live God’s way. (Living God’s Way - 9)

    In HIS Steps Living God’s Way – part 9 1 Peter 5:1-14 1To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers--not because you must, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    Jesus - The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2004
    based on 108 ratings
     | 159,650 views

    This looks at seven ways in which Jesus blesses us as being the Light of the world.

    Technology has come so far so fast during the last 100 years. Even in my lifetime, I am amazed at the advances that have been made. I am equally amazed at how much we take for granted modern technology with all of its benefits and conveniences. One technology which we take for granted is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Is This Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 16, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,408 views

    Gospel of John provides some of the clearest explanations of who he was, who he claimed to be, and what he asked of his followers. We’re going to spend the next couple months taking a look at this book, written for the sole purpose of helping people to k

    Who Is This Jesus? John 1:1-18 September 11/12, 2004 Don Jaques INTRO: TRIVIA QUESTIONS Who was the 2nd president of the United States? John Adams Who is the American League leader in batting percentage? Ichiro Suzuki Which movie won the Oscar for Best Movie in 2004? Lord of the Rings: Return ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Deciding To Suffer?

    Contributed by Steve Moore on Oct 2, 2004
    based on 53 ratings
     | 7,591 views

    A look at the difficult area of suffering and how the Christian can begin to gain understanding of its purpose.

    INTRODUCTION These verses are one of the all-time best passages in scripture concerning how we live & work within the work place. Submission to the grueling boss for the sake of Jesus. There’s a great 3 point sermon in here concerning Christianity in the work place. But, instead, we are going ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Living In The Desert Series

    Contributed by David Asch on Oct 5, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 17,011 views

    A look at 3 different scenes from desert living. Three scenes that show us how God uses the desert to form his people, to call his people to himself. By the time we’re done, maybe you will want to go out to the desert too…

    LIVING IN THE DESERT Mark 1:1-13 INTRO: Have you spent much time in the desert? I have. For over 30 years I lived in Southern California, which is basically one big desert – with lots of sprinklers! We traveled, camped, and explored the desert. As a youth pastor, we took kids on desert motorcycle ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Have Seen The Pilot

    Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Oct 7, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,030 views

    Our lives are literally a journey, and like those who once sailed the seas in magnificant old sailing ships, we shall encounter many storms. We need prepare for them and firmly establish to whom we shall entrust our helm .

    † I have Seen The Pilot † Mariners tell of a story about an old square rigger sailing ship which found itself hard pressed on a lee Shore For you landlovers - a lee shore is a dangerous shore which the wind is blowing toward and any ship said to be on a Lee Shore is one which finds itself in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Be Shocked By Suffering Be Sensible! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,405 views

    We as Christians need to live for God and understand that when we live holy lives in a fallen world we will suffer for our stances but we need to stay sensible through the trials and be committed to the cause of Jesus Christ.

    Don’t be shocked by suffering, be sensible – 1 Peter 4 Thesis: We as Christians need to live for God and understand that when we live holy lives in a fallen world we will suffer for our stances but we need to stay sensible through the trials and be committed to the cause of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    What Is Jesus Like?

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Oct 24, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,944 views

    Everyone’s got their ideas of what Jesus would be like if he lived today. . . but this sermon takes a look at some prophecies about Jesus, and identifies what He’d be like today. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    Introduction Let me ask you: What is God like? What is Jesus like? Jason - it’s great to have him here. I asked him what I should preach...Revelation, you can’t go wrong with 10-headed monsters. . . John 1:18 - No man has seen God – Jesus has “declared” explained Him. 1. He trades our ashes ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • John Harvey avatar

    The Noise Of Battle

    Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 2, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,062 views

    In observance of the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, we must understand that persecution is a battle that is real.

    The Noise of Battle International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church Intro: Video from Open Doors In the 20th century more believers were martyred for their faith than all the previous centuries combined. An estimated 200 million Christians currently live in areas where their faith in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marc Bertrand avatar

    A Supper With Sister Series

    Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,576 views

    I heard God calling me the other night. It wasn’t something powerful or amazing, it was just a quiet questioning in my spirit saying, ‘Do you have some time for me today?’ Of course part of my mind says, ‘Lord, what do you think I’ve been doing all week

    Introduction: I heard God calling me the other night. It wasn’t something powerful or amazing, it was just a quiet questioning in my spirit saying, ‘Do you have some time for me today?’ Of course part of my mind says, ‘Lord, what do you think I’ve been doing all week? I’ve been preparing sermons ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lou Nicholes avatar

    Hypocrisy

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,212 views

    The hypocrisy of the of the scribes.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: One blistering hot day when they had guests for dinner, Mother asked 4-year old Johnny to return thanks. “But I don’t know what to say!” the boy complained. “Oh, just say what you hear me say” his mother replied. Obediently the boy bowed his head and mumbled, “Oh Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Growing Up

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 9,949 views

    A sermon for the 1st Sunday after Christmas Jesus at the temple

    1st Sunday after Christmas Luke 2:41-52 "Growing Up"   41 ¶ Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the Passover. 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom; 43 and when the feast was ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran