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  • Curtis Porche avatar

    Spiritual Sacrifices Acceptable To God

    Contributed by Curtis Porche on Feb 7, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 13,411 views

    Comparing Levitical system of sacrifices to spiritual sacrifices.

    JESUS WAS SPEAKING TO THE SAMARITAN WOMAN AT THE WELL WHEN THE TOPIC OF WORSHIP CAME UP. HOW TO WORSHIP GOD IS A QUESTION MANY CHURCHES WRESTLE WITH TODAY. JESUS INTRODUCES SOMETHING NEW TO THE SAMARITAN WOMAN WHEN HE TELLS HER THAT GOD SEEKS THOSE WHO WILL WORSHIP HIM IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Good Son, Bad Son

    Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Feb 11, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 8,736 views

    A straightforward, evangelical call to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ

    Matt 21:28-32 The Parable of the Two Sons I. Context: Jesus’ opponents have come to question him. To trick him. A. They did this a lot. This is an HONOR CHALLENGE. Jesus wins. B. Jesus goes from defense to offense with this parable. It is about them. i. In fact, Jesus continues on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When Jesus Went Home

    Contributed by Mike Honzell on Feb 12, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,885 views

    how unbelief hinders God’s Work

    WHEN JESUS WENT HOME Matthew 13: 53-58 INTRODUCTION: A. When Jesus finished the kingdom parables, He returned home to Nazareth to visit 1. There, He taught in the synagog of Nazareth a. No doubt, His message was the same it had been as He traveled throughout ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Antioch Concept

    Contributed by Tom Anglin on Feb 21, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,315 views

    A challenge to the Church, to take up where the church at Antioch left off, the task: the unfinished business of taking the Gospel to the ends of the Earth!

    Percentage of new church members who have come from another church: 80 -- Pentecostal Evangel, 3/210/92. "To Verify," Leadership. The church is the only cooperative society in the world that exists for the benefit of its nonmembers. -- William Temple, Leadership, Vol. 5, no. 4. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Temptation Of Terah: Refuse Complacency

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 10,932 views

    Contrast Terah the father of Abraham and his incomplete journey with the inspiring faith and obedience of Abraham.

    THE TEMPTATION OF TERAH Genesis 11:31-12:4 Hebrews 11:8-19 Resolutions are made and broken. Diets are begun and ended. Home improvement projects lie around our houses half completed. Beginning with enthusiasm is not enough. Planning a journey, loading the van, the buzz of excitement is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "I Just Love People" Series

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Feb 25, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 4,094 views

    Or are you afraid of them? - A Sermon in a series on RELATIONSHIPS.

    Some time ago Jill (my wife) and I attended a workshop given by the Sacred Dance Group at Longmead in Dorset, England. At one session we were asked, "What things do you find enjoyable?" ( Later we were going to praise God for them in movement as well as words). One girl said, "The colour of the sky ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    "I Called Upon The Lord"

    Contributed by Matthew Hyde on Mar 9, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 8,484 views

    David’s faith was established in God because he knew he had called on the true God.

    Introduction: David knew he was in tune with God “Let the wicked be ashamed”. He knew because had had a special time of fellowship with God. David was known for his fellowship with God It is no surprise to know he called upon God David knew: I. david knew who God really was (Ps. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Cover

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,192 views

    one of a series on Acts

    Prayer Cover Out of this Present Darkness/Piercing the Darkness by Frank Peritti - are both powerful stories. They illustrate several important reality for Christians today. We are not in a battle with flesh and blood. We are in a battle with spiritual forces. Eph 6 makes it clear - we are in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This Is What The Kingdom Is Like

    Contributed by Maryann Meador on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,257 views

    A narrative depiction of the Kingdom based on Matthew 20: 1 - 16

    What if you got to heaven and found out that God had decided to let everyone in? Sermon for Pentecost 18A 9/22/02 Maryann M. Meador Matthew 20: 1 – 16 Once upon a time, in a small town, a town a little bit like Rockford, there lived a woman with her son. No one knew how old or young she was. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    You Don't Love Me Like You Use To Series

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 99 ratings
     | 19,296 views

    Lost Zeal

    YOU DON’T LOVE ME LIKE YOU USE TO REV. 2:1-5 INTRODUCTION: IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDID THING, IT MAKES THE SOUL TO REJOICE AND THE HEART TO SING. YES, LOVE CAN MAKE WEAK MEN STRONG, SAD HEARTS GLAD BECAUSE IT MAY BE THE BEST EXPERIENCE ONE’S EVER HAD. LOVE CAN DO WONDERS IF YOU’D ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing On Shaky Ground

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 17,971 views

    UNFAITHFUL CHRISTIAN LIVING

    STANDING ON SHAKY GROUND HEBREWS 3:12-13 INTRODUCTION: A HOUSE THAT IS CONSTRUCTED ON UNSTABLE GROUND WILL FIND THAT ITS FOUNDATION WILL BE QUITE SHAKY. WHEN THE FIERCE WINDS BEAT UPON THIS HOUSE, RESTING ON UNSTABLE GROUND, THE HOUSE MAY CRUMBLE TO THE GROUND BECAUSE ITS SUPPORT SYSTEM HAD NO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praise The Lord Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 11, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,342 views

    This is the 24th sermon in the series "The End". This sermon looks at what praise is and then looks at the praise and worship service found in Revelation 19:1-6.

    Sunday Morning October 13, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§The End¡¨ [#24] SLIDE 26 PRAISE THE LORD! Revelation 19:1-6 Introduction: 1. This morning we are going to ¡§pick-up¡¨ where we left off on our Sunday Evening Series ¡§The End.¡¨ We have completed the study of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lukewarm Church Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,385 views

    Week 10 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

    WEEK 10 “The Lukewarm Church” Christ’s letter to the Church@ Laodicea Date: August 14, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 14-22 Introduction Tonight we will study the last letter to the churches in Asia. Let’s look at tonight the letter to the church @ Laodicea, the seventh ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Quinton Williamson avatar

    The Power Of Prayer When I Aint Got Nothing But A Praise. Series

    Contributed by Quinton Williamson on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 9,809 views

    This sermon tells how to come out of troubled situation.

    I have not been in a situation where praising God wasn’t necessary in order to get out. We as christians always find ourseleves in some unfamiliar position not able to get out unless they give God some praise. I have only been around for twenty years, but I know that if I want to be brouhgt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Renewed Vision Of The Lord

    Contributed by Rickey Broach on Mar 17, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,688 views

    IF WE ARE TO EXPERIENCE A MOVE OF GOD IN OUR LIVES TODAY WE MUST HAVE A RENEWED VISION OF THE LORD

    A RENEWED VISION OF THE LORD ISAIAH 6: 1 – 8 HOW DO YOU SEE THE LORD? IF WE ARE TO SEE GOD MOVE IN OUR LIVES IN THESE LAST DAYS THERE ARE SOME THINGS THAT WE MUST RECOGNIZE AS BIBLICAL PATTERNS FOR A MOVE OF GOD #1 OLD TRADITIONS MUST BE BROKEN #2 WELL ESTABLISHED BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES THAT FOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God