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  • Mike Turner avatar

    Man On The Run

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 20, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,099 views

    This message is about Jonah......man on the run !

    Jonah 1:1-17 Some things about Jonah we need to see, and learn for our own spiritual lives. I. We See Jonah Faithful In The Past. 2 Kings 14:25 Jonah was born and raised in a little town named Gath-hepher which was about two miles from Nazareth. The time of his life and ministry is approx. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Faithful Minority.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 23, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,376 views

    God is restoring a remnant through Jesus.

    A faithful minority. Rom. 11:1 -- 10. 08/24/03 I looked up the word faithful in the dictionary. The dictionary reported the meaning of faithful as true and trustworthy in the performance of duty. That is sort of what we expected isn’t it? When Hudson Taylor went to China, he made the voyage on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evangelism; Light Or Heavy

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 3, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,004 views

    When we think of evangelism what immediately comes to mind? Street corner hawkers, people who only want you to see their point of view. Brow beaters who get upset if you don’t follow them? It was never meant to be that way. Evangelism is one beggar sho

    Evangelism: heavy or light? 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 When we speak of evangelism what thoughts run through your mind? It’s the preacher’s job? Street corner Bible thumpers? Door to door salesman type people? Pushy people who are trying to get to see things their way? How about guilt for not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Answering The Call

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Sep 4, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,788 views

    Answering the Call

    ANSWERING THE CALL NEW FAITH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH ANNUAL MISSIONARY DAY SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2000 3:PM PASTOR DEMPSEY DANIELS 1 SAMUEL 3:10 INTRODUCTION: I BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE CAN RECALL A TIME IN THEIR CHILDHOOD WHEN THEY RECEIVED A CALL FROM FATHER OR MOTHER. FOR SOME, IT WAS LATE IN THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Keep From Sinning

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Sep 14, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,058 views

    John shares with us the promise of forgiveness....but also shares the desire that "we sin not".

    How To Keep From Sinning 1 John 2:1-2 “If” does not give us permission.....it literally means “provided” or on the condition that we sin.....we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous ! John rebuked those who claimed they had no sin.....and offered the promise of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith For Tomorrow

    Contributed by Roger Townsend-Hartline on Sep 26, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,439 views

    How to have active faith in the light of 9/11

    The Fifteenth Sunday After Trinity, 2001 From the Gospel: Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof. In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen! This morning’s Gospel is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    God's Got The Power

    Contributed by Laura Leblanc on Jan 6, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,224 views

    This sermon is designed to encourage people who are being tested and tempted.

    This morning I want to speak to you about a very familiar person in the Bible, Job. Most people think about patience and suffering when they hear the name Job. Today I want you to clear your mind and think about the conversation that took place in heaven. The conversation between God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experiencing Revival (Lesson 1) Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 31, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 7,738 views

    Series: What Happens When the Church Prays?

    “Every revival begins in a prayer meeting” –J. Edwin Orr “Whenever God intends great blessings for His people, He first sets them to praying” –Matthew Henry 1. The promise of revival: Acts 1:4-8. Predicted by John the Baptist. “You shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost, not many days from now” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Respond To Tragedy

    Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,822 views

    Coming to terms with September 11, 2001.

    How To Respond To Tragedy Matthew 5:38-48 Tuesday, September 11, 2001 We witnessed the darkest hour and the brightest day. I. The Darkest Hour A. An Attack 1. It was an attack upon our INNOCENCE -a break of trust 2. It was an attack upon our DIGNITY 3. It was an attack upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Cup Of The Lord

    Contributed by Dwight Jones on Feb 18, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,770 views

    A message that deals with the cup of judgment, cup of salvation and the cup of blessing.

    The Cup of the Lord Psalm 75:8 For in the hand of the Lord there is a cup, and the wine is red; it is full of mixture; and he poureth out of the same: but the dregs thereof, all the wicked of the earth shall wring them out, and drink them. There are some 32 cups mentioned in the Word of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The First Commandment Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 107 ratings
     | 8,696 views

    The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.

    A. INTRODUCTION A line is drawn through the ages; it extends from Heaven to man and reaches around the earth. The line crosses the deserts of North Africa, and is drawn on the sand at the foot of Mount Sinai. On one side is God and the blessings of Heaven. On the other side is Satan with all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship A Time Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Rickey Broach on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 10,569 views

    GOD IS INTRESTED IN THANKSGIVING - NOT TURKEY AND THE TRIMMINGS BUT A PEOPLE THAT WORSHIP HIM IN AN ATTITUDE OF BEING THANKFUL

    WORSHIP A TIME OF THANKSGIVING PSALMS 116:12 – 19 12 What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me? 13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD. 14 I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people. 15 Precious in the sight of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Christmas Eve/Day, Year B

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 109 ratings
     | 13,216 views

    Christmas is a time to celebrate the meaning and mystery of the Word becoming flesh and living among us.

    Sermon for Christmas Eve, Yr B 2002 Based on Jn 1:14 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson On this Holy Night, we gather together to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Christmas is, among many things, an occasion to focus on the meaning and the mystery of Jesus being ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Seek, Listen, Understand, Follow

    Contributed by Richie Oswald on Dec 20, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,552 views

    Merely knowing about the truth does not save, you must"know" the truth to be set free.

    John 1:1-10, "There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemas, a ruler of the Jews: 2)The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto Him, Rabbi, we know thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. 3)Jesus answered and said unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Magi's Gifts

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,907 views

    What do the Magi’s gifts have to teach us?

    Saxlingham 05-01-03 “Let us look at the presents the Magi brought to Jesus.” Mt 2: 1-12 Story: The Readers’ Digest once asked this question: Have you ever imagined what would have happened if there had been three wise women instead of three wise men at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican