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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    A Christian's Response To Islamic Faith

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 1,265 views

    How a Christian should respond to Islamic Faith.

    A. DEFINITIONS 1. Muslim. Webster’s definition, “One who surrenders to God, i.e., Allah.” 2. Islam. Webster’s definition, root, “Submission to Allah.” (a) The religious faith of Muslims, including belief in Allah as the sole deity and in Mohammad as his prophet. (b) A civilization erected as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Delivered But Damaged

    Contributed by Paul Getter on Jun 11, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 28,002 views

    How To Over Come Hurt

    DELIVERED BUT DAMAGED II Samuel 4:3. And the Beerothites fled to Gittaim, and were sojourners there until this day.) 4. And Jonathan, Saul’s son, had a son that was lame of his feet. He was five years old when the tidings came of Saul and Jonathan out of Jezreel, and his nurse took him up, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    A Meal To Remember

    Contributed by Roger Thompson on Jun 17, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,635 views

    A communion sermon about the importance of remembering.

    TOPIC: ?A Meal To Remember? TEXT: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 He looked so small, lying in his hospital bed. The disease had ravaged his body, causing him to loose weight. He couldn?t have weighed more than 90 pounds soaking wet. The most recent bad news had taken its toll, as well. His mood had ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lesson 5 (23rd Psalm): Walking Through Death's Valley*

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 18, 2002
    based on 241 ratings
     | 30,307 views

    Even when you choose to go through dangers and difficulties, the Shepherd goes through them with you to the other side.

    Psalm 23 Series By Elmer Towns Lesson 5: Walking through death’s valley A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT VALLEYS? 1. Surrounded by high mountains. There are cliffs or obstacles that will keep you in shadows or the dark. 2. There are mountain barriers to keep you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Marriage Of The Lamb

    Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 16,750 views

    The marriage of the Lamb will be one of the most magnificient events in all of human history. It will be the consummation of all the hopes and desires of the Father for His Son. The bride is none other than the New Testament church, which is to become t

    The marriage of the Lamb will be one of the most magnificient events in all of human history. It will be the consummation of all the hopes and desires of the Father for His Son. The bride is none other than the New Testament church, which is to become the Lamb’s wife. The New Testament church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eulogy: A Virtuous Woman

    Contributed by James Groce on Jul 15, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 36,464 views

    After much sorrow, painful meditations and many prayers, I undertake an unpleasant task: a eulogy on the death of a virtuous woman.

    ........................................................................................................... Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. (Proverbs ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The "Me" Generation

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jul 24, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 9,090 views

    We live in the "ME" generation. The World has become exceedingly selfish but God’s Word calls us to be selfless rather than selfish.

    The "ME" Generation - We live in the "ME" generation - Everything is about self - "Get all you can get" - "It’s my way or the highway" - "If it feels good do it" - "He who dies with the most toys, wins" - There is even a magazine called SELF - This generation can easily be called the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting Rid Of Amalek

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 2, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 30,960 views

    The Amalek spirit despises those with the birthright and seeks to destroy them, If you do not destroy amalek he will destroy you.

    Deut 25:17-19 Amalek was the grandson of Esau, What does that mean? Esaus record in the bible was that of a man who despised his birthright Ge 25:34 Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentiles; and he did eat and drink, and rose up, and went his way: thus Esau despised his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "We Don't Get What We Deserve" Series

    Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,508 views

    True mercy is compassion that goes into action.

    “We Don’t Get What We Deserve” Matthew 5:7 Beatitudes - #5 Intro: (My Court Date - Guilty - Judge showed Mercy - Didn’t get what I Deserved) Today, we look at Beatitude #5 which states, “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” First of all, let’s look at what MERCY is ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Study4 - Revelation Series

    Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 18, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,172 views

    Study four of the Book of Revelation.

    Bitter Smyrna – The persecuted Church. Smyrna is the martyr church, the church that suffered martyrdom for Christ. The word Smyrna means “myrrh” and carries the meaning of suffering. Myrrh was a fragrance used in the burial rituals of ancient times. When Jesus was buried Myrrh was used to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Year Of Our Lord

    Contributed by Russ Houser on Jan 5, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,651 views

    A call to pass on the freedom of the year of Jubilee to others lost in sin.

    The Year of our Lord 1-6-02 AM Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Tale Of Two Sins Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Feb 1, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,284 views

    Adam and Eve face temptation and fall pray to two present and powerful sins. Notice each and also notice how this affects their relationship with God.

    From the Very Start A Look at the Ancient Text of Genesis that speaks with Amazing Present-day Relevance A Tale of Two Sins This is one of those stories which everyone seems to know a little about. Yet it amazes me how skewed of a picture we sometimes have. Let’s walk through this story and see ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One More Night With The Frogs

    Contributed by David Parks on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 31,143 views

    Evangelistic sermon on the folly of delay

    ONE MORE NIGHT WITH THE FROGS TEXT: Exodus 8:1-15 INTRODUCTION: I. BACKGROUND. A. Joseph’s family had gone into Egypt because of famine. B. Several hundred years had passed, the Pharaoh that knew Joseph was dead. C. A new dynasty had enslaved the Israelites. D. God sent the plague of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Whose Image Do We Bear?

    Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 150 ratings
     | 8,448 views

    “Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or not?”

    OCTOBER 15, 1999 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading Is. 45: 1, 4-6; ·Psalm Ps. 96:1, 3-5, 7-10 ·Second Reading 1 Thess. 1:1-5 ·Gospel Matthew 22:15-22 REFLECTION In our Readings these past weeks, namely the Parables of the Two Sons (Matt.21:28-32), the Tenants (Matt.21:33-46), and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    History Of The Mormon Church

    Contributed by Tylor Cates on May 24, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 4,730 views

    This is a history of the Mormon Church

    The Mormon Church I. History of the Mormon Church A. Founder is Joseph Smith Jr. (1805-1844) 1. Born Dec. 23, 1805, The fourth child of Lucy and Joseph Smith Sr. 2. His father was a self-proclaimed mystic, who spent most of his life digging for buried treasure. a. He was particularly interested in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist