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  • William Mouser avatar

    Sheep Evangelizing Wolves

    Contributed by William Mouser on Jun 19, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,898 views

    Jesus’ instruction, warning, and encouragement for the Disciples’ first evangelisitc mission applies to all future service to Christ in this world.

    Matth 10:16-33 Fourth Trinity 2005 We have all heard the expression about the weather in parts of Texas: if you don’t like it, just wait an hour or two and it will change. I heard the same thing this past week in New England, where the weather is changeable because of the constant interaction ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    A Different Perspective

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 77 ratings
     | 26,932 views

    No matter what we are going through, even when it appears as though God is not aware, stand your watch and wait on the Lord.

    Rev. Wayne A. Lawson, M.Min Senior Pastor First Baptist Church Ardmore, OK 73402 (Preached Sunday, July 31, 2005) RevWLawson@aol.com http://firstbaptistok.org/ Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4 1 I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #3divine Possibilities: Starving At A Feast? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,715 views

    When people sit around and do nothing God’s people starve. God has a plan of deliverance and there is food a plenty!

    SPEAK TO GOD’S POSSIBILITIES: STARVING TO DEATH AT A FEAST? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are studying Divine Possibilities: 1. Climb into God’s Envelope; 2. Accept the Mantle; 3. Starving at a feast; 4. Let God! 5. When an unforgiving preacher preaches forgiveness; 6. Rising ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hope For The Hurting!

    Contributed by Ruben Rivis on Aug 18, 2005
    based on 166 ratings
     | 15,504 views

    In the Gospels, Jesus encourages us to go on the highways and byways, to go in the valleys and reach to the needs of the people. The world doesn’t need a social Gospel, which is only social, and no Gospel at all. What the world needs is ordinary men like

    Hope for the Hurting! We live in a world full of turmoil, where terrorism, earthquakes, devastations and many other terrible things are gripping our world. There is fear, there is doubt and there is lawlessness. Yet in spite of all these: God needs men or women who are willing to go the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    0814 Trinity Xiv: The Ten Lepers: The Excessive Ingredient Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 25, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,984 views

    The suprising but important points in the story of the 10 lepers.

    Sermon: The Ten Lepers: The Excessive Ingredient Text: Luke 17:11-19 Occasion: Trinity XIV Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, August 28, 2005 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. In the name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    How Do You Spell Success?

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Sep 4, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,062 views

    Success in ministry is not necessarily found in fancy programming and big budgets, but in moving out from worship into service.

    How Do You Spell “Success? Mark 9:2-9 September 4, 2005 I remember having coffee some years ago, with a friend who had recently retired from active ministry. He told me that he had worked hard and had been appointed to successively larger and larger churches. “But,” he said, “the one thing I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    El Shaddai Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 9, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,745 views

    Names of God 3: El Shaddai. What does ’El’ mean, and if that means ’Powerful’, ’mighty’ etc already- why add Shaddai to it?

    Names of God 3: El Shaddai WBC 11/9/5pm Genesis 17:1-9 "IN THE NAME OF JESUS" Paul Harvey told about a 3-year-old boy who went to the grocery store with his mother. Before they entered the grocery store she said to him, "Now you’re not going to get any chocolate chip cookies, so don’t even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Contrasts

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 287 ratings
     | 77,333 views

    Every year at Christmas time this great line is drawn. Here are people who are like shepherds & wise men coming to Jesus to worship Him. And there are others like Herod who stand hard & cold, resisting all that God is trying to do in their lives.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. It is a time of great rejoicing in the palace, for a prince has just been born. Near the throne there is a lively discussion going on as the king’s advisers are making their suggestions concerning the best ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Church-Bethany Style

    Contributed by James Groce on Nov 25, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,998 views

    Bethany represents UNFULFILLED POTENTIAL

    ------------------------------------------ Luke 10:38-42 38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman namedMartha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. 40 But Martha ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus' Coming Changes Everything!

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 6,512 views

    The peace of Christ will extend to all nations through the gospel.

    These days, we’re told, "the rules have changed." Politicians and news reporters are constantly telling us that, in the light of recent events, life, as we know will be altered forever. Heightened security, liberties changed to inconveniences, fear and suspicion – all these are the signs ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Un-Tarnished Glory Series

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,844 views

    This is the third an Advent Series. We allow God to touch through us when we see His glory in others and allow His glory to shine through us. The shepherds are the characters addressed

    Untarnished Glory Advent – Week Two (Honoring the Overlooked) Luke 2:8-20 Intro: “Flea market finds”, Terrie and I always get a kick out of watching home improvement shows on TV in the evening – probably because we enjoy watching people take what appears to be ordinary and turn it into something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Angel Gives Us The When, What, Where, Who And Why Of Christmas

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 26, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,672 views

    The Christmas message through the angel to the shepherds

    December 25, 2001 Luke 2:11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. Dear friends in Christ, When I was in high school, my English professor told me a very important rule when it comes to reporting. There are five basic questions that you can ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Matthew Oliver avatar

    How Good Is Good Enough?

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,013 views

    If we define goodness in human terms we will always fall short of Christ’s example. God calls us to give our concerns over to him in faith and trust.

    Sermon for the Feast of Pentecost 3 June 2001 Preached at St John the Evangelist, Cold Lake Acts 2:1-21 Romans 8:14-17 John 14:8-27 Psalm 104:24-35 How Good is Good Enough? What a wonderful day to raise our voices in praise of the Most High God on the Day of Pentecost. It is this day that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Almost Perfect Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 8, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 26,310 views

    Perfection is often thought of as being sinless. But there is more to the Biblical ideal of "perfection" than that. Opening illustration is humorous and informative.

    OPEN: This morning I’m going to give you a quiz, and I don’t want you to think real hard about your answers. I just want you to answer as you feel you should. Question #1: How many of you believe you are perfect? Question #2: How many of you believe it is possible for someone WHO IS STILL LIVING to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Beehler avatar

    Can't See The Forest For The Tree

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 8, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,386 views

    A tree in the garden did in Adam and Eve and allowed sin to gain it’s hold on us. But it was another tree, the one Jesus was nailed to, that rescued us from death.

    Can’t See the Forest for the Tree I’m here to tell you, Adam and Eve had it made. They lived in a perfect world created by the hand of God. They had unlimited access to God and full enjoyment with only one stipulation. Adam and Eve could eat the fruit of any of the trees in the garden, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed