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  • Kirk DeVine avatar

    How's Your Appetite?

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 20, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 19,425 views

    Expounds on what Jesus said in Matthew 5:6; "Blessed are they which hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled."

    HOW’S YOUR APPETITE? MATTHEW 5:6 I once read a story written by a man named Franz Koffka. The story was entitled “The Hunger Artist.” And of all the works by Koffka, this one short story seemed to sum his personal thoughts about life. This story was such an expression of him and had such an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Hays avatar

    He Is Able

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,378 views

    Jesus alone can meet all of our deepest needs. He far exceeds any priest or pastor who have ever sought to lead people to the Lord and He lives to intercede for His people.

    He Is Able! Hebrews 7:20-28 Everyone is looking for an angle. People from all walks of life are looking for someone or some way to help them get ahead, to find the calm waters of life, and to give them an anchor for their restless souls. Who can open a door of opportunity for me? Who can provide ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Good Thing About Bad Things" Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Lindsay on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,768 views

    Perseverance thru trial is God’s primary means of maturing his children.

    “The Good Thing about Bad Things” James 1:1-4 I Introduction and Overview to the Letter of James In the foreward of his book, Inside Out, Larry Crabb writes this: “Modern Christianity, in dramatic reversal of its biblical form, promises to relieve the pain of living in a fallen world. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Leadership Changes Across Culture

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,589 views

    Leadership should adjust itself to the cultural context so as to be the best servant leadership following the example of Jesus Christ who humbled himself and became like a man. Leadership Changes Across Culture

    LEADERSHIP CHANGES ACROSS CULTURES Quote: Jesus said, "Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men. And they left everything and followed Him." (Matt 4:19,20) Introduction - Trying to work in another culture with your own cultural values of leadership can be frustrating, counter-productive, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Christmas Secrets

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Dec 9, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 7,406 views

    Hidden in our Christmas celebrations are the secrets of Jesus’ family tree. Come and discover the real meaning of Christmas.

    Christmas Secrets Matthew 1:1-16 The Christmas season is upon us. Christmas is an interesting time of the year here in the United States. Mention the word, "Christmas" and automatically it stirs images of nativity scenes, beautifully decorated homes with lights and tinsel, and Santa with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gift Of Significance Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 53 ratings
     | 6,381 views

    In this message we will look at some people & places in the Christmas story and unwrap the gift of significance (Gifts of Christmas - part two)

    “The Gift Of Significance” The Gifts Of Christmas – part two TODAY is our second week in a series of messages that I’m calling The Gifts Of Christmas. OUR goal in this series is to keep the real meaning of Christmas at the forefront of our minds AND at the center of our hearts. Last week - ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Terry Vaughan avatar

    The Lamb That Feeds Us And Leads Us

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,068 views

    Learn how God Feeds us throuogh His Wisdom, His Word, His Will, His way and His Wonders. Then learn how God gives us the opportunity to be lead through Witnessing, through Worship, through our Walk with Him, Through working for Him, and through our wealt

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: THE LAMB THAT FEEDS US AND LEADS US “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Judge Not Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,817 views

    Because God alone does the judging, I am freed up to encourage others in their spiritual journey.

    August 2, 2001 If You Only Knew the Father – Part 2 INTRODUCTION ILLUS – At the start of the 20th Century, the world’s most distinguished astronomer was a man named Sir Percival Lowell. He had a particular fascination with the planet Mars – largely because he was sure through his telescope, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Living The Good Life Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Dec 31, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 18,633 views

    Four insights about living the good life.

    With New Year’s Eve coming up on Monday, it’s a good time to ask ourselves the more probing questions about our lives. I want to encourage you on Monday night to ask yourself one question: "Am I living the good life?" Are you living the life God intended for you to live? Of course, the question ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    "Jesus' Baptism Is A Model For Understanding Christian Baptism.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 4, 2002
    based on 276 ratings
     | 24,000 views

    Year A. The Baptism of our Lord January 13, 2002 Title: “Jesus’ Baptism is a model for understanding Christian Baptism.” Matthew 3: 13-17

    Year A. The Baptism of our Lord January 13, 2002 Title: “Jesus’ baptism is a model for understanding Christian Baptism.” Matthew 3: 13-17 John baptizes Jesus after objecting that Jesus should be baptizing John. Afterwards, the sky opens, the Spirit of God descends on Jesus and the Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Finding Peace Of Mind

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 17,590 views

    Certain things are needed in order to have peace of mind.

    FINDING PEACE OF MIND II Cor. 2:12-17 INTRO.- Peace of mind. Many things cause us to lose it. ILL.- A cowboy Sheriff in the old west said to a man, "Excuse me for being nervous," as he slipped the noose over the condemned man’s head, "This is my first hanging." The man replied, "Mine too!" If ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Traveling Without A Map

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,817 views

    When God says, "go", start packing your bags by faith even if you don’t know what is on the horizon. (1st of 3 part series on Abraham)

    December 2, 2001 Hebrews 11:8-10; Genesis 12:1-20 “Traveling without a map” INTRODUCTION – talk about expectations that you build up as you anticipate Christmas and maybe even expectations that you have of what is in a particular package. Kid in “A Christmas Story” who wanted a B.B. gun. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    More Of You In 2002 Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 16, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,955 views

    In 2002 we need to actively dispense more of God’s Grace, more Offerings to God, more Love, and more Forgiveness to others in the Body of Christ. Because the more G.O.L.F. we play the more we will impact our community.

    More of you Lord in 2002 part 3 Thesis: In 2002 we need to actively dispense more of God’s Grace, more Offerings to God, more Love, and more Forgiveness to others in the Body of Christ. Because the more G.O.L.F. we play the more we will impact our community. Texts: II Thess 3:5 May the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Talton avatar

    The Risk Of Relationships (Pt. 1)

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,936 views

    To get sweet things – particularly, the sweetness of a rewarding relationship – requires putting yourself in danger – taking a risk.

    Feb. 11, 2001 Judges 14 “The risk of relationships” – part 1 INTRODUCTION Whenever I say the name “Samson”, there are probably two things that pop immediately into most people’s minds. They are great strength and Delilah. Most anyone who has even a little bit of biblical knowledge has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    They Devoted Themselves

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 20,791 views

    The early church devoted themselves to the Lord in certain ways which caused the church to grow.

    THEY DEVOTED THEMSELVES Acts 2:42-47 INTRO.- ILL.- A Methodist church tried to get a man to attend, but he never did. "Why don’t you come?" the minister asked, and the man finally admitted it was because he didn’t have proper clothes. So a member of the congregation took him to a clothing store ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ