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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Test: I Want To Be Boss

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,991 views

    We have many that want to be the boss and tell others what to do, WHERE IS THE SERVANT’S HEART?

    THE TEST: I WANT TO BE BOSS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 15: 25 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, and he heard music and dancing. 26. And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant? Why didn’t the elder ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Incarnation Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 20, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,014 views

    1) The Word 2) became flesh 3) and dwelt among us A sermon looking at the the theology and implications of Jesus becoming flesh... being born.

    “The word became flesh, and dwelt among us”- The Incarnation Jn 1:1-14 Sun 22.12.02am It was late at night and Heidi, who was expecting her second child, was home alone with her 3 year old daughter, Katelyn. Heidi started to go into labour and called 911. Due to a power outage at the time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Some Ask, "Why Does God Allow Evil And Suffering In The World?"

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 116 ratings
     | 15,397 views

    God is so great that nothing happens without His permission, and in that permission His ultimate plan unfolds. In His plan He is able to use for good what man intends for evil. God is in control

    Illustration:As C.S. Lewis wrote, "The greatest evil is not done in those sordid ’dens of crime’ that Dickens loved to paint...it is conceived and...moved, seconded, carried, and minuted...in clean, carpeted, warmed, and well-lighted offices, by quiet men with white collars and cut fingernails and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Backsliding Series

    Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jan 11, 2003
    based on 141 ratings
     | 93,147 views

    A Sermon on Backsliding

    BACKSLIDING Hosea 4:16 Introduction: ILL: What’s a Backslider? "Dad, what’s a backslider?" the boy asked. "Well, Son, that’s a man who leaves our church and goes to another." "But Dad, then what do you call a man who leaves his church and joins ours?" "He’s a convert, Son, a convert!" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    By Whose Authority Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,921 views

    What is the 1st commandment about? I used Dr. Laura’s Book on the 10 Commandments for a Jewish perspective on this series.

    INTRODUCTION • How many of you have seen the epic, The Ten Commandments with Charlton Heston? What a great classic. I really believe that Moses looks like Charlton Heston!  • What are the Ten Commandments? Are they a set of archaic rules that were meant for people a few thousand years ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    Marked For Life Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 25, 2003
    based on 99 ratings
     | 16,351 views

    Find out the importance of Gilgal in the life of the believer. The place of pruning, promise and presence.

    MARKED FOR LIFE (From Grace to Victory) Joshua Chapter 5 From all appearances now was the time to attack the enemy. The people of Israel were filled with the excitement and motivation of having miraculously crossed the Jordan. They apparently knew the enemy was in disarray from the standpoint of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reservation In Paradise

    Contributed by Lee Proctor on Feb 1, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
     | 11,260 views

    Those who relate to Jesus adversarially do not receive any response from HIM; those who request it receive from HIM assurance of existence in paradise.

    Text: Luke 23:32-43. Title: “Reservation in Paradise” King James Version Luke 23 32   And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. 33   And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Frank Simpson avatar

    Quiet Time With God

    Contributed by Frank Simpson on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 195 ratings
     | 28,549 views

    Even Jesus needed quiet time with His Father to keep his life in focus. How can we not do the same in order to keep our life in focus.

    Mark 1:29-39 Quiet time with God. We see today that even Jesus needed quiet time with God. If we think we face a lot of pressure in life. Can you imagine the pressure that Jesus must have experienced? He was faced with masses of people every day. People that had needs. People that were hurting. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Juan Lane avatar

    Hold Up The Light

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Jun 2, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,598 views

    We must continue to hold up the light of Christ

    Hold Up The Light Scripture Reference: John 1:4-9 (KJV) John 1:4-9 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 The same came for a witness, to bear ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Praying Church--Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,495 views

    A review of the praying practices of the New Testament Church that make the first Christians a spiritual force to be reckoned with.

    A Praying Church—Part II Various Texts from Acts (Acts 1:12-14) Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Max Lucado, Church of Christ preacher in San Antonio, TX and popular Christian writer has this comment about prayer. “Prayer only makes sense when you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Gamaliel: Ridin' Fences Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 9,216 views

    Acts Series: 27th Sermon...He made a faulty comparison, used faulty criterion, and thus came to a faulty conclusion.

    Gamaliel: Ridin’ Fences Acts 5:33-39 I’ve always admired this man…he helped give the disciples a break…said some wise things in v. 39, but then I heard a sermon a few years ago which opened my eyes to the fact that this man is straddling the fence. He’s trying to be a peacemaker, yes, but he’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jose Gomez Sr. avatar

    Move Forward, Dont Back Up Or Give Up!!

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 92 ratings
     | 80,026 views

    Learn how to move forward to your God given destiny.

    Exodus 14:10-28 And when Pharaoh drew near, the children of Israel lifted their eyes, and behold, the Egyptians marched after them. So they were very afraid, and the children of Israel cried out to the Lord. 11 Then they said to Moses, “Because there were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Don Schultz avatar

    The Bible - God's Word, And God's Power

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jun 16, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,436 views

    The Bible is highly underrated. Today we will see just how powerful it really is.

    Galatians 1:11-24: The Bible – God’s Word, and God’s Power Last week I could see that Father’s Day was coming. All the advertisements in the paper told me that it was time for me to go out and buy a manly gift for my father. All week long, that’s what the newspapers have been telling you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Our Exodus

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 24, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,525 views

    The church I was an associate pastor in finally got its own building. This is the sermon I gave, which was the last sermon in its original location.

    by Pastor Bruce Ball Senior Pastor CrossWinds Bible Church (given while Associate Pastor of Grace Christian Church) The Israelites were kept as slaves in Egypt for over 400 years before God had Moses lead them to their new beginning. To the place where they would start to grow. To their ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Right Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,173 views

    Right Fellowship within the chrisian life

    RIGHT FELLOWSHIP In the film The Lord of the Rings there is a scene where Frodo has brought the One Ring to Rivendell, to the Council of Elrond the elf-lord. The Council decides that a Fellowship should accompany Frodo and do all within their power to see that the mission is accomplished. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican