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  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Coming Out Of The Closet

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
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    What does it take for Christianity to come out inside of hiding from the world in its closet

    I grew up in a home where both my parents smoked. You know how it is when you grow up in it, you get used to the smell and don’t even recognize it. I never really recognized it until Laura and I were married and moved away from home. We didn’t smoke, so when we would go over to the house to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Watchman

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 120 ratings
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    We are the watchman and have a responsibility for knowing God ourselves and making him known to others.

    In a major speech to the country on March 23, 1983, Ronald Reagan outlined a national plan of defense called the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), which soon became known as “Star Wars.” In the speech he said, “What if free people could live secure in the knowledge... that we could intercept and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    The God Who Is Three-In-One Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 24, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
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    The Bible’s teaching about the trinity for people investigating the Christian faith.

    Shortly after I committed my life to Jesus Christ I had some people knock on my door selling a magazine called the Watchtower. They said they were Christians, so I invited them into my apartment. We talked for a while, and they showed me the latest issue of their magazine. The cover story was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory Of The Coming Of The Lord

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 22, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
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    How God showed His glory to Moses and disciples and how he shows it to us.

    February 25, 2001 Exodus 34: 29-35 29 When Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the Testimony in his hands, he was not aware that his face was radiant because he had spoken with the LORD. 30 When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, his face was radiant, and they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ronald Zamkus avatar

    Sometimes God Gives Us What We Want

    Contributed by Ronald Zamkus on Feb 24, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
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    If God gives us what we want, is there a guarantee of satisfaction?

    Art Linkletter’s statement that "Children say the most amazing things" helps us to laught at life from a child’s perspective. But, here are some news items that will cause you to SHAKE you head in amazement. The Stupid - Criminals HALL OF SHAME…… How could anybody do such a stupid thing? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Boldness

    Contributed by Ronald Zamkus on Feb 24, 2001
    based on 145 ratings
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    The early church expressed BOLDNESS when filled with the Holy Spirit. Do we?

    On death row, the condemned man was asked what he would like for his last meal before execution. The menu was - Lobster, Filet Mignon, Beef Wellington, Caviar or Shrimp. The prisoner replied - “I’d like a bowl of mushrooms.” The warden was surprised, “Why a bowl of mushrooms?” The prisoner ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Robb avatar

    The Causes Of Spiritual Awakening Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on Feb 25, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
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    How God changed spiritual apapathy into Spiritual awakening

    Limavady Reformed Presbyterian Church Studies in Haggai Study 4 Introduction Over the past three Sabbath Mornings in our studies in the Book of Haggai we have been considering the subject of Spiritual Apathy among the people of God and we have seen that such was the condition of God’s people in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    It Is Your Responsibility

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 25, 2002
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    We can’t gussy up our attitudes or actions to make them seem righteous on the outside and think that we are pleasing God. It’s much better to be transparent and let God deal with you, than try to hide sin under a pretty blanket.

    The latest answer when you are caught making a mistake, doing something wrong – even breaking the law is: There was an error in judgment. Not, I goofed, or I’m guilty – but an error in judgment was made. That goes right along with this one: "I assume responsibility for all of my actions, except the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Aliens!" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,639 views

    Alienated from the life of God, strangers to the covenants and the promises, we needed help! (#20 in the Every Spiritual Blessing series)

    “Aliens”. I wonder how many different pictures pop into people’s heads these days when they hear that word. If I was pressured to guess, I suppose I’d say that the larger majority, at least in the American culture, would say that when they hear the word they think of beings from other ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Jerome Washington avatar

    Identifying Troublesmakers

    Contributed by Jerome Washington on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
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    This sermon deals with the problems we face when we blame others, rather than repent.

    IDENTIFYING TROUBLEMAKERS Then it happened, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said to him, “Is that you, O’ troubler of Israel?” And he answered “I have not troubled Israel, but you and your father’s house have, in that you have forsaken the commandments of the Lord and have followed the Baals.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Decker avatar

    The "White" Sheep Of The Family

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 2, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,934 views

    We need grace, just like Jesus’ family.

    THE “WHITE” SHEEP OF THE FAMILY Matthew 1:1-17 S: Salvation Th: The Need of Salvation Pr: We need grace, just like Jesus’ family. ?: Why? KW: Illustrations TS: We will find in Matthew 1:1-17 Five Illustrations that demonstrate the same need of grace in our lives. The _____ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Religious Knowledge Give Us Insights Into The "Heart” Of God.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 27, 2001
    based on 200 ratings
     | 7,724 views

    Epiphany of our Lord - January 6th, 2002 Title: “Religious knowledge give us insights into the “heart” of God.” Matthew 2: 1-12

    Epiphany of our Lord January 6th, 2002 Title: “Religious knowledge give us insights into the “heart” of God.” Matthew 2: 1-12 In the time of King Herod, Magi, Gentiles from the east, follow a star that leads them to Jesus, whom they recognize as ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mike Kern avatar

    Getting To The Moon

    Contributed by Mike Kern on Jan 27, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 4,170 views

    Fulfilling your destiny when God’s plan seems impossible!

    GETTING TO THE MOON by Mike Kern Nehemiah 1 Intro: Illus.- "The Moon Car" Jeff, a Wycliffe Bible translator, was working on the island of Papua New Guinea to translate God’s Word into the islanders’ native language. One evening Jeff sat outside talking with his translator assistant, a local ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    I Know Where I Need To Be Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 17, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,339 views

    We neither know where we are in our lives, nor where we need to be. But, like Job, we want to break out of the limits, we must take risks, and we learn to locate in trust of God and there to find that where are now is indeed where we need to be!

    “Watch where you plant your feet!” That’s the command I hear every time I help with the garden. “Watch where you plant your feet!” My job is to clear out winter’s debris, the dead leaves and old twigs. I am to open up the flower beds for spring. To do that I have to step into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Mother Of Pearl

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 14,007 views

    Mother of pearl is a message about turning the grit of life into something beautiful, using the creation of a pearl as an illustration.

    Mother of Pearl; turning the grit of life of life into something beautiful; do you have it in you? 2Co 4:17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding [and] eternal weight of glory; Pearls as a gift, have been considered from time immemorial, one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal