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  • Warren Napier avatar

    Jesus Makes The Difference

    Contributed by Warren Napier on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,023 views

    WE NEED TO LET CHRIST TOUCH OUR EYES, SO THAT WE CAN SEE, WHEN CHRIST YOUR EYES YOU WILL HAVE A NEW WALK AND TALK, YOUR LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME.

    JESUS MAKES THE DIFFERENCE JOHN 9:1-7 AS I BEGIN TO LOOK AT THIS CHAPTER OF SCRIPTURE, MY MIND RUNS BACK TO WHEN I WAS RUNNING AROUND IN DARKNESS. YOU SEE, THE WORLD I WAS LIVING IN WAS DARKNESS TO THESE EYES OF MINE. THE PLACES THAT I WOULD GO WAS DARK PLACES. THE THINGS THAT I WAS DOING WAS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Clothes Make A Man

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 16, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,044 views

    This Christmas message compares the swaddling clothes to the burial lineans of Christ.

    Clothes Make A Man Luke 2.7; 23.53; 24.12 Stand Alone Christmas Sermon December 19, 2004 FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: (Prior to worship, you’ll need one-inch strips of fabric, baby powder, & a box. Prior to beginning the message/service place the strips of cloth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Making Investments That Last Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003
    based on 205 ratings
     | 211,244 views

    This morning we’re going to learn about 4 vows, or promises, that the people of God made in Nehemiah 10.

    Making Investments That Last I heard about this man who bought a parrot. It was a beautiful parrot but he had a really bad mouth. He could swear for five minutes straight without repeating himself. The man was embarrassed because the bird was driving him crazy in front of people. He tried to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Decisions We Make

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 21, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 11,636 views

    This is about the standards we use in making decisions

    1 Corinthians 10:23-24 This passage today is really about the standards we use in making decisions. If you’ve ever had a difficult decision where the answer wasn’t crystal clear you need to understand the principle that Pauls sets forward here. There are many decisions we make that aren’t moral ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Make You

    Contributed by David Dailey on May 23, 2003
    based on 22 ratings
     | 10,866 views

    Jesus Is the author and finisher of our faith. if we allow him he will mold us and make us

    I Will Make You Mark 1:16-18 Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew, his brother, casting a net into the sea: For they were fishers. And Jesus said unto them, "Come ye after me and I will make you fishers of men." The part of this scripture that I want us to give our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making A Marathon Marriage Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 14,316 views

    The Lord calls us to keep the covenant of marriage. We must guard ourselves so that we do not break faith with our marriage partner.

    Making a Marathon Marriage After breaking up with his fiancée, a young man realized the error of his ways when he wrote: “Dearest Marie, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. Please say you’ll take me back. No one could ever take your place in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go Make Disciples

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,106 views

    God’s call is for every Christian. We have been given the good news of God’s love and forgiveness so that we can share it with everyone we meet.

    Matthew 28:19-20 “Go Make Disciples” INTRODUCTION It had been an afternoon filled with sledding and enjoying the recent six-inch snowfall for my two sons and their friends. Faye and I decided to help the boys warm up with mugs of hot chocolate. The next time they came in to warm up we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Make A Stand For Jesus

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 23, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,298 views

    The teachers of the law made three errors - they (1) Chose to stick with their self-centred agenda, blinded to that which is obvious; (2) Chose to remain uncommitted, preferring to sit on the fence and take a middle ground; and (3) Chose to believe m

    God did not leave us without any evidence that Jesus is indeed the Son of God. • The Gospels are full of recordings of His miraculous deeds and amazing claims. • In the face of evidence, man can still reject Him. We’ve seen that on numerous occasions in the Scriptures • People has seen the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Being And Making Disciples

    Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,909 views

    A biblical explanation of why being a follower is not enough. We need to first be disciples of Christ, and then make disciples.

    By a show of hands this morning, how many of you have ever played golf? That includes on a course, at the driving range, or even putt putt. Now, how many of you like golf? Trust me, playing golf and enjoying golf do not always go together. I seem to enjoy golf much more when I in my office ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    You Make The Call

    Contributed by Jason Winters on Dec 8, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,829 views

    Deciding where to be in relationship with God

    You Make The Call Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. John 6:68(NIV) Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Extreme Make Over Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Dec 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,969 views

    Acts 9 is one of the most exciting chapters in the early history of the church. The conversion of Saul of Tarsus, the leading persecutor of the early church was perhaps the greatest event in church history after the coming of the Holy Ghost at Pentecost.

    AN EXTREME MAKE-OVER Acts 9:1-31 Acts 9 is one of the most exciting chapters in the early history of the church. The conversion of Saul of Tarsus, the leading persecutor of the early church was perhaps the greatest event in church history after the coming of the Holy Ghost at Pentecost. If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Make A Stand For Christ Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,979 views

    Take a stand for Christ. It is a challenge because the world is flowing in the opposite direction. But each time we make a stand, we are bearing testimony that our faith is real.

    God wants peacemakers in His church. God wants to peacemakers in the workplace. God wants peacemakers in this world. • If you are a child of God, you are a peacemaker. We are not called to be peacekeepers but peacemakers. • All of us must seek to make peace, to help others make peace, and help ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Make Me A Blessing Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,555 views

    Abraham, Pt. 7

    MAKE ME A BLESSING (GENESIS 20) Several years ago, USA Today published the results of a survey on how people feel about their neighbors and their relationship with them. The interview with 1,002 adults revealed that people consider their neighbors as valuable friends, and not as nameless, faceless ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Making The Jesus Connection Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007
     | 4,117 views

    Listening to Jesus’ words about the way He relates to the Father can help us understand the way we’re supposed to relate to the Father, and to Jesus

    ding-dong! I went to answer the door. It was a Saturday morning. There on the porch stood a young man carrying some brochures. “Hello. I’m from a group that is concerned about our treatment of the environment. Do you mind if I ask you a couple of questions?” OK. “Are you troubled by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making Promises That Sitck

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,659 views

    Making promises and keeping promises are two different things. How can we see positive changes in our lives?

    Making Promises That Stick Psalm 76:11 Purpose: To describe the importance of making promises to God. Aim: I want the listener to pick out one change that they should make and thoughtfully promise the Lord to make that change. INTRODUCTION: How would you like 2008 to be better than 2007? One ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible