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  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Forward To Eternity Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Aug 29, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,931 views

    Here is not our ultimate home. Keep eternity, our longterm home, before you.

    Forward to Eternity Purpose Driven Life #4 August 23, 2003 The new cars and trucks are coming out. This is the time of year when the models for the next year are being rolled out, and this is the time of year that people who purchased or leased a new vehicle this year begin to feel unhappy with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Biblical Submission Series

    Contributed by Gary Wagoner on Aug 29, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,391 views

    Describes Biblical Submission and what it is.

    Ephesians 5:21 Biblical Submission Aug 03 Thesis: Biblical submission. Introduction: When we hear verses like 5:21 and 22, which deal with subjection to one another in the church and in the home, it often brings up negatives thoughts and feelings. It is a part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Survivor 9: How To Stay Fed Series

    Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,946 views

    This is the ninth message in my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon staying spiritually healthy by utilizing a balanced spiritual diet (11-10-02).

    Preparation Prepare a fill-in-the-blank sheet for worship which contains the message outline. Also, on the back of the sheet, include a section which says “A Believer’s Menu.” List the following items: Malice, Deceit, Hypocrisy, Envy, Slander, God’s Word, Prayer, Fellowship, Worship, Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Raising The Bar Of Excellence Series

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,643 views

    This is part of a series of sermons that encourage believers to take a personal responsibility for the growth and ministry of the church.

    RAISING THE BAR OF EXCELLENCE Colosians 3:17 INTRODUCTION: ILL> This summer our son Alan was in the play ¡°Big River¡± which was performed at the Bucyrus Little Theater. Ken Barnett from MG High School was the director. Not long before the first performance they had a dress rehearsal. Mr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    Jesus-One Of Us

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,620 views

    Exploring the humanity of Jesus. The problem in our lives is Sin, the prognosis to the problem is dependent upon our response, the presription is Jesus Christ the only one capable of healing us because he was One of Us.

    Jesus–One of Us Hebrews 2:5–18 INTRODUCTION I. We all have problems from time to time that require professional help. A. Car trouble–mechanic B. Health problems–doctor C. Would you let someone work on your car who had never even seen a car? D. Would you go to someone concerning your health ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith Perfected In Works

    Contributed by Eric Muldoon on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 97 ratings
     | 33,732 views

    If our faith does not lead to practical holiness of life, it is indeed just like a body without a spirit --having no value whatsoever.

    Faith Perfected in Works James 2:14 - 26 A crippled boy was once hurrying to catch a train. Carrying gifts under his arm, he was struggling with his crutches. Suddenly, a man bumped into him, knocking his parcels in all directions. The man then paused and scolded the boy for getting in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Why Do We Sing? Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,553 views

    Sermon 3 of 5 on Why we do the things we do. This message was delivered by Esther Hetrick, Worship Minister. History reminds us that musical styles have been changing all along. At one time every song was a new song, and we can find positive contributi

    Why do we sing? By Esther Hetrick Meridian Christian Church For early Christians, the book of Psalms was their songbook. And what a variety we find—joyful praise and adoration, confession and remorse, the pouring out of struggles and conflict, some quiet and reflective, others exuberant; some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Active Participants Through Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Eric Muldoon on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 8,367 views

    We are meant to be active participants in the Body of Christ, and God has assigned each one of us a function in the Body.

    At conversion - God incorporates us into the Body. He puts us in a community relationship w\all believers, and we share a common life in Christ. We are not meant to be passive participants - eg. "silent partners" God intends all Christians to be active participants and has assigned each one of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 14,852 views

    A discussion about (Public) prayer from 1 Timothy 2:1-8

    Sermon for 11/17/2002 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Introduction: A. Wayne Watson- When God’s people pray, and take the pains of earth to the doors of heaven, when God’s people pray, there is hope reborn, there is sin forgiven. And miracles you can’t explain away, when God’s people pray. B. Wonderful time when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Revelation Step By Step Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,045 views

    This is a study of the book of Revelation Chapter by chapter CHAPTER 1 PART 1

    The Book of Revelation WHO: The Beloved Apostle John WHAT: The book of Revelation is the written record of dramatic, God-sent visions given to one of God’s servants to uncover something’s previously hidden. WHERE: He wrote this book in his old age of about 90 from the lonely island of Patmos where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proper Usage Of The Church Treasury

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,594 views

    This is an examination of how the early Church used the monetary funds contributed by its members. The practice of the early Church, under the directions of the Apostles, gives us a pattern to follow today.

    Proper Use of the Church Treasury It is proper and perfectly Scriptural for Christians in a community to put money in a common fund. There has never been a great deal of disagreement among brethren over this matter. Christians generally agree that it is right to contribute to a general fund to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Calling Of Saul

    Contributed by John Foster on Sep 7, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,573 views

    Explores 3 aspects of Saul’s conversion. Flash of light, God choses the most unlikely people to do His work (he choses YOU), With Jesus adversity becomes opportunity and even Victory.

    I have a question for you. Has anyone here ever had something go wrong but that going wrong was the very thing that made things work out in the end? What do I mean? Have you ever missed the bus and you go back home to find that you’d forgotten to lock the house or something? If you hadn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "How Can I Be Sure?" Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 105 ratings
     | 21,311 views

    Zachariah’s search for certainty.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 1 “How Can I Be Sure?” Luke 1:5-25 The very last words of the Old Testament found in Malachi 4:5-6 read, “Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet Before the coming of the great and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Newell avatar

    The Master's Touch Series

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 17,353 views

    This message uses a video presentation of the poem "Touch of the Master’s Hand" as a lead in to encourage believers to "Reach Out And Touch" others during the Advent Season

    The Master’s Touch [Note: This message began with a video illustration of the poem "Touch of the Master’s Hand" available through Mainstay Church Resources’ "The Christmas Touch" Advent 2001 material.] Don’t you hate it when you see a sign that says “don’t touch”? Aren’t you glad that God never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Baby Jesus Coming To Our Home Series

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Dec 2, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,415 views

    An indirect sermon focusing on God’s strange journey to our home.

    - Every family has certain Christmas traditions. I would imagine your family is no different. Some families like to open their presents on Christmas Eve, others wait until Christmas morning. Some families who come from Catholic backgrounds will huddle up in the car and head to Midnight Mass, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ