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  • Evie Megginson avatar

    Why I Believe In The Commandments Of God

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 29, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,186 views

    I BELIEVE IN GOD COMMANDMENTS BECAUSE THEY TEACH RECOGNITION, THEY TEACH RATIONALLY, THEY TEACH RESPONIBILITY, THEY TEACH RESPECT,THEY TEACH RIGHTEOUSNESS AND THEY TEACH REWARDS.

    WHY I BELIEVE IN THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD Ps 119:66 66 Teach me good discernment and knowledge, for I believe in Thy commandments. (NAS) Ted Turner has declared the Ten Commandments obsolete, "We’re living with outdated rules. The rules we’re living under are the Ten Commandments, and I bet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lifting Holy Hands

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 3, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 29,069 views

    God wants us to have clean hands, and just like Mama used to inspect our hands before dinner, let us lift our hands for God to inspect while we pray.

    Lifting Holy Hands 1TI 2:1 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-- 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4 who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Ministry That Shepherds The Soul

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 2,940 views

    Paul, Sylvanus & Timothy exhibited a ministry that shepherded the soul of the Thessalonian Christians. Thus God-called men have a ministry that shepherds the soul. A ministry that shepherds the soul exhibits....

    ‘A MINISTRY THAT SHEPHERDS THE SOUL’— —1Thessalonians 2:1-12 ‘A faith that soothes the soul’(1:1-10) leads to.... ‘A Ministry that Shepherds the Soul’(2:1-12) Paul, Sylvanus & Timothy exhibited a ministry that shepherded the soul of the Thessalonian Christians. God-called men have a ministry that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing A Spiritual Diet And Exercise Program

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,557 views

    We discuss the importance of not only learning the word, but exercising our faith (doing it) as well!

    Can you tell me what the four major food groups are this morning? The teacher knew there was a shortfall of intelligence after she asked the class to name the four major food groups. Suzie shot up her hand and quickly reeled them off: "Wendy’s, McDonald’s, Burger King, and Pizza Hut." I did a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Silver Lining

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 18,097 views

    Sermon on discouragement

    THE SILVER LINING Philippians 1:12-14 11/29/94 There is an old saying that "beneath every cloud there is a silver lining". While those word sound real nice they offer very little comfort if you are going through a difficult time. While that saying is not found in the Bible, the principle behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Ephesus: Truth And Love Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 18, 2003
    based on 32 ratings
     | 2,839 views

    The Church at Ephesus knew the truth, but Jesus would shut them down for lack of love

    Revelations 2:1-7 September 14, 2003 Ephesus: Truth and Love “Those who have ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” There are seven messages to the churches of Asia Minor – One message fore each of the Seven churches, and each one ends with the command, “Those who have ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jesus Christ Is Our Mediator

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,188 views

    PENTECOST 14(C) - Jesus Christ is our Mediator not from Mount Sinai but from Mount Zion.

    CHRIST IS OUR MEDIATOR Hebrews 12:18-24 - Sept. 14, 2003 HEBREWS 12:18-24 18You have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom and storm; 19to a trumpet blast or to such a voice speaking words that those who heard it begged ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Wish You Were Here

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 10,807 views

    This is a sermon on perhaps the saddest passage recorded in the Bible

    December 13, 2002 Introduction: A. Tonight’s topic: Wish You Were Here 1) We are going to focus our study on perhaps the saddest passage in the whole Bible. 2) Matthew 7:21-23, “Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Being The "You" You Were Created To Be Series

    Contributed by Peter Langerman on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,723 views

    Live up to the promise of your name

    Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy: “What’s in a name? The history of the human race is in names. Our objective friends do not understand that, since they move in a world of objects which can be counted and numbered. They reduce the great names of the past to dust and ashes. This they call scientific history. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sabbath

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 7,454 views

    Principles about the Sabbath.

    October 17, 2002 October 2, 2002 I. Introduction: Throughout this week we have studied different topics. Tonight, we will learn some of the biblical principles about the Sabbath. A. What are these principles? 1) These are principles that God Himself have ordained. 2) Simple, yet profound. 3) But ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Dennis Cocks avatar

    There Isn't Anybody Like Him

    Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Oct 22, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 7,152 views

    All through the Bible we read of everything that God has done for mankind. We read of the miracles that He performed time after time throughour history. When we look at them we are compelled to say, along with those that witnessed them, "There isn’t anybo

    THERE ISN’T ANYBODY LIKE HIM TEXT: Isaiah 40:21-22,25 INTRODUCTION: All through the Bible we read of everything that God has done for mankind. We read of the miracles that He performed time after time throughout history. When we look at them we are compelled to say, along with those that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Guilty Of Innocent Blood (Whose Line Is It?) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 16, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 14,478 views

    Was Judas a good man or bad? What can his actions warn us of in our own walk with God?

    OPEN: When a couple caught an intruder in their bedroom, the thief pulled a gun and announced, "Now that you’ve seen me, I’m going to have to shoot you." He pointed his gun at the woman and said, "I like to know the names of my victims. What’s your name?" "Elizabeth," the woman replied. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Surrender It

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 22,265 views

    Most Christians are on their guard for obvious temptations. So the Devil doesn’t need to tempt you with the big sins. No, he is more subtle than that. He is crafty and sneaks up on you. He doesn’t just call you over to the trap and push you in. No, he lea

    There was a Church where the preacher and the song leader were not getting along. This began to spill over into the worship service. One week the preacher preached on commitment, and how we should dedicate ourselves to service. The song leader then led the song, “I shall Not Be Moved.” The next ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Workers And Worriers Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 1, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,661 views

    Which are you - one who is dedicated to the work of building up the body of Christ and spreading the gospel, or worrying about getting your way? You might be surprised as we loook at these two types in Romans 16

    For the audio of this message, go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com and look for the study on Romans 16. In Chapter 16 we see how chapters 12-15 are worked out practically – real people doing real work – and warnings that not everyone is out for the good of the church. Paul had never been to Rome – ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Purity In The Christian's Life

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,142 views

    The importance of purity in our lives.

    Purity in the Christian’s Life 1st John 2:28 – 3:3 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. Turn with me in your Bibles to 1st John, Chapter 2, and verse 28. b. Tonight we are going to look at five verses in the Book of First John, that shed some light as to how important purity is in our walk with Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational