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  • OLAYINKA ALAMU avatar

    It Is Not An End But A Bend

    Contributed by Olayinka Alamu on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,376 views

    God will always make a way where there seems to be no way

    Tell neighbor “It is not an end but a bend’, tell him or her that whatever it is, it is because you are negotiating a bend…Amen1 Whenever we embark on a journey by road, there may be one, two or more bends on the road to our various destinations. This means that during y journey, along the road ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Murphy avatar

    The Gift Of God On Your Life

    Contributed by Michael Murphy on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,552 views

    God’s gift and your life makes provision.

    THE GIFT OF GOD ON YOUR LIFE NEW LIFE CHURCH Pro 18:16 A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. Romans 8 tells us that we were chosen by God before we ever had the opportunity to choose. What a great blessing to know that God set it up for us. We were chosen for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    An Unshakeable Stand For The Truth

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,356 views

    Learning to make a firm stand for what we believe.

    There are many questions that need to be addressed when a church begins to grow. How committed are the new people? How receptive are our older members to the changes that are taking place? Do our people really know what they believe? How do we best utilize everyone’s gifts? How can we properly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    Jesus – The Provider

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 13,734 views

    The power to make a difference comes from Jesus, not us

    Intro: (Start w/Blank) A young woman brought her fiancée to meet her parents. After dinner, her father asked the young man into his study for a chat. "So, what are your plans?" he began. "I’m a theology scholar," the young man replied. "Admirable!" the father said, "But what will you do to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William Rushing avatar

    A Commitment To God

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 10,504 views

    This sermon provides three steps for making a commitment to God.

    I. Introduction a. Commitment means (www.dictionary.com) i. “Official consignment, as to a prison or mental health facility.” ii. “a pledge to do” b. Commitment to God i. A pledge to do the will of God. c. How can we follow through with our commitment? II. The first step is to Hear the Word. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    One Bad Apple

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,118 views

    It only takes one to make it bad for the whole group.

    Sermon Text: Joshua 7:1-26 Sermon Type: Narrative Sermon Title One bad apple spoils the whole bunch Biblical Problem: Achan coveted and did not obey the Lord; causing the death of soldiers as well as his family. Biblical Solution: Repentance Purging, and obedience bring about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Todd Riley avatar

    Why God Is So Great

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 120 ratings
     | 20,355 views

    5 Things that make God a great and amazing God

    Islington Baptist Church September 22, 2002 Psalm 8 Scriptures: Hebrews 2, Matt. 21, Gen 1-2 Why God is so great Last week we finished our series in the book of I Thessalonians—which has as its big theme: the return of Jesus Christ. Today we are going back to the O.T to begin a brand new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Juthman avatar

    The Churches Priority: Worship Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 4, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 8,443 views

    This is the third in a series entitled :What Makes A Great Church

    TITLE: The Churches Priority: Worship Text: Acts 2:42; John 4 Theme: Worship P.S. As we seek to fulfill this purpose then our priorates will become clearer and less self serving. Introduction: Illustration: In any construction project there is usually a question of priorities, which determines ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Restoring Your Passion Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 4, 2002
    based on 274 ratings
     | 41,365 views

    This is part Two of the series what makes a Great church

    TITLE: How To restore Your Passion Text: rev. 2:1-8: Romans 12:11 Theme: Church, renewal,, spiritual growth P.S. A healthy church begins with a consuming passion for God. Introduction In my last message, I said that the real issue of church growth is not how fast or large is the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Shawn Mitchell avatar

    When Prayer Is Priority Series

    Contributed by Shawn Mitchell on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 9,902 views

    The significance and benefits of making prayer the priority of your life

    Would you write this down… the single most important activity in my life is the time I spend alone with God. Did you all get that? The time I spend alone with the Lord. The time that I take to spend time with Him, seeking God. There is absolutely nothing you and I will do in the course of our ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Mark Taylor avatar

    A Spirit Filled Life

    Contributed by Mark Taylor on Nov 14, 2000
    based on 81 ratings
     | 6,402 views

    Make your life count by living life in the Spirit.

    A SPIRIT FILLED LIFE 1 Corinthians 12:1-7 Dr. Mark Taylor Most people tend to focus only on the physical nature of their lives We tell ourselves that this life is all there is. However, we have a built-in spiritual vacuum that must be filled. This is why all cultures primitive or ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Prepare The Way Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 11, 2000
    based on 127 ratings
     | 6,823 views

    We need to make our hearts ready for Christmas.

    Introduction A. All over the world people are getting ready for Christmas. 1. Shopping 2. Decorating 3. Christmas Cards B. If we take such great care to prepare for Christmas physically, then why don’t we take as much care to prepare for Christmas spiritually? I. WE NEED TO TELL OTHERS ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Doug Warren avatar

    Is There Any Room For Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 25, 2000
    based on 184 ratings
     | 10,503 views

    We need to make room for Jesus in our lives.

    Intro: Like the innkeeper, we often find there is "no room left for Jesus". From this verse, several QUESTIONS should be considered: I. Is there room for Jesus in our TIME SCHEDULES? II.Is there room for Jesus at our TABLE? III.Is there room for Jesus in our TALK (DAILY CONVERSATION)? IV. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Deal Of The Century

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 27, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 10,389 views

    Some of the things that make Christ and Christianity the deal of the century.

    THE DEAL OF THE CENTURY INTRO.- Good deals are where you find them. ILL.- It’s been said that our mammas of the past did not hesitate to bargain. Questioning a price was standard procedure. One mamma asked, "How much are these cucumbers?" "Two for five cents." She pushed one aside and asked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Knight avatar

    Stewardship Of Talent Series

    Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 12,270 views

    Allowing God to make the most of who we are.

    Stewardship of Talent Romans 12:3-8 Essential driving question of life "When I grow up I want to be " ". Why am I here? What is the meaning of life? –more specifically, "What is the meaning of my life? "I was made for " ". EVERYBODY HAS A PURPOSE -Given by God Psalm 37:23 The steps of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness