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  • John Williams III avatar

    The Difficulty Of The Mission

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,685 views

    Jesus came to us with a mission---our salvation!

    THE DIFFICULTY OF THE MISSION Text: Luke 12:49-56 “On Sunday, February 18, 2001, NASCAR lost one of its greatest drivers. Dale Earnhardt Sr., also known as "The Intimidator," was in third place on the last lap of the Daytona 500 when his car was tapped from behind and sent head-on into ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Taming The Tongue

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 20, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,514 views

    The tongue has been given the title strongest muscle in the Body! Why then don’t we have the "strength" to control it?

    Taming The Tongue The tongue of the human body is a very specialized organ. It is used for two distinct purposes. One is for eating. In eating the tongue is used in tasting as well as (did you know digestion). In digestion the tongue crushes food against the mouth, and also moves the food ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Graduation: Don't Sell Your Birthright

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 157 ratings
     | 43,198 views

    This is a graduations service. Let me ask you a question: Do you treasure your relationship with Christ above all other relationships? Is Jesus more important to you than anything else?

    TEXT: Genesis 25:27-34 TITLE: DON’T SELL YOUR BIRTHRIGHT FOR A MOMENT OF PLEASURE (Graduation) St. Lucian was an odd bird, or so the story goes. It is said he was asked by his persecutors, “of what country art thou?” He answered, “I am a Christian.” “What is your occupation?” “I am a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fill 'er Up

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,646 views

    A look at hungering and thirsting for God

    Fill ‘Er Up A Look at Hungering and Thirsting for God 2/2/05 I. Introduction Have ya’ll seen the latest Taco Bell commercials boasting of their new Big Bell Value Menu? The customers who eat there boldly proclaim, “I’m full!” How many of you can say that about your relationship with God? “I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Why Didn’t My Mountain Move Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 7, 2005
    based on 82 ratings
     | 17,784 views

    Some mountains in life are to be climbed, some are to be conquered, some are to be commanded, and some are cordoned off.

    Why Didn’t My Mountain Move? Today we begin a series of messages that are based on a question a woman asked her pastor at the conclusion of a service. WHY DIDN’T MY MOUNTAIN MOVE? The question came after he had preached on the text in Mark that says: "For verily I say unto you, That whosoever ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Palms Of Hope

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 20, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,104 views

    This is an original story sermon, inspired by the "news from Lake Wobegon", with some serious reflection about what Palm Sunday meant for Jesus and for us.

    The Palms of Hope…Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Michael Harris was the long-time pastor of Hope Community Church, a modest congregation in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, in the small town of Paradise. It hadn’t looked much like Paradise for a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    God's Word: Nourishment For The Spirit

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 28, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,755 views

    The Bible provides nourishment for our spirit, much like food and water provide physical nourishment. We need to accept the authority of God’s Word; Incorporate the truth of the Bible into our thinking; and Apply it to our lives.

    (I borrowed from William Richard Ezell’s sermon published in The Preacher’s Magazine—using his outline and some of his ideas. But I also included enough new material that I thought it worthwhile to post. I don’t have footnote material on the magazine. If anyone has it, please email it to me, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Experiencing The Fullness Of The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,654 views

    An Encouragement to the church regarding the privilege of partaking in the Lord’s Supper.

    Experiencing the Fullness of the Lord’s Supper June 6, 2004 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Sunday AM Intro: Initially I had intended for our series on the “I am” statements of Jesus to have concluded last Sunday so that together this AM we might partake of this special meal together in the full awareness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    4 Important Elements Of Prayer

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 8, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,663 views

    To consider what Jesus said were important elements of our prayer life from the Lord’s Prayer Model

    For SBC Philippi 7/4/04 am 4 Important Elements of Prayer Matthew 6:9-15 Primary Purpose: To consider what Jesus said are important elements in our prayer life. This is perhaps one of the most familiar passages of Scripture to us, commonly known as the Lord’s Prayer. In many churches, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit: Love

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 11,343 views

    Today we consider how we display the fruit of love.

    Introductory Considerations 1. As my children grow older, I notice a ceratin thing, sometimes to my dismay and especially to their dismay. The attitudes they have in life are not that different from mine- towards God, themselves, and others. The Dutch have saying - "he apple does not fall very far ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Blessings Of Praying For Our Authorities

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,981 views

    With tears in his eyes, Lincoln responded, “You are the very first person who has ever come into my office asking not, expecting not, but rather bringing me a gift of prayer. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

    Benefit Yourself By Praying for Your Authorities (I Tim 2:1,2) There is a general skepticism about authorities in our world today. But the Bible makes it clear that it is our obligation to pray for those who are in authority over us so that we live peaceful and quiet lives. Failue to pray for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Become Wise

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,755 views

    Introductory Considerations 1.

    Introductory Considerations 1. We need it to become mature Christians. We need it to deal with the trials and testings of our faith. We need it to knowhow to respond to various situations. We need it to make the important decisions that affect our lives, our families and our church. 2. We all ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Defensive Strategies For Dealing With Difficult Superiors

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,528 views

    Be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger while showing a Holy Spirit given wisdom.

    Defensive Strategies For Dealing with Difficult Superiors (James 1:19-22) ILlustration:Formula for handling people: 1. Listen to the other person’s story. 2. Listen to the other person’s full story. 3. Listen to the other person’s full story first. Gen. George Marshall, Bits & Pieces, April, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bringing Down The Wall Of Jericho

    Contributed by Russell Darby on Jan 22, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 66,742 views

    . In fulfilling his mission Joshua demonstrates 6 steps he took to bring down the walls of Jericho. He gives an excellent example of how to bring down the wall of your Jericho.

    Bringing Down the Wall of Jericho by Russell Darby Joshua 6:1-27 brings down the Wall of Jericho. Joshua 6:20 So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets: and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Barnabas Park avatar

    What And Why The Gospel?

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on Apr 29, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,133 views

    I explained the meaning of the gospel, which is the subject of the whole bible, the New and Old Testament, in terms of why is it necessary to know the gospel to repent from sins, thus to have right relationship with God.

    What and Why The Gospel? Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. He also said to them, "This is what is written: the Messiah would suffer and rise from the dead the third day, and repentance for the forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in His name to all the nations, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist