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  • David Jenkins avatar

    Running A Rescue Shop At The Front Gates Of Hell Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 10, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,598 views

    Running a rescue shop at the front gates of hell

    Matthew 28:18-19, "18Jesus came and told his disciples, "I have been given complete authority in heaven and on earth. 19Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sos From Jesus' Prayer Life

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,750 views

    Looking at Jesus’ prayer life - Stimulation of Solitude, Source of Strength, Seeker of Sanctification

    SOS from Jesus’ Prayer Life A bus driver and a minister were standing in line to get into heaven. The bus driver approached the gate and St. Peter said, "Welcome, I understand you were a bus driver. Since I’m in charge of housing, I believe I have found the perfect place for you. See that mansion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning To Trust God Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 21,366 views

    PROVERBS – Wisdom for Right Living #4 Depend fully upon God alone; in everything rely upon God with absolute confidence and hope.

    INTRODUCTION: Ready to Fall—Ready to Catch: Have some of the kids fall backwards being caught by their parents. Trust develops naturally in an environment of love. This morning we are “Learning to Trust God;” this is the 4th message in the series from Proverbs: Wisdom for Right Living. We’ll be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Identity—who Am I? Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 9, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 24,298 views

    STRENGTH FOR DAILY LIVING #1 God will renew our strength as we remember our real identiy. The answer to the question “Who am I” is found in knowing WHOSE I AM! Your identity is established in heaven by God—you are a child of God!

    INTRODUCTION: The movie Chariots of Fire tells the story of Eric Liddle, an Olympic champion and missionary to China. Eric would run with a reckless abandon; his sister commented that the movie failed to capture the wildness of Eric’s running; when he would run it was as though he would suddenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Is Your Choice?

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 16, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 14,535 views

    EPIPHANY 6(A) - What is your choice in Christian living: disobedience and God’s curse or obedience and God’s blessings?

    WHAT IS YOUR CHOICE? Deuteronomy 30:15-20 - February 15, 2004 DEUTERONOMY 30:15-20 15See, I set before you today life and prosperity, death and destruction. 16For I command you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commands, decrees and laws; then you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Strong In The Lord" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 21, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,663 views

    Paul calls us to stand in the Lord’s strength; but we’re not just observers either (#14 in The Christian Victor series)

    “Finally be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.” Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is clearly divided into three main subjects. The divisions are so distinct, that most commentators ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    A Good Church Or A Great Church

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 3, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,439 views

    What does it take to make a church a great church?

    The Church. The Church. When I say church, what do you think of? A little white clapboard building with a steeple and a bell, or perhaps the Crystal Cathedral in California. Maybe you don’t think of a building instead you think of people, perhaps your friends and fellow believers at BCC come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Check Your Ego At The Door

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Mar 8, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,761 views

    To receive what Jesus came to give, all pride and arrogance must be left behind. When you enter into God’s house, check your ego at the door.

    March 7, 2004 — Second Sunday in Lent Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 13:31-35 Check Your Ego at the Door Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Dear Friends for whom Christ Suffered, Died, and Rose Again: Restaurants, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Giver And The Gifts Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,542 views

    I take a look at the gifts that were given to construct the temple.

    There was a sense of excitement in the air. For hundreds of years the people of Israel had worshipped their God in a tent. But that was going to change, they were at the beginning of a process that would culminate in a house of worship that would be known throughout the world and throughout ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Who Do You Identify With

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,134 views

    This is a sermon about persecution and the persecuted church.

    “USA! USA! USA!” the chant goes as the United States’ hockey team skates down the ice hoping to score a goal. All Americans wish to see the United States’ hockey team win, even those who don’t like or understand hockey. There is solidarity when our national team is playing. It’s more than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Unexpected Lamb

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,594 views

    A look at Revelation 5 and the all conquering lion who turns out to be a lamb that was slain, the paradox at the heart of Christianity and what it means for us in our daily struggle.

    Introduction This morning we’re going to find out about a lion. A great big powerful victorious lion. So I thought I’d bring along an example. Now you need to be careful I don’t want to frighten anyone, so be warned this is one ferocious lion I’ve got back here. It gave me quite a bit of bother on ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Especially Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 21, 2004
    based on 65 ratings
     | 4,861 views

    Three times the word "especially" appears in the New Testament, prompting us to be intentional in fellowship, to emphasize family life, and never to forget the centrality of the message of the Cross.

    Dealing with people is always messy. There is no way you can work with human beings and have everything neat and clean. When you deal with people, you get a mess. They misunderstand, they misinterpret, they make mistakes, they get it wrong. And that’s just on Sundays! The rest of the week is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Coping With Life: Enemy Recognition Series

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,116 views

    This sermon discusses the need for Christians to recognize who the real enemy is, and where our real battles in life occur.

    Coping with Life: Enemy Recognition Matthew 28:18 - 20, Revelation 12:9, 20:2, 2 Corinthians 11:14, 1 Peter 5:8, 2 Corinthians 10:13 Ephesians 6:10-13, Romans 13;12-14, 2 Corinthians 2:11, 2 Corinthians 10:4, 11:3, 2 Thessalonians 2:9, Colossians 2:10, 15, 1 Peter 3:22, February 24, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Double Duty Equipment Series

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,509 views

    This sermon discusses the need for Christians to be at peace because they are at peace with God, and to carry that peace to the people around them.

    Double Duty Equipment Ephesians 6:10-15, Isaiah 53:7, Romans 10:8-15, 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 March 21, 2004 I. There was an airline pilot who was concerned about his wife’s safety so he went to buy her a dog for protection. When he got to the pet store he told the owner that he wanted a dog to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Avoiding Spiritual Amnesia Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,925 views

    Knowing the Bible helps us remember how to navigate through life issues, how to interpret what is happening in our lives, and how to find hope in bleak times.

    At the very end of the longest chapter of the Bible, 176 verses about God’s word, comes this stout declaration, “I do not forget your commandments.” “I do not forget your commandments.” That is a tall order, to promise that you will not forget. How can you promise that you will not forget? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist