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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Prayer Of Jabez

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 838 ratings
     | 194,495 views

    Jabez prayed a model prayer that God would bless him, increase his territory, place his hand upon him and keep him from evil.

    “Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, ‘Because I bore him in pain.’ And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, ‘Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When Your Walk With God Has Not Turned Out The Way You Originally Intended

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 6,087 views

    A Christmas sermon from the story of Anna on the idea that God is not finished with us yet.

    >>> The great composer Wagner had just listened to a performance of his composition “The Ring” when a friend entered the room. Wagner was sitting alone in front of a writing table and thinking. Seeing his friend, Wagner rose and spoke of the performance with discouragement: “No, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conditional Versus Unconditional Love.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 20, 2001
    based on 205 ratings
     | 10,813 views

    Year C. Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. January 28, 2001

    Year C. Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. January 28, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Luke 4: 21-30 Heavenly Father thank you for Jesus’ unconditional love. Amen. Title: “Conditional ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Easter - They Didn't Understand

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001
    based on 1,106 ratings
     | 136,273 views

    In amazement, we wonder, "What's the matter with them? Were they hard of hearing? Why didn't they get the message? Why didn't they understand?" I think there are several answers to that question.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) A. The ability to make intelligent & correct decisions is one of the great secrets of successful Christian living. ILL. Even if you aren't a sports fan I think you'll appreciate this story about a college ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    They Returned Another Way

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 21, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 8,562 views

    Looks at how the Magi returned from their visit to the stable.

    The camels cast eerie shadows as they made their way across the desert sands. The full moon lit the desert floor like a giant spot light and the caravan wove unerringly through the trackless night. Their mission complete they now returned to their distant home, as mysterious in their departure as ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Four Jewels Of Easter

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 23, 2001
    based on 681 ratings
     | 17,620 views

    Precious jewels are often deceptive. You have to grow in your appreciation of their quality before you really begin to see their value.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED IN 2021) TEXT: Acts 2:22 36 ILL. You probably don’t remember the name Nikolai Ivanovich Bukharin, nor should you. But during his day he was the 2nd most powerful man in the Soviet Union. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Real Followers Are Completely Honest With God Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,895 views

    the 3rd of a real followers series based on Mike Slaughter’s book

    Real Followers are completely Honest with God, Luke 18:9-14 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ January 20, 2002 Two men worked on a large ocean-going vessel. One day the mate, who normally did not drink, became intoxicated. The captain, who hated him, entered in the daily log: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Weathering The Storms In Life Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Feb 2, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 14,912 views

    We will walk with Jacob, as his daughter Dinah is brutally raped by Shekem, a prince of Hamor. We will see how God would have us walk, and we will see what happens when we choose to take matters into our own hands. We must always remember--Vengeance is

    Weathering the Storms of Life DBF 2/3/02 Storms in our walk with God Storms stemming from the desires of others Boy you sure did have a big storm here in Dillingham while I was gone. Man about 30 inches of snow in 24 hours or so. Anywhere else in our country would have come to an absolute ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hockey: Some Things We Have To Do Together Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,437 views

    The third in my series on the Winter Games, looks at the things in our Christian Walk that we need to as a team.

    Of all the events of the winter Olympics and there are 15 main events in all, plus their sub events, there is one event that seems to spark our country’s collective psyche like none other and that is the Men’s Hockey. From the choice of the 1980 American Hockey Team for lighting the flame this year ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jake The Snake Wrestles With God

    Contributed by John Stensrud on Apr 29, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 7,859 views

    Jacob suddenly meets something in his life that he is powerless over.

    Jake the Snake Wrestles with God By Pastor John Stensrud Immanuel Baptist Church Elgin, IL October 1, 2000 If he was alive today, hi-tech head-hunters would be on the phone to him regularly. Better yet, he would be well-suited as a shifty-eyed used-car salesman. I can just hear him say: Hi my name ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave Martin avatar

    Conquering Life's Fears & Doubts! Series

    Contributed by Dave Martin on Apr 30, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 8,938 views

    We go through life with fears and doubts. We ask ourselves, what is the meaning of life? Why am I here? As we journey through life, we all end up somewhere. When the final chapter is written about you, what will it say? Where will you "end up?"

    "Conquering Life’s Fears & Doubts!" "More than a SURVIVOR" series part 1 of 4 Text: Rom. 8:35-39 & Selected "FRIEND DAY" Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - April 29, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! The American culture has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Submit? To Him?

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 14, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 3,905 views

    A Biblical perspective on feminism.

    This morning begins our Christian Home Emphasis. We are taking the next six weeks to study what God has to say about living the Christian life in the Christian home. Our beginning point is to investigate the Biblical perspective on feminism. For starters we read two texts; one makes the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Prayer As A Military Strategy Series

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 52,736 views

    Warfare Prayers

    PRAYER AS A MILITARY STRATEGY Dr. D. K. Olukoya Beloved, in this edition, we are considering a rather unusual topic. We cannot but benefit immensely from this discourse if only we read curiously with the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. We shall move straight into action by commencing with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Testify To The Truth

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 31, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 9,889 views

    how the Holy Spirit enables us to testify to the truth just like on Pentecost

    June 3, 2001 John 15:26-27 “When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father, he will testify about me. 27 And you also must testify, for you have been with me from the beginning. It was about two years ago that Priceline ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Endurance

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 23,336 views

    Ernest Shackleton’s 1914 Antarctic expedition provides a powerful example of endurance (with applications for the marriage relationship).

    This morning, I’d like to tell you a story. It’s a true story, about an epic journey undertaken in the early part of this century. It’s a tale of great deeds attempted, of great disappointments and failures, and also of great achievements. And it’s a tale of a group of ordinary men who were pushed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist