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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Why Not Rest

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 2, 2001
    based on 185 ratings
     | 16,725 views

    This sermon deals with Jesus telling us to come and to rest.

    WHY NOT REST 9:30 1/29/93 Text Matthew 11:28-30 Psalm 23 Matthew 11:25-30 .ls2 RICK The story is told of a lady who became very angry at the pastor. When she finally caught up with him, she said, "I called you all ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus The Resurrected King Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 337 ratings
     | 119,266 views

    Four things we find in the fact that Jesus is Alive - life, love, hope, and power

    Jesus the Resurrected King March 31, 2002 Intro: Every year thousands of people climb a mountain in the Italian Alps, passing the "stations of the cross" to stand at an outdoor crucifix. One tourist noticed a little trail that led beyond the cross. He fought through the rough thicket and, to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Certainties Of Perdition

    Contributed by Darin Gary on Jun 4, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,937 views

    7 descriptions of hell.

    "The Seven Certainties of Perdition" (Psalm 9:17) A companion of a newly converted Christian said to him one day, "Can you tell me where hell is?" After a moment’s hesitation the young Christian responded to his friend’s inquiry, "Yes, it’s at the end of a Christ-less life!" A new believer was ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Main Thing Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 23,870 views

    Asserting the mission of a new church

    The Main Thing Scripture Reading: Luke 4:14-21 It was early on the morning of the sabbath. Bearded men in long robes passed behind and between rows of pillars as they took their seats in the room, which was lit by a clutter of low-hanging lamps. In the center of the room was an angled ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    We Believe And Therefore Speak

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 13, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 17,341 views

    PENTECOST 3(B) - June 9, 2002 We believe and therefore speak that Christ is raised from the dead and therefore our burdens are lifted.

    WE BELIEVE AND THEREFORE SPEAK 2 Corinthians 4:13-18 - June 9, 2002 13It is written: "I believed; therefore I have spoken." With that same spirit of faith we also believe and therefore speak, 14because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead will also raise us with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Neal Gray avatar

    The Powerful Old Covenant (Part 1)

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 131 ratings
     | 19,986 views

    God loves His people. We are His creation. And He desires that we live in right relationship with Him. God knows that He will have to make the "first moves," and He has done so.

    "The Powerful Old Covenant (Part 1)" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Genesis 15:1-21, KJV Purpose: God loves His people. We are His creation. And He desires that we live in right relationship with Him. God knows that He will have to make the "first moves," and He has done so. In the powerful old ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    We Live By Faith Not By Sight

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 18,098 views

    PENTECOST 4(B) - June 16, 2002 - We live by faith not by sight: groaning for what is yet to come but confident of what we already have.

    WE LIVE BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT June 16, 2002 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 1Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. 2Meanwhile we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, 3because when ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Las Bebidas Alcolicas Series

    Contributed by Stephen Brogdon on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 99 ratings
     | 4,363 views

    Enseñanza bíblica acerca del vino y las bebidas alcolicas. Enfatiza la abstenencia total.

    ¿QUE DICE DIOS ACERCA DE LAS BEBIDAS ALCOHÓLICAS? 2 TIM. 3:16 16 Toda la Escritura es inspirada por Dios, y útil para enseñar, para redargüir, para corregir, para instruir en justicia, 17 a fin de que el hombre de Dios sea perfecto, enteramente preparado para toda buena obra. INTRODUCCION: Hay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich Hadley avatar

    Feed My Sheep

    Contributed by Rich Hadley on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 44,246 views

    It’s time to come down from the stands –stop being His fan and become His friend.

    FEED MY SHEEP Key Verse: JOHN 21:15-17 15. When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," he said, "you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my lambs." 16. Again Jesus said, "Simon son of John, do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Some Assembly Required

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 11,231 views

    Designed for a day devoted to reclaiming inactive members, this sermon argues that the spiritual life is like a piece of equipment: unpack, read the instructions, assemble, plug in the power.

    Nothing you purchase comes ready to go. You can’t buy anything ready to use. Everything takes finishing and finagling before you can use it. You would think that when you have paid good money for your purchase, it would be ready. But not so. Something else always has to be done. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Sinners In The Hands Of A Loving God

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 188 ratings
     | 14,577 views

    Can you tell me **clearly and simply** what it means to become a Christian?

    July 7, 2002 Romans 10:1 - 10:10 (KJV) 1Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. 2For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. 3For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Gregg Strawbridge avatar

    the Covenant Signs And Seals: Communion Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,037 views

    The Lord’s Supper, in the eating of bread and drinking of wine, is a covenant remembrance of Jesus’ redemptive work in which believers communion with Christ and are united more and more in the covenant community.

    INTRODUCTION - People are always looking for the tangible, the use of media, someway in which people can be "touched" - many Protestants whose heritage is founding on a discarding of the use of images in worship have begun making worship visual. They are reviving the arts. Michael R. Keller, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Why Following Jesus Is Not Easy

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 184 ratings
     | 37,181 views

    We follow Jesus (no matter how hard it is!).

    WHY FOLLOWING JESUS IS NOT EASY John 6:60-71 S: Discipleship Th: Following Jesus Pr: WE FOLLOW JESUS (no matter how hard it is). ?: Inductive KW: Turns TS: In the recorded incident of John 6:60-71, we will find six turn of events of what it is like to follow Jesus. The _____ turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Agriculturally Illiterate"

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Jul 13, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,116 views

    Sermon focusses on both the nature of sower and the soil.

    Matthew 13: 1-23 "The Agriculturally Illiterate" Paonia United Methodist Church July 14, 2002 Rev. John M. Nadasi I remember the day I got my first four wheel drive. I was so excited because I now had this extra shifter SUV. Why, with this extra shifter, I could go anywhere, anytime, over ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Jesus Sends Out Harvest Workers.

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 18, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,104 views

    PENTECOST 8(B) - July 14, 2002 - When Jesus sends out His harvest workers He provides them with His divine call and with His holy Word.

    JESUS SENDS OUT HARVEST WORKERS MARK 6: 6b--13 July 14, 2002 6b Then Jesus went around teaching from village to village. 7 Calling the Twelve to him, he sent them out two by two and gave them authority over evil spirits. 8 These were his instructions: "Take nothing for the journey except a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran