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  • Rick Bartosik avatar

    Revive Us Again Series

    Contributed by Rick Bartosik on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 76,854 views

    This sermon explains the meaning and nature of revival, the history (including Hawaii in the 19th c.) and the conditions of true revival.

    “Revive Us Again” Psalm 85:1-7; II Chronicles 7:14 Mililani Community Church Dr. Rick Bartosik October 2005 Recently we were privileged to have Dr. Robert Coleman in Hawaii to teach a modular graduate course at International College and Graduate School. Dr. Coleman is known around the world as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Which Is The Greatest Commandment?

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,023 views

    Pentecost 23(B) - Believers ask which is the greatest commandment learning to listen first and then also learning that love fulfills God’s law.

    WHICH COMMANDMENT IS THE GREATEST? Mark 12:28-34 - October 23, 2005 - Pentecost 23 Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Inquiring minds want to know. Our minds and the minds of the rest of mankind are very inquisi-tive. We spend a lot of our life learning. The things that we don’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Shake That Ole Snake Off Into The Fire!

    Contributed by Val Black on Oct 27, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 27,344 views

    Spiritual vipers often appear out of the fires of life.

    SHAKE OFF THAT OLE SNAKE INTO THE FIRE I. Background: The religious Jews (Pharisees & Sadducees) want to kill Paul. Paul goes to the Temple in Jerusalem and is recognized by the Pharisees. They start to beat Paul but he is rescued by Roman soldiers. Paul gives a defense before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Staying Focused On Christ Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 28, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 25,667 views

    Three reasons to stay focused on Christ.

    Matthew 26:26 - While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body." 27Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Invades Life

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 14,392 views

    Four facts about God that should lead to a right response to His work in our lives.

    Luke 1:1-25 When God Invades Life Woodlawn Baptist Church October 30, 2005 Introduction What comes to your mind when you think about an invasion? If you’ve been around a while you might think about an event, like the Pearl Harbor invasion or the Normandy invasion. Maybe the more recent terrorist ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Command With A Promise

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 1, 2005
     | 4,662 views

    A message to the family using Exocus 20:12 "Honor your father and mother..."

    A Command With A Promise Exodus 20:12 "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you." Introduction Last Sunday evening we had a helpful video and lively discussion on the topic: "How to Really Love Your Child." Tonight the video and ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Get On The Team

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,875 views

    THis is a stewardship message on the need for us all to work together and become tithers.

    Get On The Team 10/16/05 Exodus 36:1-7 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 There is nothing like being on a winning team. Do you remember what it was like when the Indians were winning back when the Stadium first opened. We were glued listening to our radios wondering who ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Division And Unity

    Contributed by James May on Nov 13, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,639 views

    I do not believe that God is pleased with the divisions within the Body of Christ that cripple our witness. Where do we draw the line on division and acceptance with one another?

    DIVISION AND UNITY By Pastor Jim May We live in an age when there are great divisions within the church. I have no doubt that I am considered too liberal by some standards, but then there are others, even more liberal than I, who consider me to be too strict and legalistic. Where do we draw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Looking For Answers

    Contributed by Derrick Bunnell on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,855 views

    The topic I believed needed to be addressed was how we get so focused on the problems that we don’t look for solutions. We get so wrapped up in what is wrong with the world, the church and each other that we forget the reason we are here, our purpose, our

    When I first began writing the sermon for this week I thought I needed to preach something hard, something that would step on people’s toes, wake us up and challenge us. I began searching the Bible for topics. Believing I found what I was looking for I began trying to write. But I couldn’t get ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    I Could Be Thankful - 'if ...'

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 72 ratings
     | 11,072 views

    A 2-step formula to help us realize an attitude of gratitude.

    The Pilgrims didn’t have too much of anything, did they? They had no transportation, they had no indoor plumbing, and they didn’t even have nice homes. Yet they saw reasons to give thanks to God for the many blessings they did have. What were some of the blessings He gave to the Pilgrims? ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Fire From Above

    Contributed by James May on Oct 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,335 views

    We need the Fire of the Holy Ghost to fall on us once again, consuming us for the glory of God

    Fire from Above Sunday, October 29, 2006 – AM By Pastor Jim May We need the fire this morning. It’s getting colder outside, but I’m not concerned about the cold air; I’m concerned about the cold spirit and the cold heart in the church. I know that the church, in general, at least those with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Our Great Salvation" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,561 views

    Sermon 3 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

    “As to this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that would come to you made careful searches and inquiries, 11 seeking to know what person or time the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating as He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. 12 It was revealed ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Just One Thing Series

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,364 views

    A sermon on the Ten Commandments

    Old Abbott and Costello skit. It doesn’t matter too much who is in what position in our lives until we settle the matter of who is on first. In other words, we need to know who is in first place in our lives. This issue must be settled! If anyone, or anything, occupies first place in our lives ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Clean And Pure: A Way Of Life Series

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 11, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,006 views

    Sermon on the Seventh Commandment

    In the midst of marital disagreement it is not uncommon for a spouse to wonder if there isn’t somebody with whom they would be more compatible. Suleyman Guresci, of Izmir, Turkey, divorced his wife of twenty-one years after a bitter six-year court battle. In an effort to find the ideal woman, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Master Bedroom: A Place For Love Series

    Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,399 views

    How do we stay in love from the honeymoon until the tomb?

    For mine and Rebecca’s wedding anniversary this year, my parents gave us a card that read: An Anniversary Look at Dating vs. Marriage When you were dating . . . Now that you’re married . . . You always looked your best. You wear whatever is clean. Your manners were impeccable. You burp at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist