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  • Kevin Long avatar

    Bless Me

    Contributed by Kevin Long on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 17,302 views

    An analysis and application of Jabez’ prayer.

    “BLESS ME” I Chronicles 4:9,10 9Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.” 10And 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayerfully Encountering The Living God - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 20,504 views

    Through the early chruch’s example we can learn how to encounter the presence of God in a fresh and powerful way. Are you hungry for an encounter with God?

    Todd Coget a minister in Indiana tells a story of growing up on a pig farm. They raised about a thousand pigs a year; there would be two or three hundred little oinkers running around in one field. Long before the sun would rise each morning Todd would walk into the field to feed the pigs and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How God Heals Your Hidden Wounds

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Sep 8, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 19,809 views

    How do we receive God’s healing and strength? 1. Affirm the truth 2. Trust in God’s sovereign love 3. Forgive those who wounded you

    (Note: The title for this message is from a Rick Warren series; however the sermon itself is original) In the 1960’s, during the Vietnam War, a new term was coined to describe soldiers who had been injured in battle, but who were still able to walk without assistance. They were called the "walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Refreshing My Rough Times Series

    Contributed by James Botts on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 118 ratings
     | 19,776 views

    “Refreshing My Rough Times.” Sometimes life can be real rough and it seems as though the whole world is out of control. We’ll study Psalm 91:1-16 in order to learn how to find shelter, peace and refuge in the presence of the Lord.

    The Crossing Community Church Times Of Refreshing “Refreshing My Rough Times” Pastor Jim Botts September 8th, 2002 Introduction **FLASH PLAYER CLIP: 9-11** John Blanchard recounts the events of 9-11: The beautiful morning of September 11th, 2001, seemed a day like any other day. But coordinated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Habit Of Witnessing Series

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jan 10, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,670 views

    This Sermon discusses the fact that all Christians are witnesses, and that we are to make being a good witness are part of our lives.

    The Habit Of Witnessing Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:19-20, 5:48, Heb 10:14, Romans 3:10, 2 Timothy 2:15, Luke 12:12, John 16:8, Acts 1:8, 1 Peter 3:15, 1 Samuel 16:7, Acts 1:8, 1 Peter 3:15 January 4, 2004 I. Today I want to look at another habit that all Christians should develop, and that is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strong Wings Require Deep Roots

    Contributed by James May on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 28,518 views

    If we are going to soar into the future on eagle’s wings to build a strong church for the Lord we must first have some strong and deep roots.

    STRONG WINGS REQUIRE DEEP ROOTS Sunday, January 11, 2004 – AM (This message is partly based on a sermon by Rev. Franklin Jentzen) Ephesians 3:17-21, "That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Fruit Of Repentance

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 94 ratings
     | 11,474 views

    Message discussing the meaning of repentance and how it should affect our lives.

    The ¡§Fruit of Repentance¡¨ Matthew 3:1-12 January 11, 2004 Introduction What do you think of when you hear the word ¡§repent?¡¨ Two images come to my mind right away. The first is the street preacher with a Bible as big as your Aunt Martha¡¦s Buick, screaming at people to repent to escape the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • James May avatar

    God's Power Of Creation

    Contributed by James May on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,891 views

    We all need God’s creative power in our lives if we are to be what God wants us to be.

    GOD’S POWER OF CREATION (Parts of this sermon are based upon a sermon that I read but I do not know the name of the author.) Genesis chapter 1:1-31 Genesis 1:1-2, "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Many Facets Of Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 224 ratings
     | 9,196 views

    There are manny facets to the Christian life.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Some wit said the seven ages of man are: spills, drills, thrills, bills, ills, pills, wills. Most of us experience some of those, if not all of them. We especially don’t like the bills, the ills, and the pills. And maybe the wills! We probably prefer the thrills over anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Building The Sanctuary

    Contributed by James May on Feb 1, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 29,919 views

    Just as David provided for and commanded Solomon to build the temple, we are commanded to provide for and build our lives into a sanctuary for the Lord.

    BUILDING THE SANCTUARY 1 Chronicles 22:18-19, "Is not the LORD your God with you? And hath he not given you rest on every side? For he hath given the inhabitants of the land into mine hand; and the land is subdued before the LORD, and before his people. Now set your heart and your soul to seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Assailing The Gates"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,704 views

    The church doesn’t exist to protect the camp; but to move against the foe.

    “…I will build My church; and the gates of Hades shall not overpower it” This statement by Jesus, in context, is a response to Peter’s confession of Him as the Christ, the Son of the Living God, there in Matthew 16:16 A proper exegesis of this passage would have to include the whole passage, ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Growing Up Is Hard To Do Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 8, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,195 views

    All Christians are to be growing Christians.

    GROWING UP IS HARD TO DO I Corinthians 3:1-17 S: Spiritual growth Th: Live the Difference Pr: ALL CHRISTIANS ARE TO BE GROWING CHRISTIANS. ?: How? How do we do that? KW: Contrasts TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 3:1-17 three contrasts that show us how to be growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ups And Downs Of Obedience Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,653 views

    A look at Elijah and how his obedience wasn’t determined by his feelings.

    What type of person does God choose to confront politicians with His word? If you were to picture in your mind that type of person who would it be? Billy Graham? Perhaps he’s held audiences with every American President for forty years. Tony Campola? Maybe, he’s one of the three pastors who ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Is Going On In America

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 11, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,523 views

    The Passion of the Christ is only the tip of what a pagan culture is attempting to do in silencing the church.

    Jon Meacham, managing editor for Newsweek magazine wrote a cover story entitled, “Who really killed Jesus?” editorializing what they described as Mel Gibson’s troubling movie, “The Passion of the Christ.” Troubling are the words of Meacham when he states, “Though countless believers take it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Road Less Traveled Series

    Contributed by Chris Taylor on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,019 views

    Living an Abundant Life

    The Road Less Traveled Little Log Church John 10:10 February 7-8, 2004 INTRODUCTION Two weeks ago, John and I decided we would take one morning a week, which is really only 2 and ½ hours due to our children’s school schedule, to hike. We’re calling it our pastoral staff meeting. We hike and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational