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  • Richard Pfeil avatar

    Planned For God's Pleasure Series

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,654 views

    Deals with our need for Worship

    “PLANNED FOR GOD’S PLEASURE” Sunday, May 2, 2004 We are unpacking God’s purposes for our lives. In order to get the most you can out of this series, I encourage you to read only one chapter a day. I know life is busy; I missed two times this week myself and I had to get caught up, but it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    First Impressions Really Matter Part One

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 23, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,824 views

    The issue behind first impressions and which first impressions matter most.

    God’s Glorious Church First Impressions Really Matter Part One 1 Corinthians 10:31 Woodlawn Baptist Church April 10, 2005 Introduction (See end note for credit) In 1 Corinthians 10:31, the apostle Paul said, “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Darkest Hour Expect A Miracle

    Contributed by James May on Apr 24, 2005
    based on 61 ratings
     | 26,930 views

    Our God is a Deliverer! When the devil thinks he has won and the world thinks your done - that’s when God will deliver! Expect a miracle!

    IN THE DARKEST HOUR EXPECT A MIRACLE by Pastor Jim May What a wonderful God we serve. I can truly say that serving the Lord is a wonderful privilege. To be used by God, even in the very smallest of manner according to our opinion, is a great privilege indeed. Though most of the members of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Attitude: The Response Of A Successful Steward Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 27, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,396 views

    We learn about three different attitudes with regard to stewardship.

    Scripture Think of a person whom you greatly admire and respect. Do you have such a person in mind? Good. Now, what is it about that person that you appreciate so much? What is it that really draws you to them? Let’s list the qualities and characteristics of the person whom you greatly admire. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Part I: Fervent Prayer Series

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,249 views

    If we want to make a difference in the natural realm of our living, we have to start with the spiritual first. “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power [not natural power, but divine power] to d

    “The Weapons of Spiritual Warfare Pt I: Fervent Prayer” Doing warfare in a world we cannot see… Most of you have a cel phone… How does a cellular phone know there was a call coming in? It receives a message from the presence of radio waves, which are transmitted through the air invisibly. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Part 3: Lust: Taming The Human Animal Series

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,874 views

    All of us are human animals. We’re all humans, designed by God for a wonderful purpose in His creation. Yet all of us have this animal instinct in us that causes us to do things we know we shouldn’t do...

    Illust: Play the old "Human Animal" song by Disney. All of us are human animals. We’re all humans, designed by God for a wonderful purpose in His creation. Yet all of us have this animal instinct in us that causes us to do things we know we shouldn’t do. That’s the animal inside each one of us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Imitating The Faith Of Abraham Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,619 views

    Fifth in the romans series dealing with Abraham’s faith.

    Chico Alliance Church June 10, 2001 Pastor David Welch “Imitating the Faith of Abraham” Romans 4:1-25 The theme of Romans is the “righteousness of God.” God will restore righteousness throughout His creation. • Righteousness of God – His very nature • Righteousness by God – an absolute universal ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    What Christ & Christians Have To Say . . .

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 11, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,702 views

    What Christ and Narrow-Minded Christians Have to Say … to the Critical, to the Curious, to the Complacent -- Jesus gives us both the model and the content of how to answer questions about the gospel’s exclusivity

    September 5, 2004 — 14th Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 13:22-30 What Christ and Narrow-Minded Christians Have to Say … … to the Critical … to the Curious … to the Complacent Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Is Jesus The Only Way To Heaven?

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 18, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 7,044 views

    The Passion of Christ

    The Passion of Christ John 14:6 How do you get to Columbus? Depending on whom you ask you could get very different directions! While some may tell you to get in your car and drive south on interstate 71 someone else may suggest you take the scenic route on state highway 3. Then someone else may ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "As The Spirit Gave Utterance"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,630 views

    God gives us a ’language’ of unity in Him.

    “And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance.” (vs 4) The verse we’re studying today, and indeed, this entire passage involving most of chapter 2, has been debated and heatedly argued between various camps for ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    A Sheep Is A Sheep. A Shepherd Is A Shepherd.

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,588 views

    A sermon that explains what to expect in the members of a congregation and what to expect from the Shepherd.

    September 26, 2004 Luke 15:1-10 Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear him. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Then Jesus told them this parable: “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    First Comes The Birth, Then The Joy

    Contributed by James May on Oct 3, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,707 views

    We cannot experience the real Joy of the Lord until we have first brought forth the birth of that which the Holy Ghost has conceived within us through obeying call of God.

    First Comes the Birth and Then the Joy By Pastor Jim May Luke 1:31-35, "And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Vipers Series

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2001
    based on 136 ratings
     | 52,678 views

    Warfare Prayers

    THE VIPERS Dr. D. K. Olukoya In Matt. 3, we have the record of a man of God who picked his words carefully and said exactly what he meant. This man, John the Baptist, was the forerunner of our Lord Jesus Christ. Matt 3:7 says, "But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Neil Olcott avatar

    The Christian's Bonus Program

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jun 1, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 7,033 views

    We are blessed when we allow God to use us to bless others.

    Date: 04-8-01 Title: The Christian Bonus Program Bible Text: Philip. 4:10-20 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Sometimes there is help we could do better without! A man called his neighbor to help him move a couch that had become stuck in the doorway. They pushed and pulled until they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Fear Disappear

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 14, 2001
    based on 351 ratings
     | 62,189 views

    An Expository Sermon On Psalm 27 on Dealing With And Overcoming Fear By Focusing On God

    Making Fear Disappear Psalm 27 Pastor Larry Sarver New Life in Christ 1633 SW 34th St. Palm City, FL 34990 561-283-9426 pastorsarver@yahoo.com www.palmcitynewlife.org Illustration: The Pillsbury Dough Boy. Cute. Cuddly. And wanted for attempted murder. Well, not exactly ... A woman in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational