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  • Carl Benge avatar

    An Encounter To Remember

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Apr 28, 2007
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     | 3,975 views

    Personal Encounters with Jesus

    Many of us can recall some moment in time that stands out as a turning point in our lives. Maybe even some very important person, you may have met, whether at a fair, or town celebration or even on an airplane. For example, take my best friend from back home, Craig. When he was in fourth grade, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Different...yet The Same

    Contributed by Carl Willis on May 2, 2007
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     | 2,282 views

    Jesus and John the Baptist used different methods and styles of proclaiming their message. Even though the methods were different, the message was the same. This message examines how methodology and style are guided by the timeless mission of reconci

    Different…Yet the Same Matthew 3:1-6 Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25 May 6, 2007 Matthew 3:1-6 (NLT) In those days John the Baptist began preaching in the Judean wilderness. His message was, [2] "Turn from your sins and turn to God, because the Kingdom of Heaven is near." [3] Isaiah had spoken of John ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Am I Responsible For The Whole, Wide World?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007
     | 2,294 views

    One of the towering questions of Christianity is the question of responsibility for bearing witness.

    AM I RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WHOLE, WIDE WORLD? Mark 1:16-18 INTRO: One of the towering questions of Christianity is the question of responsibility for bearing witness. “Am I responsible for the whole, wide world, or just myself, my salvation, my actions?” These questions are clearly answered in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lighthouses Of Prayer 2008 Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 7, 2008
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     | 9,566 views

    An explanation of lighthouses of prayer and a call to be one.

    Luke 10:1-9 January 6, 2008 The Sending Out of The Seventy-Two: Lighthouses of Prayer I grew up in the evangelical church, and through those years I heard and practiced many different methods of evangelism, or ways to draw the people around you to God through Jesus. Most of those methods ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Shine Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,153 views

    God gives us power to shine for him. We are part of God’s testimony to the world. Love is the light.

    Shine Series: Turn on the Light / Sunday, December 30th 2007 Intro: In 1853, Hosea Lewis became the “keeper of the light” on Lime Rock Island at Newport, Rhode Island, Lewis suffered a stroke four years later, at which time his teenage daughter Ida assumed responsibility for the light. Each day ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Four Wealthy Lepers

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 5, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 57,930 views

    Four men with nothing to lose discover great wealth and realize the peril of not sharing good news.

    Four Wealthy Lepers II Kings 7:9 INTRO.: The king of Aram lays siege to Samaria and the people are starving, even to the point of engaging in cannibalism. The prophet Elisha promises quick relief. He is not believed and the king even sought his life, blaming him for their troubles. The prophet’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Tale Of Two Preachers Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,594 views

    Part of a series on Philippians, we’re encouraged to preach Christ, no matter what.

    Illus. Georgia Tech. Football game years ago. GT was ahead 7 to 6. •Coach told QB not to throw no matter what. •They ran to the opponents 10 yd. line in last minute of play, but he was overcome by temptation. •He threw and it was intercepted by the fastest back on the team. •He started rushing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Lessons From Martha, Lazarus And Mary

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,613 views

    Martha beavered away ’serving’, Lazarus (a former dead man) had a story to tell and Mary was extravagant in her worship. There are lessons for us in these three characters!

    On Maundy Thursday we hold meals around the town in homes and in Churches in honour of Jesus. Here was a dinner given in Jesus’ honour (12:2). It is only six days before the Passover (12:1) so it is the day before ‘Palm Sunday’ – the day when Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey, the day ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Why We Can't Lighten Up

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 10, 2008
     | 2,397 views

    Everyone tells us to "lighten up." But the serious believer, looking around at a dying world, just can’t do it.

    Passage: 2 Timothy 4:1-8 Intro: Read Paul Simon lyrics from “Have a Good Time” (You can get these on the web) 1. it’s an idea we hear a lot. 2. “lighten up” “Are we having fun yet?”` 3. we all like to laugh, and laughter and joy are good things. 4. but for some people, there is a sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What Are You Ashamed Of?

    Contributed by Daniel Lawson on Sep 2, 2007
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     | 3,206 views

    It is the task of the Church to carry the Gospel to the 4 corners of the globe. We should be unashamed in following the command of Jesus!

    Romans 1:8-17 What are you ashamed of? 8/26/2007 Revival Service Shady Grove Baptist Church Intro: When was the last time you shared your faith? Not when was the last time you invited someone to Church, or to hear your Pastor speak, but when was the last time you told someone about Jesus? “The 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dare To Share Series

    Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Sep 3, 2007
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     | 5,457 views

    A sermon on how sharing our personal faith stories puts our faith in action and leads others to God.

    Dare to Share Romans 9: 20-33 (The Message) 20-33Who in the world do you think you are to second-guess God? Do you for one moment suppose any of us knows enough to call God into question? Clay doesn’t talk back to the fingers that mold it, saying, "Why did you shape me like this?" Isn’t it ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I Once Was Blind But Now I See Series

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Sep 4, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 50,472 views

    This sermon reassures individuals that no matter what you have done in life, what you have said in life, or even where you may have gone, God can and will turn your life around if you allow Him.

    Introduction: Looking back into our lives we have lived reckless lives, carefree lives, careless lives, and the I want to do my own thing lives. We often bit off more than we could chew which often put us in situations that we regretted. Some of the mistakes that we have made in our lives we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Belong And Follow Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Sep 18, 2007
     | 3,058 views

    In our quest to pray with and disciple our youth, the importance of the Great Commission plays a vital role. We want to follow it and pass it on reproducing disciples for Jesus.

    BELONG AND FOLLOW One Sunday morning an old cowboy entered a church just before services were to begin. Although the old man and his clothes were spotlessly clean, he wore jeans, a denim shirt and boots that were very worn and ragged. In his hand he carried a worn out old hat and an equally worn ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Power Of Your Testimony

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,727 views

    People underestimate the power of their testimony to change the lives of those around them.

    I. A lot of people say that they can not witness of their faith to others - dynamite does a lot with so little. II. All Christians are able to lead other people to Christ. III. In fact, most of us are Xns because of some normal, average person – baptism, Sunday school, witness of a friend or ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Telling His Story Confidently

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,105 views

    Peter gives us a great insight into how to evangelize the unchurched - simply share what God has done in our lives.

    Accident I witnessed in St. Louis - I was the only eyewitness to the accident that was able to tell who had the right of way - Eyewitness – just state the facts Some eyewitnesses have greater impact – touch many people’s lives - JFK, Normandy, Holocaust Confidence of the eyewitness – know what ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran