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  • Francis Avila avatar

    Resurrection Brings New Peace

    Contributed by Francis Avila on Apr 20, 2003
    based on 154 ratings
     | 8,401 views

    For those of you who live constantly in fear; fear of failure, fear of death, fear of terrorism, fear of uncertainties, the message Christ brings on Easter is: "Peace Be With You."

    Resurrection Brings New Peace! Easter Sunday,2003 Text: John 20:19—31; Introduction: Humors: 1. In Taiwan, the translation of the Pepsi slogan “COME ALIVE WITH THE PEPSI GENERATION” came out as “PEPSI WILL BRING YOUR ANCESTORS BACK FROM THE DEAD.” 2. A man had fallen between the rails in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Al Lowe avatar

    In Jesus' Name

    Contributed by Al Lowe on May 13, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,362 views

    There is not other name under heaven given by which one is saved.

    Acts 4:5-12 (12) PROPOSITION: By Christ you are saved. OBJECTIVE: To lead the church to Christ. The time following Easter and Pentecost is a time of the birth of the primitive church. It is also a time we consider the basics of our own, personal beliefs and why we believe it. The first few ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Famous One

    Contributed by Brian Barrett on Nov 19, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,374 views

    There have been alot of famous people throughout the history of mankind but, Jesus Christ is the true "Famous One".

    The Famous One 10-20-02 Mark 1:21-28 21 And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught. 22 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes. 23 And there was in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It's Peter On The Line Series

    Contributed by Peter Mclewin on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 270 ratings
     | 12,555 views

    The real miracle was greater than the catch of fish; Jesus had captured Peter’s heart.

    Hats off to Luke for bringing his readers exclusive coverage of this great story. Jesus had attracted a crowd eager to hear a Word from God. When the Word of God is spoken with clarity, passion and conviction, it always draws a crowd. Gennesaret, the Sea of Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking On Water

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 11,796 views

    This message shows the choices we have when confronted with storms.

    Scripture: Matthew 14:22 – 34 Title: “Walking on Water” Introduction: Jesus and His disciples had spent the day with some 5,000 plus people. Jesus taught them and then he miraculously fed them all with just a bit of bread and fish. After Jesus taught all those people, He put His disciples into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fishing 101

    Contributed by Chad Ballard on Jan 31, 2002
    based on 117 ratings
     | 10,500 views

    How to be a "fisher of men".

    Fishing 101 Matthew 4:18-22; Jeremiah 16:14-17 Rev. Chad H. Ballard Read Matt. 4:18-22 I have heard sermon after sermon in my lifetime based on the scripture, “Come and I will make you fishers of men.” And in my shallow thinking, I knew that the simplest meaning was that Jesus was calling His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The True Way To Heaven

    Contributed by Terry Tuley on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,635 views

    An evangelistic Message to stir people to realize there is no other way to heaven except through Jesus

    THE TRUE WAY TO HEAVEN John 14: 1-6 It was the time of the Last Supper. Here we find Jesus and his disciples gathered in a little upper room preparing to eat together for the last time. Jesus had tried to prepare his disciples for what was ahead. They had literally left all to follow him and had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can The Lord Help You Gain Peoples' Cooperation?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 33 ratings
     | 5,352 views

    Show how much you have need for and appreciate one another. Paul writes, "From Him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. (Eph. 4 :15 ,16) 12

    What are some of the Biblical guidelines in gaining others cooperation? Quote: Cooperation is best gotten when people know how much you love them and seek their best interests. People do not care how much you know until they know how much you care. 1. Ask the Lord to give you a special passion, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    John's Climatic Introduction Of Jesus

    Contributed by Allen Hern on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,072 views

    You are familiar with the story of Jonah.

    You are familiar with the story of Jonah. God said, ìArise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry out against it, for their wickedness has come before Me.î So Jonah went and cried against Nineveh that the great city must repent or in 40 days Godís destruction would fall against it. In response ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    That Troublesome Tongue

    Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 7,148 views

    The things we say have weight and meaning and they have long lasting effects. This message tells us how to control our tongue.

    James 3:1-12 "That Troublesome Tongue" By Pastor Mark Hiehle When I was growing up, there was a phrase that I heard that sounded good but was as false as false could be. Whenever I was teased or put down, the phrase would run through my mind as a retort, but deep down I knew it wasn’t true. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    #3seasons Of Testing Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 7, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,086 views

    We search how friendship can help or hurt in the process of testing.

    #3 Seasons of TESTING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part 3 of a 5 part series. If you need part contact Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #3, Why tests? TEXT: Proverbs 18:24 A man that is going to have friends must show himself friendly... Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpens iron; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Like A Rock

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 8,190 views

    The importance of growing and developing as believers.

    20, October 2002 Dakota Community Church Like A Rock Introduction: 2 Peter 1:5-11 5For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Weathering Life's Storms

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,259 views

    Storms Happen - Deal with it.

    26, May 2002 Dakota Community Church Weathering Life’s Storms Introduction: Matthew 7:24-27 24"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Phil Anderson avatar

    "Conduct Yourselves" Series

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,290 views

    Taking a look at 3 crucial areas where Christians are to conduct themsleves in.

    “Conduct Yourselves” Philippians 1:27-30 PHP 1:27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending as one man for the faith of the gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    Dealing With Dificult People Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 8, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,391 views

    Dealing with Difficult people use scriptureFrom the time we were babies, we all have found ways in which to "get our way". Some are legitimate means of obtaining your objectives ... others are means whereby we manipulate people. These means of manipulatio

    PART 3 Eph 4:14-15 .... we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, 15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head--Christ-- The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist