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  • Mark Kang avatar

    Faith Or Fear

    Contributed by Mark Kang on Mar 26, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,147 views

    Where there is fear there is no faith

    Everybody is afraid of something. Fear steals our faith. Where there is fear there is no faith, fear is the absence of faith. "Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death that is the devil and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Cling To Me

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Sep 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,181 views

    Using the illustration of Exit Glacier in Seward Alaska, examining the reason why Jesus said to Mary, “Don’t cling to me”?

    I. INTRODUCTION A. Stop Clinging? – Why??? 1. Why forbidden? a. nature so new, fresh - could be defiled easily? b. nature so new, fresh - would zap her dead (fly zapper) 2. Clue is in the nature of her clinging a. Greek = “fastened to, hold tight, adhere to, she wouldn’t let go” b. Jesus didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    This Sickness Is Not Unto Death

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,649 views

    Great Funeral Sermon. Meaning of Jesus’ statement, “This sickness is not unto death”. Life includes death, but doesn’t end in death

    I. THE STORY OF LAZARUS IS VERY FAMILIAR A. Man Who Lived In Bethany With His Sisters B. Became Very Ill C. When Jesus Came, Already Had Died D. John 11:35 “Jesus wept” – shortest verse in the bible - profound E. It Was At Lazarus’ Tomb, Jesus Made Great Proclamation John 11:25-26 "I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Sharing Your Faith

    Contributed by Miguel Pinell on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,207 views

    John 4:1-10 teaches us a method used by Jesus to share the good news

    If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, your life is a living testimony to the world. Through the scriptures we find several examples from which we can learn how we could share God’s message; in today’s reading we find a very good example from Jesus on sharing. Here we find many valuables lessons, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatness Of Small Things Series

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,037 views

    wHILE SOME ARE CALLED TO MINISTER TO THOUSANDS, OTHERS ARE CALLED TO MINISTER TO A FEW. IRREGARDLESS OF YOUR CALLING, DO NOT DISCREDIT IT, RATHER WALK IN IT.

    SCRIPTURE: JOHN 6:1-15 SUBJECT: THE GREATNESS OF SMALL THINGS (ANDREW) MERRIAM-WEBSTER DEFINES OXYMORON AS: A COMBINATION OF CONTRADICTORY WORDS. CRUEL KINDNESS LITTLE BIG MAN TIGHT SLACKS PRETTY UGLY OLD NEWS IN A REAL SENSE TO SUGGEST THAT SOMETHING SMALL – GREAT . . . HOW CAN SOMETHING ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Essentials For A Successful Missions Program

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 6, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,275 views

    Missions is an essential part of the Church, This message is key to having a successful mission programs

    THE ESSENTIALS FOR A SUCCESSFUL MISSIONS PROGRAM Proverbs 29:18 INTRO: I could stand up here this morning and preach out of Mark 16:15 on “The Great Commission” and try to relay to you the definitive points of that command. I could go through all three of Paul’s Missionary Journeys and tell you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being A Bounty Hunter For The Lord

    Contributed by Andy Johnson on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,021 views

    As bounty hunters look diligently for those who jump bail, so should Christians look diligently for the lost and for those who have went astray.

    Intro: Duane Chapman alias “DOG the Bounty Hunter” In Matthew chapter 18, Jesus is talking to the disciples here in reference to Vs. 1. Then He gives them and us a warning in vs. 6-9, as bounty hunters we need to hold fast to the truths found in these 5 verses. I. A Bounty Hunter must know who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's The End Of Church As We Know It!

    Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on May 4, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,257 views

    For to long we have taken the divinely instiuted Church and made it something that is corrupt. It has to be the end of Church as we know it, or it will be.

    IT’S THE END OF CHURCH AS WE KNOW IT. Text: Eph 2: 19-22 During the Viet Nam era a song was popularized which stated because of the uncertain times, “ It’s the end of the world as we know it.” The times were troubling and the people of the nation were rising up. There were protest against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Our Cornerstone

    Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,461 views

    The fact that the church needs a foundation can not be disputed. Let’s take a look at the way the foundation is laid as well as the purpose and types of stone used.

    Psalms 118:22, "The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the Corner." Ephesians 2:20, "And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief Cornerstone." 1 Peter 2 4-8, "To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Singleness Is Not Loneliness

    Contributed by Peter Balogun on Jul 12, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 9,883 views

    Many see the single as an incomplete and abnormal person that is always lonely. This is an error. Singleness could be a blessing and indeed is a blessing. Find out how.

    A single person is that person who is separate, unique, whole and complete. The Bible did not tell us that there is something wrong with being single. Sometimes, men make it look as if being single is a curse! But single hood can be, and as a matter of fact, a blessing. “But I want you to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are You Fearful Or Fearless

    Contributed by Steven Glover on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,684 views

    An evaluation of fear and fearlessness.

    Title: “Are You Fearful Or Fearless" Text: Proverbs 29:25 “The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.” Introduction: In our text we find a double proverb. Each half is entirely true by itself; and put together, the whole is forcible and full of truth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "Why Celebrate Christmas?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Dec 24, 2003
    based on 12 ratings
     | 6,916 views

    It is always interesting to note those who did come and those who did not come to that first Christmas celebration. Why did they not come? And why did others come to celebrate the birth of the Christ child? The reasons are the same today.

    Text: (Luke 2:15 KJV) And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. 16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Remembrance Of Me Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 12, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,270 views

    The focal point of our worship is to partake of "The Lord’s Supper." We partake of this divinely instituted meal lest we forget the sacrifice Christ made on our behalf and the ramifications of that sacrifice.

    INTRODUCTION Priscilla Larson, of Lexington, MA, tells of the time her brother in law (a preacher) had been away from home one afternoon donating his blood at the Red Cross. The preacher’s son was concerned when his father didn’t come home at his usual time so he asked his mother, “Is dad going ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Surpassing Value Of The Knowledge Of Christ

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 3, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,352 views

    The value of all else pales when compared with the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, "whom to know aright is life everlasting."

    THE SURPASSING VALUE OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST "But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ. More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Achieve Great Things

    Contributed by Steve Ownby on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 9,066 views

    Three key ingredients for having a more than successful Christian walk

    HOW TO ACHIEVE GREAT THINGS And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits. Dan 11:32 Introduction: In the days we live in now many are trying to get ahead by many different ways. People attend ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal