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  • Keith Manry avatar

    Operation Immortality: Mission Impossible?

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 21, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,508 views

    What is the one thing that you’re scared of? If you’re like so many other people you’re answer is death. Death. No one wants to face it. No one wants to think about it. For years even the medical community has been uncertain of how to deal with death. Hum

    Operation Immortality: Mission Impossible? Easter Sunday: April 15th, 2001 What is the one thing that you’re scared of? Think about that for a moment…I mean what is it that really frightens you? Perhaps it’s something you think of regularly or maybe it’s something you’d rather avoid. A week ago ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    #1 Exclusive Faith Series

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,494 views

    The issue our text addresses is that it insists that Faith in Jesus Christ Excludes Every Other Option. For the fact of the matter is that, for the most part, we only turn to Jesus when we have ran out of options: He’s usually our last option.

    One of the greatest affronts to the majesty of the Master occurs when we ask His help in prayer, and then rely on Something or Someone else in addition. We have this tenacious tendency of using this Jesus/And strategy; Jesus/And… my money, my medicine, my doctor, my parents, my spouse, my friends, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    But There Is No Peace

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 10,487 views

    In response to the Attack on America of September 11th, this sermon addresses the struggle between wanting to be faithful to Christ’s call for peace and faithful to Christ’s call for justice. Jeremiah warns us from crying for "peace, peace," when there i

    "But There Is No Peace" The Rev. Dr. Maynard Pittendreigh Sunrise Presbyterian Church Jeremiah 8:10-11 It was not that long ago. You remember where you were when you heard the news. You will always remember. You will tell your children and your grandchildren where you were when you first heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Back To School

    Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 117 ratings
     | 33,146 views

    Ten principles to make a note of before your children go back to school in the Fall.

    Back To School Psalm 127 Rev. R.B. Hughes Labour Day Weekend ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Price Of Evangelism

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 5,883 views

    There is a price to pay to be obedient to Jesus’ command to evangelize.

    The Price of Evangelization John 4:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. James Dobson’s experience at the public school system from 1960-1963 1. At the final year, he had to say goodbye to 25 to 30 teary-eyed kids. 2. One young lady whom he said goodbye to in 1963 called him in 1975. 3. Julie had grown up. 4. James ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    At Least Peter Got Out Of The Boat...

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 27, 2002
    based on 334 ratings
     | 51,431 views

    Don’t crtitize Peter too much. At least he did get out of the boat. But what about the 11 other disciples who stayed on the boat?

    Matthew 14:22-31 Topic: At least Peter did get out of the boat… When we think about Peter walking on water with Jesus, we usually think what could have happen if Peter did not take his eyes off of Jesus. As long Peter kept his eyes on Jesus, he was able to walk on water. But when he began to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Warming Up A Church Family Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,260 views

    Although the methods to express brotherly love and warmth are often best seen by observing others, the nuts and bolts of creating a warm church family are described for us here in Romans 12. If we are going to aim to be a warm church, we need to get a pi

    Warming Up A Church Family (Romans 12:13-16) 1. When I first came to HPC, I was ignorant of boilers. 2. I grew up with a coal furnace in the basement….. 3. Space heater… 4. But boilers? Church—hot water Parsonage – steam 5. But boiler heat feels so good; even, steady….at home, we can sit on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Models For Growing Christians Series

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,155 views

    1st in a series on Christian Growth

    Almost every image used in the New Testament to describe the Christian life suggests growth and development. • We are to "pursue righteousness" (1 Tim. 6:11). • We are challenged to "be transformed by the renewing of your mind" (Rom. 12:2). • We are to "press on toward the goal" (Phil. 3:14). • ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Did Jesus Do About Conflict In His Team? Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 8, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 27,445 views

    Jesus dealt with conflict head on, yet always without sin. He did not avoid conflict. Once he dealt with it in his team, he pointed them back to His mission and their mission. He does that with us also.

    What did Jesus do about conflict in His team? In their book called ’A bucket of surprises’ J. John and Mark Stibbe refer to a friend (a church leader) who said this: ’Whenever the conflict gets too much in my church I go and visit the local kennels. There’s a whole group there that’s always ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Teamwork

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 3, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,570 views

    A sermon on teamwork based loosely on Ephesians 4:15-16 (Acrostic Outline taken from Rick Warren on Pastor’s Toolbox)

    Sermon for 9/27/2009 Introduction: Herman Ostry’s barn was under water because of a nearby creek. The Nebraska farmer invited a few friends to a barn raising. But it was not a typical barn rising (I said raising). They didn’t build a new barn. No, Mr. Ostry needed to move his entire 17,000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Favored To Forgive Series

    Contributed by Ulysses Mckneely on Jun 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,656 views

    Forgiveness is essential in the Christian walk; but how many can forgive while vengence is at their fingertips?

    FAVORED TO FORGIVE GEN. 45:1-5 PT3(Getting over myself) Sermon by Rev. U.R. Mckneely II 6/6/2010 “Simon Wiesenthal lost 89 relatives in Hitler’s death camps. He has devoted his life to finding Nazi criminals and bringing them to justice. He is often asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Up From The Grave He Arose

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,419 views

    The resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ and resurrection truths

    ‘Up From the Grave He Arose’ I can clearly remember singing these words to an old Easter hymn chorus, ’Up From The Grave He Arose’, as a young child in my Grandpa’s ‘Chapel’ on a hilltop in the Appalachian Mountains of Pennsylvania, and with the believing heart of a child I could see with my ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Let's Go Fishing

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 14, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,112 views

    Are you really following Jesus if you're not fishing?

    Let’s Go Fishing Matthew 4:19 “Jesus said, ‘Come follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” Today we are going fishing. Let’s sing the children’s chorus: “I will make you fishers of men, fisher of men………” “If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    There Is Blood On That House

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,566 views

    We need to see how close we are to Judgment and wake up.

    THERE IS BLOOD ON THAT HOUSE Exodus 12:1And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt saying, 2This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to you. 3Speak ye unto all the congregation of Israel, saying, In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Best Peace In The World

    Contributed by Don Schultz on May 5, 2010
    based on 20 ratings
     | 16,221 views

    What is "peace" - Jesus provides us with the best "peace" one could have.

    The Best Peace in the World John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. Today is Mother’s Day, and a warm greeting to all who are mothers celebrating this special day. I like ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran