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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    God Exalting Worship

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 9, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 9,825 views

    The elements of dynamic worship that exalts God.

    God Exalting Worship John 4:20-24 One characteristic of most of the churches that are experiencing dynamic growth is that of God exalting worship. Irwin Lutzer believes in the importance of worship and put it this way, “If we haven’t learned to be worshipers, it doesn’t really matter how well we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Shall I Wear?

    Contributed by Rickey Shive on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,643 views

    We live in a world of constant change, including trends in the types and style of clothing we wear. What is appropriate dress for a Christian? Hopefully, this lesson will answer that for us.

    Introduction: A daily question (or at least a daily decision) most everyone asks (or makes) is - What shall I wear today? For mankind, when answering this question certain considerations come into play: 1. What’s the occasion? - work - dinner with the family - sporting event - ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can Death Be That Bad? Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 123 ratings
     | 6,017 views

    This message proides a glimpse into the Afterlife through the eyes of the rich man in Luke 16. It was presented to a Seeker-Sensitive Congregation.

    Can Death Be That Bad? Dr. Marty Baker / March 10, 2002 / Luke 16:19-31 Last week I began a three week series focusing on the Afterlife. We asked the question: Can we talk to the dead? We talked about the syndicated television show, Crossing Over With John Edward. As you may know, John Edward ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When Satan Is At His Worst

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 96 ratings
     | 17,909 views

    Satan knows that his time is short, so he is working harder now than ever to destroy everything good and right.

    REV. 12:12 "WHEN SATAN IS AT HIS WORST" A) There is a person known as the devil, who has pledged himself to fight every work of God! * Someone has asked, "Where did the devil come from and why did God make a devil?" B) Originally Satan was an angel in Heaven, he was an archangel. * There were three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Courage For The Apprehensive

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,003 views

    Christians are to possess courage in moments/instances of fearful apprehension. Courage for the apprehensive(Christian) is found in The Comfort of ...

    COURAGE FOR THE APPREHENSIVE—Revelation 2:8-11 Jesus encouraged the Smyrnan church as they faced the certainty of mortal/lethal/deadly persecution. Christians are to possess courage in moments/instances of fearful apprehension. Where does Christian courage arise during apprehensive moments? 6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Braun avatar

    Why Doesn't My Life Have Power Series

    Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,233 views

    A study of the Book of Romans

    Why Doesn’t My Life Have Power? Romans 7 Romans 7:1-6 The Apostle Paul tells about a lovely woman who found herself married to a demanding perfectionist. He laid the law down to her day after day. He made insistent demands on her behavior. There was no escaping his tyrannical guilt trips. No ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Resurrection - The Real Reason For Hope And Optimism

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 244 ratings
     | 17,290 views

    What makes you hopeful and optimistic? Only one thing really works, and here it is.

    John 20:10-18: THE RESURRECTION: THE REAL REASON FOR HOPE AND OPTIMISM This past week there was a major earthquake in Afghanistan – the death toll is pretty high, and it continues to rise. Earthquakes always mean trouble. But not always. On Easter morning, the Bible tells us that there was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When Faced With An Empty Tomb

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 31, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,897 views

    Discover the reasons for the four different responses to the empty tomb to help you choose wisely how you will respond

    Happy Easter, Everybody! I came across an imagined scenario of the two Roman soldiers guarding Jesus’ tomb on that first Easter morning. Each had his cup of coffee in hand. Moments before the angel showed, one soldier said to the other, "Cheer up, it’s Sunday morning. The way I see it, we’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Getting Along With One Another Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 8,991 views

    This is the first of four in a series on Ephesians 4. The main theme is the function of the church in the accomplishment of its mission.

    Living in the Family of God Drama Getting Along in the Family God’s Doctrinal Statement For years I have resisted the notion of having a “doctrinal statement”. It’s not that we don’t know what we believe or that we don’t want you to know. It’s just that I have a hard time rewriting what God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    8 Special Blessings That Those Born Jewish Have

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,028 views

    An exposition of Romans 9:1-5

    Islington Baptist Church April 14, 2002 Romans 9:1-5 Scriptures: Romans 3:1-8, Philippians 3:1-9 8 special blessings that those born Jewish have In Romans 3:1 Paul asks this question: “What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision?” Paul’s answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Am I Pleasing To God? Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,902 views

    An Expository Sermon from Romans 8:5-9 concerning the certainity of God’s approval and acceptance for the Christian. Romans Series #34

    Romans Series # 34 April 17,2002 Welcome to New life in Christ. We are currently going through the book of Romans verse by verse. I believe all of us have found this book of the Bible to be challenging to understand at times but also very instructive and encouraging. Tonight we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Be Your Own Worst Enemy At Home Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 177 ratings
     | 34,352 views

    First sermon in series on encouragement for the home.

    Once upon a time a rat looked through a crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife opening a package. What food might it contain? He was aghast to discover that it was a rat trap. Retreating to the farmyard the rat proclaimed the warning; "There is a rat trap in the house, a rat trap in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Will Cornwell avatar

    An Invitation To Life

    Contributed by Will Cornwell on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,194 views

    Jesus knows your hearts deepest longing. Come and join in on abundant life by responding to His open arms.

    The text that I want to look at this morning is verses 35-39 of the first chapter of the gospel of John. In order to preface the chosen text I also read verses 1-18. I chose these scriptures as a preface for one reason. For the message I have prepared for you this morning, it is important for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Don Schultz avatar

    What's The Verdict?

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 6,276 views

    Everytime God’s Word is shared, there is a verdict in people’s hearts. What’s the verdict in your heart?

    Acts 17:1-12: SO WHAT’S THE VERDICT? Recently in the news, there’s the story of the actor, Robert Blake. Maybe you’ve heard about this one – a famous actor living in California – married to the wrong person. His wife is shot and killed, and now, the police say that the evidence is pointing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Times Of Refreshing Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,368 views

    A sermon on Acts 3:16, 19 (Adapted from Charles Spurgeon Sermon on Acts 3:19)

    Sermon for 4/28/2002 Acts 3:16-19 Introduction: For years, the opening of "The Wide World of Sports" television program illustrated "the agony of defeat" with a painful ending to an attempted ski jump. The skier appeared in good form as he headed down the jump, but then, for no apparent reason, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ