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  • Carl Benge avatar

    An Encounter To Remember

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Apr 28, 2007
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    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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    To The Ends Of The Earth Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 1, 2007
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    Thoughts about our condition at an Acts 1:8 church

    Text: Acts 1:8, Title: To the Ends of the Earth, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/6/07, AM A. Opening illustration: the woman in Lilburn that gasped at the small number of churches in Maine, USA, after reading scripture and prayer- the evangelism linebacker B. Background to passage: As I mentioned last week, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Different...yet The Same

    Contributed by Carl Willis on May 2, 2007
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    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
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    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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    Seeds And Silos Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on May 29, 2007
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    Just as the purpose of seeds is not to store them but to spread them and the purpose of silos is not to fill them but to empty them; so it is with the Good News of the Kingdom.

    SILOS & SEEDS: KEEPING THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING Mark 7:31-37 (5:18-20) Sermon #4 from “Life on the Farm” Sermon Objective: Just as the purpose of seeds is not to store them but to spread them and the purpose of silos is not to fill them but to empty them; so it is with the Good News of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Man Who Had Everything But The Main Thing

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007
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    The world is full of people who have just about everything except what they really need!

    THE MAN WHO HAD EVERYTHING BUT THE MAIN THING Mark 10:17-22 INTRO: If we could have walked down the pathway of life with Jesus, we would have had many thrilling experiences and would have seen many wonderful things. Let’s walk with Him on a certain day. As we walk along, we see a young man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Won By One

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 1, 2007
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    We must study the importance of personal evangelism and reaching the lost and dying. Are you a personal soul winner?

    WON BY ONE! WILL WE HEAR THE CRY OF THE LOST? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Think when you enter that beautiful city, and the saved around you appear. Think when one comes to you and says: IT WAS YOU WHO INVITED ME HERE! It is easy to underestimate the role of the individual in SOUL ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Be Ready For A Witness

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007
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    A message on the importance of being prepared at all times to give a witness.

    BE READY FOR A WITNESS 1 Peter 3:15 INTRO: I don’t know how many times someone has said to me, “I had a perfect opportunity to witness to someone today, but it took me by surprise and I missed it.” Success in this world often depends on taking advantage of opportunities when they come your way. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Open Doors Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Mar 9, 2008
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    God opens doors as we pray and act with wisdom and grace toward unbelievers.

    Trinity Baptist Church March 9, 2008 Against the Tide God�s Open Doors Colossians 4:2-6 This week I read about a new book which has been on best-seller lists recently. The book was written by a pastor and his wife -- its title is Thirty Days to Live. Apparently it examines the idea ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reaching The Unreachable Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Mar 17, 2008
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    This is the second Spring Life message dealing with the need for Christians to reach out to those around them.

    Reaching the Unreachable Luke 19:1-10 Spring Life Series March 16, 2008 Morning Service Spring Life is an annual emphasis on Church growth and Evangelism. This message is based on materials provided by Wesleyan Headquarters. Introduction T.H. Huxley, a well-known agnostic, was with a group of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Shine Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008
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     | 4,943 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
     | 57,564 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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    The Impact Of Good News Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 17, 2008
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    The impact of the "good news of the gospel" has a way of changing lives and the perspective of life, just like it did for Paul (Saul of Tarsus)

    Romans – God’s Glorious Gospel The Impact of Good News Romans 1:8-15 * Good News! What comes to your mind when you hear these two words? For one couple it may be “you’re expecting a baby.” For another couple it could be, “you’re approved for your new house.” For one person it would be, “you’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    El Poder De La Oracion

    Contributed by Neftali Baez on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 30 ratings
     | 58,847 views

    Educativo

    El Poder de la Oracion Lucas 18:10-14 Introducción: Opcional I¿Que es la Oracion? Es la comunicacion del hombre con Dios. 1)Es el unico medio por el cual puede comunicarse con su señor.Hebreos11:6 2)La oracion no es para torsele el brazo a Dios para que haga lo que quiere el orante.¿Entonce ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Share The Light Or Lose It: An Advent Sermon

    Contributed by John Donnelly on Sep 25, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,955 views

    An Advent sermon, exhorting us to share and be the Light of Christ for those living in the darkness.

    “Share the Light, or Lose It”—An Advent Sermon Luke 3:1-6 Preacher: The Rev. Canon John Donnelly St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Wayne, NJ Once upon a time there was a man who lived in a deep dark cave---which had no exit. All his life, he was cold, damp, and miserable. The cave was so ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican