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  • Edward Boyce avatar

    Great People Need To Bathe

    Contributed by Edward Boyce on Jan 7, 2005
    based on 78 ratings
     | 4,195 views

    Through his baptism, Jesus transforms believers, heals us and we are adopted into God’s covenant community and thus we are no longer estranged from God.

    EVEN GREAT PEOPLE NEED A BATH SOMETIMES II KINGS 5:1 14 MARK 1:1 11 POWER AND GREATNESS HAVE A TASTE. MAYBE YOU KNOW THAT TASTE. FOR YOU THE TASTE MIGHT BE SWEET AND STICKY, LIKE COTTON CANDY FROM THE COUNTY FAIR, EATEN ON A WARM AUTUMN NIGHT. IT MIGHT BE THE SALTY PLASTIC TASTE OF A ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why People Decide Not To Pray?

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 105 ratings
     | 8,903 views

    But why people decide not to pray? There are some reasons: 1. Prayer Takes Time and Effort, 2. Prayer Needs a Reason, 3. Prayer Requires Passion, and, 4. Prayer Demands Faith

    Why People Decide Not to Pray? (Luke 18:1-8) Introduction ILLUSTRATION. During the lunch our, the president of a large factory wanted to talk to his company’s manger about an urgent matter, but the manager’s secretary said, “He can not be disturbed for he is in conference—as he is everyday at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 5 - Evangelizing The People Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Feb 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,914 views

    Part 5 deals with our responsability to evangelize people and bring up disciples as Christ instructed us to do.

    FINDING PURPOSE Part 5 – Evangelizing People SCRIPTURE READING † Matthew 28:18-20 “Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Whining Friends--Faithful People

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,155 views

    David was receiving bad advice from so-called friends...and his foundations were shaken. But David was faithful; because he had taken refuge in God.

    July 6, 2003 Sunday Evening Title: Psalm 11: "Whining Friends and Faithful People" Text: Psalm 11:1-7 Introduction As we continue our study of Psalms, we come to chapter 11. It is certainly appropriate to study this Psalm during our celebration of Independence Day this week. This Psalm is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Kind Of People God Uses

    Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jul 15, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,540 views

    Story of Mary

    THE TYPE OF PERSON GOD USES Luke 1:26-55 December 1, 2002 Pm Is it by random selection that God picks people to use, or does God have a method? The principles of the Bible teach us that "God is looking for people to use." Look with me at Luke 1:26-55 ... (NKJV) Now in the sixth month the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Loving People And Using Things Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,733 views

    Jesus: Friend of Sinners, Part 7 of 7.

    LOVING PEOPLE AND USING THINGS (LUKE 19:1-10) One of the greatest novels written, as well as my favorite Broadway musical, is “Les Miserables,” the story of Jean Valjean’s transformation from an uncaring and unfeeling man into a kind, noble, generous, sacrificial and selfless man later in life. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Big Mistakes That People Make

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 227 ratings
     | 20,393 views

    We all make mistakes in life, but some can be very bad.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A newspaper in Kansas, trying to correct a mistake that had occurred in a previous issue, carried the following item: “We wish to apologize for an error in the wedding story in last week’s paper. Due to a typesetter’s mistake we said, ‘THE ROSES WERE PUNK.’ What we intended to say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Turner avatar

    The Sin That Has People Talking

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 3, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,837 views

    The text of this sermon describes those that are reprobate. In this sermon you’ll discover the sin that has people talking

    The Sin That Has People Talking Romans 1:28-32 28. And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; 29. Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Meeting People Where They Are"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 43 ratings
     | 21,651 views

    Why, how, when, where and to whom are Christians called to witness?

    1 Corinthians 9:16-23 “Meeting People Where They Are” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus tells us: “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.” He doesn’t tell us to preach the good news ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Games People Play - Life Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,522 views

    Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity.This sermon deals with abundant life.

    The games people play - Life A LIFE WORTH LIVING Introduction: 1. I was in the summer of my Eighth grade year when my family moved to Huntsville, Alabama. The primary reason that we moved to Huntsville was the church. Mayfair Church of Christ was the largest congregation that I had ever seen, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Games People Play - Risk Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,022 views

    Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity. Here we discuss if you can risk if God is a liar or does He tell the truth

    The games People Play – Risk Does God really mean what He says? Introduction: I was at a Barnes and Noble book store in Nashville one day when I heard a young mother call to her young son. He looked to be about three and was standing at the top of the stairs making faces at his mom. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good News For Bad People Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,948 views

    This story is about what we think makes us acceptable in the sight of God.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 49 “Good News for Bad People” Luke 18:9-14 In verse nine Jesus begins another parable. Because this parable follows the parable of the persistent widow, where Jesus teaches us to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good New For Bad People Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 12 ratings
     | 3,368 views

    This parable embody two contrasting views of how to approach God; one on the basis of supposed good works and the other on the basis of God’s grace.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 49 “Good News for Bad People” Luke 18:9-14 In verse nine Jesus begins another parable. Because this parable follows the parable of the persistent widow, where Jesus teaches us to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good New For Bad People Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,142 views

    This parable embody two contrasting views of how to approach God; one on the basis of supposed good works and the other on the basis of God’s grace.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 49 “Good News for Bad People” Luke 18:9-14 In verse nine Jesus begins another parable. Because this parable follows the parable of the persistent widow, where Jesus teaches us to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Uses Little People

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jan 20, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,102 views

    Paul was converted by Jesus, but he needed Ananias too

    Sometimes a Minister can be too busy - with Church Buildings to care for, and money to raise to run and repair them - with meetings to attend, and an area to minister to, he can be too busy. Too busy for his family, too busy for his Congregation, too busy for God. I say this with feeling, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican