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  • Pat Cook avatar

    I Am A C?

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 29, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,811 views

    If being a Christian is about BEING CHANGED and BEARING CHALLENGES, how well do we line up?

    Acts 11:19-26; 1 Peter 4:12-16 – I Am a C? There were two evil brothers. They were rich and used their money to keep their ways from the public eye. They even attended the same church and looked to be perfect Christians. Then, their pastor retired and a new one was hired. Not only could he see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit - Patience

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Nov 1, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,758 views

    Patience - something we all want, but seldom have. However, it is attainable for us as believers. Patience is the fourth aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit. Let us study this aspect and try to learn what it means to be patient and then make application in

    The Fruit of the Spirit – Patience Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control; against such there is no law. INTRODUCTION Patience - A small boy is sent to bed by his father. Five minutes later … ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Spirit Explaining His Name

    Contributed by Nick Watson on Nov 2, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,104 views

    Explaining the messages God included in His chosen Name of the third member of the Trinity.

    I want to talk to you this morning about the meaning of the Name ‘Holy Spirit’. Firstly, let me remind you that the Bible teaches us about the Divine Trinity of God the Father; the Lord Jesus Christ His Son; & the Holy Spirit. The very name of the third member of the Divine Trinity, namely, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Persecuted Church Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Nov 5, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 22,409 views

    This message was preached during a Month of Missions emphasis and illustrates the need for awareness among evangelicals regarding those who are being persecuted for their faith in Christ.

    Jesus, Hope of the Nations “The Persecuted Church” Month of Missions - 2003 Various Scripture Texts – © Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2003) John 15:20 (NIV) “Remember the words I spoke to you: ’No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Guideline #9: Give Generously Of God's Resources Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 12, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,299 views

    A healthy church is a giving church. God is the owner. We are just the stewards.

    SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 9:1-15 TITLE: Guideline #9: “GIVE GENEROUSLY OF GOD’S RESOURCES” (Bulk of material from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church and a sermon on this text also by him) INTRODUCTION: A. Ten Reasons Why I Never ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    My Will Be Done

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 5,867 views

    We pray that God’s will would be done, but we live our lives praying that OUR will would be done.

    Over the past few years, I’ve had the opportunity to attend several graduation ceremonies. There are always lots of speeches. Some have been good and others are sometimes a bit boring. But I went to a graduation ceremony earlier this year, shortly before moving to Georgia, and I found the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Experiencing Eternal Life"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 3,047 views

    Why did Jesus suffer and die on the cross of Calvary? We find the answer in our Scripture text, John 3:16, (The Golden Text of the Bible) “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but hav

    “Experiencing Eternal Life” John 3:14-18 Today is Palm Sunday – the first day of what is known as the beginning of Holy Week for the Christian world. On this Sunday Jesus made His triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Luke 19:37-38: Jesus rode into the city on a young donkey. “When he came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Shrinking God's Holiness

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 16, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,673 views

    When we shrink God’s holiness we have no standard to live by

    How we have made God a shrinking reality DON’T BE AFRAID! Have you ever wondered which hurts the most? Saying something and wishing you hadn’t? or Saying nothing and wishing you had? I guess the most important things are the hardest things to say. Don’t be afraid to tell someone you love them. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Seven Today Principles For Victory Tomorrow

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Apr 28, 2004
    based on 120 ratings
     | 14,901 views

    These 7 principles have changed my life when it comes to trusting God for His best plan.

    “7 Today Principles For Victory Tomorrow" James 4:13-17 & Matthew 6 In a Peanuts cartoon strip, Charley Brown says to Linus, “Life is just too much for me. I’ve been confused from the day I was born. I think the whole trouble is that we’re thrown into life too fast. We’re not really prepared.” And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Would You Have Been Ready?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 4, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,275 views

    This message will be somewhat different from most of mine because we are a nation in mourning. Eight days ago, the north Texas sky was filled with the sound of a loud “boom”...

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX The message this morning is going to be somewhat different from most of mine because we are a nation in mourning. And I feel that it would be helpful for us to consider some of the events & ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's All In The Timing Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 5, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,055 views

    First of 5 on the Jesus Controversy. Key Understanding: God is expressed in Jesus It’s not the teaching, the philosophy, or the concepts of love and compassion that made Jesus controversial. It’s the person.

    4/18/04 – It’s All in the Timing The Feast of Shelters Slide #1 The Feast of the Shelters was the third of the great annual festivals In the Jewish tradition there are several feasts. These events are a sort of religious holiday where several days are given to the celebration of life and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Heals The Centurion's Servant Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 6, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 51,522 views

    Tenth in a series on the "Miracles Of Jesus."

    The Miracles of Jesus Miracle # 10 “Jesus Heals the Centurion’s Servant” (Matthew 8:5-13, Luke 7:1-10) The miracle that we are going to consider tonight is notable because it is the first occasion in the Gospels that Jesus uses his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Huckaby avatar

    Christianity 2004

    Contributed by Gary Huckaby on May 6, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,810 views

    What does it mean to be a Christian in 2004. See what is going on in the world today that points to the return of Jesus Christ for His Bride.

    A Sermon For You A ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Sermon Title Christianity In 2004 By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby Our Text verses for This Sermon are; Exodus 12:1-2; And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying, This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Not Yet Perfect

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 18, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,377 views

    Funeral sermon for Doris Reynolds Parker, veteran teacher, civil rights worker, and mother, whose spirit of determination we can complete if we commit to justice, kindness and a walk with God.

    Perfection is difficult to come by! No matter how good something is, it is always possible to find flaws. It is always possible to discover imperfections. When I was in engineering school, I took a class in drafting. My professor’s claim to fame was that he could, without a compass, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    An Uncomplicated Message

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 2, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,367 views

    This is a clear presentation of the Gospel based on Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus in John 3.

    “AN UNCOMPLICATED MESSAGE” John 3:1-21 INTRO – There are some things in life that seem very complicated to some people, and relatively easy to others. For instance, algebra seems very complicated to me. Only “D” I ever made in high school was in algebra. Too complicated to me. But for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist