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  • Mark Witherden avatar

    The Prayer For Boldness

    Contributed by Mark Witherden on Jan 4, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,034 views

    Do you want boldness? The early disciples found themselves in need of boldness and this is how they got it. Something every believer should be praying.

    When the early church prayed Acts 4:23-31 The Apostles Prayer And being let go they went to their own companions and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. So when they heard that, they raised their voice to God with one accord and said: "Lord You are God, who made ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Developing A Personality Of An Optimist Series

    Contributed by Michael Greer on Jan 6, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 14,060 views

    Learning to face the future Being prepared, with Couarge, and hope.

    Developing A Personality of An Optimist. Deuteronomy 31:1-8 (Sunday January 5,2003) Intro: When it comes to the subject of dealing with the future we know that nothing is certain. Consider these comments on the future: Theoretically, television may be feasible, but I consider it ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    What We Believe...about The Bible (Or "Always Trust Your Bubbles"

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 17, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 3,781 views

    A sermon about what we (Nazarene’s) believe about the Bible.

    Larry Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net January 19, 2003 Title: What We Believe....About the Bible (or "Always Trust the Bubbles") Text: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Introduction 1. I’m not a SCUBA diver, but SCUBA has always fascinated me. A. When you take up SCUBA, one of the things that ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    When Ordinary People Give

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 26, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 12,162 views

    Here are four principles that should govern the way ordinary people like you and me give to the Lord.

    1 Chronicles 21:18-25 When Ordinary People Give Today in our service I want to share with you four principles that ought to guide your giving. Our services are going to be a little different this morning because during the course of the sermon you will be hearing some personal accounts from some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Losing To Win

    Contributed by J Spurling on Jan 29, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,732 views

    People who lose their life for Christ and the gospel will save their lives. How will people save their lives when they lose their lives for Christ and the gospel? People will save their lives as they understand three implications given in Mark 8:35.

    Losing to Win! By Pastor J Spurling The Neighborhood Church of Gainesville Introduction: Have you ever had to lose something in order to gain something else? Currently, I’m in the process of losing weight in order that I can gain entrance back into the pants that fit me quite nicely just last ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Family Ties Series

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,553 views

    Experience the reality of learning to appreciate more than just one person in your house.

    Family Ties How to Appreciate More Than Just One Person in Your House I. Introduction A teacher was trying to teach her class a lesson about fractions. After the lesson she tested one of the boys who was in a large family. Johnny, she said, There are six people in your family. Your mom bakes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Doing All The Right Things For All The Wrong Reasons

    Contributed by Rick Labate on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 19,851 views

    It is possible to obey God out of every motive except the only right one...love!

    “Doing All the Right Things For All the Wrong Reasons” by Rick Labate Introduction A burglar broke into a house one night. He shone his flashlight around, looking for valuables, and when he picked up a CD player to place it in his sack, a strange, disembodied voice echoed from the dark saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Jeremy Houck avatar

    I Want The Church To Grow But I Don't Want Any More People Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,410 views

    I want the church to grow because it is God’s desire but I really don’t want people I am afraid of to worship here.

    This idea came from notes I recieved from my Mentor Jerrie Barber. I Want The Church to Grow But I Don’t Want Any More People Acts 6:1-7 During the summer of 1993 I was working with a missionary congregation in South Georgia. We were having a Men’s meeting to discuss how our summer had gone and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Health Watch Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 26, 2003
    based on 32 ratings
     | 11,457 views

    This is the 15th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon looks at the Body Of Christ, its purpose, and how it is doing.

    Sunday Morning March 2, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Church On The Rocks¡¨ [#15] HEALTH WATCH 1 Corinthians 12:1-31 Introduction: 1 Corinthians 12:1-3 1. Why did Jesus come to this earth? To seek and save what was lost. In order to fulfill His purpose, Jesus had to pay the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live The Blessing

    Contributed by James Harrington on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 15,268 views

    God chooses to bless us will we choose to live the blessing?

    Living The Blessing Numbers 6:24-27 I hope you are enjoying reading through the Word of God this year. I hope you are on track. Our journey this week has taken us through the book of Leviticus and we began the book of Numbers. It’s been my prayer that you have been able to stay strong and able ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Hensley avatar

    The Secret Of Contentment

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,903 views

    The Apostle Paul will help us to understand the secret of contentment it’s not found in a fountain that provides perpetual youth, or being 18 again or in money or success… but in the Lord!

    Southern Hills Baptist Church March 16th 2003 “The secret of contentment” Philippians 4:10-13 By Pastor Mark Hensley 10I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11I am not saying this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tree Ripened Fruit

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 15, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,331 views

    The story of Zacchaeus is more than a children’s song. It is the truth of the impact that a life saved by grace should be making in the world.

    March 16, 2003 Morning Service Text: Luke 19:1-10 Subject: Salvation Title: Tree Ripened Fruit This morning I want to share with you the story of Zacchaeus. This is not the same story as the children’s song you all know but it is the power and kind of humorous story of a man looking for meaning ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Trust Of Love Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,912 views

    This is installment 12 in a series on I Corinthians 13, and deals with the fact that love "believes all things."

    “The Trust of Love” I Corinthians 13:7 March 9, 2003 Love of Another Kind – I Corinthians 13 Theme Introduction: Trust. Who do you trust? Americans trust each other less and less each year, this according to Pamela Paxton, Associate Prof of Sociology at The Ohio State University, who studied ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Damien Spikereit avatar

    Join The Search Series

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Mar 27, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,678 views

    A narrative sermon calling on Christians to join the search for the lost.

    Title: More Like Jesus... In His Mission D.T.: There is not greater reward in life than to be a part of seeing someone come to Christ. Text: Luke 15:4-32 Move #1: Introduction - How many of you have watched the game show with Donnie Osmand, "The Pyramid Game." One person lists out a bunch of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    David & Goliath - The Battle Is The Lord's Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 145 ratings
     | 83,362 views

    God is the one who saves, not by sword or spear, but by his power, by his word proclaimed in the gospel, by his Spirit who fills each one of us just as he filled David.

    I guess this would be one of the best known, if not THE best known story in the Bible. In fact it’s so well known that David has become a metaphor for the victorious underdog. He’s the archetypal cutter down of tall poppies. The one who can overcome the greatest odds to win through to victory. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican