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  • Marc Bertrand avatar

    Treasures, Trees And Transformations Series

    Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,625 views

    So we see an extraordinary parallel. For Zacchaeus stands up and makes the pronoucement, (if you will permit a paraphrase) “I surrender all that I have to own you.” And Jesus, reply is similar, “I surrender all that I am to make you mine.”

    Introduction: What would you do if you knew you had less than two weeks to live? Less than two weeks to accomplish anything of significance in life? Less than two weeks to spend with loved ones? Less than two weeks? Today is Palm Sunday. A day when we normally remember the entry of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Say What You Mean And Mean What You Say

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 42 ratings
     | 5,886 views

    Message describing the need to be people of or word, and avoiding the need to "swear."

    Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say Matthew 5:33-37 November 7, 2004 Introduction Have you ever met a person who is constantly saying things like, "I swear I’m telling you the truth," or "Honest!" or even something like, "as God is my witness..." Have you ever wondered why they say stuff ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Donald Stevens avatar

    Christian Stewardship - Part Four Series

    Contributed by Donald Stevens on Nov 19, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,394 views

    Fourth of four messages on stewardship. Based on UM congregational pledge and UM "Guidelines"

    2 Samuel 24:18-25 On that day Gad went to David and said to him, "Go up and build an altar to the LORD on the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite." So David went up, as the LORD had commanded through Gad. When Araunah looked and saw the king and his men coming toward him, he went out and bowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Internal Combustion

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 24, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 13,511 views

    A good one for you "motorheads" out there...How to be "on fire for God." The church that is on fire is ENDUED WITH POWER, EQUAL IN POSITION, EVANGELISTIC IN PRIORITY. Powerpoint at website.

    Internal Combustion Jer. 20:9 Welcome CMA. That’s the Christian Motorcyclists Association…notice the 1st word in their name…I appreciate it! Some have come a long way to be with us, I’m sure, and we appreciate that! These folks are like you and me, and just like we should, they try to use one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Goal Of Ministry

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006
     | 3,870 views

    Third sermon in the summer 2006 Series, “Being God’s People by Serving, Obeying, and Giving.”

    (1) Two weeks ago, I asked you if you rooted for a team no matter who played on it and if you rooted for a particular player no matter what team he/she played for. Some of you responded that you did both. I have very few players that I root for. I will admit that I am a Brad Miller fan and have ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Thorns Of Life

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 9, 2006
    based on 90 ratings
     | 43,721 views

    The thorns of life are many, but the grace of God is sufficient in our weakness.

    Text: “…a thorn in the flesh was given to me…” (2 Corinthians 12:7) What is a thorn? The American Heritage Dictionary says that a thorn is a modified branch in the form of a sharp, woody spine. It can cause sharp pain, irritation, or discomfort. How many of you have ever been struck by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Hungry For God Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,950 views

    The practice of fasting focuses our desire on God and enriches the soul.

    True Spirituality Series Fasting: Hungry for God Matthew 6:1, 16-18 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Today we come to the third of three illustrations Jesus uses to teach that motives matter to God. It is possible to do a good thing for the wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Filled With The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,281 views

    The filling of the Spirit yields a disciplined spiritual life.

    True Spirituality Series Filled with the Spirit Ephesians 5:15-21 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO It hasn’t happened in a while, but I’ve done it before. I’ve ran out of gas. Years ago, I can remember more than once coasting into a gas station just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Old Testament Trinity

    Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,988 views

    Though the OT alone might not generate the doctrine of the Trinity, in the light of the NT, the Trinity is easy to see in various OT passages.

    Homily for Trinity Sunday Psalm 93, Exodus 3:1-6, Romans 8:12-17, John 3:1-16 The Old Testament Trinity Several years ago, my wife and I were in a liberal Lutheran church on Trinity Sunday. We arrived at the end of what they billed as their traditional service, which appeared to us to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    From A Mustard Seed

    Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,567 views

    On the occasion of a weekend conference for training men in worship, this sermon challenges the men to expect God’s blessing on their small beginning.

    Psalm 92, Ezekiel 31:1-6,10-14, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, Mark 4:26-34 From a mustard seed One things that grabs the attention of St. Athanasius parishioners today is the presence of all these men in our fellowship for the Lord’s worship on the Sunday morning. To those of you here this morning from ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Excuses

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,919 views

    Excused we make to deny our calling from God!!!

    EXCUSES Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Does It Mean To Be "Saved"?

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,504 views

    The basics of salvation: Why do I need to be saved? and How can I be saved?

    The word “save” can mean many different things: • To set aside money for later use, often adding to the sum periodically. (She’s saving for a new computer.) • To avoid wasting something or using something unnecessarily. (He took a shortcut to save time.) • To set something aside, keep something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The 7 Prayers Of Matthew 8 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 18, 2006
    based on 86 ratings
     | 15,402 views

    Study on the miracles Jesus wants to do in our lives and in our world today, and how our prayers can make all the difference! Link included to formatted MS Word text and PowerPoint Presentation.

    The 7 Prayers of Matthew 8 This series is called “The Gospel of Jesus”, and we are striving to keep Him the focus all the while…and our Lord makes that easy to accomplish all the time. In today’s text His ministry is in full swing as Jesus descends the mount He gave His great sermon upon and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Growing The Family

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 211 ratings
     | 50,301 views

    From the life of Christ we learn how to grow a church family. 1- the method 2- the motivation 3- the means

    INTRO.- ILL.- A father who didn’t exactly resemble Atlas or perhaps Samson said, “My little girl was sitting on my lap facing a mirror. After gazing intently at her reflection for some minutes, she said, ‘Daddy, did God make you?’ “’He sure did,’ I told her. “’And did He make me too?’ she asked. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Get Out Of This Mess -- Good Punctuation

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,704 views

    Many times the mess of daily life can be corrected by good punctuation, this is not the end, this is but an opportunity to improve. Part two of period or comma?

    REACHING BEYOND THIS MESS --- GOD CAN ---TRUST HIM. LEARN GOOD SPIRITUAL PUNTUATION By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part two of a punctuation series, and part five of a series on failure. I. IT IS AMAZING HOW IMPORTANT PROPER PUNCTUATION REALLY IS TO UNDERSTANDING. A. Is it ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God