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  • James May avatar

    Living With The Sifter

    Contributed by James May on Apr 12, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 20,262 views

    Satan’s attempts to destroy God’s People are just as they were in the days when Peter was being sifted, but Jesus limits Satan’s sifting power.

    Living with the Sifter By Pastor Jim May Luke 22:31-36 31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. 33 And he said unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Seaman avatar

    Twenty Reasons Not To Sin Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 20, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 3,743 views

    This Sermon gives us reasons why not to sin

    TWENTY REASONS NOT TO SIN Part 3 Coming Clean Part 4 Pastor Jeff Seaman Prov. 6:20-23 “My son, keep your father’s commands and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. Bind them upon your heart forever; fasten them around your neck. When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tommy Davis avatar

    Singing On A Strong Foundation

    Contributed by Tommy Davis on Apr 23, 2001
    based on 206 ratings
     | 34,026 views

    This sermon was delivered for a choir anniversary and focuses on the mission and responsibilities of the choir in the church.

    Singing On A Strong Foundation Text: Ezra 3:10,11 10 And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, they set the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites the sons of Asaph with cymbals, to praise the LORD, after the ordinance of David king of Israel. 11 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Riley avatar

    Why Jesus: Because He's The Only Way Series

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 7,330 views

    a topical sermon on the subject of "Why follow Jesus and not some other religion" loosely based on John 14:6

    Islington Baptist Church April 22, 2001 Sermon texts: John 14:6, Acts 4:12, I Timothy 2:5 Series: “Why Jesus :Why follow Jesus and not Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism or any other religion” Title: Why Jesus? Because he’s the only way Have you ever wondered “Why are their so many different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Hensley avatar

    Good Looking Christianity Series

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on May 3, 2001
    based on 147 ratings
     | 8,404 views

    Many people would rather sleep in on Sundays, thinking that Church has little if anything to offer them. What does God, and His church have to say to them?

    West Greeley Baptist Church April 29th 2001 “Good looking Christianity” Titus 2: 7-10 By Pastor Mark Hensley “7In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness 8and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Owens avatar

    Looking For God In All The Wrong Places

    Contributed by Terry Owens on May 10, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 14,127 views

    Have you found God yet? Maybe you’re looking in all the wrong places, see where to look in this exciting message.

    I believe with all my heart that God is calling our church to be a church that seeks the face of God. So often people seek the hand of God, or just His blessing, but what we must understand, if we have the favor of God, then we have His blessings. In order to seek the face of God, we must know ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Pausing To Give Thanks

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,026 views

    Reasons Christians have to be thankful.

    THANKSGIVING 2004 PAUSING TO GIVE THANKS When the New England colonies started, the settlers endured many hardships and difficulties. They were pious and religious people, so they prayed and fasted a lot to get through the difficult times. They thought so much about their problems and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Other Nine

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,018 views

    Historical scientific report on what happened to the nine lepers who failed to return to express gratitude.

    One of the traditional passages that we look at each Thanksgiving is Luke 17:17, where Jesus says to the one former-leper who has returned in gratitude “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine?” Good questions. And I’m happy to be here to tell you tonight that we finally have answers. Through ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Mary And The Little Lamb

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 16, 2004
    based on 85 ratings
     | 13,143 views

    Mary’s HUMILITY, PURITY, AVAILABILITY. Jesus was a SUBSTITUTIONARY, SUPERNATURAL, SPECIAL, SACRIFICIAL, and SPECIAL LAMB, and He SHOULD be a SOUGHT Lamb. Powerpoint at website.

    Mary and the Little Lamb Luke 1:26-38; John 1:29 Formatted text, audio/video, and PowerPoint are at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LittleLamb.html I suppose one the most familiar nursery rhymes is the poem, Mary had a Little Lamb. The lamb in the nursery rhyme was pure and sweet. Surely, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clifton Cooley avatar

    To Look Back Or Not To Look Back

    Contributed by Clifton Cooley on Dec 25, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,297 views

    At years end everyone looks back. When Chrsitians should and when they should not look back.

    To Look Back Or Not To Look Back, That is the Question. Gen 19:17; And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed. 1 Chron 16:11-12; Seek the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Everhard avatar

    Narnia: Winter In Narnia

    Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Jan 3, 2005
    based on 100 ratings
     | 5,744 views

    This expository sermon from 2 Corinthians 4 gives the believer hope that, despite severe suffering, the Resurrected Christ is on the move!

    “Winter in Narnia” from 2 Corinthians 4: 7-18, by Matthew Everhard. Originally preached at Hudson Presbyterian Church on January 2nd 2004. I have to be honest, I don’t really like this time of year. This time of year reminds me of the land of Narnia. Have you read the great classic fantasy by C. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Todd Randolph avatar

    Is That Your Final Answer Series

    Contributed by Todd Randolph on Mar 8, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 7,135 views

    Paul’s appearance before King Agrippa.

    Tonight I would like to continue the “Who Wants to Be A Millionaire” theme. I don’t know if you have noticed when you watch the show, but on the first five questions Regis rarely asks the contestant if that is their final answer. Typically, this is because these first five questions are meant to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    Repent Now

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 10, 2001
    based on 364 ratings
     | 36,207 views

    Year C. Third Sunday in Lent Luke 13:1-9 March 18, 2001

    Year C. Third Sunday in Lent Luke 13: 1-9 March 18, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father, thank you for all of the examples ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    No Bitter Roots!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 13, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 13,218 views

    The moment you’re offended you have a choice. You can choose to forget it, or to hold on to it. When you choose to hold on to it, a bitter root begins to grow.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Have you ever asked yourself, "Why do people have difficulty getting along with one another?" How can people whose families have lived together as neighbors for a thousand years start killing each other? Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    No One Cares!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 14, 2001
    based on 208 ratings
     | 26,797 views

    Is it possible that our lives have become so self-centered, so complicated, so full of things, that we no longer care?

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) (This is a sermon adapted from one I read years ago. I would be happy to credit the original author if I knew who. Can anyone help me?) TEXT: Psalms 142:1-7 Listen as I read Psalm 142, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ