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  • Jim Moynihan avatar

    How To Receive An Answer From God (4of4) Series

    Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Apr 21, 2005
    based on 77 ratings
     | 43,598 views

    There are four attitudes needed to get answers to our prayers.

    Jeanne Olsen, a mother of five from Illinois, took her daughter Kirsten, age 9, out for a mother-daughter breakfast. During their meal, Jeanne courageously asked her daughter, "How do you think I could be a better mom?" Kirsten thought for a moment. "Well, you do yell a lot. I know you’ve been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Crucifixion Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 22, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 13,823 views

    Jesus chose to go to the cross - to be beaten and spat upon and to be separated from the Father - even though He didn’t have to. The question is: why did He do it? Also learn when it’s right to speak up and when to remain silent.

    1 Very early in the morning, the chief priests, with the elders, the teachers of the law and the whole Sanhedrin, reached a decision. They bound Jesus, led him away and handed him over to Pilate. The Jewish religious leadership had already decided to try to get Jesus killed - they had done it ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Deacons Leading In Church Ministry

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 23, 2005
    based on 144 ratings
     | 14,915 views

    Four lessons to help us better value the ministry of deacons in our church.

    God’s Glorious Church Deacons Leading in Church Ministry Acts 6:1-7 Woodlawn Baptist Church April 24, 2005 Introduction A rather pompous-looking deacon was working hard to impress upon a class of boys the importance of living the Christian life. “Why do people call me a Christian?” the man asked. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Father Hunger

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on May 13, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,262 views

    We are created with a longing that only a father can fill.

    Father Hunger Hosea 11:1-9 In premarital counseling we spend a lot of time talking about the future bride and grooms parents, and focus a great deal on the dads. We spend time talking about their relationships, favorite memories, the ways that they were disciplined, and what they like and don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Using Gifts Wisely Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,588 views

    Ultimately we’re called to service because we’re seeking to follow the steps of our saviour Jesus Christ. Jesus came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many

    Have you ever had one of those really annoying waiters or waitresses that are always there hovering around the table? They’re the ones who come and take your plate almost the second your last mouthful goes in & the cutlery goes down. This can be really annoying because it denies you the chance to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Kissing Convenient Christianity Goodbye

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Aug 26, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 11,221 views

    Following Jesus means being willing to serve and be inconvenienced for the sake of the Gospel.

    Kissing Convenient Christianity Goodbye August 21/22, 2004 Don Jaques PROBLEM: We have many ministry needs unmet and the needs of a 3rd service coming up. Christians think that serving others is optional. Christians think that laying down your life is just something “figurative” and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Traveling Without A Map Series

    Contributed by W F on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,710 views

    All of us are familiar with the ’where’ test. “Where should I live, work, worship, invest? Where should I send the kids to school?" (Part 1 "Passing Life’s Tests")

    Passing Life’s Tests Hebrews 11:8-19 PART 1 “Traveling Without a Map” The ‘Where’ Test (Hebrews 11:8) Central thought: A real believer follows God’s leading without knowing where. Co-ordinated reading: James 1:2-3 and 12 INTRODUCTION When airlines train their pilots they first test them in a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Pergamos: The Church Of The Undecided Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,105 views

    Pergamos: The church of the undecided

    Pergamos: The Church of The Undecided Revelation 2:12-17, “"Write this letter to the angel of the church in Pergamum. This is the message from the one who has a sharp two-edged sword: "I know that you live in the city where that great throne of Satan is located, and yet you have remained loyal to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Generous God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 29, 2004
    based on 188 ratings
     | 30,305 views

    From the parable of the vineyard workers, understand the generosity of God’s grace and learn to extend grace and mercy to others.

    Parable of the Vineyard Workers This is not a well-liked story because it hits at our sense for what is fair and just. Our first impression is that it is not fair. Why? Why Jesus tells this parable? 20:1 “The kingdom of heaven is like…” It is a description of how God’s Kingdom functions. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Satisfied People Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,186 views

    Message 4 of 5 on John 5 & 6. Let’s talk about Jesus today… Let’s see him today the way he described himself. Jesus said, “I am the bread that gives life.”

    There is something about bread and its ability to satisfy you. It’s not just a full belly! It’s that sense of security and comfort that comes from the smell of warm bread and the fullness of the soul. There is something about a piece of warm bread that satisfies the heart of a person. Maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where's Your Faith On Friday?

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,137 views

    A Palm Sunday sermon that explores the difference between people’s words and actions on Sunday with their words and actions on Friday.

    April 4, 2004 — Palm Sunday Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson John 12:12-19 Where’s Your Faith on Friday? Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our glorious King and Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. The Word of God for our meditation this Palm Sunday is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Judgment On Our Hearts

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 17, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 3,443 views

    For our Remembrance Sunday, when we recall church members deceased during the past year. Memories that are all positive or all positive leave judgment on our hearts. The gospel means that we learn and rejoice from them, but recognize that their lives we

    The way in which we remember those who have gone before us can either empower us or it can disempower us. The way in which we grieve for those we have loved and lost can either enable us to greater things, or it can disable us and hold us back. It all depends on what we do with the judgment that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    No I Won't! Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 19, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,073 views

    We all know how heroic Esther was but we forget about the stand Vashti took

    He was half in the bag when it all began. His name was Xerxes and he was the King of Persia. If we pull up a map here we discover that Persia is located in this area making it modern day Iran. However we are told that when this story happened Xerxes kingdom stretched from India, which is up here ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    We Can Become Hardhearted With A Spirit Of Unbelief Or Know God Is In Contr

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 21, 2004
    based on 32 ratings
     | 3,043 views

    How to overcome knowing God is in control

    WE CAN BECOME HARDHEARTED WITH A SPIRIT OF UNBELIEF OR KNOW GOD IS IN CONTROL JOB 1:1, 8, 21, 22, 42:5 Could Job have said in all that he was going through, “It does not pay to be holy or walk honestly? God treats the wicked and the pure the same. We both suffer. So why labor to be honest?” Job ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    1 Ixthus > 153 Ixthus

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 22, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 8,128 views

    How Jesus uses a catch of fish so the disciples would catch on (get it - catch on? insert belly laugh here) to who their friend was on the shore

    April 25, 2004 John 21:1-14 The Greek word for fish is ixthus. You often see that word on the back of cars within the shape of a fish. If you’ve ever wondered what that is supposed to symbolize - it’s not just for people who like fish. The five letters that spell fish - iota, chi, theta, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran