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  • Eric Snyder avatar

    A Reason To Believe

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,288 views

    This was one of my favorite recent sermons, it deals with the aspect of Jesus meeting a person who is strugling with belief.

    Mark 9:14-27 A reason to believe Eric A. Snyder, Farwell Church of Christ September 9. 2001 Everyone walks by faith The rationalist puts his faith in science and reason Humanist puts his faith in humanity Atheist puts his faith in himself Agnostic puts his faith on hold Evolutionist puts his faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Why God May Have Placed You In Trouble

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 5, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,665 views

    answers question as to the "why" of trouble

    Acts 27:21-24 THE "WHY" OF TROUBLE Paul’s greatest human ambition was to visit Rome, the center and capitol of the great Roman Empire. Paul knew that if he could get the Christianity firmly established in Rome the effect of it would be felt to the ends of the empire. God had told Paul in Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    A Prophetic Message To Third Generation Christians

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 28, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,750 views

    This sermon is a prophetic message to third generation Christians whose parents and grandparents were beleivers and is a challenge to the third generation Christians to follow the faith of their forefathers and to complete the unfinished task of world evangelism in their generation.

    A PROPHETIC MESSAGE TO THIRD GENERATION CHRISTIANS OUTLINE 1. ELEVATION - EXTENSION - ENLARGEMENT 2. EXAMPLE - ENCOURAGEMENT - ENVIRONMENT 3. EXPECTATION - ENTANGLEMENT - ERRORS 4. ENCOUNTER - EXPERIENCE - ENLIGHTENMENT 5. EXAMINATION - ENDURANCE - ENERGY 6. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Six Steps To Innovation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,592 views

    Six Steps to Innovation

    HOW TO USE THE SIX STEPS OF INNOVATION IN EVANGELISM & LEADERSHIP RELATIONSHIPS, DIAGNOSIS, ACQUIRE RESOURCES, SOLUTIONS, ACCEPTANCE, STABILITY (R.D.A.S.A.S) 1. Build a relationship with those you are trying to help a. Relate to the leaders, the influencer, the catalysts, opinion ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Give Thanks In Every Circumstance

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 304 ratings
     | 34,330 views

    Jeremiah wrote, "From them shall proceed the voice of thanksigiving and the sound of those who make merry and I will multiply them and they not will be diminished." (Jer 30:19)God does not want more grumps but grateful people to give Him greater glory, ho

    Have you ever noticed that people who habitually ungrateful are stranger to happiness? Illustration: One day a TV reporter asked a mason, "How do you like your job? I hate it, he said. Its this most boring job in the world." That same reporter asked another mason on the other sided of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Utilize Your Freedom In Christ

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,677 views

    1. Know that our freedom in Christ is given not for selfish reasons, but to through love to serve one another.

    1. Know that our freedom in Christ is given not for selfish reasons, but to through love to serve one another. Paul had to remind the carnal Galatians of this fact when he wrote, "For freedom Christ has set us free; stand fast therefore, and do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Gives Us A Positive Response To Every Negative Situation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,670 views

    The Holy Spirit knows how to work all things together for good for those who love God and are submitting to His will. Paul wrote, "We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose." (Ro

    1. The Holy Spirit knows how to work all things together for good for those who love God and are submitting to His will. Paul wrote, "We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose." (Rom. 8:28) Application: Ask the Lord to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Apple avatar

    The Focus Of The Gospel -- Exalting Christ Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,353 views

    FOCUS ON EXALTING CHRIST AND YOU CAN COUNT ON SUPERNATURAL BOLDNESS IN FRUITFUL MINISTRY -- - ONE THAT WILL GLORIFY CHRIST - AND EFFECTIVELY IMPACT OTHERS

    BIG IDEA: FOCUS ON EXALTING CHRIST AND YOU CAN COUNT ON SUPERNATURAL BOLDNESS IN FRUITFUL MINISTRY -- - ONE THAT WILL GLORIFY CHRIST - AND EFFECTIVELY IMPACT OTHERS I. SUPERNATURAL BOLDNESS IN FRUITFUL MINISTRY COMES FROM FOCUSING ON EXALTING CHRIST (:19-21) A. The Power of Intercessory Prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Thankful Giving

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,023 views

    Why should we give? Because God has given us so much!

    We have much to be thankful for: (1) Material wealth Probably most of us don’t consider ourselves wealthy, but consider this. According to a website called Global Rich List: • If your annual income is $20,000, you’re in the top 11.6% richest people in the world. • If your annual income is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Temptation Study

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,321 views

    Being aware of the temtations that await you

    Temptation Study I Corinthians 10:13 “Unger’s Bible Dictionary” This is generally understood as the enticement of a person to commit sin by some seeming advantage. The sources of temptation are satan, the world, and the flesh. We are exposed to them in every state, in every place, and all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting In The Wings

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Nov 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,493 views

    The benefit of waiting far outweighs the difficulites. God doesn’t want an unprepared vessel on display in His service.

    Scripture: Psalms 139:14 Title: “Waiting In The Wings” Introduction: Meaning: If you’re ‘waiting in the wings’, you’re ready to take over a role or a position when you have the chance to do so. / Origin: This relates to the fact that stage actors wait in the wings at the side of the stage (Just ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brad Rigney avatar

    A Prayer For Missions

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,750 views

    What can we do for ourselves, others in our church, and those who are serving the Lord overseas on Missions? One thing for certain is we can PRAY. This sermon teaches us specifically what we can pray .

    A Prayer for Missions Colossians 4:2-6 Intro.: A. This year’s Penny Crusade (our annual Mission focus and appeal) theme was about taking a Cruise and visiting the places where AC ministries are working through World Missions. We boarded the US Sonship for our cruise. We have visited some ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Michael Hopkins avatar

    Church In Laodicea

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,226 views

    What was said to the Church in Laodicea - the seventh of the seven churches - and what it might mean for us today.

    Laodicea was a very, very wealthy city, founded by Antiochus II and named after his wife Laodice. The city was strategically located, where three major roads converged, so it was highly commercial. It was well known for its banking industry, its manufacture of black wool, and a medical school ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    Forty Days That Changed A Life 5.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jun 25, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,919 views

    The principle in this is that God is the God of a second chance. God had every right to leave Jonah in the belly of that fish. But isn’t it wonderful God is the God of a second chance?

    Forty days that changed a life 5. Jonah 3:1-10 06/26/05 We are continuing our study of forty days that changed a life. This time, we want to look at forty days that changed an entire city. This story comes from the book of Jonah and in the life of Jonah. Again as the rest of the stories we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Time To Wake Up

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 89 ratings
     | 8,998 views

    Time is passing, the future is upon us, how shall we behave?

    Time To Wake Up Rom. 13:11-14 INTRO.: When traveling, it’s important to be awake on time. We have "wake up calls" at hotels and places where we visit so we won’t miss planes, trains, buses. We use alarm clocks and clock radios so we won’t be late for work. In our text, the apostle seems deeply ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ