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  • Howard McGlamery avatar

    Mountaintops And Valleys

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 184 ratings
     | 14,454 views

    A message taken from the story of David and Goliath on the purpose of Mountaintops and Valleys in the life of the believer.

    Mountaintops And Valleys I Samuel 17 Introduction I remember talking to someone a few years ago and they ask me this question. “Why does God allow bad things to happen to people?” Why are people unhappy in a miserable marriage was the issue at stake. This individual went on to mention other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pentecostal Kind Of Waiting

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 18, 2003
    based on 244 ratings
     | 7,735 views

    A message encouraging evangelism by church members.

    PENTECOSTAL KIND OF WAITING Acts 2:1-21 INTRO: All of us have some experience with waiting. Who can’t recall the delight of going to the doctor’s office? Don’t you wish you could charge the doctor for your time? No doubt you had the joy of waiting in the grocery store check-out line. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Jul 15, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,886 views

    The poor in spirit are those who REALIZE that they are spiritually BANKRUPT before a Holy God and are in NEED of his Grace.

    “The Poor in Spirit” Matthew 5:3 SOM I. Introduction A. Review As we continue our study of the Sermon on the Mount, we are reminded that this sermon is a Constitution for those who enter Christ’s new Kingdom. It is filled with guidelines for how to live as God’s chosen people. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Achan's Great Cover Up

    Contributed by Maurice Brown on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 5,576 views

    Be sure your sins will find you out!

    INTRODUCTION A. The Book of Joshua is a Book of Victory 1. It reminds us that Faith is the Victory that overcomes the world 2. Joshua leads God’s People to victory over the enemies in the land B. Jesus Christ is our Joshua (Yahweh is Salvation) 1. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Taught Lessons On Evangelism With Children

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 69 ratings
     | 9,570 views

    85% of people who place their faith in Christ for salvation do so before the age of 18.

    85% of people who place their faith in Christ for salvation do so before the age of 18. Jesus took advantage of the receptiveness of children to reach them with His love. When parents brought their children to Jesus for His blessings, healing and prayers, the disciples rebuked them for bothering ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Speaking In The Authority Of Christ's Name

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,306 views

    Theme - He learned how to speak in the authority, power and with the backing of the promises of God. He said, "In the name of Jesus of Nazareth, rise up and walk." Just as Jesus said, "I have come in my Father’s name" (Jn. 5:43),

    Have you ever wondered how Peter and the apostles were able to do such great miracles? Theme - He learned how to speak in the authority, power and with the backing of the promises of God. He said, "In the name of Jesus of Nazareth, rise up and walk." Just as Jesus said, "I have come in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Prevent Real Failure

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 76 ratings
     | 6,093 views

    Ways to avoid failure from God’s perspective

    Nobody wins all the time. Everyone occasionally faces setbacks. Illustration: The greatest baseball player who ever lived got on base 39.4% of the time. The greatest soccer player only scored goals on less than 3% of his shots. The greatest home run hitter of all time also struck out more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Tale Of Two Men

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 5,405 views

    An inductive use of narrative contrasting the two men and their eternal homes in Luke 16:19-31.

    Text: Luke 16:19 -- 31 Title: The Tale of Two Men Series: Lent 2001 Topic: Salvation/Evangelism Theme: Receiving Salvation Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to receive the salvation only God can give. Response: Individuals will come to the altar rail to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    There's No Such Thing As Luck

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 9,368 views

    Saying we’re "lucky" implies God is not in control.

    There’s No Such Thing As Luck 1. Parachute story-U.S. Airborne unit in Germany. Parachute drop zone next to a Mercedes test track. Wind blew him onto track. Hard asphalt, braced himself, no broken bones. Wind dragged him down track. Hit release. Car speeding toward him. Ran to side. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    We Proclaim Him

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,544 views

    Evangelism is a proclamation! Paul wrote this letter to the Colossians wanting them to understand the importance of telling others about Christ.

    WE PROCLAIM HIM! Text: Colossians 1:28 – 29 Tonight I want to talk about “evangelism”. We all have our idea of what is meant by the word, “evangelism”. • Going door to door – canvassing. • Passing out Christian tracks. • Holding tent/camp meetings. I know that many will think of the “Great ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Discover The Christ Who Will Come Again Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,519 views

    Jesus is not only the incarnate God who was born in Bethlehem, he is also the God who will come again in power and glory. This truth gives our lives a new perspective and a new purpose.

    Luke 21:25-36 “Discover The Christ Who Will Come Again” INTRODUCTION Spending time with someone gives you the opportunity to discover things about them and get to know them better. This is true for our relationships with each other, and our relationship with God. Not that God needs to learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Andy Almendarez avatar

    Two Way Communication

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,005 views

    One of the greatest tragedies of the Christian life is that we fail to ever enter into a relationship with God that is born of the Holy Spirit. We are left with a religion, not a relationship.

    Two Way Communications Isaiah 50:4b; John 10:27 Recently I have been over hearing in certain classes on whether or not we can influence God? I think that if that question is asked or thought of here maybe our people feel that way as well. If we as future shepherds, feel that way how can we ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Dangers And Deliverance Of The Godly

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,595 views

    How God allows the Godly to go through dangers but also delivers them through His mighty power

    The Dangers and Deliverance of the Godly (Acts 21:27-40) Illustration:Adrian Rogers tells about the man who bragged that he had cut off the tail of a man-eating lion with his pocket knife. Asked why he hadn’t cut off the lion’s head, the man replied: "Someone had already done that." Be courageous ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard White avatar

    Here I Am Send Someone Else

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,912 views

    We are in the Lord’s army, are we ready for the call to duty?

    Here I am, Send Someone Else Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8 ISA 6:1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2 Above him were seraphs, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Keeping Up Appearances Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on May 6, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,776 views

    This is about the letter to Thyatira.

    There is a British comedy show called Keeping Up Appearances. (Give brief overview of the show.) Things aren’t always as they appear. The middle church of the seven is a church where things weren’t as they appeared. Read Revelation 2:18-29. One thing that is fascinating about this letter is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan