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  • Bob Ashcraft avatar

    Hearing In Your Belly Series

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 146 ratings
     | 21,182 views

    To build a relationship with God, we must hear His voice. He is speaking to us but are we really listening?

    March 21st, 1999 The Voice of the Spirit Part I “You Can Hear Better With Your Belly Than Your Ears.” Deut 8:3 "So He humbled you, allowed you to hunger, and fed you with manna which you did not know nor did your fathers know, that He might make you know that man shall not live by bread alone; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Disorder In The Court

    Contributed by Royce Hendry on Mar 31, 2001
    based on 187 ratings
     | 10,726 views

    Here we see three actions that take place in and around this illegal court. Which one best describes you? Which crowd are you in?

    Mark 14:43-65 DISORDER IN THE COURT INTRO: (Explain vss.51-52-This is from Mark’s perspective) Now read text…….. Here are some things not to say to a police officer: "Sorry, officer, I didn’t realize my radar detector wasn’t plugged in." "Aren’t you the guy from the Village People?" "Hey, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Set Free

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 31, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 6,795 views

    A narrative of how Jesus set Zacchaeus free from greed to generosity and how He can set us free from our sinful attitudes as well.

    Topic: Salvation/Christian Living Theme: Saved from Sinful Attitudes Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to pray for salvation from sin and sinful attitudes. Response: Individuals will ask Jesus to set them free from sinful attitudes in order to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ronald Fair avatar

    Taking A Self-Inventory

    Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 2, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,266 views

    How do we know if the fruit of the Spirit is developing in our lives? I ask this question because nothing ever changes in our lives unless we have a sense of need or even desperation. Many of us are blind to our own weaknesses. Here are some simple steps in taking a self inventory

    TAKING A SELF-INVENTORY Is the Fruit of the Spirit developing in my life? How do we know if the fruit of the Spirit is developing in our lives? I ask this question because nothing ever changes in our lives unless we have a sense of need or even desperation. Many of us are blind to our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Campbell avatar

    The Truly Happy Man

    Contributed by John Campbell on Apr 2, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 8,101 views

    What does it mean to be "bless-ED?" How one becomes truly happy.

    Psalm 1 4th Sunday in Lent Psalm 1 would fit well in the book of Proverbs, with its didactic tone and its contrast of the righteous and the wicked. It may have been written by Solomon, perhaps as an introduction to his father David’s collected songs and prayers. It is not a prayer, as most of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The End Of A Golden String

    Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 53 ratings
     | 2,980 views

    Choice of direction determines destination.

    THE END OF A GOLDEN STRING Scripture: Phil 3:7-14 Text: lst Corinthians 13:12 “Now we know in part” INTRODUCTION William Blake in is poem entitles Jerusalem says, “I give you the end of a Golden String. Only wind it into a ball. It will lead you into heaven’s gate, built into ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Jesus - Absolute Victor

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 4, 2001
    based on 141 ratings
     | 6,591 views

    Jesus is completely victorious over sin and death

    Are you a winner or a loser? We all want to be winners, don’t we? At the end of the game, we want to be on the side with 14 runs, like the White Sox had last night, instead of the team with 3 runs, like the Indians. Nike had a slogan a couple of years ago that reflected this attitude: "second ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blood Of The New Covenant

    Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 13,846 views

    “And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them saying, ‘this is my body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of me.’ Likewise He also took the cup after supper saying, ‘this cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is shed f

    Luke 22:14-22 Theme: The blood of the new covenant Text: Luke 22:14-22 Today is worldwide communion day and to celebrate our unity in the Body of Christ we have gathered from various congregations in the district to partake of the Holy Communion. The communion, using the elements of bread and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Grace Happens

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Oct 11, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,542 views

    God’s grace and forgiveness covers all and happens because we know Jesus

    Sermon: Grace Happens Lk 23:32-34, 39-43 11/25/01 Johnny and his brother had been playing nicely all morning when a terrible fight ensued. Soon the two brothers were wrestling and fighting with each other. Their mother separated them and told them to apologize. Johnny refused vowing to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Single Men Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 17, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,902 views

    Things men need to accomplish during the single phase of life.

    8, September 2002 Dakota Community Church All The Kings Men Part: 1 – Single Men Introduction: Statistics tell us that 37% of adults over 18 are single. During the average persons life a significant portion of their life will be spent as a single typically the first 25 years of life is spent as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    He Obeyed

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Oct 18, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,868 views

    Joshua Followed God, Kept God, and Advanced the kingdom. He obeyed God always. WE should do the same

    Joshua “He obeyed” Introduction A. What if someone asked you to walk across the Monghalla river, on dry land B. What if someone asked you to march around the Civic area 7 times and make it crumble? C. What if someone asked you to take control of 31 cities in about one year? D. I don’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    "Levels Of Loyalty"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 18, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,703 views

    God is the foundational loyalty on which all others are based.

    Matthew 22:15-22 “Levels of Loyalty” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The Pharisees and Herodians wanted to catch Jesus in a trap. The ruling body of the Jews--the Sanhedrin held an official meeting. They plotted about how they might deal with ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Reason #1, We're Covered, Not Condemned! Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 20, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,349 views

    The “righteous requirements of the Law” are fully met in us because we’re covered by the blood of Christ, the price paid for our forgiveness.

    Sermon Series on Romans 8: Reasons to be encouraged! Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts >Reason #1: We’re covered, not condemned! -Romans 8:1-4 Introduction: There are many reasons why we come to church—one is to get some encouragement. In spite of ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Remain In Christ

    Contributed by John Herrmann on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 13,203 views

    With things changing about us faster than we can imagine, we can remain the same --- strong and steady in Christ.

    Remain In Christ John 8:31-36 In our elementary school chapel service last Sunday, I noted how attentive all the kids were when the object for the children’s message was a pumpkin. There is something about pumpkins that grabs our attention and keeps it. My wife suggests it’s because it only ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Step Up To Blessings 2

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 27, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 1,851 views

    Part two of a two part message on the beatitudes.

    28, July 2002 Dakota Community Church Step up to Blessings II Review: Matthew 5:1-12 1 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite