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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    God's Recipe For A Revival

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 4, 2002
    based on 285 ratings
     | 13,975 views

    This is a sermon that challenges the church to seek revival and shows us how to do that.

    Sunday Morning January 23, 2000 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs NM GOD’S RECIPE FOR A REVIVAL 2 CHRONICLES 7:14 Introduction: 1. As we stop for a moment, I would like us to reflect upon what God has done here at Bel Aire Baptist Church since the church was organized. 2. The church was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Old Time Religion Has Stood The Test Of Time

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,148 views

    To show what great a salvation we have in Christ!

    ROM.8:36-39 "THE OLD TIME RELIGION HAS STOOD THE TEST OF TIME" A) Paul was subject to fatal attacks daily! * He was tried with the scourge ... The rod ... * By stoning ... and in many other ways, but he was more than a conqueror! * His trials and afflictions were evidence to him that we could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "You've Got To See This"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 99 ratings
     | 11,262 views

    A call for evangelism.

    John 1:29-42 “You’ve Got To See This” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A couple of weeks ago Jeanne, Ben and I went to see the movie, “A Beauetiful Mind”, and ever since I have found myself telling others about this fascinating movie ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Willingness And Compassion Found In An Able God.

    Contributed by Olen Bruner on Jan 20, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,035 views

    Just what can happen if you can accept the love found within an able and willing God.

    1. When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. 2. And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 3. And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Use Me

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 52 ratings
     | 23,768 views

    God wants to use you to make an eternal difference in the lives of others during your time on earth.

    INTRO: We Build People Overview FIRST BASE: COMMITTED TO MEMBERSHIP (Include Them) “Come and See…” – John 1:39. NON-NEGOTIABLE VALUE: “Every person has the right to a presentation of the gospel at his or her level of understanding. PRIMARY FOCUS: Evangelism * Assimilation * Ministering to needs ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is Fellowship?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 11, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,170 views

    Someone has called it the glue that holds the church together.

    (Earlier in the service, I asked the congregation to be ready to respond to the following question when prompted by me during the sermon. (Overhead) If you were looking for a friend and you placed a classified ad either in the paper or on the Internet for one, what would it say?) “A pastor saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Pleasing Worship

    Contributed by Chad Ballard on Feb 15, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
     | 13,689 views

    What happened when Hezekiah invited all of Judah to church?

    Pleasing Worship 2 Chronicles 30:1-26 Chad H. Ballard Introduction An old farmer went to the city one weekend and attended the big city church. He came home and his wife asked him how it was. "Well," said the farmer, "it was good. They did something different, however. They sang praise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Life Turns Bitter, Instead Of Better

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 1, 2002
    based on 131 ratings
     | 21,823 views

    Learn the lessons of that bitter place called Marah. Let God reveal His place as Healer in our lives.

    “WHEN LIFE TURNS BITTER, INSTEAD OF BETTER” Exodus 15:22-27 INTRO: 1. ILL. 8 Ways you can tell it’s going to be a rotten day. 1) You see the “60 Minutes” news team in your office. 2) You call suicide prevention and they put you on hold. 3) You turn on the news and they are showing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Beattitude 2 Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,514 views

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    Beatitude Series # 2 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Matt 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted Original date April 18, 1999 Revised May 5, 2001 Intro. Church bulletins „h "Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles, and other items to be recycled . Proceeds ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Against Christian Pride And Arrogance

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,811 views

    Christ instructs the seventy to have correct priorities as Christians and in so doing takes a stand against Christian pride and arrogance

    In Luke 10:1-16 instructions are given by Jesus to his seventy followers as he prepares them for ministry. Verses 17-20 describe the debriefing that took place following their return. In this debriefing, Christ instructs the seventy to have correct priorities as Christians and in so doing takes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building A Caring Church By Overcoming The Barriers Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 197 ratings
     | 16,203 views

    A study on overcoming barriers in the church.

    I. The Barrier of Prejudice - not my family A. II Kings 5:2 "And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maid; and she waited on Naaman’s wife." B. Marauding bands of Syrians crossed over into Israel with object of capturing slaves. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building A Caring Church By Sharing Christ Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 211 ratings
     | 46,931 views

    Everyone who has decided to know and serve Christ has been selected and called to be a watchman to this world.

    Introduction: Ancient cities were different from our cities in this day and age. Most cities were small in comparison and did not have all the protection that we have today. To protect those living in the city, walls were built around the city to fortify it. Watchmen or sentries were then posted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Leon Hergert avatar

    The Cross: It's Wisdom

    Contributed by Leon Hergert on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 4,541 views

    As we look at Jesus during his last hours we see the son of God, but we also see very clearly his humanity. He was a man, and he can identify with our needs.

    The Cross: It’s wisdom Mark 14:32-42 Every Christian can grow in their knowledge of Jesus Christ, but understanding the experiences of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsamane. Introduction: There are some interesting facts about the sisal plant from which is made tough sisal twine. It grows in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • J. Richard Lord, Jr. avatar

    The Mourning Shall Be Comforted Series

    Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 6,992 views

    How Jesus comforts us and teaches us to cope with the "losses" of life.

    (Sermon #4 of the Sermon on the Mount Series) J. Richard Lord, Jr. Parkview Church of the Nazarene The Mourning Shall Be Comforted Matthew 5:4 It is a fact of life that at some point in our lifetime we will be faced with loss. Loss of jobs, loss of property, loss of loved ones, even loss of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "Ladies And Gentlemen, This Earth Is Yours!" Series

    Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 6,150 views

    Being meek is not what we thought it was!

    (Sermon #5 of "Sermon On The Mount" series.) Parkview Church of the Nazarene Mobile AL J. Richard Lord, Jr. “Ladies and Gentlemen! This Earth Is Yours!” Matthew 5:5 INTRO This scripture is one of the most commonly misunderstood scriptures in all the Bible. One of the common misunderstandings ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness