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  • William Baeta avatar

    Jesus A Friend Of Outcasts

    Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 15, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,215 views

    “A man with leprosy came to Him and begged Him on his knees, ‘if you are willing, you can make me clean’. Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. ‘I am willing,’ He said. Be clean!’ Immediately the leprosy left him and he w

    Theme: Jesus a friend of outcasts Text: 2 Kings 5:1-14; 1 Cor. 9:24-27; Mark 1:40-45 Leprosy was and is a horrible and dreaded disease although today it can be cured. Many of us live near the Weija Leprosarium and are not even prepared to go anywhere near the place although many of the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Gaining Wisdom

    Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Feb 21, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 18,309 views

    In today’s world it is even more important that believers are wise. This study tells us how to gain the Wisdom that comes from God.

    Gaining Wisdom Into today’s world, and even in today’s church we see the importance of believers possessing wisdom. There are so many situations facing our church today that we need wise leaders, wise elders, and wise Christians, in order to make sure that we are following Gods will. In our lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Little Life In Zoar

    Contributed by Rex Williams on Feb 21, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 15,574 views

    LIVING IN LITTLE, STAYING IN SMALL INSTEAD OF TRANSFORMED THINKING CAUSES PEOPLE TO SETTLE FOR THE WAY THINGS ARE-TO BASE THEIR LIVES ON THE LOW LEVELS OF CIRCUMSTANCE AND CUSTOM.

    Genesis 19: 17 As soon as they [the angels] had brought them [LOT AND FAMILY] out, one of them said, "Flee for your lives! Don’t look back, and don’t stop anywhere in the plain! Flee to the mountains or you will be swept away!" 18 But Lot said to them, "No, my lords, please! 19 Your servant has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    A Great Lesson:waiting/Patience #1 Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 5, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,475 views

    Patience and Waiting are dirty words today in the church because it is associated with troubles and tribulations. God wants His people to have patience and be entire.

    #1 THE GREAT LESSON? WAITING/ PATIENECE This is part #1 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr, Kyfingers@aol.com 1. Waiting and Patience -- the dirty words? ; 2. Habakkuk’s Waiting Room; 3. Danger of waiting and spiritual rust; 4. The five levels of waiting; 5. Waiting with Joy and gladness 6. Long ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Now It's Personal! Series

    Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 207 ratings
     | 24,265 views

    This can be a difficult text to preach if there is current conflict in your church. This treatment moves the application to the spiritual plane where our true enemy is working to discourage and destroy God’s people.

    "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." Ephesians 6:12 Please turn to the person sitting next to you this morning and tell them: "You ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good New For Bad People Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 12 ratings
     | 3,327 views

    This parable embody two contrasting views of how to approach God; one on the basis of supposed good works and the other on the basis of God’s grace.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 49 “Good News for Bad People” Luke 18:9-14 In verse nine Jesus begins another parable. Because this parable follows the parable of the persistent widow, where Jesus teaches us to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good New For Bad People Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,123 views

    This parable embody two contrasting views of how to approach God; one on the basis of supposed good works and the other on the basis of God’s grace.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 49 “Good News for Bad People” Luke 18:9-14 In verse nine Jesus begins another parable. Because this parable follows the parable of the persistent widow, where Jesus teaches us to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Time To Bear Your Cross

    Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Mar 15, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,543 views

    Are we willing to bear the cross of Jesus even in the face of persecution?

    I have thought long and hard about today’s sermon. This particular topic has been mulling around in my mind for several months. In light of certain incidents over the past few weeks, that “still small voice” down inside told me that now is the right time. Several phrases in today’s gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Walk With The Way Series

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,463 views

    Jesus doesn’t merely show us the way; he is the way, the only way to our heavenly home.

    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit touches our hearts are the words he breathed into the Apostle Paul to write, recorded in Romans 5: [Jesus said,] “Do not feel troubled. Believe in God and believe in Me. In My ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Learning To Stand" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,311 views

    Learning when to stand and when to move is important in our walk as a Christian.

    Iliff & Saltillo UM Churches May 5, 2002 “Learning to Stand” Exodus 14:10-13 INTRODUCTION: Learning when to stand still and when to move forward is one of the greatest challenges for us today. We live in an instant society where we are trained for action--for decision making--especially in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Empowered For Service" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 287 ratings
     | 43,072 views

    The Holy Spirit equips us for service.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM churches Pentecost Sunday May 19, 2002 “Empowered for Service” Acts 2:1-21 INTRODUCTION: The Holy Spirit was evident in scripture from the very beginning. Genesis 1:1 speaks of the “Spirit of God hovering over the waters” at the creation. The power of God was in evidence ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "To Be Almost Saved Is To Be Totally Lost"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 14,956 views

    Almost persuaded to be a Christian is not enough.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 14, 2002 “To Be Almost Saved is to Be Totally Lost” Acts 26:19-32 INTRODUCTION: Ever since the coming of Christ into the world there have been people who were “almost persuaded to be a Christian; but to be almost saved is to be totally lost. Today’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James Scott avatar

    Follow Me Series

    Contributed by James Scott on Sep 22, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,145 views

    Jesus calls us to Follow Him. Some followed Jesus for less than stellar reasons. Why do you follow Him?

    Jesus’ Two (2) Word Message — “FOLLOW ME” Text: Matthew 4:17-25; Mark 1:16--20; Mark 3:12-19; Mark 6:7-12; Key Verse: (John 6:38) For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. Left their Profession Left their Parents--personal life (Mat 12:50) For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tommy Jackson avatar

    The Born Indentity

    Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 17,366 views

    Understanding our identity frees us to be ourselves as God intended us to be!

    The “BORN” Identity Open: The title of my message this morning is…”The BORN Identity”. In a recent movie Matt Damon stars as a government secret agent. As the movie opens we see this agent floating on the water, appearing to be dead. A fishing boat happens by and picks him up, unconscious. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Through The Dust: Deacon Ordination Service

    Contributed by Richard Sams on Oct 4, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 8,794 views

    Describes the qualties necessary for the ordination of a deacon.

    Deacon Ordination Service “Through the Dust” Sept. 29, 2002 AM Worship For the next 28 days you are being asked to join us in prayer and fasting with the sole desire being that God will not just “show up”, but that He will “show off” in McLean County. On September 18th we embarked on a 40 day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist