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  • Robert Barnett avatar

    They Call Me Dad Series

    Contributed by Robert Barnett on Nov 24, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,512 views

    The God-given role of the father in the home.

    ¡§T H E Y C A L L M E ¡K D A D!¡¨ EPHESIANS 6:4 If you were to choose one word to describe the most powerful influence in a child¡¦s life, what word would you choose? When it comes to the power of influence in a child¡¦s life or world, I would choose the word ¡§Dad.¡¨ (A father¡¦s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Word Made Flesh

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 2, 2001
    based on 676 ratings
     | 72,992 views

    God’s coming to earth in person: 1. Reveals the heart of God. 2. Reveals the need of people. 3. Reveals the mystery of God’s plan.

    There is an amazing piece of art done by a Korean artist named Elder Rhee which is unique. It took him two years to complete the scroll. The artist meticulously drew the picture by hand with a very fine tipped pen. It is not a painting, but a picture created by writing thousands of words with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    God's Invitation, We Rsvp

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 20, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,131 views

    We the church are given the task to share God’s party, to let the world know God rocks and we rock too, that they may RSVP to His party invite.

    The biggest concert in Canadian history is now history. Summer 2003 we saw the Rolling Stones headlined the SARS concert to tell the world that TO is SARS free, SO COME WORLD! It is safe, no fear of catching a deadly disease and then suffer and die from it, come party. This Fall 2003, Canada is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Like Your Labor

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 27, 2003
    based on 275 ratings
     | 27,122 views

    We are commanded in Scripture to work.

    INTRO.- ILL.- When John F. Kennedy was campaigning for the presidency in the late 50’s, he visited a coal mine in West Virginia. One coal miner said, “Mr. Kennedy, is it true that you’re the son of one of the wealthiest men in America?” Kennedy said, “yes, it is.” The man said, “Mr. Kennedy, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Closing The Loose Ends Of Your Life

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Aug 27, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,808 views

    A message dealing with all the loose ends of life that tend to zap our energy, leaving nothing behind for revival. What can you do to change it?

    Title: Closing the Loose Ends of Your Life: Preparation for Revival: 08/31/03 West Side A.M. Service Text: Matthew 8:18 and 19:16-22 Labor Day Purpose: A sermon of preparation for revival, as well as a message dealing the all the loose ends of life that tend to zap our energy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Holy Ghost Baptism

    Contributed by Evangelist Ron Freeman on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 4,761 views

    To discuss the Holy Ghost Baptism in light of today’s many controversies and the holy scriptures.

    INTRODUCTION: A. Aim: To discuss the Holy Ghost Baptism in light of today’s many controversies and the scriptures. B. Pro: To establish that only Peter and the eleven received the Holy Ghost Baptism on the day of Pentecost. C. Text: Acts 2:1-4, 5-14 D. Outline: 1. Promise of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rightouse Lifestyle Series

    Contributed by David Schaal on Sep 10, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 25,159 views

    An authentic Christian is one who hungers and thirsts for righteousness. Jesus calls these believers blessed. He also promises that He will fill those, and give us all of our desires if we seek first His kingdom and His righteousness.

    “RIGHTOUSE LIFESTYLE” TEXT: Romans 6:11-18; Ephesians 4:25-5:7; Various INTRO: Living the life of an “Authentic Christian” is of the utmost importance if we are to be true servants of Jesus Christ. The world is full on Non-authentic Christians. Let that not be a label that we settle for. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    You Were Made For A Mission Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 13, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 10,057 views

    One in a series on Rick Warren’s Purpose-Driven Life book. Our mission is to drive with others toward a destination. But between invitation and destination there is hesitation, born of diversion, dissension, and dissipation.

    People who are on a mission move; people who are on a mission let nothing stop them. They are not distracted by side issues, they focus all their energies on getting their mission accomplished. People who are on a mission do whatever it takes to get to their goal. But people who are not on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Loose Lips Sink Ships

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2003
    based on 168 ratings
     | 21,965 views

    The tongue is a powerful instrument for good or for evil. James illustrates the signigicance of our words. This sermon provides reminders for how to nurture a wholesome tongue.

    Loose Ships Sink Ships James 3:1-12 Intro During WWI, enemy spies used to hang around the British pubs to hear loose talk about ship movements. Sailors would talk about their next assignments, where they were going, when they were leaving—vital information for the German submarines. Just a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Fruits Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 18,615 views

    The Fruits produce by the Holy Spirit.

    When I was a kid I thought being a butler would be kind of cool. The problem was, growing up in a trailer in New Brunswick there weren’t a lot of folks around who needed butlers. And my favourite butler has been “Alfred Thaddeus Crane Pennyworth” you know him, he was Batman’s butler. And my ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    God's Guide Book For Life

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 17,700 views

    The Bible, the Word of God, is God’s Guide Book for Life. Is the Bible reliable? Will it give you the right direction?

    God’s Guide Book for Life -How Reliable is the Bible? – Psalm 119:105 – “Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.” Isaiah 40:6-8 “A voice says, ‘Cry out,’ and I said, ‘What shall I cry?’ ‘All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field, the grass ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Tigers And Trainers

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 26, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,047 views

    1. Never underestimate the power of sin. 2. Never underestimate the power of God. 3. Determine to live in freedom.

    Earlier this month, the Siegfried & Roy show in Las Vegas was brought to a dramatic close when a seven-year-old, white Bengal tiger attacked Roy and drug him off the stage before an audience of 1500 people. It was Roy’s 59th birthday, and shortly after introducing the Tiger, it bit Roy on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Charles Wall, Jr. avatar

    The Need For Advent Series

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Oct 29, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,790 views

    Sometimes when you try to help someone you think is in need; you are met with resentment because the person or family doesn’t think they are in need. So on this 1st Sunday of Advent, I want to address whether there was a genuine need for the advent of Ch

    The Need For Advent Romans 3:9-18 12-3-00 [Have one of the children light advent candle] We have entered the Christmas season and one of the challenges a Christian and a church has is to keep our attention focused on the real meaning of the season. In order to help us do that I have been asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    God's Frightening Gift

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 12, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,621 views

    Our moral universe raises several questions: 1. What does it mean to have free will? 2. Why is it frightening? 3. What are we to do with it?

    God has a problem. His problem began when he created other living beings to live in the same universe as himself. Before the creation there was only one will — God’s will. But now there were other beings and other wills operating in the universe — millions of them. And because God wanted a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Kallstrom avatar

    America In Crisis

    Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jan 26, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 7,182 views

    Today, in America, people of all walks of life have strayed from the very foundation upon which our country was built. The seeds or corruption have grown and flourished and as a country, we are reaping what we have sown.

    AMERICA IN CRISIS The people of Iraq live today under the dictatorship of Saddam Hussein. Iraq is a country where women have no rights, where men are persecuted and tortured if they dare make any anti-government remarks, and where all people live in constant fear. Until recently in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational