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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    God Uses Us On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 2, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,029 views

    on the dreams of the cupbearer, etc., by Pastor Norval Koch as our guest preacher

    Joseph Sermon 3 Genesis 41: 14-16, 39-41 July 21, 2002 “I feel used. I’ve been living away from my family for a long time. I’m in a far off land. I’ve been mistreated, worked like a slave, and just when I thought things were going well, I get knocked down again by some false accusations. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Digging Up Bones Series

    Contributed by Wayne Dean Sr. on Aug 21, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 28,622 views

    We are to forgive as Christ forgave us - forgiving and forgetting - we are not to "dig up bones,"

    “Digging Up Bones”* by the Reverend Bennett Wayne Dean Sr.(The RevChief) Ps 103: 8-12; Col 3: 12-17 Many of you may be familiar with the song “Digging Up Bones” sung by Randy Travis. It was quite popular in the late eighties as I recall and gets continued exposure in old Matlock reruns. Just in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Getting Off Our "Buts"

    Contributed by Dean Kennedy on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 210 ratings
     | 22,575 views

    It’s time to quit the excuses before we miss the party. This sermon was presented at an on-going Breakfast Ministry for the Homeless

    This morning I’m going to give you guys an opportunity to change seats. This will be your only chance though. I want to make sure that you are comfortable where you are. Now for the reason why. I was led to pray over certain chairs here this morning before you came in. I feel God is really ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Kind Of Mind?

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 19,076 views

    Titus 1:8

    WHAT KIND OF MIND? TITUS 1:8 It was in 1929 that a German scientist by that name of Hans Berger proved what many scientist had suspected for years and that was that there was electrical activity in the brain. He proved that some of us run on 220 volts while other are running on about 110. ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Someone's Knocking

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 8, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 8,289 views

    When we read Rev. 3:20 we need to ask: 1. To whom is he speaking? 2. What is his purpose? 3. What should be our response?

    I recently finished reading Dallas Willard’s book The Spirit of the Disciplines: Understanding How God Changes Lives. Willard is the kind of writer that leaves you saying, "That makes so much sense." But I was struck by an illustration he used toward the end of the book regarding William Holman ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Norbert Garcia avatar

    Christian Essentials

    Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 43 ratings
     | 6,484 views

    What three elements are needed for a more personal relationship with God?

    CHRISTIAN ESSENTIALS How has your life been? Is it a life that you are willing to document, photograph, and televise to everyone? Is it a life that you are willing to live over again - without any changes? In other words, in totality, are you perfectly satisfied with the life that you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The "I's" Have It

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,367 views

    Nine words that begin with the letter "I", which defeat the true power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

    As we look at the actions or inaction’s of life, and especially in the Church, we can see some REASONS for why things happen or don’t happen.....and we also can see some EXCUSES for why things happen or don’t happen. A. When I first thought of this subject, I was narrowly applying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Dangers Of Flying Too Low

    Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,328 views

    What happens when you fly too low spiritually

    The Dangers of Flying Too Low II Samuel 11: 2-5 Introduction: If you know anything about airplanes then you would know that the most important instrument in the cockpit is the “Altimeter.” The Altimeter determines the altitude of the plane. It lets the pilot know if they are either flying too ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    The Search For Significance For Children Series

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 83 ratings
     | 5,244 views

    I talk about a child’s responsibility to obey and honor his/her parents no matter what kind of homelife situation.

    Search for Significance for Children OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Several years ago while still in college I decided to get my truck refinanced. My grandparents (who cosigned the truck) and I were getting some information to the bank. After corresponding with a bank representative I had to fax some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Landry avatar

    Called To Return Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 27, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,807 views

    God calls us to return to completing His business. In Genesis 43 we will see Jacob and his sons return for grain and for God’s greater purpose--the Salvation and Continuation of the Nation of Israel.

    Called to Return A. The Promise B. The Preparation and Panic C. The Presentation and Placement DBF, Genesis 43, 4/28/02 I know there are times of year that we all leave Dillingham and Bristol Bay to go to different places outside. When I go, I really do enjoy leaving for a while to re-energize ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Harris avatar

    Relief From The Financial Squeeze

    Contributed by Mike Harris on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 5,872 views

    Learning how to manage the maze of life by managing our finances

    “Relief From The Financial Squeeze” Mike Harris April 18, 1999 Intro: G.M….. We are learning how to manage the maze of our lives – in this series… Last week-- managing-sex drive…. Today—managing our finances…. None of us here today would say—finances or money is not a major part of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Why Do You Worship?

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 7,219 views

    Which Jesus do you want to meet – gentle and riding on a donkey, or carrying a sword and riding on a white horse?

    We’ve come to a crucial crossroads in our journey through the book of Matthew. Everything that Jesus has taught and done has been leading to this point. You could say that the events we read about today are the beginning of the end that leads to the beginning. In cosmic terms – the Lamb of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Protect The Unity Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 14,569 views

    A member of the church will protect the unity of that church.

    Sermon for 9/22/02 Protect the Unity Introduction: Crayons can teach us a lot about Christians: some crayons are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names, each is a different color and many are never used to their full potential. However, they must all learn to live in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Hamby avatar

    Living Up To The Name Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 6, 2000
    based on 159 ratings
     | 22,468 views

    As believer

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 1 “Living Up to the Name.” Acts 1:1-11 We have bought the idea of many around that the church is quite irrelevant, a not at all an important segment of society. That view is absolutely false. The church is the most important body in the world today -- far and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeeva Sam avatar

    From Saving And Managing To Redeeming Time

    Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 306 ratings
     | 22,373 views

    We tend to focus on saving and managing time, but God calls us to redeem time.

    FROM SAVING AND MANAGING TO REDEEMING TIME In a lifetime the average North American will spend: Six months sitting at stoplights Eight months opening junk mail One year looking for misplaced objects 2 years unsuccessfully returning phone calls 5 years waiting in line 6 years eating 21 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist