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  • Victor Yap avatar

    The Case Of The Unequal Yoke Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,782 views

    Prayer Warrrios, Pt. 5

    THE CASE OF THE UNEQUAL YOKE (EZRA 9:1-15) This message is intended for youth, young adults and the singles. The weakness of God’s people in the areas of romance and marriage was confirmed to me the week I was preparing this message. I was in Los Angeles on a Monday morning when I decided to call ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Every Saint Has A Past And Every Sinner A Future Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,964 views

    Friend of Sinners, Pt. 1

    EVERY SAINT HAS A PAST AND EVERY SINNER A FUTURE (LUKE 5:27-32) On his trip to Hawaii, a hungry Tony Campolo unwittingly made his way at 3:30 in the morning to a seedy part of town for a snack, to be surrounded by eight or nine prostitutes who had just taken the night off. He overheard a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Loving People And Using Things Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,637 views

    Friend of Sinners, Pt. 7 (Final)

    LOVING PEOPLE AND USING THINGS (LUKE 19:1-10) One of the greatest novels written, as well as my favorite Broadway musical, is “Les Miserables,” the story of Jean Valjean’s transformation from an uncaring and unfeeling man into a kind, noble, generous, sacrificial and selfless man later in life. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What's All The Racket? Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 54 ratings
     | 18,961 views

    Did you know that there are times that the church should be noisy? Not from idle talking and milling around during worship—but a church should be noisy just like the remnant was. A church should be noisy when it’s working.

    1. Initial celebration (3:10-11) 2. Individual hesitation (3:12) 3. Ideal harmonization (3:13) One time there was an old farmer who wasn’t much into modern conveniences. As a matter of fact, he didn’t have much contact with the outside world at all. He thought that everything he needed was right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Resurrection Hope: The Best Is Yet To Come!

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 11, 2008
    based on 29 ratings
     | 14,380 views

    The message of the resurrection gives us hope that whether we live or die, the best is yet to come.

    OUR RESURRECTION HOPE: The Best is Yet to Come! [Main points: The Message, The Certainty, and The Hope of the Resurrection] Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-28 Intro: Neil Strait once said, “Take from a man his wealth, and you hinder him; take from him his purpose, and you slow him down. But take from ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    And The Music Plays On

    Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Jun 24, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,138 views

    We must maintain hope and perseverance until the second coming

    We have often heard the axiom that when life serves us lemons we should turn the lemons into lemonade. I don’t know about you, but I find that is not always an easy thing to do. There have been times when I have been confronted by an issue the seemingly overwhelms me. I twist and turn and ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Visionary Or Stationary

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 4, 2015
     | 12,079 views

    Are you a visionary person or stationary person?

    VISIONARY OR STATIONARY In 1820 a young girl was born who went blind at only six weeks of age when an unlicensed doctor treated her mild eye infection with a hot mustard home remedy permanently scarred her eyes. As she grew she was determined not to be become bitter because of her condition and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Wisdom Is Calling. Are We Listening? Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 6, 2015
    based on 68 ratings
     | 38,137 views

    Our text reveals much about wisdom; what it is and from where it comes. 1- Wisdom calls from along life’s way 2- Wisdom speaks trustworthy things 3- Wisdom fears the Lord 4- Wisdom produces good fruit

    INTRO.- Normally we think that wisdom comes with age, but not always. Sometimes it comes from the mouths of children. · Patrick, age 10, said, “Never trust a dog to watch your food.” · Michael, 14, said, “When your dad is mad and asks you, "Do I look stupid?" don’t answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Positive Thinking

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 12, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 46,568 views

    Although there are many self-help publications with this title, if an author doesn’t cite God as the source of all positive thought and ability it’s not something I’ll read. The power doesn't come from channeling some unknown energy it comes from God.

    THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING INTRODUCTION: Although there are no doubt many self-help publications with this title, this sermon is not based on any of them. If an author writes a publication with a title such as this one and doesn’t cite God as the source of all positive thinking ability ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas Surprises

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 6, 2016
     | 9,367 views

    Christmas is meant to be a time of surprises, that's why we wrap up gifts! The first Christmas was definitely a big surprise: Jesus' parents,how He was born,who was notified, how He saved, and that He's coming back!

    CHRISTMAS SURPRISES Luke 1:26-37 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Jewish lady named Mrs. Rosenberg many years ago was stranded late one night at a fashionable resort - one that did not admit Jews. The desk clerk looked down at his book and said, "Sorry, no rooms. The hotel is full." 2. The Jewish lady ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Every Member A Minister

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,252 views

    When pastors do what they must do, and people do what they are called to do, according to verses 12-16, our gifts lead to growth in at least six ways as we work as a team.

    Every Member a Minister Ephesians 4:11-16 There was a lady who was visiting a church one Sunday. The sermon seemed to go on forever, and many in the congregation fell asleep. She liked to meet new people so after the service she walked up to a very sleepy looking gentleman, extended her hand in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Lesson Of A Fishing Pole?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 25, 2014
     | 10,079 views

    FISHING HAS MANY LESSON, EVEN GREATER THAN PAYING YOUR TAXES? How about: Patience, hope, timing, being in the right place, having the right bait... Listen a carpenter has some tips on fishing.

    THE LESSON OF THE FISHING POLE? WHY HOPE? LIVELY HOPE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a fishing pole, etc with me. I WOULD RATHER FAIL IN A CAUSE THAT WILL ULTIMATELY SUCCEED, THAN TO SUCCEED IN A CAUSE THAT WILL ULTIMATELY FAIL... That is why we invest in the cross. CAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Setting A Good Example (Part Three) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 8, 2018
     | 5,443 views

    In week one we looked at the example of Jesus. In week two we looked at the example of Paul. Today, we'll see that it's not only the good examples we can learn from but the bad examples too.

    SETTING A GOOD EXAMPLE (part three) We have learned from the good examples of Jesus and Paul and we learned some ways that we can be good examples. However, it's not just the good examples we can learn from; we can learn from the bad examples too. On September 19, 1997, a drivers-ed teacher gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Perfect Christmas Gift!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 23, 2018
     | 5,310 views

    The Perfect Christmas Gift - John chapter 3 verse 16 sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • A Personal Gift • A Practical Gift • A Pleasing Gift • A Permanent Gift SERMON BODY Ill: • My wife Penny is not in the room so let me tell you what I have got her for Christmas. • You may be surprised to know that I have bought her an artificial leg! • Well, obviously that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Resurrections Before The Resurrection (Part Two) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 3, 2017
     | 7,851 views

    Last week we looked at Elijah resurrecting the widow's son. God did a miraculous work through his prophet to bring about a faith response from the widow. Today, we'll look at how God used Elijah's successor, Elisha, to accomplish another resurrection.

    THE RESURRECTIONS BEFORE THE RESURRECTION (part two) 2nd Kings 4:8-37 INTRODUCTION: In continuing the series on the resurrections that took place before Jesus' resurrection, last week we looked Elijah and the widow's son. God did a miraculous work through his prophet to bring about a faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ