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  • Larry Thompson avatar

    From The Inside Out Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 6, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,487 views

    This is part one of the sermon series, Extreme Makeover. The series not only includes exposition but also vignettes for each week.

    EXTREME MAKEOVER – PART ONE “FROM THE INSIDE OUT!” JAMES 1:1 - ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2004) “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, ‘To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations,’ greetings.” James 1:1 Introduction: Begin this message with a table and four objects: an egg; an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jamie Wright avatar

    Break Out Of The Box

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 3, 2004
    based on 72 ratings
     | 13,597 views

    We are trapped inside the four walls of the church house. It is time for us to get out of the box. As long as you are in the box you can not walk with God properly, witness effectively nor worship freely.

    Break Out of the Box Pastor Jamie Wright * Maranatha Fellowship Church Lamentations 3:7 (AMP) “He walled me in so that I could not get out…” There are things in our lives that Satan will try to use to box us in. Perhaps all of us feel that way at times. Boxed in. Trapped. Inadequate. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Out Of Many, One

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 4, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,149 views

    A July 4th communion meditation

    The Fourth of July is upon us again and we it is a time of picnics, fireworks, and celebration! We sing “Happy Birthday” to ourselves as Americans and we again both celebrate and are reminded of our nation’s birth and life. There are many commercial reminders of this national holiday that offer us ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Michael Davenport avatar

    Broken And Spilled Out

    Contributed by Michael Davenport on Jul 22, 2004
    based on 111 ratings
     | 15,411 views

    Giving it all to Jesus

    Broken And Spilled Out Matthew 26:6-13 Today I want us to look at our test that is found here in Matthew. This story is also recorded in Mark 14:3-9 and in John 12:1-8, in which other details are given. We pick up with our story on the Saturday before the crucifixion of Christ, or on six days ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Gay avatar

    The Bail - Out Father Series

    Contributed by Mike Gay on Feb 19, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,907 views

    This message illustrates that many people seek a relationship with God simply to get out of some troulbe, but God wants a healthy Father/son relationship with us.

    THE BAIL-OUT FATHER I SAMUEL 4:1-11 When we began this series we were talking about how the world’s dysfunctional view of fatherhood has effected our view of our heavenly Father. We have already talked about the absent father and the child support father. Today we will talk about the bail ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Newton avatar

    Getting Out Of The Hole

    Contributed by Greg Newton on Feb 25, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,183 views

    Talking about God never made Christians to live in holes, caves - discouragment, frustration

    “GET OUT OF THE HOLE” ILLUSTRATION: Telemarketer A telemarketer called a home one day, and a small voice whispered, “Hello?” “Hello! What’s your name?” Still whispering, the voice said, “Jimmy.” “How old are you, Jimmy?” “I’m four.” “Good, Is your mother home?” “Yes, but she’s busy.” “Okay, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bobby Hawk avatar

    Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Bobby Hawk on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 217 ratings
     | 30,221 views

    God has called each one of us to do great things. And it all starts when we get out of the boat.

    “Get Out of the Boat” Matthew 14:22-33 Opening: (The Disciples Version of the Story) It was the next night. They had gathered together as usual. Peter, of course, was running late. A crowd of friends had joined the group for dinner. Then Matthew brought up the story. “Last night Peter made a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Wearing Out The Judge" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,413 views

    Variety in how we pray can help us to be consistent and persistent

    “Wearing Out The Judge” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When the subject of prayer comes up, it raises some questions. First of all, since God already knows our needs, why even pray? Obviously God doesn’t need a briefing—He doesn’t need to be informed ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Tim Bond avatar

    Is Anybody Out There Wise? Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Jul 13, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,440 views

    God wants us to be wise not so that we can get ahead in life, but so that we can know how to be godly in every circumstance in life.

    Imagine that a genie appeared to you just like in the movie Aladin. Instead of granting you 3 wishes, you get the economy version and the genie tells you that you are granted 1 wish of your choice. (As Genie on Aladin says, “Ixniah on wishing for more wishes”) What do you choose? So many things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William Rushing avatar

    Hanging Out With Sinners

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jul 29, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,527 views

    This sermons shows the way Jesus ministered to Zaccheaus. Jesus Came to Him, Called to Him, Convicted Him, and Created Him.

    I. Introduction a. Jesus was a people person. b. The type of Ministry Jesus wants is a people centered ministry. c. Four things Jesus did for Zacchaeus. II. Jesus Came to Him (4) a. John 1:14 – The Word became Flesh and Dwelt among us. b. Zacchaeus was looking for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    Out Of The Comfort Zone

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,243 views

    Despite Abram’s failures, doubts and hestitancy God still claimed, upheld him as a man of faith

    Sermon: Out of the Comfort Zone Gen 12:1-4 Feb 27, 2002 Turn with me to Gen 12:1-4 I. A Hero of Faith??? - Abram/Abraham A. Seems so Simple 1. God said go - Abram went! 2. An Amazing Example of Faith a) Held up as a standard of faith (1) father of our faith ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jack Whitehead avatar

    The Way Out Of Jericho

    Contributed by Jack Whitehead on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,457 views

    Is your past keeping you from serving God today?

    The Way Out Of Jericho Heb 11:31 By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient. 1st I want you to notice that Rahab was a harlot, she was a prostitute. You didn’t read about the “murderer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    Check Out The Book

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,945 views

    Ingredients for everyday living.

    INTRODUCTION: ONE OF THE MOST FRUSTRATING THINGS IN THE WORLD FOR ME IS TO TRAVEL TO UNFAMILIAR TERRITORY WITHOUT A ROAD MAP. THROUGH THE YEARS, THE LORD HAS BLESSED ME TO TRAVEL THIS WORLD EXTENSIVELY, SOME BY PLANE BUT MOSTLY BY AUTOMOBILE. A LOT OF THE PLACES THAT I HAVE TRAVELED, I HAD NEVER ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Roberts avatar

    Going Out On A Limb

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 6,820 views

    Joshua dared to be a great leader for God. The crossing of the Jordan teaches very relevant advice on how we can also go out on a limb for Jesus. And there is joy in daring to pursue your call.

    Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Consider this: Walt Disney was fired by a newspaper editor for lack of ideas. Walt also went bankrupt several times before he built ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Raymond Dix Jr. avatar

    The Blessings Of Getting Out

    Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 181 ratings
     | 20,236 views

    This messages describes what happens when we are obedient to God’s commands. This is illustrated through the experience of Abraham in Genesis 12.

    (Elab) = Elaborate Genesis 12:1-3 12:1 Now the LORD had said to Abram: "Get out of your country, From your family And from your father’s house, To a land that I will show you. 2 I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing. 3 I will bless ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist