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  • John Williams III avatar

    Quenching Our Thirst

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 5,513 views

    This sermon is about finding fulfillment in the salvation that Jesus Christ offers us as opposed to the mirages that the world offers.

    QUENCHING OUR THIRST Text: John 4:4-42 I once read a newspaper article about how a criminal on the run gave himself up because he was thirsty. The police had apparently surrounded this man so that his options of getting away were no longer possible. The police used wisdom when it came ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Responding By Faith

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,679 views

    This is a farewell sermon that I preahced to my previous congregation.

    RESPONDING BY FAITH Text: Genesis 12:1-9 It is truly interesting that the last Sunday before moving day in the South Carolina Methodist Conference corresponds to this text of Genesis 12:1-9 that is a suggested text of the lectionary. It was thirteen years ago that I first entered the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    No False Witness Series

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,362 views

    The 9th may be an old law, but it is given that we might live the new life in Christ.

    Central Christian Church St. Petersburg, Fl December 12 2002 Joe Bedy The 9th commandment: Exo 20:16 You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. You shall not give false testimony about a neighbor. Well who is my neighbor any way? Is it the one on the left or the right or just the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Word For The Overworked

    Contributed by Arthur Jenkins on Jan 14, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,021 views

    The conversions of Peter and Cornelius in Acts, Chapter 10 gives insight into God’s conversion for the Overworked

    God’s Word For The Overworked January 12, 2003 "You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, telling the Good News of Peace through Jesus Christ." Acts 10:37 Are you tired, overworked, run down? Is the pace of your life getting you down? No, this is not a Geritol commercial. But, if ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Baptism And The Battleground

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 5, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 5,406 views

    We can only win over and against temptation by putting our faith in Jesus Christ who can help us to resist temptation.

    BAPTISM AND THE BATTLEGROUND Text: Mark 1:9-15 "It is said that Ignatius of Loyola once had a hole dug for the novices [rookies] of his order a grave, having them buried except for their heads, asking, "Are you dead?" To those who answered yes, he would reply, "Rise then, and begin ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Spring Training

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,906 views

    Life is our spring training that is preparing us for the season that lies ahead.

    Spring Training Every year in February, baseball players head to Arizona and Florida to prepare for the upcoming baseball season. They gather to stretch muscles, practice their skills, get in shape, and work on the fundamentals to help them play together as a team. Pitchers ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sons Of God

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,352 views

    What does it mean to be "sons of God"

    Brandesburton 4th January 1999 Sons of God I have been wondering over the last couple of weeks: Does Christmas really have any Christian relevance to us today. Or is it all about giving presents and enjoying the Christmas turkey? And if it does have a Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Would You Too Reject Him?

    Contributed by John Herrmann on Oct 4, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,357 views

    In the parable of the vineyard and the "rejected cornerstone of Christ", we see how an ever near and patient God reveals himself in Creation and redemption -- working through the Holy Spirit to keep us from rejecting him.

    It would seem the vineyard image is appropriate for this time of year. I’ve read that the Napa Valley is expecting a great crush this year. In Amador County, here in California, there is weekend tasting and festivities in honor of the harvest vintage. Maybe some of our people are there right ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living In Egypt

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,084 views

    you can live godly in an ungodly world if you have the presence of God in your life.

    Genesis 39 October 31, 1999 Living in Egypt: How can I live Godly in an ungodly world? INTRODUCTION This day on our calendar is designated as Halloween. Some would call this the most evil day of the year because of the fact that in it¡¦s origination, it was a day dedicated to Satan and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of Prayer

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 19, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,836 views

    The cause of our fruitlessness is a lack of prayer

    Text: Mark 11:12-26 Title: The importance of prayer. Introduction (Mark 11:12-14) In order to set the stage concerning the importance of prayer let us begin by observing three things. 1.Jesus is identified as being hungry “The next day as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry.” (V12) ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Discover What God Has For You In The Bible

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 28, 2000
    based on 167 ratings
     | 4,061 views

    A practical discussion of techniques for getting more out of your Bible study time.

    Recently, Tyndale House Publishers conducted a survey asking Americans their opinions regarding the Bible. Among their findings were that the top three reasons people don’t read the Bible are: 1. Not enough time. 2. Too hard to understand. 3. Find it irrelevant. The top three frustrations ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Lord Wants Us To Be Empowered By The Spirit

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,908 views

    How The Lord Wants Us to Be Empowered by The Spirit (I Cor. 4:19,20)Are you operating under your own power or the power of the Holy Spirit?

    How The Lord Wants Us to Be Empowered by The Spirit - I Cor. 4:19,20 Illustration:One New Year’s Day, in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. The whole parade was held up until someone could get a can of gas. The amusing thing was this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Three-Step Approach To Handling Life

    Contributed by Todd Schäve on Jun 27, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,070 views

    When when you want to see better days and you don’t know what to do, follow the advice of Palms 34:14, which is God’s three step approach on how to deal with life’s difficult situations when you are angry, hurt, scared, tired or confused.

    God’s Three-Step Approach to Handling Life     When when you want to see better days and you don’t know what to do, follow the advice of Palms 34:14, which is God’s three step approach on how to deal with life’s difficult situations when you are angry, hurt, scared, tired or confused: “Turn from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 22, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 8,625 views

    Part of an adult Sunday school class series on the Person of Christ.

    1. To the Old Testament prophecies. Paul writes that Christ’s resurrection, as well as His death, was “according to the Scriptures” (1 Cor. 15:4), which means primarily the Old Testament writings. David prophesied of Christ’s resurrection when he wrote, “For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The So What Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Bob Hager on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 127 ratings
     | 6,119 views

    Belief in the resurrection carries with it implicastions for the way we live out our lives.

    The Call to Worship had just been pronounced starting Easter Sunday Morning service in an East Texas church. The choir started its processional, singing "Up from the Grave He Arose" as they marched in perfect step down the center aisle to the front of the church. The last lady was wearing shoes ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist