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  • Charles Salmon avatar

    The Grace Of God

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 27, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 8,345 views

    We are saved by grace, called into service by grace, and called to a grace filled life.

    The Grace of God. Eph. 1:1-8 INTRO.: Define grace as seen in the Scriptures: "A spiritual gift or attainment. Something received freely from God, Divine favor or good will." Grace is something we all need but none of us deserves it. God’s grace pours out of His heart of overflowing love for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Taking The First Step Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 7, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,950 views

    1 of 4 of the series In Pursuit: The Jesus Walk. When we say we are followers of Christ what are we really saying? This message uncovers the first step in walking the Jesus Walk.

    TAKING THE FIRST STEP Matthew 4:18-20 READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: Luke 9:23 (NIV) 23 Then he said to them all: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. INTRODUCTION As a parent I’ve noticed something interesting taking place in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Watching The Steps We Take Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 7, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,136 views

    2 of 4 of the series In Pursuit: The Jesus Walk. Those pursuing Jesus and wanting to walk the Jesus walk will watch where they are stepping. In doing so they ask the question, "Am I in the way or am I in the way?"

    WATCHING THE STEPS WE TAKE Luke 5:27-28 Read at beginning of service: Matthew 16:23-25 (NIV) 23 Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men." 24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Important Step Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 7, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,640 views

    4 of 4 of the series, In Pursuit: The Jesus Walk.It’s time to make a decision! Are you pursuing Christ or are you going to follow someone or something else? This is the most crucial decision of your life! And it requires commitment to follow through on

    THE IMPORTANT STEP 1 John 2:6 Read before service: John 15:1-8 (NIV) 1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Getting The Best Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 8, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 8,749 views

    Jesus liked people and drew out the best in them.

    GETTING THE BEST Matthew 9:9-13 S: Celebrate Jesus Th: The love of God Pr: JESUS LIKED PEOPLE AND DREW OUT THE BEST IN THEM. ?: How did he do it? KW: Needs TS: We will find in Matthew 9:9-13 four needs that Jesus met in order to draw out the best in people. The ____ need that Jesus saw was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Sanders avatar

    The Benefits Of Being With Jesus

    Contributed by James Sanders on May 15, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 13,799 views

    When a person spends time with Christ, it affects his or her life. Everyone around that person can see a change in their quality of life.

    I. Introduction · Most of you are aware of the fact that I work for Easter Seals, the non-profit organization that provides services to people with disabilities and special needs. I actually have the privilege of working for their national headquarters in Chicago. · Easter Seals has had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformation In Progress: Brief Sketches Of The Twelve Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 9,796 views

    From Christ’s intense ministry with the Apostles, we can see that God looks beyond what we are to what we can become. He wants us to enter the process of transformation and to continue on in that process.

    Transformation in Progress: Brief Sketches of the Twelve (Matt. 10:2-4) I included this hand out in the bulletin: The Calling of the Disciples There are several different "calling" of Jesus’ disciples, and it can be difficult to sort them out. Let’s take a look at at least three of them. 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Transformation Of The Twelve, Part Two Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 4,865 views

    The Apostles were very human men, just like us. And just as Jesus took these diamonds in the rough and polished them into gems, so God wants us to reach our spiritual potential by spending time with Jesus.

    The Transformation of the Twelve, Part Two (Matt. 10:2-3) Main Idea: The Apostles were very human men, just like us. And just as Jesus took these diamonds in the rough and polished them into gems, so God wants us to reach our spiritual potential by spending time with Jesus. I. John, The Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Transformation Of The Twelve, Part Three Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,414 views

    The Apostles were very human men, just like us. And just as Jesus took these diamonds in the rough and polished them into gems, so God wants us to reach our spiritual potential by spending time with Jesus.

    The Transformation of the Twelve, Part Three (Matt. 10:2-3) Main Idea: The Apostles were very human men, just like us. And just as Jesus took these diamonds in the rough and polished them into gems, so God wants us to reach our spiritual potential by spending time with Jesus. I. Levi ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Transformation Of The Twelve, Part Four Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,693 views

    The Apostles were very human men, just like us. And just as Jesus took these diamonds in the rough and polished them into gems, so God wants us to reach our spiritual potential by spending time with Jesus.

    The Transformation of the Twelve, Part Four (Matt. 10:2-3) NOTE: In actual preaching, I could not finish PART 3, so I "picked up where I left off" in part 4... Main Idea: The Apostles were very human men, just like us. And just as Jesus took these diamonds in the rough and polished them into ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Change Of Heart

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 22, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 15,226 views

    The only hope is to experience Jesus and receive a Change of Heart.

    1. Some AMAZING THINGS are happening at the University of Louisville’s Health Sciences Center in Kentucky. a. Doctors, scientists, students, and businessmen have been feverishly at work with the hope of saving many lives… b. Their desire? Their goal? They want to extend life, prolong happiness, & ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Is Jesus?

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 9, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 16,403 views

    Three questions every individual must come to terms with in this life.

    Introduction In the 16th chapter of Matthew, we find Jesus and the disciples traveling into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, and as they were going along, Jesus paused and asked the men a couple of intriguing questions. First He wanted to know who everyone was saying He was, and then He wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rewriting Your Life Story Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 17,409 views

    This messages encourages you to move on with your life. Stop living in the past; press on to a new future.

    Rewriting Your Life Story www.stevenscreek.net Dr. Marty Baker / January 26, 2003 The human brain is composed of over 12 billion nerve cells, with the analytical ability of a room full of Pentium-equipped computers. The brain indiscriminately receives and stores every kind of information thrown ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Giving Just For Jesus

    Contributed by Brian Garner on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 6,013 views

    We must be willing to joyfully give our all to the Lord.

    Jesus asks an awful lot of His followers. He asked His disciples to give up their businesses and their homes to follow Him around the countryside for three years. He asked a rich young ruler to sell everything, give the money to the poor, and follow Him. He asks us to take up our cross and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Three Choices

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 14, 2003
    based on 264 ratings
     | 21,353 views

    The three choices in the life of a Christian. To put the will of God foremost in our lives i) some of the time ii) most of the time iii) all of the time

    Briningham and Binham 16-03-03 Mk 8:31-38 Story: One man I admire greatly is Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941). Maximilian Kolbe was a Catholic priest, who was put in a Nazi concentration camp for his faith. On May 28, 1941, he was transferred to the concentration camp at ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican