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  • Jim Kane avatar

    Commandment Or Committment?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 3, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 5,929 views

    The Ten Commandments are both a command of obedience and a statement of commitment to God.

    As we continue our summer series, “Classic Chapters of The Bible,” we come to one of the most discussed chapters of the Bible. Its content deals with personal beliefs and behaviors that are assumed by many to be important ones and have been foundational to our thinking and way of life in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    It's Noah's Day All Over Again, You'd Better Get Into The Ark

    Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 7, 2003
    based on 276 ratings
     | 52,451 views

    As it was in the days of Noah, so it seems to be in our day. Unbelievers need to get into the safety of God’s ark before it’s too late.

    36But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. 37But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 38For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Truth Works Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jul 7, 2003
    based on 204 ratings
     | 11,148 views

    There are lots of reasons why people are rejecting the faith. Here’s the number one reason. People are rejecting the Bible and its truths because our lives are so ineffective. Here’s why truth doesn’t work: Who you are speaks so loudly that I can’t hea

    Josh McDowell tells about a conversation with Amber, a 16 year old girl – a Christian from a solid youth group. “Is it wrong to engage in premarital sex?” “Well, I believe it’s wrong for me.” “But do you believe that the Bible teaches that premarital sex is wrong for everyone?” Amber’s eyes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Dennison avatar

    Study And Application Of Scripture In The Life Of A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Jul 22, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,694 views

    This is the 4th in a series of 8 on discipleship.

    Last week we talked about sin. We talked about its effects on our life, how it can hinder our walks as disciples, and why we should flee from it and strive for righteousness. Now in order for us to lead pure lives, we must know what sin is and when we are sinning. The only way we can do this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Don't Let Go

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 26, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 14,342 views

    How seriously do you take the word of God?

    July 27, 2003 Morning Service Text: Hebrews 2:1-4 Subject: Eternal Security Title: Don’t Let Go There is a characteristic of human nature of which, I believe, we are all guilty of. That is taking things for granted. Let me give some examples. You get into your car and turn the key and what ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. avatar

    'tossin - N - Turnin'

    Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 247 ratings
     | 52,645 views

    There are times in every Christian life when trials and tribulations seem so unfair. Often, they cause us (as they did Job) to lose sleep at nights.

    (King James Verssion) “When I lie down, I say, When shall I arise, and the night be gone? and I am full of tossings to and fro unto the dawning of the day.” (New King James Version) “When I lie down, I say, ‘When shall I arise, and the night be ended?’ For I have had my fill of tossing till ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Man In The Mirror

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 42,154 views

    Get to know the "real" you as you look into the mirror to find your true identity.

    The Man in the Mirror An Accurate Reflection of the Real You 5/7/03 I. Introduction A man was looking for a job and he noticed that there was an opening at the local zoo. He inquired about the job and discovered that the zoo had a very unusual position that they wanted to fill. Apparently their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "How To Handle Failure"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 234 ratings
     | 68,913 views

    How a person handles failure can mean the difference between living a life of victory or living a life filled with bitterness, hostility and anger.

    The Apostle Paul -How to Handle Failure- 2 Cor. 4:7-9 2 Cor. 11:24-30 Introduction How a person handles failure can mean the difference between living a life of victory or living a life filled with bitterness, hostility and anger. In the first church I served as pastor in Kansas City I got ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    The Way To Worship

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 14, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,652 views

    IN THIS SERMON ON WORSHIP,WE SEE THE IMPORTANCE OF WORSHIP, THE INGREDIENTS OF WORSHIP, AND THE IMPLICATIONS OF WORSHIP.

    THE WAY TO WORSHIP JOHN 4:19-26 I know something about everyone of you and then there are some things that I don’t know about you. But there is one thing I know for certain, and that is that there is a vacuum in your heart that won’t be satisfied unless God is worshiped in your life. The things of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Friends, The Deaf Man And Jesus

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 22,014 views

    A sermon for the 13th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 18 Healing the Deaf and Mute Man

     13th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 18 Mark 7:24-37 "Friends, the Deaf Man & Jesus"  24 ¶ And from there he arose and went away to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And he entered a house, and would not have any one know it; yet he could not be hid. 25 But immediately a woman, whose little daughter ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    Don't Worry - Be Happy! Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 12,210 views

    Message dealling with the biblical principles to help the believer to overcome anxiety in life.

    THE EMOTION QUOTIENT – PART FIVE “DON’T WORRY – BE HAPPY!” PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7 - ©LARRY L. THOMPSON (2003) “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. [7] And the peace of God, which transcends all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    "I'd Rather Have Jesus"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 11, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 23,986 views

    Many people are searching for life. They are asking, "Why am I here?" "What is life all about?" The problem is they’re searching in the wrong places. Only Jesus has the answer.

    “I’d Rather Have Jesus” John 14:1-7 A couple weeks ago I was talking to a young father and mother with a four year old in their home. He designs computer chips and chip boards in his home as an independent contractor. In our discussion I made reference to the uniqueness of Jesus Christ and ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "The Four Faithful Friends"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 18, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 36,055 views

    This story teaches us that we can make a difference in people’s lives ... and to overcome obstacles that keep us away from the power of God.

    “The Four Faithful Friends” Luke 5:17-26 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on ‘Great Events In The Life Of Jesus’. TODAY, we want to look at a man whom Jesus healed. Luke 5:17-20 – all turn – READ 5:17 – Jesus was in a house, teaching a large group of people. The place was packed! Every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    How To Be Sure Of Your Salvation

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 22, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 13,945 views

    God’s word has clear teaching on assurance. You can not just sing words, but you can sin from your heart: "Blessed assurance Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchased of God."

    How You Can Be Sure of Your Salvation I John 5:13 2 Timothy 1:7-12 Christians of all ages need the assurance of salvation. Carollyn’s step-father was an outstanding Christian gentleman. He was a retired School Superintendent in Michigan. He moved to Florida and married Carollyn’s mother after ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Kristopher Morris avatar

    Be Opened!

    Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 106 ratings
     | 27,248 views

    In this Gospel lesson Jesus "opens" a deaf and mute man. Jesus still performs "openings" today.

    I’m sure most of you remember the blackout that rocked the Northeast a few weeks ago. On Thursday August 14th about 4:30pm the electric power supply completely shut down. All the major cities and all the small towns across 4 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces were without electricity. Detroit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran