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  • Randy Croft avatar

    Did Jesus Really Exist? Series

    Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,094 views

    Evidence for the Existence of Jesus.

    Did Jesus really exist? by Randy A. Croft BigFoot In the summer of 1924, Kelso, Washington. According to the Sunday Oregonian on July 13, five miners encountered the ``mountain devils’’ in the wilds of Mount St. Helens. One of the men, Fred Beck, shot one of the creatures and watched its ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is It A Sin To Doubt?

    Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 63 ratings
     | 9,706 views

    Lessons on faith and doubt, looking through the life of Thomas

    Is It a Sin to Doubt? by Randy Croft One of the hardest decisions Krista and I made before Jacob was born was not which hospital to have the birth. Not which doctor would deliver our little guy. Not which pediatrician we would see, even though we went back and forth on that call. The hardest ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Were Made For A Mission

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 127 ratings
     | 9,666 views

    The fifth purpose for our lives is to share the gospel.

    (Note: The title and some of the ideas for this message came from the Rick Warren sermon of the same name.) Today we turn to the fifth and final purpose for our lives, which is to carry out our mission in the world. Now, as we saw last week, we each have a ministry to other believers, to those in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lowered To Be Lifted Series

    Contributed by James Westervelt on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,875 views

    "It is possible to be too big for God to use you but never too small for God to use you!"

    LOWERED TO BE LIFTED UP When Joy and I lived in Manville, NJ, we had a beautiful magnolia tree in our side yard. However, the roots were so persistent, that they grew right through the sewer pipes and caused a clog that only roto-rooter could fix. So we cut down our lovely tree, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Choice's Today Will Shape Our Tomorrows Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Feb 16, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 17,297 views

    We will look at Esau’s history and the legacy he leaves. God calls us to be separated and holy--because He is holy. Lets learn from some things in Genesis 36.

    Our Choice’s Today will shape our Tomorrows DBF 02/17/02 Genesis 36 Esau’s History Esau’s Legacy You know people often tell me about how blessed we are to have a son like Dominique and to have the privilege to be in fellowship with the nice young people who come to Dillingham Bible Fellowship. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Having Faith In A Savior

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Feb 19, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 5,838 views

    Five things that will hurt what we’re trying to do for the Lord are......

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: HAVING FAITH IN A SAVIOR “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world: but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Devil Made Me Do It

    Contributed by Mike Dubose on Feb 19, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 13,032 views

    A time of testing and proving ourselves. A message dealing with temptations using the example of Jesus in the wilderness.

    The Devil Made Me Do It Matthew 4: 1-11 February 17, 2002 As we begin the season of Lent, we begin a journey that takes us through the life of our Savior, Jesus Christ… Over the next several weeks, we will be exploring the gospels of John & Matthew, as they lead us down the road to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Practical Guide To Fasting-Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,397 views

    #3 of 4 sermons on biblical fasting.

    A Practical Guide to Fasting (Part 1) (Topical) I. General Observations II. What Is Fasting? A. Definitions III. Who Fasts? A. OT Examples B. NT Examples C. Contemporary Examples Introduction This is our third message on the subject of fasting. We be-gan by looking at an OT perspective on this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    "The Wonders Of God ~ Salvation” Series

    Contributed by Dave Martin on Nov 2, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,466 views

    Thursday morning we got up to see the first snowfall of the season. Looking out over the colored foliage and the fresh pure white snow being reflected in our pond was absolutely beautiful...This is a beautiful picture of what happens to a life that is tu

    “The Wonders of God ~ Salvation” Part 3 of 5 John 17:5 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin November 3, 2002 Thursday morning we got up to see the first snowfall of the season. Looking out over the colored foliage and the fresh pure white snow being reflected in our pond ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Shout Of The Stones

    Contributed by Robert Rose on Nov 2, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,588 views

    God’s answer to our worthless worship.

    The Shout of a Stone: Remember "the pet rock" craze? How many of you still have a pet rock? I thought it was one of the silliest things man came up with. But then while studying this passage one day I had to stop and re-think : Luke 19:40 But He answered and said to them, “I tell you that if ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Survivor 8: How To Survive Your Immunity Challenge Series

    Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 5,330 views

    This is the eighth message in my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon following Jesus’ pattern for resisting temptation (11-03-02).

    Living Illustration Before the sermon, arrange for a helper to make several calls to you as you begin to speak. Carry a cordless phone to the stage, and answer it when it rings. Prepare to ad lib the dialogue as it would relate to dealing with telemarketer calls. Begin the sermon by briefly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    ¿qué Significa Tener Fe (En Dios)?

    Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 100 ratings
     | 49,584 views

    Lastimosamente vivimos en tiempos de confusión, donde muchas cosas han perdido su significado original, a lo bueno se le dice malo y a lo malo se le dice bueno (Isaías 5:20-23). Donde ser religioso, significa ser intolerante; la inmoralidad sexual, es sim

    ¿Qué Significa Tener Fe (en Dios)? Hebreos 11:6 (NVI) “6 En realidad, sin fe es imposible agradar a Dios, ya que cualquiera que se acerca a Dios tiene que creer que él existe y que recompensa a quienes lo buscan.” El pastor y autor Charles Swindoll, escribió un libro llamado “Three Steps ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Will The Real Mothers Please Stand Up?!

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 186 ratings
     | 32,429 views

    (3) In one of the defining moments of the reign of Solomon, the wise king had to identify the real mother in a very tricky dispute over a living child. He got the real mother to identify herself by forcing her to take a stand. When she stood up for her

    INTRODUCTION: (1) Today, all over the world, people are celebrating Mother’s Day. If it is not today, almost everywhere, there is a day like it somewhere in the calendar. A youth pastors list on the internet surveyed its international readers about Mother’s Day to discover if it existed and when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing Ourselves For God's Covenant Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Nov 30, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 14,519 views

    We will travel with the nation of Israel as they come to Mount Sinai and begin preparations to receive the Mosaic Covenant. Let us learn with Israel the steps needed to prepare ourselves and sanctify ourselves for our walk with God.

    Preparing Ourselves for God’s Covenant Covenants purpose Covenants acceptance or rejection Covenants of God require sanctification DBF, 12/1/02 What a glorious week of giving thanksgiving to God we had last week. In giving thanksgiving I collected lots of photos from years past and went through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    After You've Rebuilt A Broken Wall Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 13,656 views

    In this message, we’ll see that what God is really after in all our rebuilding is worship. Nehemiah rebuilt to restore worship. That’s what the ultimate end of our rebuilding must be. When that is in view, we will be looking for evidences of true worsh

    You’ve seen, felt, shared, and met a need. You’ve found some brokenness in your family, in the marketplace, in the church and you’ve been busy rebuilding. You formed a dream team to help you and you’ve made it through attacks from without, division from within. You’ve even survived personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist