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  • John Stensrud avatar

    Loving The Unlovable

    Contributed by John Stensrud on Apr 29, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 9,625 views

    The main idea of our teaches us what we must do in order to hear Jesus say to us "Today salvation has come to this house". As we look at story, we need to ask ourselves: "Have I done what is necessary?" "Has Jesus said these words to me?"

    by Pastor John Stensrud Immanuel Baptist Church Elgin, Il April 1, 2001 Luke 19:1 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of ZACCHEUS; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. 3 He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does It Matter What I Think? Series

    Contributed by Kevin Hoddinott on May 8, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,553 views

    Theology is the biggest deal in the world. Every one has a theology, even if they are not aware of it. This sermon asks us to stop and think about these issues.

     THE ANSWER SERIES Lesson 1 DOES IT REALLY MATTER WHAT I THINK? I Jn 5:21Little children, keep yourselves from idols. ASSUMPTIONS I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Looking, Lusting Or Loving Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 180 ratings
     | 6,792 views

    When I think right sexually, I will act right sexually.

    Relationships in the Kingdom – Part 2 April 29, 2001 INTRODUCTION On Sunday nights, Kim and I have a ritual. My day usually comes to an end around 8:30 p.m. getting me home in time to watch our one regular TV program, the law drama known as “The Practice,” which comes on at 9:00. I settle ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer And Peace

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 27, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,056 views

    Life is hard. Prayer is our pathway to peace.

    This morning, I’m going to begin by openly acknowledging a fact of life. It’s something each one of us knows to be true, something we’ve all learned by personal experience, but which we usually try to avoid admitting publicly. And here it is: life is hard. For everyone. Ever since Adam and Eve took ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    A New Year - A New Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 256 ratings
     | 21,239 views

    We can have a new life in the Lord.

    A NEW YEAR - A NEW LIFE! INTRO.- We all could use a new year and some people could use a new life! Or at least a better life. ILL.- A lady by the name of Cherise Wyneken from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, said, “My husband and I were young parents of three on a tight budget. After surviving measles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Make Up Your Mind Series

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 232 ratings
     | 22,640 views

    This sermon will encourage Believers to become stable minded in a confused world.

    HOW TO MAKE UP YOUR MIND Growing Up Rather Than Giving Up - Part 3 James 1:5-11 I want us to look at what James has to say on "How to Make up Your Mind". Life is full of decisions and life is basically a series of choices we make every day. We have to evaluate, decide, draw conclusions. Frank ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Grace Changes Everything Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 224 ratings
     | 44,744 views

    When we encounter God’s grace, it changes everything because we die to our old way of live, are introduced to a new way of life, and find a new master.

    In his book "What’s So Amazing About Grace," Christian author Philip Yancey writes about a friend who invited him out for a cup of coffee one night (Yancey 179-80). This friend, it turns out, is contemplating leaving his wife after 15 years of marriage because he’s found someone younger and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What The Cross Reveals About God Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 7,279 views

    The cross reveals God’s integrity, and by experiencing the cross we can understand, experience, and live consistently with God’s integrity.

    How can a person go to heaven? It sounds like such a simple question, yet so many people aren’t sure how to answer. The Christian faith has always insisted that the answer to this question of how to go to heaven is found in the cross of Jesus Christ. For the Christian faith, the cross is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Eight Woes Upon The Pharisees

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 14,423 views

    the 8 woes of sin as displayed by the Pharisees in Jesus time. They profess to be the only guide in religion, but are blind to truth and practical Christianity. They strain at gnats and swallow camels.

    Eight Woes Upon The Pharisees Marks of a Pharisee Matthew 23:1 Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, Matthew 23:2 Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat: Matthew 23:2 a [Moses’ seat] Twenty-one Characteristics of Hypocrites 1. They demand respect as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Where Do We Go From Here?"

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 9,654 views

    How do we respond to the tragedy that has come upon our nation? God’s call to us in Psalm 37 gives us clear direction about what we must and must not do.

    "Where Do We Go From Here?" Our attention has been captured this past week by the attack that has taken place in our own country. The sight of planes flying into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon caused all of us to stop our normal routines and fix our attention on New York and Washington ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    America Has Gone Too Far

    Contributed by Cooper Abrams Iii on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,372 views

    In the face of America’s current trend to deny God where can we find comfort.

    America Has Gone Too Far! A nation of people that have no fear of God. Amos 7:1-13 Date: November 6, 1998 Intro: The elections of this past week have proven clearly that America has no fear of God. I rarely preach messages addressing current events or politics, but I feel compelled to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If My People

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 11,988 views

    In this message we will see how the nation of Isreal and America have much in common - some good & some bad.

    "IF MY PEOPLE" I. A NATION UNDER GOD A. ISRAEL Solomon had just finished the 7 year building project of the Temple of God. A project that had over 160,000 workers, 3,300 foremen and used hundreds of tons of pure gold. And after the Temple was complete Solomon placed on the altar a burnt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blood On The Door Post

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 20, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 77,905 views

    Without holiness and deliverance, there is no way the children of Jacob will ever posses their possessions

    What is the meaning of blood on the door post and what does it stand for in our lives? Readers of the Bible will recognize four instances of great deliverance in the Bible: a. When Joseph in Egypt delivered the members of his family or race from famine. b. When blood was applied on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Commitment To Excellence

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 194 ratings
     | 33,462 views

    As followers of Jesus we are to be committed to excellence in every sense of the word.

    Commitment To Excellence Luke 8:4-15 Commitment is key. No matter what it is that we are talking about there is no greater determining factor than our commitment. I'm not talking about commitment by coercion. I'm not talking about commitment by convenience. I'm not talking about commitment by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Am I Here?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 20, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 13,191 views

    We all need to know why God created us.

    WHY AM I HERE? INTRO.- ILL.- A man was walking along a road and saw an Indian lying with his ear to the ground. He went over to the Indian and heard him speaking, “Large wheels, Ford pickup truck, green color, man driving with large police dog next to him, Colorado license plate, and traveling ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ