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  • Frank Lay avatar

    Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 76 ratings
     | 23,463 views

    The first step of a blessed life is the recognition that we are poor in spirit, that we have a deep need in our lives, a need caused by our sin. The second step is to mourn over our sin.

    BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN Matthew 5:4 The first beatitude confronted us with our deep need. "Blessed are the poor in spirit." The first step towards God is the recognition that we are sinners in desperate need of a Savior. That idea is frowned upon by the world today. However it is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Zacchaeus

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 28, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 16,617 views

    What can we learn from this tax collector’s encounter with the Son of God

    The story of Zacchaeus Story: On 12th February 1809, in a one room log cabin with a dirt floor on a farm near Hodgenville, Kentucky, a baby boy was born. When he was only 9 years-old, his mother died. He was a boy with rugged determination. And although he only had less than a year of formal ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Introduction To The Bowl Judgments Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 9, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,380 views

    Introduction to the Bowl Judgments

    Revelation 16:1, “Then I heard a mighty voice shouting from the Temple to the seven angels, "Now go your ways and empty out the seven bowls of God’s wrath on the earth." The glory of the Lord will prevail over all the nations and the nations will acknowledge that He is the Lord over ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Developing Your Gifts" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 22, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,882 views

    How do we go about developing our gifts after we identify them?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 24, 2003 Spiritual Gifts #4 “Developing Your Gifts” II Timothy 1:3-8 INTRODUCTION: Why are you doing what everyone else could do while you leave undone what only YOU could do? Maybe it is because you haven’t developed the gifts God intends for you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    American Idols Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 4, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 11,074 views

    This word “ignorant” occurs 13 times in the Bible and is connected with some important spiritual facts we should all know. That is why today we look at a warning in Scripture against idols.

    IGNORANT SERIES: AMERICAN IDOLS ISAIAH 44:6-11 INTRODUCTION According to the American Heritage Dictionary, the word “ignorant” means unaware or uniformed. I would like us, for the next few weeks, to look at some spiritual facts that you may be unaware of or have forgotten. Most of the time we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reasons To Rejoice

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,656 views

    In spite of difficulties, God has given us reasons to rejoice.

    November 9, 2002 I. Introduction A. Theme for this month of November is Praise and Thanksgiving B. Fitting theme 1. In the month of October, we celebrated thanksgiving here in Canada 2. In the month of November, our neighbor south of the border is celebrating thanksgiving. 3. As we approach the ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    "Holler For Jesus" Revised

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 25, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,830 views

    If we feel like we don’t matter; in Christ we find that we matter a great deal.

    “Holler For Jesus”(Revised) Mark 10:46-52 By Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org There’s a song…and I think it’s by Bob Segar…the lyrics go like this: “I feel like a number, I’m just a number…” Well, I bet there are a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Biggie Sizing Your Faith

    Contributed by Martin Albanese on Apr 22, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,366 views

    Ever want more of God? Are you that hungry for Him to upsize your faith?

    Biggie Sizing your Walk with God Wanting more of God You know how it is when you go through the fast-food chain and the lady at the counter says, Do you want to Biggie-Size your french-fries? What does that mean? It means you want more. Normally after eating it, don’t you feel full? I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Jesus: The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Peter Langerman on Nov 20, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,287 views

    A sermon on the I AM statement of Jesus in John 8 - what does it mean to turn on the light?

    John 8:12-20 12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” 13 The Pharisees challenged him, “Here you are, appearing as your own witness; your testimony is not valid.” 14 Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Vision For Christlikeness

    Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,210 views

    The primary purpose of God is to form us into Christlikeness.

    If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! A Vision for Christlikeness Pastor Jerry C. Vargo Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Potter's House

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 5, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 16,395 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that - FIGURATIVELY SPEAKING - God is the Portter and we are the Marred Clay; and He doesn’t GIVE-UP ON US.

    “The Potter’s House” Jeremiah 18:1-6 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: GOD DOESN’T GIVE-UP ON US. REFERENCES: John 3:1-7; Jeremiah 18:1-11; Psalm 139:1-6,13-18; Deut. 30:15-20; 2 Cor. 4:7 (... earthen vessels in the KJV or Jars of Clay in the NIV); ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Ruth avatar

    Going Back

    Contributed by Jeff Ruth on May 17, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,530 views

    Going back I. Begins in tears II. And ends in tragedy.

    GOING BACK NUMBERS 14:1-4 Throughout our lifetimes we hear of and see many times with our own eyes and ears our brothers and sisters stepping off their paths of righteousness and going back to the cares and concerns of the world. Preacher after preacher quitting the ministry and going back into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Time To Rebuild

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 36,604 views

    Every new project or ministry has several hands in it: hand of God, hands of outsiders, hands of believers, and hands of opposition.

    A Time To Rebuild Nehemiah 2:17-20 Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church July 13, 2003 BACKGROUND: A. Parable: There once was a thriving little church in the country. Internal squabbles developed that tore the church apart. Attendance dwindled until the church died. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal (Pt. 3) Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,151 views

    Jesus is using His church to reach a lost generation.

    Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal 3 of 3 July 6, 2003 Chester’s FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: "There is an old story about a lighthouse keeper who worked on a rocky stretch of coastline. Once a month he would receive a new supply of oil to keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Godlyfather

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 234 ratings
     | 28,778 views

    Anybody can be a father. It takes a special man to be a dad. It takes an even more special guy to be the "Godlyfather."

    The Godlyfather Father’s Day Message Joshua 24:14-15 June 15, 2003 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker A THE IDEA FOR CREATING A DAY for children to honor their fathers began in Spokane, Washington. A woman by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd thought of the idea for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist