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  • Patrick Ziegler avatar

    This One Thing I Know

    Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Feb 27, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,073 views

    Every person should let Jesus into their lives because of the Lights of knowledge.

    One Thing I Know John 9 February 27, 2005 AM Subject: Knowledge Central Theme: What should we know about Jesus. Every person should let Jesus into their lives because of the Lights of knowledge. Introduction: I have been reading and thinking about this passage of scripture for a while now. I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Secret Of Contentment

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,484 views

    True contentment comes only through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ

    The Secret of Contentment Philippians 4:10-13 July 16, 2006 Morning Service Introduction A wealthy employer once overheard one of his workers exclaim, "Oh if I only had a hundred dollars, I would be perfectly content." Knowing that his own money had not given him inner peace, he told her, "Since ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Holy Ghost Was Upon Him

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
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    Simeon as an example of person who has the Holy Spirit working in their life.

    The Holy Ghost Was Upon Him Luke 2:25 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. (Read also to verse 32) The Holy Ghost was upon him. The wind of the Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Praying To Change

    Contributed by David Butcher on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,551 views

    PRAYER:- What are we praying for, personal success or the desert blossoming?

    James 5:16b-18 NLT The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results. 17 Elijah was as human as we are, and yet when he prayed earnestly that no rain would fall, none fell for the next three and a half years! 18 Then he prayed for rain, and down it poured. The grass ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    When God Says "Go" Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,934 views

    First in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

    OK, here’s the story: man worships many gods; man hears voice of real God speaking; man drops everything he’s doing and moves away; man has kid at 100 years of age to 90-year-old wife. That story’s a dime a dozen; I’m sure every one of us can identify with it, right? Or not… But consider the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The 1 Essential Thing Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,376 views

    Third in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

    We have questions. God has answers. It is what we do with the answers God gives that makes the difference in our lives. Genesis 15 is effectively one extended, spirited conversation between God and Abram, punctuated by one crucial conclusion that forms one of the lynchpins of Bible theology when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What's In A Name? Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,930 views

    Fourth in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

    Shortcuts to God’s will are not worth taking. In chapter 16, we read that Abram and Sarai decided that enough was enough; perhaps God meant that Abram would have a son by another woman, since Sarai was barren, and so she gave her maiden Hagar to Abram. Hagar conceived and bore Ishmael to Abram; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Laughing With God Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007
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     | 4,493 views

    Fifth in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

    Cross a pessimist with a comedian and you get Woody Allen. His brand of off-beat, self-deprecating, hang-dog humor can be sometimes insightful, sometimes depressing, but usually, pretty funny. A sampling of his best one-liners: “I was thrown out of college for cheating on the metaphysics exam: I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    When He Looked Up I Looked Down

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 8, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,767 views

    A personal meeting between Christ and Zacchaeus while travilg the dusty road

    WHEN HE LOOKED UP, I LOOKED DOWN LUKE 19:1-10 INTRODUCTION ~ Back in the early days of movies, the movie company hired 2 people called “barkers.” ~ One would talk bad of the movie and the other good. ~ They would get you thinking so much, you would come in to see which barker was right. ~ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Agree Or Disagree-Part 2

    Contributed by Paul George on Nov 25, 2003
    based on 12 ratings
     | 1,823 views

    Do you agree or disagree the Bible is beyond the understanding of the average person?

    Do You Agree Or Disagree-Part 2 Hebrews 1:1-2 Do you agree or disagree the Bible is beyond the understanding of the average person? The claim the Bible is beyond the understanding of the average person is the results of the disagreements that exist among scholars, theologians, pastors, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    I The Leper

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 8,605 views

    This is a first person sermon - through the eyes of the leper that Jesus made whole.

    I The Leper Luke 5:12-16 My name isn’t important - no one used it anyway. Leper- That was the only name they knew. This is my story- a lepers story It all started one day as I was getting ready for work. I noticed a small discolored patch on my right arm. I didn’t think much of it at first but ...read more

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    I Thomas

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,176 views

    This is a first person Easter sermon from the perspective of Thomas Jesus Disciple.

    I Thomas John 20:19-29 Stop reading at v27a- Before you tell them what Jesus said to me, let me introduce myself and share with a little background to this; the one thing I seem to be remembered for. My name is Thomas I was born and raised in the area of Galilee. A Hebrew by birth and an avid ...read more

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    The Marks Of A Godly Man

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 27,411 views

    A Godly Man is a man who has established a personal relationship with God.

    I. A Godly Man is a man who has established a personal relationship with God. A. He knows God personally. 1. He knows Christ as Savior a. II Timothy 1:12 "For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Seekers Become Kingdom Shakers - Pt.1

    Contributed by David Etter on Aug 14, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,169 views

    A brief study of the beatitudes and how they can transform a person into a Kingdom Shaker!

    In Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus is teaching the people a better way to live. Jesus wasn’t telling/commanding them to act a certain way, but what he was telling them are some characteristics that are present in the lives of growing Christians. Jesus was laying a foundational ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dead To Sin, Alive To God

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 138 ratings
     | 16,210 views

    At baptism, God changes your personality. Let’s see how.

    Romans 6:1-11 DEAD TO SIN, ALIVE TO GOD In our country, a major change is taking place. The wildfires in Colorado and Arizona are completely changing the landscape over there. Some of our WELS people living in those areas have been evacuated. A major change is taking place, and you have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran