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  • Alan Stokes avatar

    A Call To Purity

    Contributed by Alan Stokes on Mar 7, 2001
    based on 195 ratings
     | 26,203 views

    This message, based on Matthew 5:8, shows how impossible it is to have a pure heart without God’s help.

    Introduction: Read The Beatitudes ~ Matthew 5:3-10. Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:8, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” I. Purity Beyond Our Reach Three of the ways we can stumble in purity is with impure words, impure emotions and impure thoughts ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Our Need For Renewal

    Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,409 views

    In life’s race we need the spiritual pit stop where we may go for renewal,lest we grow weary in Christian activity and give out before the end of the course.

    OUR NEED FOR RENEWAL Text: Galatians 6:9-10 - “And let us not be weary in well doing for in due season we shall reap if we do not give out. As we therefore have opportunity, let us do good unto all man, especially unto them that are of the household of faith (fellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Persevere In The Path Of Humility Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,079 views

    JOYFULLY PERSEVERE IN HUMBLE SERVICE TO MAINTAIN A BLAMELESS TESTIMONY

    BIG IDEA: JOYFULLY PERSEVERE IN HUMBLE SERVICE TO MAINTAIN A BLAMELESS TESTIMONY Introduction: The path of humble service -- seeking the prosperity of others above our own personal interests -- is not the path we would naturally choose. In fact we shrink back from such a challenge. How can such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Keys To Communicating Change As Shown By Jesus

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,784 views

    Jesus prayed and relied on the Holy Spirit for every change. Even at the times of Christ’s greatest popularity He knew that only the Spirit produces lasting change

    Illustration:Everything continues in a state of rest unless it is compelled to change by forces impressed upon it. Issac Newton, First Law of Motion. Quote: Few people change on their own. Only the Spirit of God working through the word of God given by the people of God produces Godly changes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Brief Meditation

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 81 ratings
     | 3,547 views

    A devotion for growing believers

    As I begin to type this it is 8:09 am. The temperature outside is 30 degrees. Just ten minutes ago, I was taking care of my dogs so I could come back inside and set to work without distractions or other obligations on my mind. Their water dish was still about half full, but it was half full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Finding Encouragement For Life Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 166 ratings
     | 7,629 views

    God has all of the encouragement we need to get through any situation we face in life

    Finding Encouragement for Life Jeremiah 29:10-13 July 9, 2000 INTRODUCTION I. The Duke of Wellington A. The reputation 1. Military genius – He defeated Napolean at Waterloo 2. He was also know to be a hard commander B. The question 1. If you could live your life over, what would you do ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Sermon On The Mount Lesson10

    Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 1, 2001
    based on 175 ratings
     | 5,699 views

    Lesson 10

    In the previous verses the Lord presented the principles and qualities that make a Christian distinctive. Beginning with verse 13 He goes on to give a striking picture of what it really means to behave as a Christian. In describing the Christian as the salt of the earth, Jesus provides a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Bankruptcy Series

    Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 147 ratings
     | 8,566 views

    First in a series of sermons on the Beautitudes in order to develop Christian character

    Spiritual Bankruptcy TEXT: Mat 5:1-3 INTRODUCTION · (IL) WHEN CONGRESS FLED TO BALTIMORE, ON THE APPROACH OF THE BRITISH ACROSS NEW JERSEY, MR. ROBERT MORRIS, OF PENNSYLVANIA, AFTER MOVING HIS FAMILY INTO THE COUNTRY, RETURNED TO, AND REMAINED IN PHILADELPHIA. ALMOST IN DESPAIR, WASHINGTON ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    It's A Matter Of Perspective

    Contributed by Michael Williams on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,171 views

    what God says he means and when he makes you a promise he will keep it .

    Josh 14:6-12 6Then the children of Judah came unto Joshua in Gilgal: and Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite said unto him, Thou knowest the thing that the LORD said unto Moses the man of God concerning me and thee in Kadesh-barnea. 7Forty years old was I when Moses the servant of the LORD sent ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Motivation For Commitment

    Contributed by Chris Mason on Aug 22, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 14,084 views

    Motivation is sometimes hard to come by, here are some partical steps in order to keep that motivation for total commitment in your life.

    Motivation for Commitment Have you never noticed motivation can be a real problem? I know I need to lose some weight, I’ll start next Monday. I know the grass needs to be mowed, I’ll do it tomorrow. I know the house needs to be painted, I’ll do that this spring. I know the Sunday school ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • E.T. Cummings avatar

    Contagious

    Contributed by E.t. Cummings on Aug 23, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,912 views

    This sermon is to let believers know that there is a contagious spirit in the church that will cause the people of God to fall into the sin of rebelliousness.

    This sermon is to get people in general to understand that there is a contagious spirit operating in the atmosphere. I did this particular sermon at a Youth Anniversary, but I feel this sermon is for all ages of living. The word contagious is define this way; a widely spreaded epidemic. I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Glover avatar

    Is Jesus Onboard

    Contributed by Steven Glover on Aug 31, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,625 views

    The differnce that Jesus makes when He boards the ship.

    Text: John 6:15-21 15. When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone. 16. And when even was now come, his disciples went down unto the sea, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Frey avatar

    The Lord Has Set My Heart Free

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 3, 2001
    based on 12 ratings
     | 3,473 views

    The love of God revealed in Christ frees us from sorrow and empowers us to run in thankful service to him

    Sermonette Text: Psalm 119: 25-32 Pentecost 12 -- Mission Festival “Hit the dirt! Take cover!” Those are words spoken by someone on the defensive. You’d expect soldiers to shout such things. Bullets are flying. Explosions are going off. People screaming. “Hit the dirt!” And so down ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Greg Cooper avatar

    I Know Who Holds Tomorrow

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 218 ratings
     | 24,392 views

    For This Time Of Tragedy In Our Nation

    Title: I Know Who Holds Tomorrow Text: Psalms 46:1&2 Intro: Many questions are being asked this week. - What will happen to the world’s economy? - Is this the beginning of the end? - Is this WWIII? - What about germ, gas, and nuclear war? - Was this God’s judgment on this nation? - Why did ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bob Groves avatar

    Knowing God's Will Series

    Contributed by Bob Groves on Sep 29, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,432 views

    Helping people learn to recognize God’s will and direction in life.

    Today – We Will Refocus on the Series Derived from the Questions that Were Submitted by YOU Looked at Salvation...Trinity... TODAY – KNOWING GOD (HIs Will & Voice) How He leads...Does he lead... How far is God into that leading? QUESTIONS Scripture Ps. 23 PRAY I. Can I Know God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal