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  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Learn From The Collision At Nain

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 26, 2001
    based on 336 ratings
     | 52,072 views

    Two groups collided at Nain: a procession of death and sorrow met a procession of life and hope.

    “With television cameras rolling a brand new car is propelled down a track into a concrete barrier. Smash! Air bags explode. Crash dummies recoil from the impact. The test is repeated on dozens of new cars. Why this waste of automobiles? Researchers are trying to learn from the collisions in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • James May avatar

    Your Source Determines Your Fruit

    Contributed by James May on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 18,611 views

    Only by being connected fully to the True Vine, Jesus Christ, can we bring forth fruit that is right for a repentant heart.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The First Miracle

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 8, 2001
    based on 687 ratings
     | 62,252 views

    Miracles happen when we understand that 1.Jesus cares about our everyday needs. 2. Jesus transforms our everyday experiences. 3. Jesus extravagantly provides for our everyday requests.

    You have seen the commercials showing someone with a mouth full of cookies, as the question was asked: “Got milk?” Well, the question in the story we have read today was: “Got wine?” And the answer was: “No!” The wine was gone. A miracle was needed to save the family, and the new couple, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Death In The Pot Series

    Contributed by John Walls on Sep 16, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 20,764 views

    Practical applications of Miracles in the Bible

    2 Kings 4:38-41 Introduction: We will be looking at the four in our miracles thru throughout the Bible series. The main character outside the Lord is the prophet Elisha. As you may recall, Elisha was the man God choose to replace Elijah. Where Elijah’s ministry was marked with great events such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Linkous avatar

    Having An Upward Outlook When You're Down Under

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 9,458 views

    All of us go through adversities, failures, and dilemmas. But we cannot allow our circumstances to dictate to us what we see. We must let our up-look develop our outlook.

    When he was 7 years old his family was forced out of their home, and he had to go to work to support them. At the age of 9 his mother died. At the age of 22, he lost his job as a store clerk. He wanted to go to law school, but his education was not good enough. At the age of 23, he went into debt ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Second Thoughts About Jesus

    Contributed by Philip Gunther on Oct 1, 2001
    based on 214 ratings
     | 10,270 views

    Many will follow Jesus half-way, but not the other half.

    The Parable Of The Fox, The Funeral And The Furrow “A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing and suffers nothing, is worth nothing.” (Martin Luther) A Different Breed America Under Attack – America At War – Siege On America – The Day That Shook America – The Day The U.S. Stood Still, ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Loving God

    Contributed by David Swensen on Oct 4, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 19,000 views

    The chief end of loving God is being obedient to God.

    LOVING GOD 1 John 5:1-5 INTRODUCTION Truett Cathy is an extraordinarily successful businessman who has done some very unusual things. Truett is the founder of the Chick-fil-A restaurant chain. Even though it has cost him millions and millions of dollars, all of his 1,000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Parker avatar

    God Is Right Around The Corner

    Contributed by Robert Parker on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 22,468 views

    God has a divine appointment for his people. He will set the crooked road straight, hold our hand in times of trouble and lead us toward a path of righteousness.

    (45:1) "Thus saith the Lord to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the shall not be shut;" (45:2) I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight; PT. I YOUR APPOINTMENT IS DIVINELY SELECTED Saints, today the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    What Is Man, & Who Am I?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 367 ratings
     | 59,471 views

    Before it’s too late, it is important to find an answer to David’s question, "What is man that God is so concerned about us?" What are we, & where are we going?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. Some years ago, Time Magazine featured a story about Peter Sellers, a well-known English actor. The article was about him appearing on the Muppet Show & being interviewed by Kermit The Frog. His interview began with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Spooks, Spirits And Sense

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 31, 2003
    based on 149 ratings
     | 4,303 views

    We need to be focused more on the human spirit and the Holy Spirit than spooks.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A man was going to attend a Halloween party one time dressed in a costume that supposedly looked like the devil; red suit, tail, fork in hand. While walking to the party it began to rain so he darted into the nearest building, which happened to be a church where a revival meeting was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living The Pentecostal Experience

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 31, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 11,139 views

    We Pentecostals have made a mistake in the past, looking for sensationalism in our church experience. The true Pentecostal experience is that, plus a whole lot more.

    October 26, 2003 Morning Worship Text: Acts 4:23-31 Subject: The Pentecostal Experience Title: Living the Pentecostal Experience 103 years ago on New Years Day 1900, a group of Bible students led by Charles Parham assembled in a house in Topeka Kansas. They were seeking an “Apostolic” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    "I'd Rather Have Jesus"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 11, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 23,910 views

    Many people are searching for life. They are asking, "Why am I here?" "What is life all about?" The problem is they’re searching in the wrong places. Only Jesus has the answer.

    “I’d Rather Have Jesus” John 14:1-7 A couple weeks ago I was talking to a young father and mother with a four year old in their home. He designs computer chips and chip boards in his home as an independent contractor. In our discussion I made reference to the uniqueness of Jesus Christ and ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    I Wish We'd All Been Ready Series

    Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Sep 18, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,764 views

    Being ready to meet the Lord is the most pressing issue in life. Readiness must become our highest priority.

    This sermon was preached on Sunday morning September 21st, 2003 to the Evergreen Church by Scotty L Killingsworth The text for the message is taken from 1 Thessalonians 4 The sermon series is part of the “Ready” series The sermon title is: I wish we’d all been ready In 1971-2 I recorded a song ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Manry avatar

    Taming The Beast - Practical Guidelines For Controlling Your Tongue

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 196 ratings
     | 19,275 views

    The tongue poses perhaps the greatest threat to the kingdom of God and the church today. It is as serious if not more serious than any other problem we face for it is the tongue that reveals what’s inside of us. Controlling the tongue isn’t a luxury! Acco

    It seems that over the past several months the media has had a heyday with the church. For some time you couldn’t turn on the television without hearing about some new development in the decay of the Catholic Church. More and more accusations have been made against priests around the area of sexual ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Shining Stars (Part 3)

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,334 views

    Sermon on witnessing

    SHINING STARS (PART 3) PHILIPPIANS 12:14-16 03/14/95 Dr. J. Wilbur Chapman, a famous evangelist once made note of how the New Testament tells of forty people, each suffering from the same disease who were healed by Jesus. Of this number thirty-four were either brought to Jesus by friends, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church