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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    A Transfer Of Power

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 12, 2001
    based on 126 ratings
     | 12,210 views

    What Elisha’s succession to Elijah’s office can tell us about the transfer of power: God’s use of imperfect people, the need for loyalty, ambition, and decisiveness.

    A TRANSFER OF POWER How many of you came to our play? Do you remember when Steve came in at the beginning of the 2nd Act, dressed as Samson with hair almost down to his waist? Did you laugh? If you did, you better watch out for bears. That’s what happened to the boys of Bethel who made fun of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Be A Good Friend

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 17, 2001
    based on 490 ratings
     | 37,958 views

    Here are some practical biblical principles for not only being a good friend, but also for making good friends.

    Jackie Robinson was the first African-American to play major league baseball. While breaking baseball’s "color barrier," he faced jeering crowds in every stadium. While playing one day in his home stadium in Brooklyn, he committed an error. His own fans began to ridicule him. He stood at second ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Peace In The Puzzle, Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,518 views

    Why are the righteous persecuted, and why does Jesus say for us to rejoice when it happens to us? Link included to formatted text version, as well as part 1 and it’s matching PowerPoint.

    A ‘Peace’ in the Puzzle, pt. 2 The Gospel of Jesus Matthew 5:9-12 When we are a peacemaker, we are eliminating strife. Tonite, we need to learn how to endure spite. This is the ‘puzzle’ in our title. This sermon on the mount is the greatest sermon ever preached, by the greatest preacher who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessed Hope

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 28, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,848 views

    It is the "blessed hope" because: 1. God is in control. 2. There will be final justice. 3. We have hope. 4. We have the power to overcome.

    I remember sitting in an auditorium listening to a woman who was supposed to be an expert on the second coming of Jesus Christ. She had charts and a very large painting of Jesus returning to the earth. She was explaining how the church (the believers and followers of Jesus) would be “raptured” ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Undying Hope Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on May 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,659 views

    Why does God forbid murder? Because our God is a God of Hope.

    Two weeks ago, Michael Kennedy walked into the police station over in Chantilly. He took out a gun and started firing. Detective Vicky Armel was killed immediately. Officer Michael Garabino lived for a week and half before he too finally died from the injuries sustained on that day. The shooter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Things God Does Not Know

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,664 views

    Salvation Message

    Seven Things God Does Not Know Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church June 4, 2006 Introduction What a great joy it is to be in this place of worship with each of you today as we celebrate 49 years of God using our church to minister to the people of Denison, Texas and the world at large. On the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taming The Tongue Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,585 views

    Taming the tongue is a challenge for all of us as James points out. In this sermon I give some helpful strategies for controlling the tongue.

    Introduction: A. If your tongue has ever gotten you into trouble, then please raise your hand. 1. Turn to your neighbor and say, “I’m not surprised!” 2. We are not surprised, because it happens to all of us. 3. All of us have had the experience of saying something, and then wishing we had not said ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Releasing Your Faith"

    Contributed by Perry Newton Sr on Jun 24, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 19,112 views

    This is a powerful exposition of what happens when a person releases or acts upon their faith.

    Releasing your Faith By Bishop Dr. Perry Edison Newton Sr Word of Faith Tabernacle Nassau, Bahamas Hebrew 11: 1-11; James 2:14-26 Introduction This morning we are gathered here to perform an act of worship. We could worship God any where, but if we wanted to worship at this place we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Unexpected Messiah

    Contributed by William Mouser on Jan 10, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,013 views

    Everyone was hoping for, even expecting, the Messiah in Jesus’ day. But, he disappointed everyone, thought Messiah would come as a conqueror. Isaiah’s first Servant Song shows their expectations to have been badly misinformed.

    Psalm 89:1-16, Isaiah 42:1-9, Acts 10:34-38, Mark 1:7-11 The Unexpected Messiah In the May 29, 2005 edition of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, a story ran concerning a courthouse puzzle. The story in that paper begins like this: “In the Milwaukee County Courthouse, where plaintiffs, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Value Of The Giver? Evaluate Your Attitude Toward Giving!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 27, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,184 views

    Often times we look at the value of the gift as to how we shall receive it. You can not buy love. Do we value the giver of the gift?

    THE VALUE OF THE GIVER? EVALUATE YOUR ATTITUDE OF GIVING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Have you ever heard the story of DON QUIXOTE DE LA MANCHA? Don Quixote was called the KNIGHT OF THE SORROWFUL COUNTENANCE! Don Quixote was a knight, he had a horse, he had full armor, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Even Demons Believe

    Contributed by David Watters on Feb 1, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,372 views

    Some people don’t believe in Demons and unclean spirits. But if you’re a Christian, you know they do exist because you’ve seen Jesus confront them throughout His ministry.

    Sermon: Even Demons Believe Scripture: Mark 1:21-28 Good morning... We meet here every Sunday as professed Christians. We say we believe in God. We say we believe in His Son, Jesus Christ. We say we believe in the indwelling Holy Spirit and we say we believe in the Saving Power of this Triune ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Life Of David: Loving Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,239 views

    We have been reading through the life of David and drawing from his life very important lessons for our own. This lesson is on dealing with our enemies and difficult people.

    LIFE OF DAVID: LOVING YOUR ENEMIES 1 SAMUEL 24:1-22 INTRODUCTION... He Aint Much of a trucker Late one summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. The waitress had just served him when three tough looking, leather jacketed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Amazed At Jesus!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,724 views

    A message trying to encourage our gang to live in awe of Christ.

    Be AMAZED at Jesus! Various Scriptures February 12, 2006 Introduction Did any of you watch the opening ceremony of the Olympics on Friday night? I love the Olympics, because history is often made. And we come away from some of the events simply amazed at what Olympic competition brings out ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Sinfulness

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 21, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,359 views

    An Ash Wednesday Sermon

    Ash Wednesday Psalm 51:1-18 Sinfulness 51:1 ¶ To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to thy steadfast love; according to thy abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    My Goodness Is Nothing Apart From You O God

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 27, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,738 views

    Fifty-six Qualities of God that helps us find greater goodness, blessing and benefits.

    My Goodness is Nothing Apart From You O God (Psalm 16) Where do you go when you want to find something good, beneficial and helpful? When David was in exile desperately needing help, benefits and blessings He went to the Lord. In Psalms 16, David gives us insights in to the bountiful blessings ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational