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  • James Rich avatar

    God's Half Acre

    Contributed by James Rich on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,957 views

    The theme I want to leave with us today is simple. The plot may be small, the job insignificant, but I believe there is someone here today who are ready to rise to the task ahead and forge forward and by your efforts start an earthquake. It is God’s ha

    1 Samuel 14:1Now it came to pass upon a day, that Jonathan the son of Saul said unto the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over to the Philistines’ garrison, that is on the other side. But he told not his father. 2And Saul tarried in the uttermost part of Gibeah under a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Warning To A Dying Church

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,846 views

    An examination of the poisons that cause a church to die.

    WAKING A DEAD CHURCH It’s hard to believe that the winter Olympics have come and gone already. Just a month ago, Gladys, Drew and I closed out each evening sitting on the couch watching the athletes compete. Some of the events, like the ski jumps, and snow boarding, we enjoyed watching. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord, What A Mess I'm In

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Apr 17, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,845 views

    These words written by David years ago but they go right to the heart of situations that exist today.

    Lord, What A mess I am In! - by Gerald Van Horn Psalms 55:6 “And I said, Oh, that I had wings like a dove! For then would I fly away, and be at rest.” These words were written by David over 2,000 years ago but they go right to the heart of situations that exist in our world today. David spoke ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    The Importance Of Spiritual Renewal Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 17,500 views

    The first in the 3rd Annual Week of Renewal Series for 2006.

    “The Importance of Spiritual Renewal” First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME SCRIPTURE READING Deuteronomy 30:11 – 20 ”11 Now what I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you or beyond your reach. 12 It is not up in heaven, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    An Attitude Adjustment About Giving

    Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Jan 14, 2006
    based on 111 ratings
     | 38,804 views

    This sermon was presented to teach the blessings of being a generous giver.

    An Attitude Adjustment About Giving January 15, 2006 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 Intro: How do you view giving? Some view it as an obstacle, burden, punishment. (this is seen in how some get uncomfortable even when a preacher mentions it) Some of us need simply to change our attitude about giving. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Quinn avatar

    Malachi: A Legacy Of Financial Integrity Series

    Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 18, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,905 views

    Why does God make such a big deal about tithing? The story of Malachi and the people of Israel.

    Legacy Malachi: A legacy of Financial Integrity Malachi 3:6-15 Part Ten Intro: Story of the context – 433; sinning like Judges; Malachi is raised up; lots of issues but it focuses on tithing and stewardship; The temple was completed under the leadership of Zerubbabel, Haggai, and Zechariah in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Victorious Defeat Series

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Feb 10, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,895 views

    Samson’s greatest victory followed his greatest defeat.

    Intro. FINDING NEMO Dad, Marlin, warns Nem: don’t go to drop off (he does); don’t go to boat(he does); don’t touch boat -- he does ... and is captured! -shows the consequences for disobedience and toying with temptation Audience: "You should have listened to your dad Nemo" -in Samsom you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Be A Prisoner Of Hope! Do Not Be Troubled!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 10, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,553 views

    If we look around us we might see enough to have a troubled heart, or we can trust God and be a prisoner of hope!

    BE A PRISONER OF HOPE! DO NOT BE TROUBLED! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com RISE ABOVE TROUBLE! 2 Thes. 1:7 And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, John 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dave Kinney avatar

    Satan's Slyness: Who Controls Your Life?

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 18, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,427 views

    Folks, we are at war - not just against the turban terrorists around the world, the militant mindsets around the world and the radical renegades around the world, but more than that - with the kingdom of evil and Satan - the power behind the throne!

    The king of Trye in his palace of gold and glitter ends up in a deep dark pit surrounded by dirt! This chapter is a fascinating chapter in that is used to give a perfect illustration using this king to describe how Satan will end up one of these days! In the 21st century, we can better understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Death There Is Life

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 25, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,591 views

    The death of Elijah released the ministry of Elisha

    My text this morning is taken from the Old Testament reading: 2 Kings 2:1-12 It is the well-known story of Elijah and Elisha and how God took Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind and Elisha was left behind on his own. This morning, I would to look at Elisha, and see how he dealt with the loss of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Love-In-Action Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,330 views

    Outline: • Murderous un-love, 11-15 • Sacrificial love, 16-17 • Confirming love, 18-20 • Love¡¦s outcome, 21-24

    I¡¦d like to begin by quoting an 8-year old theologian: ¡§There are two kinds of love. Our love. God¡¦s love. But God makes both of them.¡¨ God is the Source of love. This is something we¡¦ve known from the beginning of our Christian experience. ƒçMurderous un-love, verses 11-15 An old Burt ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Catherine Davis avatar

    Them

    Contributed by Catherine Davis on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,595 views

    We are taught by scripture that all are loved by God, but we tend to segregate groups into “we” and “they.” This is wrong.

    Scripture: From the New American Standard Bible James 2: 1-10 1 My brothers, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism. 2 For if a man comes into your assembly with a gold ring and dressed in fine clothes, and there also comes in a poor man ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Raulerson avatar

    Understanding The Heart Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Sep 29, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 16,758 views

    The heart of Jesus is revealed through His healing of the man with an infirmity

    It Took a Miracle: UNDERSTANDING THE HEART OF JESUS John 5:1-16 7/27/97a BBC Jesus Christ desires to be in personal and intimate relationship with each of us. He knows us better than we know ourselves, but do we really know Him? Most relationships are only casual based on surface ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Donald Sibley avatar

    Man: A King, A Warrior, A Mentor, A Friend

    Contributed by Donald Sibley on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,311 views

    IN A WORLD OF COMPLACENCY, A WORLD WHERE MEN HAVE BECOME O.K. WITH THE ORDINARY; WHERE MEN FIND IT EASIER TO GIVE UP THAN STRIVE TO BECOME THE BEST THEY CAN BE; GOD IS STILL LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN WHO AREN’T AFRAID TO STRIVE AND REACH FOR GREATNESS.

    MAN: A KING; A WARRIOR; A MENTOR; A FRIEND. PSALMS 25:12 IN A WORLD OF COMPLACENCY, A WORLD WHERE MEN HAVE BECOME O.K. WITH THE ORDINARY; WHERE MEN FIND IT EASIER TO GIVE UP THAN STRIVE TO BECOME THE BEST THEY CAN BE; GOD IS STILL LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN WHO AREN’T AFRAID TO STRIVE AND REACH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Angus avatar

    On Your Mark. Get Set. Go! Into The World Series

    Contributed by Steven Angus on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,062 views

    Living in the world and the role of the Holy Spirit (part 3)

    LIVING IN THE SPIRIT Part 3 “On Your Mark. Get Set. Go! Into the World. Romans 8:12-25 If ever there was a person who understood how difficult life could be it was the Apostle Paul. Listen to his testimony recorded in 2 Corinthians 11 from the Message. I’ve worked much harder, been jailed more ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist