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  • Darren Ethier avatar

    Nothing But The Truth! Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 9, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 5,883 views

    6 of 10 of the series, Supernatural Transformation. God delights in honesty and detests lies. Dishonesty is one of the strongest deterrents to the work of God. This message explores the effects of a dishonest person and the reasons for God’s hard stance

    NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH Ephesians 4:25; John 14:6; Isaiah 53:9; Matthew 5:37 & Various Read at beginning of service: Ephesians 4:25 (NIV) 25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body. INTRODUCTION Some of us may be able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Simon The Sorceror: Bargaining With God Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 109 ratings
     | 25,148 views

    Part 6 of 6 of the series, Who’s That? Stories of little known people of the Bible. We skip ahead in time for this message into the period of the New Testament. And here in the book of Acts we discover a man who doesn’t like losing control...  

    SIMON THE SORCEROR: BARGAINING WITH GOD Acts 8:4-25 Read at beginning of service: Acts 17:22-28 (NIV) 22 Paul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: "Men of Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious. 23 For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Power Aid Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 43,773 views

    Knowing God’s power

    Power Aid – Eph. 1:19b-23 Steve Simala Grant – Aug 12, 2001 Intro: Last Sunday we spent time looking at Paul’s prayer in Eph. 1:15-19, where he prays that we would know God first with our heads, with “wisdom and revelation” that leads us to a full knowledge of Him, and secondly with our hearts, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gibeonite Deception Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on Jul 22, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 41,026 views

    Foolish carnal reasoning that led to a wrong decision

    Study 12 Chapter 9 – The Gibeonites Introduction In our last study we were considering together the way in which Joshua and the people of God, having experienced a humiliating defeat at Ai, had returned to the place of defeat, re-engaged the enemy and gained a glorious victory over them. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Making The Best Out Of Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 5, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 10,214 views

    There are certain Biblical principles that must be observed in order to make the best of this life.

    MAKING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE INTRO.- ILL.- A man by the name of George owned an apartment complex and had just completed the exterior brick work on the 2nd floor. He had some bricks left over and was trying to decide the best way to get the load of bricks back down to the ground level without ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Three Courts Of Judgment

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 11,556 views

    There are many who seek to judge us, but only one really matters.

    Introduction: In Exodus 18, there’s an interesting incident where Moses was visited by his father-in-law, Jethro. During his visit, Jethro noticed that Moses was spending all day trying to settle the questions and disputes of the people of Israel. So he said to Moses, "I’ve got a better idea." ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Parable Of The Treasures

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 570 ratings
     | 59,879 views

    The kingdom of God is like a treasure.

    Introduction: A number of years ago, there was a geologist by the name of Dr. Williamson who was doing some work in the country of Tanzania. One day, he found himself driving in a deserted area, slipping and sliding along a rain-soaked road. Suddenly his four-wheel drive vehicle sank up to its ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Himself He Could Not Save

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,727 views

    His opponents said that Jesus could not save himself and, in a sense, they were right.

    Introduction: What would you do if you were a high school football player and your coach sent in a play which called for you to run backward to your opponent’s goal line? It has happened! At the end of the 1988 football season, Tishimingo High was playing Faulkner High. The outcome of that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    On Guard!

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Jun 8, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,859 views

    A message to encourage the saints to guard their hearts...especially taking great care to watch their communication, attention, and behavior. These things, if left unchecked, can lead to drifting from the Lord.

    Stand & Read - Proverbs 4:20-27 ?My son, give attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. [21] Do not let them depart from your sight; keep them in the midst of your heart. [22] For they are life to those who find them, and health to all their whole body. [23] Watch over your heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Wise Up About Sharing Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jun 18, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 9,435 views

    Four reasons why it is wise to share what we have with those in need around us.

    Note: This sermon was introduced with a drama sketch called "The Offering" People share what they have for very different reasons, as we saw illustrated in the drama. Some people share what they have out of guilt. Others share what they have to be seen by others. But still other people give out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unity In The Church

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jul 3, 2002
    based on 498 ratings
     | 191,638 views

    Demonstrates how unity and fulfilling the purposes of the church go hand in hand. Gives practical characeristics to exhibit in order to achieve unity.

    Unity in the Church Philippians 2:1-11 Here Paul is instructing the church how they are to act one to another. He’s leading them to unity. And it’s unity for a purpose. Vs. 2 says "working together with one heart and purpose." It’s when we follow these instructions of Paul and we, the Church, are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Restorative Justice #4: Samson's Revenge, Jesus' Redemption Series

    Contributed by Anne Grant on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,026 views

    Two men made for God’s purpose: one chooses his own pleasure and becomes a terrorist bent on revenge, fighting a holy war. He commits suicide bringing down a building, killing thousands. The other gives up his rights, chooses death, and redeems the world.

    Samson’s Revenge and Jesus’ Redemption, Judges 13-16 Restorative Justice Series #4 Trinity United Methodist Church, Providence, RI October 7, 2001 Rev. Anne Grant We have been hearing some powerful stories about heroism Over the past few weeks. We read them in newspapers and magazines. We hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Intimacy With God Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 11,843 views

    What does it mean to come near to God and experiencing a relationship with Him?

    Intimacy with God. WORSHIP series. Text- Mark 12:28-34 (NLT) Oct.14, 2001 28 One of the teachers of religious law was standing there listening to the discussion. He realized that Jesus had answered well, so he asked, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” 29 Jesus replied, “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    The Supremacy Of Christ Is Defended Against Man-Made Rules & Regulations

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,663 views

    The sermon gets to the root of why man-made do’s and don’ts are inferior to actually knowing Chirst.

    The Supremacy of Christ is Defended Against Man-Made Rules and Regulations Colossians 2:18-23 October 21, 2001 Intro: A. [Odd Laws Still on the Books, Citation: Robert W. Pelton in The Door. Christian Reader, Vol. 33, no. 5.] Young girls are never allowed to walk a tightrope in Wheeler, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Handling Sex

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 22, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,352 views

    some pointers on how we can respond to the misuse of God’s great gift of sex

    How to follow Jesus without embarrassing ourselves: Handling Sex By Rev. Andrew Chan February 24, 2002 Grace International Baptist Church Vancouver, BC In our Ephesians series, we were told of how God through Jesus chose us to be special, specially loved and chosen to be included in His team, His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free