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  • Greg Nance avatar

    Staying Loyal Under Pressure Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 10, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 9,211 views

    How do you remain loyal to the Lord when you are in the camp of the enemy? What causes loyalty failure and what can prevent it? We discover much about this in a closer look at Peter’s denial of Jesus.

    The Lone Ranger and Tonto were being chased and had ridden their horses into a canyon with no way out when the Lone Ranger noticed that there were Indians all around them. Startled and out of options he said, “Tonto! Tonto! The Indians have surrounded us; we are in terrible trouble! What are we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Numbers: My Bronze Serpent Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,137 views

    How Numbers reveals jesus will be lifted up to be my redeemer

    NUMBERS: MY BRONZE SERPENT. NUMBERS 214-9 What do you think of snakes? What image do they conjure up in your mind? Some people keep them as pets. Some people eat them as a delicacy. Legend has it St. Patrick drove them out of Ireland. Maybe like me you have never really given them much ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Can We Give God Too Much Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,613 views

    giving sacrificially, God is no man’s debtor

    CAN WE GIVE GOD TOO MUCH? EXODUS 363-7 This morning I am not going to preach on what was to come next in the sermon series on How people grow. The reason is quite simple – we all need to hear what I am going to say this morning about our finances and about our giving. Before some of you begin to ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Bounce Back

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 3, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 47,869 views

    All of us at one time or another have fallen, had a setback or an emotional battle. It can either make you bitter or better, the choice is yours. I say it is time to bounce back. The team may have suffered some minor setbacks but we are going to bounce

    It’s Time to Back Bounce Pastor Jamie Wright * Maranatha Fellowship Church If you have ever played sports you know what it means to bounce back. You have suffered a defeat and you need to come back with a win. In the business world if you have suffered a set back you need to bounce back with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gratitude Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 12, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,193 views

    Following Jesus’ ways brings life. Gratitude brings life.

    Keys to Life Series July 11, 2004 Gratitude Romans 1:21 You may remember the famous speech in the 1987 movie “Wall Street” by Michael Douglas playing Gordon Gekko “The point is, ladies and gentleman, is that greed -- for lack of a better word -- is good. Greed is right. Greed works. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Maintaining Joy In The Midst Of Disagreement Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 12, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,038 views

    We can maintain joy in the midst of disagreement by remembering that (1) conflict happens even in good churches,(2) conflict has consequences and (3) Sometimes you need help in resolving a conflict.

    “Restoring the Joy” A Study of the Book of Philippians Lesson # 10 “Maintaining Joy in the Midst of Disagreement” Phil 4:1-4 “In the late l800s there were just two deacons in a small Baptist church in Mayfield County, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit Of Unity

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jul 17, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,644 views

    This is a Pentecost sermon.

    The late 1960s was a time of great disunity in our nation. People were protesting the war in Vietnam. Race riots occurred in many major cities. Upheaval was prevalent on college campuses. Meanwhile, in baseball, the New York Mets had been the laughingstock of Major League Baseball for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Called By The Lord To Speak His Word

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jul 26, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 15,874 views

    Like Ezekiel let us speak God’s Word humbly, faithfully, and boldly.

    Called by the Lord to Speak His Word Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit strengthens us to speak God’s Word faithfully is Ezekiel 2:1-5 He said to me, “Son of man, stand up on your feet and I will speak to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Turning Your Warm Twig Into A Burning Bush

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 9,818 views

    God worked through a plain duck in the desert like Moses.

    Turning Your Warm Twig Into A Burning Bush November 17, 2002 (1 of 1) Exodus 3:1-12 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker TEXTUAL SERMON Introduction: A Show clip of "The Ten Commandments." a Burning Bush b I want that! I’m no Charlton Heston. More like a pre-mortem Chris ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Pray More Powerfully In 14 Days (Pt. 1)

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,894 views

    Prayer opens the door for God to do His work in us.

    How To Pray More Powerfully in 14 days Part 1 of 2 * Luke 11:5-8 (NIV) April 27, 2003 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker 1 Introduction: A A tavern was being built in a town that had previously been dry. In opposition to the tavern, a group of Christians began an all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making A Covenant Marriage Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 158 ratings
     | 22,487 views

    Our marriages are covenants with our spouses.

    Making A Masterpiece Marriage Series Making a Covenant Marriage (1 of 3) February 2, 2003 * FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: (After the PowerPoint presentation has ended) A In the Bible, a very unique ceremony took place when a man and a women got married. a The fathers of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Creating A Fighting Marriage Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,133 views

    We can have disagreements without destroying our marital relationship.

    Making A Masterpiece Marriage Series Creating A Fighting Marriage (3 of 3) February 16, 2003 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A couple had been arguing about everything for years. Both spouses were tired of living in their state of perpetual conflict. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Beware Of False Prophets--Without And Within" Series

    Contributed by Frederick Davison on Aug 10, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,163 views

    Beware of False Prophets--Proclamation and Application in Preparation for the Holy Communion

    “Beware of False Prophets—Without and Within” Jeremiah 23.16-29; Romans 8.12-17; St. Matthew 7.15-23 the Sunday Sermon preached for the Eighth Sunday after Trinity at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church—UAC by the Rev. Frederick E. Davison, Pastor August 10, 2003 X X X Grace, Mercy, and Peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Turning Tests Into Testimonies

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,769 views

    Learn how to overcome in any situation and turn your test into a testimony of victory!

    Turning Tests into Testimonies How to Overcome in Any Situation 9/03/03 I. Introduction One year there was a terrible flood that deluged a small midwestern town located in a valley between two rivers. Both rivers had overflowed their banks and the rains continued to fall day and night. There was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If Something Is Worth Doing... Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 32 ratings
     | 6,210 views

    Jesus’ 4 thoughts on prayer: 1) we should pray constantly, persistently and fervently 2) but prayer is hard work 3) yet prayer taps into God’s power 4) so prayer is a reflection of our faith.

    Luke 18:1-8 – If Something is Worth Doing… Dear God, So far today I’ve done all right. I haven’t gossiped, I haven’t lost my temper, I haven’t been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or over-indulgent. I’m very thankful for that. But in a few minutes, God, I’m going to get out of bed, and from then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist