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  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    When Little Is Much

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 16,600 views

    This is about God using what is little to do big things.

    One think I like about this job is that I get to take a closer look at Bible stories I remember from when I was a kid in Sunday school. The stories always seem a little different than I remember. The passage that we are looking at today is one of those great stories that I remember from when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Not So With You Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Mar 20, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,044 views

    Greatness can only be achieved by doing things with compassion and mercy.

    The first O.J. trial made DNA a household word. For hours and days on end we all sat in front of out TV’s and took a crash course on what DNA was and how forensic evidence would prove without a doubt who the real killer was. But in the end all that it illustrated was that even if the forensic ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What We Should Remember

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on Apr 30, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,714 views

    Communion is a time for remembering the things Christ has done for us.

    "What Should We Remember?" 1 Cor. 11:23-28 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night He was betrayed, took bread, 24 and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me." 25 In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Launching Out Into The Deep

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Aug 16, 2003
    based on 101 ratings
     | 15,134 views

    Moving beyond the tried and the comfortable to accomplish great things for God.

    “LAUNCHING OUT INTO THE DEEP” A. If you can list only one QUALITY that is absolutely vital to building a dynamic, vibrant, thriving church,what will it be? 1. We can list several: a. DOCTRINAL PURITY b. LOVE c. ENTHUSIASM d. INVOLVEMENT COMMENT: Each of these are essential to CHURCH ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Draw Near To God

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Aug 26, 2003
    based on 85 ratings
     | 63,144 views

    Good things will happen when we draw near to God.

    Draw Near To God Scripture Reading: Exodus 19:1-19; 20:18-21 Scripture Text: James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Introduction: There is a great need for the church to draw near to the Lord. Matthew 24:12 “And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God Knows Your X-Ray

    Contributed by Sammy Lopez on Jul 2, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,710 views

    There are some things in your life that only God can see!

    (Props: Dress up in a doctors lab coat and carry a stethascope for visual effect) One of the least favorite places for anyone to go is to the doctor. One major reason is because no one likes to get shots! Yet, doctors are there to help us in times when we are sick and need attention physically. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life's Greatest Hope

    Contributed by James May on Oct 17, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,065 views

    Our greatest hope is in the resurrection and eternal life, not in the things of this world.

    Life’s Greatest Hope by Pastor Jim May The greatest hope that we have is the hope of the resurrection. All that I am, all that I will ever be, my hopes, my dreams, my life’s work, and all of my plans are centered upon that one single hope. Because I am convinced that there is a resurrection and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    End Of Year Stuff

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 303 ratings
     | 76,278 views

    We all have important things to do at the end of the year.

    INTRO.- End of year stuff. ILL.- A young wife said to her husband, "Don’t forget to bring home another mousetrap." Her husband said, "What’s the matter with the one I bought yesterday?" She said, "IT’S FULL." End of year stuff. Get rid of full mousetraps. No, end of year stuff deals with more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making It Rich Without Jesus Series

    Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,730 views

    The perils of finding our wealth in things instead of the richness of Jesus

    Making it Rich without Jesus James 1:9-11 / 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Introduction We live in a city that makes people choose between a command of God to be diligent stewards with the funds that He provides for you and the ever so innocent, just a dollar, lottery. We promise Lord if I just win, just this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Dating Game

    Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Jul 9, 2001
    based on 251 ratings
     | 4,107 views

    Just what is this thing called dating and what is expected of you.

    What does it mean to be dating? -Webster simply says "to have social engagements with persons of the opposite sex" -Period of time a couple takes to get to know each other. Matthew 19:4-5 "And He answered and said, "Have you not read that He who created them from the beginning made them ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Results Of Receiving God's Grace

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Mar 15, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 8,112 views

    A message encouraging us to do things God’s way.

    March 18, 2001 Friendship Baptist Church Results of Receiving God’s Grace Mankind has a problem that plagues him. This plague follows us wherever we go and threatens to cause us to stumble at any time. This problem is called pride. Our pride may cause us to push aside the only one who ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Salvation Brings ...

    Contributed by David Coe on Nov 12, 2000
    based on 144 ratings
     | 5,350 views

    A sermon showing several things that salvation brings into our lives.

    SALVATION BRINGS... Zephaniah 3:8-9 I. Safety from the Scourge - vs.8 "...for all the earth shall be devoured..." II. Sterilization to our Speech - vs.9 "...a pure language..." III. Solicitation for our Sustenance - vs.9 "...they may call on the name of the Lord..." IV. Service to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Grace Of God

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 13, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 17,748 views

    The grace of God can do many things in our lives.

    THE GRACE OF GOD John 1:14 "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, FULL OF GRACE AND TRUTH." John 1:16 "From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another." INTRO.- ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    What About The Future?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 14,220 views

    Predicting four things that the future holds for us & for our families.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. An article appeared in an Arizona newspaper more than 40 years ago entitled, "Make A Date With The Millennium." It pointed out that the year 2000 was approaching, & that many who were reading that article in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Danny Salyer avatar

    The Danger Of Falling Asleep

    Contributed by Danny Salyer on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 205 ratings
     | 12,327 views

    There are alot of people who have closed their eyes to the things of God.

    “THE DANGER OF FALLING ASLEEP” TEXT: ACTS 20:6-12 INTRO: NOTHING IN GOD’S PRECIOUS WORD IS WITHOUT EDIFICATION..... SURELY GOD HAS PUT THIS STORY IN HIS WORD TO HELP US IN SOME WAY. THIS MORNING I WANT TO PREACH A MESSAGE ENTITLED, “THE DANGER OF FALLING ASLEEP”, OR “ IF YOU SNOOZE, YOU LOSE”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist