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  • Johnny Carver avatar

    Religion Vs. Relationship

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 150 ratings
     | 65,760 views

    Religion has been replacing a solid relationship with God ever since Satan has been in business and too many Christians are not aware of it.

    Scripture: Luke 11:37-12 Title: “Religion vs. Relationship” Introduction: It has been said, “The number one cause of atheism is Christians. Those who proclaim God with their mouths and deny Him with their lifestyles is what an unbelieving world finds simply unbelievable.” (Christianity Today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Trusting The Rope?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 18, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,968 views

    We need to gab the Censers from the altar and run to intercede for others.

    Are you trusting the rope? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Where are the dinosaurs? Years ago, while traveling down Highway 23 in eastern Kentucky, we would pass by a beautiful brick church. It was in an ideal location. The church was closed and the windows were broken out, there ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    At The Cross - The Cross & Fruitfulness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 307 ratings
     | 60,123 views

    Death comes before resurrection. In John 12, Jesus is telling us death comes before ministry.

    OPENING: Two engineers, one from I.U. and the other from Notre Dame, were out in a yard standing by a flagpole, vigorously discussing something. A student from Purdue happened by and asked what they were arguing about. "Oh," replied the student from I.U., "we were discussing how best to determine ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer Partnerships

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,014 views

    One of the key needs in churches today is for the congregation to partner together in prayer

    Prayer Partnerships Selected Passages September 21, 2002 Introduction I. The Power of Prayer A. San Francisco General Hospital study 1. Cardiology Dept. – Dr. Randy Byrd a.) Patients were divided into two groups 1.) 192 patients were in the Prayed for group 2.) 201 patients were in the Not prayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Single Men Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 17, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,902 views

    Things men need to accomplish during the single phase of life.

    8, September 2002 Dakota Community Church All The Kings Men Part: 1 – Single Men Introduction: Statistics tell us that 37% of adults over 18 are single. During the average persons life a significant portion of their life will be spent as a single typically the first 25 years of life is spent as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Listen, What Do You Hear

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 11, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,456 views

    An Easter Sunday Sermon

    Easter Sunday Matthew 28:1-10 Listen, What do you Hear 1* ¶ Now after the sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the sepulchre. 2* And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Solid Foundation

    Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on May 14, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 10,303 views

    A sermon preached on a church’s anniversary Sunday

    Where I am from in the Miramichi, we do not gather for anniversary services every year, so this is very much a new experience for me. But I do see myself as someone who has a strong connection with the past, especially with the worship and theology which was believed and followed of old. But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Our Culture Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 21, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,514 views

    A whistlestop tour of the factors that have made us and our culture (in the UK) as we are. (turned us into individualists and consumers, basically!)

    Our culture. WBC 12/5/02 am Seeker Service Judges 2:8-16 I’ve wanted to say something to you on this subject for some time - understanding who we are… and what made us like this… brought us here is - so very important - SO fascinating! 1 Are things worse? Here’s the big question. Are things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Yield Your Rights To God

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 2, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,600 views

    How to Yield Your Rights to God Without Neglecting Key Responsibilities - 2 Cor. 10:4,5

    How to Yield Your Rights to God Without Neglecting Key Responsibilities - 2 Cor. 10:4,5 Some people make the mistake of thinking that when they yield their rights to God they absolve themselves from all personal responsibilities. When we yield our rights to the Lord we must be careful to not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Moving Beyond The Motions

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 3, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 9,793 views

    Far too often we just "go through the motions" in life but Jesus wants much more than this for our lives.

    Moving Beyond the Motions Mark 10:46-53 September 1, 2002 Morning Service Introduction In Japan there was a man in the imperial orchestra couldn’t play a note. Being a person of great influence and wealth, he had demanded that he be given a place in the group because he wanted to "perform" before ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    25 Pentecost A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Nov 7, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 3,659 views

    Championships are won when the stands are empty. We make daily choices that may not be glamorous but are foundational to our faith. Only in difficult times are the foundations tested.

    25 Pentecost A Matthew 25:1-13 10 November 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen There is a slogan written on the walls of a football locker room somewhere that says, “Championships are won when the stands are empty”. When you think about it you know it is true. If it were not for hard work at many practices ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    U Turn

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 15,402 views

    A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent Series B Repentance

    2nd Sunday in Advent Mark 1:1-8 U-Turn 1 ¶ The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, "Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way; 3 the voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Liz, Zach, And A Baby Named John

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,192 views

    In a wonderful story of the Christmas season, we learn how God is present in and through out deepest disappointments.

    Liz, Zach, and a baby named John December 7, 2002 Let us, today, look at a story that speaks to all of us. It’s a story of great promise in this season of anticipating Christ. It’s a story of encouragement and hope for us all. Luke 1. 5- 7- we have a childless couple. I want you to notice some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    The Three Success Secrets Of Shamgar

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 9, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 71,346 views

    Aids to advancing in adversity.

    The title of this message is from the yet-to-be released book by Pat Williams (Senior Vice President of the Orlando Magic), Jay Strack (Founder of Student Leadership University), and Jim Denney. In an advance synopsis of the book the authors say that Shamgar’s brief notoriety in the Bible lends ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bubba McReynolds avatar

    Who's In Charge

    Contributed by Bubba Mcreynolds on Nov 17, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,464 views

    This sermon addresses the question, "Who should really be in charge when it comes to our families?"

    Today we will be looking at the question; Who Is Really In Charge Of Your Family? A Battle for Control In the Pacific Ocean, there is a small volcanic island, it only has an area of about 8 square miles and today the island is practically uninhabited. But in 1930’s it was inhabited by about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ