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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Patience - James 5 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 127 ratings
     | 67,347 views

    Patience is a necessary character trait if you want peace and perseverance for your life. Patience is a key to a fulfilling life.

    Patience Thesis: Patience is a necessary character trait if you want peace and perseverance for your life. Patience is a key to a fulfilling life. Skit: By Covenant Drama team on patience Opening Illustration: Start by wasting time in the beginning of the sermon. Pretend your not ready-not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Uncertainty Of War Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 15, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 6,956 views

    Is our nation withing God’s will as we prepare for war and what is the church’s responsibility?

    Uncertainty of War and the Protection of God As we enter this time of uncertainty and war seems eminent, I question our position as a nation in God’s divine plan. Just over a decade ago we prepared for war in the Middle East. I was in the military at that time and was sent away from my family to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Investing In Eternity

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 15, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 16,783 views

    Jesus taught us to invest our finances wisely for His honor and glory and for the good of those we love.

    Matthew 6:19-21 Investing in Eternity Introduction For the past several weeks, we’ve been considering some things the Bible has to say concerning personal finances, that is, the money God has entrusted to you and me. We’ve considered giving, stewardship, debt, and today we are going to talk about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blueprint For The Battle Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
     | 21,981 views

    This two part message from the series Lessons in Leadership examines how the Christian is to deal with the attacks from outside the Body of Christ.

    LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP – PART SIX “BLUEPRINT FOR THE BATTLES” 1 OF 2 NEHEMIAH 4:1-6 ● ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) “When Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he became angry and was greatly incensed. He ridiculed the Jews, [2] and in the presence of his associates and the army ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leaders Make A Difference Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 18,139 views

    The first in the Lessons in Leadership series this message illustrates the perserverance needed in every leader’s life.

    Lessons in Leadership Part One: “Leaders Make a Difference” Professor: Noah, the son of Lamech ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) Text: Hebrews 11:7 (NIV) “By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practicing Acts Of Kindness: Random Or Intentional? Series

    Contributed by Joanna Loucky-Ramsey on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 11,520 views

    God’s kind love seen in David’s kindness to Saul’s family, in the parables of the Prodigal Son & the Good Samaritan, is expressed best in Christ’s death for undeserving sinners; we are called to show that same kindness to others.

    Date: March 2, 2003 Text: I Cor 13:4; II Samuel 9:1-13; Luke 10:29-37; Luke 15:11-32 Title: Intentional Acts of Kindness Theme: Love Is Kind Speaker: Rev. Joanna R. Loucky-Ramsey Location: First Baptist Church of Potsdam The story is told that, at the end of World War I, Herbert ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessings Of Revelation Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,470 views

    Revelation paints a portrait for us of how Jesus knows about what transpires in His churches and He reminds us that he will bless those who stay faithful to Him.

    Sermon 3 – The Blessings of deeds done for Jesus Christ Thesis: Revelation paints a portrait for us of how Jesus knows about what transpires in His churches and He reminds us that he will bless those who stay faithful to Him. Introduction: A couple of weeks back we started our treasure hunt ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Defining Discipleship" Part Two Series

    Contributed by Gary Smith on Apr 10, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,170 views

    The message encourages Christians to spread the Gospel and to inspire one another in effective soul winning.

    Wed. Night Bible Study Prepared For Jan. 23rd, 2002 (Christian Discipleship) Defining Discipleship (Part Two) Matt 4:19 (NKJV)19 Then He said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men." Acts 1:8 (NKJV) 8 "But you shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Delivered By The Hand Of God Of Israel Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 13, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 10,184 views

    We will see Joseph and Pharaoh delivered by the mighty hand of God. God was needed to interpret the dream of Pharaoh--who was a God in Egypt. Who do you go to when you need to be delivered? This gives us the perfect direction and our only source of del

    Delivered by the Hand of the God of Israel A. The Revelation B. The Remembering and Review C. The Rendering and Recommendations D. The Recognition and Promotion DBF, 4/14/02 Genesis 41 As a Bi-vocational Pastor, whose other job is as a Juvenile Probation Officer, I often find myself having to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lines Of Communication Are Open Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,934 views

    Experience the privilege of authentic prayer.

    THE LINES OF COMMUNICATION ARE OPEN Matthew 6:5-15 S: Prayer Th: Seeing the Unseen Christ: How His Presence Transforms Life Pr: Experience the privilege of authentic prayer. ?: How? KW: Behaviors TS: We will find in our study of Matthew 6:5-15 three behaviors we must have to experience the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heading To The Finish Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 8, 2002
    based on 186 ratings
     | 26,625 views

    Jesus courageously completed His assigned mission.

    HEADING TO THE FINISH Mark 11:1-25 S: Celebrate Jesus Th: Courage Pr: JESUS COURAGEOUSLY COMPLETED HIS ASSIGNED MISSION. ?: How? How did He do it? KW: Priorities TS: We will find in Mark 1:1-25 three priorities that enabled Jesus to courageously complete His assigned mission. The ____ priority ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Our Knowable God Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003
    based on 96 ratings
     | 25,278 views

    The Bible teaches that God can be known. That’s astonishing, isn’t it? The God of the Universe has chosen to reveal Himself to us. He longs for us to know Him more fully, more accurately and more personally.

    Our Knowable God I want to begin this morning by giving you a couple pop quizzes. This first one is pretty easy. 1. How long did the Hundred Year War last? 116 years. 2. Which country makes Panama hats? Ecuador 3. What is a camel’s hair brush made of? Squirrel fur. 4. What color is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Omnipresent God Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003
    based on 115 ratings
     | 65,189 views

    This morning we’re going to learn about God’s omnipresence. There are really three attributes of God that should always be kept together in your mind ­ they all begin with the four-letter prefix “omni”: Omniscience, Omnipotence, and Omnipresence. God

    Our Omnipresent God Since this is Super Bowl Sunday, I thought it would be a good idea to begin with some football terminology that has made its way into church. Draw Play ­ What many children do with the bulletin during the service. Backfield in Motion ­ Making a trip to the bathroom during the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Blind Man Meets A Healer Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 15, 2003
    based on 170 ratings
     | 82,413 views

    As Jesus heads into Jericho, He meets a blind man named Bartimaeus ­ we know that’s his name from Mark’s account of the story. His experience with Jesus changed him forever.

    A Blind Man Meets a Healer Stevie Wonder (the singer) and Jack Nicklaus (the golfer) are sitting around the pool talking. Inevitably the conversation turns to golf and Nicklaus is surprised to find out that Stevie Wonder, who is blind, has been playing golf for years. The golf pro can’t believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Participation In The Process Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,152 views

    Since we are God’s method, we need to be aware of God’s process. Sometimes He uses us to cultivate the soil of people’s lives. Other times, we have the opportunity to sow by sharing the gospel message. And, on occasion, we have the privilege of partici

    Participating in the Process Rev. Brian Bill 2/18/01 I want to begin with a test this morning. Q: Before Mount Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain on earth? A: Mount Everest, it just hadn’t been discovered. Q: A child is born in Boston to parents who were both born in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist