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  • Tom Doubt avatar

    In God We Trust

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 200 ratings
     | 36,526 views

    A dollar bill reminds of four ways to trust in God; in His: Name, Word, Promise, & Power.

    In God We Trust Psalm 20:7 June 29, 2003 BACKGROUND: A. Remember July 4th celebrations as a time when this country had to make a choice. The choice was not much different than other situations throughout history. 1. One day in history: Pharaoh gathered 600 of his best chariots and chased the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Battle Worth Fighting

    Contributed by William White Jr on Jul 2, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 17,888 views

    THIS IS A MESSAGE OF ENCOURAGEMENT.

    A BATTLE WORTH FIGHTING (Ephesians 6:10-18) As I look back over my life, I thank God for the life that I have lived. God blessed me to have some wonderful parents, some wonderful grandparents, a wonderful rearing church family, and a reasonable portion of health and strength. God blessed me to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Under God

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 7, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,355 views

    Is there really any hope left for America to be a nation "under God"?

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- July 6, 2003 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Don't Be Afraid! Just Believe!

    Contributed by Charles Degner on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 14,373 views

    Jesus shows Jairus that we have a God with skin on - someone who understands our pain and weaknesses, but who can do something about it!

    Mark 5: 21-24, 35-43 Pentecost 6 A Lutheran pastor who grew up in a missionary family in Papua New Guinea recalls living through some of the tremendous thunderstorms that are common in that region. As a child, he was quite frightened when the storms came in the middle of the blackened night. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    The Trinity

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 227 ratings
     | 30,264 views

    Why the Trinity is so important to us today.

    Iliff & Saltillo UM Churches Trinity Sunday June 6, 2004 “The Trinity” John 16:5-16 INTRODUCTION: Today is Trinity Sunday, however, the word “trinity” is not mentioned in the Bible. We say, “I believe in the “Trinity” but what does that mean? Have you ever thought about it? The “Trinity” is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Can I Forgive Myself?

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 98 ratings
     | 7,103 views

    Forgiving ourselves can be one of the most difficult things we can do.

    INTRODUCTION • Throughout the years, you will hear a lot of sermons on forgiveness. We are told we are supposed to forgive others as Jesus has forgiven us. We are told we are supposed to forgive and forget the evils others have perpetrated against us! • One sermon that we do not hear a lot deals ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Motivates You?

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,546 views

    I ask the question, what motivates you as a Christian? What makes you do the things you do? I then make a contrast between David and Saul and ask, what motivated David to weep for a man who wanted to kill him, and what motivated Saul to pursue David.

    Title: What Motivates You? Text: I Sam 18:1-12; 19:9-11; 24:1-7; 26:5-12; 31:6; II Sam 1:11-12 Pray!!! Read Text - (II Sam 1:11-12) Introduction: - A question that has been frequently asked by Christians is “If you knew the Lord was coming in 2 weeks what would you do?” - Many have said, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Raising Little Rascals Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 18, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,162 views

    A message for parents on discipline, and how to train their children for life

    Raising Little Rascals Pastor Glenn Newton May 16, 2004 “COL 3:21 Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.” “ EPH 6:4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” “ PR 3:11 My son, do not despise ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Under New Management

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 27, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
     | 21,235 views

    Salvation means that not only have our sins been washed away in the blood of Christ by faith, but it also means that the child of God has certain responsibilities to recognize and fulfill.

    UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Text: I Cor.6: 19, 20 Intro: All of us from time to time have noticed the words “Under New Management” over the door or in the front window of some place of business. Those words convey a series of thoughts and impressions to our minds. When we see those words, we know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope In Christ

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Jun 30, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,190 views

    Our hope in Christ should give us confidence to Speak Boldly About Christ, Face Despair, Approach God’s Throne and much, much more. Our hope should not be in this world, but in Christ.

    Some illustrations for this sermon where found on Sermon Central. Sermon by Mark Engler Mt. Vernon Christian Church Mt. Vernon, MO “Hope In Christ” Introduction: Talk about trip to Africa and about another ministers concern on what about to teach. My first thought, we are going to teach about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Listen Like Jesus

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 6, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,081 views

    Jesus did everything according to the will of the Father because He constantly commune with Him. From His example, we want to learn to (1) LISTEN INTENTLY to God’s Word, and (2) listen WITH A HEART TO OBEY.

    There is one aspect of Jesus that we want to learn today - to LISTEN... to listen carefully to the Word of God. So that we can understand His heart and His will for us. Jesus said in John 8:28-29 "...I do nothing on my own but speak just what the Father has taught me. 29 The one who sent me is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Growing Old Gracefully

    Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 15, 2004
    based on 159 ratings
     | 55,083 views

    Like it or not, all of us grow older...all of us age. Some enjoy joking about aging....but deep down inside growing old is something many dread....and fear.....and are willing to do anything to avoid.

    Growing Older Gracefully Ecclesiastics 12:1-7 It seems to me that one of the things that some people joke about most in life is aging...One way we do this is by comparing our lives to our children’s lives. All of us have had our parents say things like: • In my day I walked to school up ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Making Changes Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 15, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,961 views

    How do you make changes in your life? Do you do it by comparing yourself to others around you - do you do it by comparing yourself to come external standard, or do you do it by God’s Spirit? Learn the best way to make changes that last.

    For more Bible Studies visit: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Bible Study Making Changes 2 Corinthians 3:1-18 Pastor Tom Fuller In chapter 1 of 2nd Corinthians we talked about finding God’s direction in ministry. In chapter 2 we looked at how the enemy can trip us up in that quest and how ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Conversion Of Saul Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 5, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,997 views

    Saul received a new LORD, new Sight, and a new Dynamic! [A Spiritual LSD, if you will]

    The Conversion of Saul, pt. 1 Acts 9:1-22 Years ago in England there were 2 brilliant antagonists of the Christian faith: Lord Lyttelton and Gilbert West. They set as their life’s ambition to try to destroy Christianity. They were friends. They believed that if they could disprove 2 claims of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Magee avatar

    Christ's Passion For The Father Series

    Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 17, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,746 views

    From today’s text, let’s follow the example of Christ and let’s learn how we are to go about relating to God.

    A. Welcome: B. Preacher’s Retreat: Lordship + Worship + Fellowship + Discipleship C. Easter/3 Service options: D. Series: Last Sunday, we began a new sermon series that will take us to Easter. This series has been inspired by Mel Gibson’s, The Passion of the Christ. Last week we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ