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  • Troy Borst avatar

    Life Of David: Dead Dog Syndrome Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 4, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,919 views

    A look at criticims and defending against it God’s way. A recrafted sermon from Jeff Strite Sermon Central.com contributor ID= 4028

    THE DEAD DOG SYNDROME 2 SAMUEL 16:5-14 PSALM 3:1-8 2 CORINTHIANS 8:16-21 [recrafted sermon from Jeff Strite Sermon Central.com contributor ID= 4028] INTRODUCTION... A Little Quiz I would like to begin this morning with a little quiz. I need you to participate with me and actually answer the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Jesus, The One Who Will Bless All Nations Series

    Contributed by Allen Hern on Feb 14, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,439 views

    At a time of his greatest trial, God revealed to Abraham the greatest blessing which the world would ever know.

    200354.ser Preparations for Christmas # 2 “Jesus, the One Who Will Bless All Nations” CLBC November 16, 2003 a.m. Subject: Salvation Theme: Jesus Christ, the means of Salvation Passage: Genesis 22: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Jesus, The One Who Will Reign Forever” Series

    Contributed by Allen Hern on Feb 14, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 15,990 views

    On his deathbed, old Jacob received a wonderful promise of the coming Messiah and His eternal reign

     200357.ser “Jesus, the One Who Will Reign Forever” CLBC November 30, 2003 a.m. Subject: Jesus, Kingdom of Theme: His Kingdom Announced Passage: Genesis 49: 8 - 10 A Kindergarten ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Look At What You Can't See Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 19, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,559 views

    What we see can distract us from what needs to be seen. With the eyes of faith we look beyond the temporal view to behold that which is glorious and eternal.

    Looking at What We Cannot See 2 Corinthians 5 After saying: 4:18 …while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal. Paul goes on to describe looking at things we can not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Responding To God's Presence Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Nov 6, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 11,010 views

    Fourth in a series about “The Presence Driven Church”, lessons from Martha and Mary and their different responses to God’s Presence with their resulting experiences.

    The Presence Driven Church Responding to God’s Presence Fourth in a series about “The Presence Driven Church”, lessons from Martha and Mary and their different responses to God’s Presence with their resulting experiences. Luke 10:38-40 Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rejoice In The Lord

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 8, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 18,764 views

    Rejoice in the Lord ! Reminders of what the Lord has done for us !

    Rejoice In The Lord Text: Hab. 3:17-19 Habakkuk was a man of great faith. He had the right perspective on things. He knew what was most important. It is easy to have a big pep rally when everything is going right, but Hab describes a time when everything around him is desolate. There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Scattered Church

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 10, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 21,031 views

    God has one desire for us: to go and share the good news!

    THE SCATTERED CHURCH ACTS 8: 1-8, 26-40 AUGUST 11, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Who knew it was so simple. Asking children in my Sunday school class, “If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would I get to heaven?” “NO”! The children answered. “If I cleaned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Theme Of Immigration, In The First Testament

    Contributed by John Fruner on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,466 views

    Look at SARAH, HAGAR, NAOMI and RUTH as being agents in bring salvation to God’s people.

    THE THEME OF IMMIGRATION, IN THE FIRST TESTAMENT, AS ILLUSTRATED IN THE LIVES OF SARAH, HAGAR, NAOMI and RUTH SARAH (Genesis 12:1-9) Sarah is challenged by God to remove herself from her land and her home, all the places of security, and accompany her husband to a non-specific place. “Go ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 448 ratings
     | 47,321 views

    What the good Shepherd does for His sheep

    THE GOOD SHEPHERD Psalm 23 was written by King David during the period when his own son (Absalom) rebelled against him and toppled him from the throne. David fled Jerusalem and his life was in jeopardy and he was hunted and hounded for a number of months. (2 Sam 15) David begins: Verse 1 - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Definning Moments Series

    Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,172 views

    Defining moments, we all have them. As Joshua was facing the end of his life, he challenged the people to chose, the choice they would make would define them as a people.

    Defining Moment; Joshua 24 Preached at Midway Community Church June 11, 2000; What is a defining moment? When a choice you make or an incident happens that will from that moment define some aspect of your life! We have many of these moments through out our physical lives. Examples: when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bowed But Not Beaten

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 18,449 views

    When faced with the difficulties of life, David’s words in Psalm 56 can help us to bear up under the worst of circumstances.

    OPENING: A minister was making a wooden trellis to support a climbing vine. As he was pounding away, he noticed that a little boy was watching him. The youngster didn’t say a word, so the preacher kept on working, thinking the lad would leave. But he didn’t. Pleased at the thought that his work ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How The Cults Misread The Bible

    Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,220 views

    This sermon illustrates eighteen ways the Bible can be misinterpreted. Recognizing these fallacies will help us interpret correctly.

    Have you ever been presented a doctrine you disagreed w/ only to have them quote a vss. which seems to support it. Just as there are rules for grammar, math, and science - so are there rules of interpretation. HERMENEUTICS - the rules for Biblical interpretation. 1st rule - Context. A vss. can ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Resolving Conflict

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 27, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 9,632 views

    Dealing with what causes conflict in the church and how to resolve it.

    1, September 2002 Dakota Community Church Resolving Conflict Introduction: Galatians 2:11-21 11When Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was clearly in the wrong. 12Before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Mark Elkins avatar

    Graduation Service

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on May 29, 2003
    based on 150 ratings
     | 31,066 views

    Graduation is an exciting time. A time that we have looked forward to for years. How many times have you said, “I can’t wait until I graduate because then I will be able to do…” Guess what? That time is now. With freedom comes great responsibility.

    Graduation is an exciting time. A time that we have looked forward to for years. How many times have you said, “I can’t wait until I graduate because then I will be able to do…” Guess what? That time is now. With freedom comes great responsibility. Now it is up to you to start making those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ministry: Luck Of The Draw?

    Contributed by Robert Baker on May 31, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,416 views

    A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter, series B, focusing on Christ’s gift of the called and ordained ministry to His church for the forgiveness of sins.

    7Easter2003b "The Luck of the Draw” Acts 1:15-26 June 1, 2003 © 2003, Robert C. Baker, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Vero Beach, FL Our reading from Acts this morning, recording the selection of Matthias to take the place of Judas among the twelve apostles, might have struck us as, well, a little bit ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran