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  • James Bryant avatar

    A Championship Team

    Contributed by James Bryant on Jan 26, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,512 views

    Which Players do we need on our team to win, "GOD’S SUPER BOWL?"

    "A CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM" John 17:1-3 (1) These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: (2) As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Way To Purity” Series

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 12,826 views

    To see God is not necessarily seeing God in heaven, but it’s seeing God here and now. The pure in heart will see God in everything. Not just in nature, but also in their circumstances, good and bad, in their family, church, school

    Intro: “Earth is crammed with heaven, and every bush aflame with God, but only those who see take off their shoes.” Elizabeth Barrett Browning How can anyone look at our world and believe this all happened by chance? With just a glance at the animal kingdom and I see overwhelming evidence of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Life Turns Bitter, Instead Of Better

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 1, 2002
    based on 131 ratings
     | 21,849 views

    Learn the lessons of that bitter place called Marah. Let God reveal His place as Healer in our lives.

    “WHEN LIFE TURNS BITTER, INSTEAD OF BETTER” Exodus 15:22-27 INTRO: 1. ILL. 8 Ways you can tell it’s going to be a rotten day. 1) You see the “60 Minutes” news team in your office. 2) You call suicide prevention and they put you on hold. 3) You turn on the news and they are showing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Formative Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 4, 2002
    based on 245 ratings
     | 30,943 views

    God uses the fellowship of other christians to form us into mature Christians

    Habits that Lead to Christian Maturity Lent 2002 Formative Fellowship Acts 2 The need for Maturity: In Romania, after communism fell, we in the west became aware of the many orphans there who were basically warehoused in huge orphanages. They were vastly understaffed. So the babies, while they ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Beattitude 6 Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 7,463 views

    pure in heart

    Beatitude Series # 6 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Matt 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God Original date May 15, 1999 Revised June 3, 2001 ’An atheist was spending a quiet day fishing when suddenly his boat was attacked by the Loch Ness monster. In one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What It Means To Be Born Again

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 9, 2002
    based on 277 ratings
     | 22,871 views

    What is the new birth?

    What Does It Mean To Be Born Again? John 3:1-16 I. Born Again Defined. A. The strong assertion, “Except a man be born again.” The word “again” (anoôthen PWS: 80) has three different meanings in Greek. It means... 1. From the first: from the beginning or completely and fully 2. Again: a second ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just Doing My Job

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,726 views

    As part of the warning against the dangers of materialism and worldliness Christ emphasizes that each of us have an unwavering duty to both Christ and to fellow believers.

    Introduction: In our study of the Gospel of Luke, we have seen the importance of our being conscientious in our stewardship as servants of the Most High God. As stewards, Christ repeatedly warned against the dangers of materialism and worldliness. In chapter 16, He stated that we can not have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cross: It's Wisdom

    Contributed by Leon Hergert on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 4,555 views

    As we look at Jesus during his last hours we see the son of God, but we also see very clearly his humanity. He was a man, and he can identify with our needs.

    The Cross: It’s wisdom Mark 14:32-42 Every Christian can grow in their knowledge of Jesus Christ, but understanding the experiences of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsamane. Introduction: There are some interesting facts about the sisal plant from which is made tough sisal twine. It grows in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Of Nazareth Passeth By

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,080 views

    Jesus is coming through Jericho and the people let a blind man know that Jesus is passing by.

    LUKE 18:35-43 "JESUS OF NAZARETH PASSETH BY" A) Our Lord is going through Jericho for the last time. * He has set His face toward Jerusalem and the cross! * In just a few hours, He will be sitting at the table of Mary, Martha & Lazarus. * It will not be long until He sits in the Upper Room! * ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living A Humbled Life

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 107 ratings
     | 8,552 views

    Jesus teaches us that godly humility comes from loving God with all of our heart and mind and strength as well as loving our neighbors as we love ourselves.

    LIVING A HUMBLED LIFE Text: Philipians 2:1-11 Years ago popular music artist Carly Simon wrote a song entitled, "You’re So Vain" during the 70,s. I once heard it said that she wrote that song about Warren Beatty because of the way that he thought that he was God’s gift to women. Some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dennis Williams avatar

    Encouraged In The Lord

    Contributed by Dennis Williams on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,996 views

    There is not a single, devoted, faithful Christian who has who has an easy, trouble-free life.

    Encouraged in the Lord Personal note: Remember to be led of the Lord as you are preaching There is not a single, devoted, faithful Christian who has who has an easy, trouble-free life. Jesus said in this life we would have troubles: He said be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. Every ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Are We Doing It Our Way Or God's Way?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,719 views

    Living in readiness and anticipation of the Second Coming of Christ.

    Matthew 25:1-13 “Am I Doing Things My Way Or God’s Way?” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA One day, while visiting a home for mentally challenged children... ...operated by a Christian friend... ...a minister noticed the tiny handprints of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Remember The Rooster, Ed?

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 8, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 3,675 views

    Our guilt eats away at us when our conscience will not let us rest.

    REMEMBER THE ROOSTER, ED? Text: First John 1:9 Benjamin Franklin once said, " A quiet conscience sleeps in thunder, rest and guilt live far asunder". (Elanor Doan. Speaker’s Sourcebook. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1988, p. 68). Ivan Krylov once wrote, "Your guilt ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Douglas Bryan avatar

    The Sanctity Of All

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 284 ratings
     | 12,590 views

    This message discusses the importance and value of every single person, including those little ones who have yet to be born.

    THE SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE Psalm 139 INTRODUCTION: ILL> A recent Reader’s Digest had this story. The man was running late. He was worried that he was going to miss his plane so he ran out of the hotel, flagged down the first cab he saw and got in. He told the driver to get to the airport as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Working For A Living

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 19, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,675 views

    OUR WORK ETHICS REVEAL OUR GOD

    WORKING FOR A LIVING EPHESIANS 6: 5-9 NOVEMBER 17, 2002 INTRODUCTION: One man told his friend: I lost my job because of illness and fatigue. Second man: Really, how awful! First man: Yeah, my boss got sick and tired of me! I am told that when President Bush was governor of Texas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist