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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    Our Peace

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 28, 2000
    based on 121 ratings
     | 7,308 views

    He has peace in Himself, and bestows it on His people.

    Do you know what “Bethlehem” means? “The house of bread”. Know what “Ephrathah” means? “Fruitful” So from Bethlehem Ephrathah, comes the One whose body was broken for us (like the Passover bread), but Who was the firstfruits of the resurrection. Isn’t God’s Word wonderful!?!? As ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Modern Day Prophets

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 9, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,223 views

    It is not a question of prophets in the land today, it is just which should we listen to.

    Habakkuk Chapter 2 (READ 2:1-3) In 1930 a member of the British Parliament wrote a book called "The Gathering Storm" In the book he told of gathering storm clouds that were coming and would change the face of Europe. He was scorned and laughed at. Winston Churchill who wrote that book was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus; Tree Of Peace

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 165 ratings
     | 7,850 views

    A teaching on Isaiah’s prophecy regarding the stump of Jesse -- how Jesus would be a Royal, Righteous and Radical Tree of Peace.

    Jesus; Tree of Peace Isaiah 11.1-6 December 24, 2000 1And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: 2And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Gentleness - Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 571 ratings
     | 94,785 views

    Do you know any "Very Draining People" who say things that set you on edge, & you’re convinced that they enjoy doing it?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE A. Do you know any VDPs, "Very Draining People?" They’re the kind who say things that set you on edge, & you’re convinced that they enjoy doing it? They come into your home & say, "Where did you find that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Snake Oil Peddlers In The Church

    Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 145 ratings
     | 9,040 views

    Are false teachers prevalent today? You bet! Just take a look at how Paul describes them.

    Colossians 2:1-10 Snake Oil Peddlers in the Church They used to travel the country in multitudes, setting up camp in every village and clearing, peddling their wares. Their product was a concoction of anything from alcohol to spring water, and they claimed to be able to cure every illness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rebuilding Your Spiritual Life

    Contributed by Johnny Beaver on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 184 ratings
     | 28,619 views

    A sermon that encourages the Christian to rebuild the important areas that are to be found in a Christian life.

    Nehemiah 1:1-4 “Does Anybody Care about Me” There was once a man who had been put into a prison as a prisoner of war. He thought that at any moment his comrades would come and retrieve him but that never happened. Instead he spent day after day in that prison with a floor of mostly dirt and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What About The Future?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 14,192 views

    Predicting four things that the future holds for us & for our families.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. An article appeared in an Arizona newspaper more than 40 years ago entitled, "Make A Date With The Millennium." It pointed out that the year 2000 was approaching, & that many who were reading that article in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Passing The Torch Of Leadership

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,543 views

    The outline is origional but most of the content is taken from online contributers.

    Passing the torch of Leadership I Kings 19:13-21 Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ October 14, 2001 Key Ideas: Involvement and Responsibility When the 1996 Olympics were held in this country the torch started in Washington state. It was passed by relay runners through 46 states ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's Your Choice Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 25, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 9,250 views

    Part 20 in the Sermon on the Mount Series, this deals with our need to make a decision.

    CHOICES, CHOICES, CHOICES. WHEN I BOUGHT MY FIRST COMPUTER A FRIEND OF MINE CLUED ME IN TO THE TECHNICAL DETAILS OF WHAT I WANTED, I WENT TO THE COMPUTER SHOP BOY I WAS GEARED UP. I COULD TALK AT’S AND XT’S AND 286’S AND 386’S, 1.44 AND 1.2 MEGS. I KNEW EGA, CGA AND VGA, RAMS AND ROMS, HARD ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Todd Riley avatar

    Jesus In The Book Of Isaiah

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 30, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 12,925 views

    An exposition of Isaiah 40:1-11

    Islington Baptist Church October 27, 2001 Isaiah 40:1-11 Scriptures: Jeremiah 25:1-14, II Chronicles 36:15-23 Christ in the book of Isaiah Today you and I are going to be starting a new series entitled “Christ in the book of Isaiah”. In the book of Isaiah, Jesus/ the Messiah is alluded to or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People Of The Chalice

    Contributed by Arthur Mavrode on Nov 2, 2001
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,252 views

    As people of the chalice, Disciples of Christ come together each Sunday to commune in perfect harmony together and with our Risen Lord to be empowered by His Holy Spirit. Discover with us the mystical action of God’s Holy Spirit in the life of His church

    People of the Chalice Matthew 26: 26-29 Priscilla Larson, of Lexington, Massachusetts, tells of the time her brother-in-law (a preacher) had been away from home one afternoon donating his blood at the Red Cross. The preacher’s son was a little concerned when his father didn’t come home by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Abundant Life Of Jesus: Iv Series

    Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Nov 7, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,056 views

    The Power of "Why?" How can we get "good and ready," to take needed action sooner?!

    The Abundant Life of Jesus: Part IV: The Power of Why! John 10:10 & Luke 11:28 Intro: Today we’re going to follow up on the last sermon which left us with the problem of "How to get good and ready." Remember, we’ll stop procrastinating and start doing the things we know we should, "WHEN ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Shipwrecked And Snakebit Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 7, 2001
    based on 175 ratings
     | 50,592 views

    Principles to remember when things go wrong.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon #42 “Shipwrecked and Snakebit” Acts 28:1- 15 Have you ever heard someone described as being “snakebit.” That term is used to describe someone who no matter what they undertake to do, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    The Loving Father

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 9, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 13,873 views

    Probably the best-known parable Jesus told is the one we call "The Parable of the Prodigal Son." But it has been suggested that the story is more about the loving, forgiving, & waiting father than it is of the prodigal son.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Today is Father’s Day, & as such it is a very special day for most families in our nation. And while fathers may not always be everything that they ought to be, it is interesting to note that when Jesus wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    My Son, The Thief

    Contributed by James Groce on Nov 14, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,001 views

    I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:

    ------------- Philemon 1:18-19 If he hath wronged thee, or oweth [thee] ought, put that on mine account; I Paul have written [it] with mine own hand, I will repay [it]: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides. --------------- This is a story which teaches ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal