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  • Dean Morgan avatar

    Celebrating The Covenant Of Marriage

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 9, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,594 views

    I believe it’s time we re-think the purpose of the wedding ceremony and the marriage covenant.

    TEXT: Malachi 2:13, 14 TITLE: CELEBRATING THE COVENANT OF MARRIAGE (Valentines Day, 99) Let me begin by saying that my intention today is not to make anybody feel bad who may not want to participate in the recommitment ceremony. In addition, I don’t want to make anybody here today feel bad who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Trip To Rome

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jun 30, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,423 views

    This sermon introduces a new sermon series exploring the Roman Road of Salvation and the purpose of Paul’s writing.

    Last Wednesday, I took my last final exam of the semester. The public schools’ last day of classes is a week from tomorrow. Mother’s Day has gone, Memorial Day is just around the corner. The weather is warmer and the days grow increasingly longer. Summer is upon us. And that means vacations, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Lord Who Comforts

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,293 views

    God is in control of time and circumstances to achieve His purposes, and He understands your life hurts and sorrows.

    Today we are going to look closely at one particular event in Jesus’ ministry. This event helps us understand the heart of Jesus for us. It had happened suddenly. In the town of Bethany, Lazarus, brother of Mary and Martha and friend of Jesus, fell sick. The sisters tried their best to help him ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Where Are You In The Schooling Process

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 10, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,176 views

    We walk with Moses and show God had a plan, thus God has a plan and purpose for us.

    Where are you in the schooling process? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Today I ponder school and learning. Where are you in the schooling process? I think it is possible to go to school and not learn the lessons intended? The size of a person is determined by the depth of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Occasionally Used Unconventional Methods

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 13 ratings
     | 7,048 views

    1. Jesus knew that the conventional religious methods of His day were failing to accomplish God's purposes.

    1. Jesus knew that the conventional religious methods of His day were failing to accomplish God's purposes. He identified both personal and organizational Pharisaical tendency to view people through the law rather than through grace. Jesus knew that the Pharisees' values were rooted in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus On Right Fasting Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Sep 11, 2002
    based on 131 ratings
     | 13,978 views

    Jesus on Right Fasting seeks to encourage disciples to practice intentional fasting by showing its purpose and benefits.

    JESUS ON RIGHT FASTING Matthew 6:16-18; Isaiah 58:8-12 Kingdom Life Series #20 “And now about fasting. When you fast, declining your food for a spiritual purpose, don’t do it publicly, as the hypocrites do, who try to look wan and dishevelled so people will feel sorry for them. Truly that is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Get In The Game: Preview Of Coming Attractions At Bethany Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 28, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,013 views

    This is a "preview" of the National Campaign of the 40 Days of Purpose, a spiritual growth campaign in which Bethany Church will participate.

    (PowerPoint presentation available--email author) Slide 1 GET IN THE GAME: Preview of Coming Attractions at Bethany Slide 2 What are the best things about the arrival of fall? Its crisp air, brisk breezes, and dipping temperatures? Its radiant colors and ravishing smells? The picture on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jésus Et La Vigne

    Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Feb 25, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,341 views

    Jesus and tha vineyard, what a great picture of our purpose in Christ, bear fruits for his glory !

    Compléments d’études sur Jean 15/1-10 ¶Jésus, comme tellement souvent, travaille dans ce passage avec les images et les idées qui faisaient partie de l’héritage religieux de la nation juive. ¶À plusieurs reprises encore dans l’Ancien Testament, Israël est décrit comme vigne ou vigne de Dieu. ¶" La ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Time To Share With Others

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 2, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,342 views

    Today is Halloween -- want to scare some Christians? Tell them one of their purposes in life is to become evangelists!!

    When you were a child, your mother or father probably told you more than once to SHARE! You may remember playing in the park with your favorite toys – your best friend would come up and want to play with your toys, but you wanted to keep those toys to yourself. After all, those were your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Serving A Broken World

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005
    based on 114 ratings
     | 19,567 views

    It’s a message on serving people, finding God’s purpose for your life, making a difference.

    SERVING A BROKEN WORLD TEXT: Isaiah 58: 5-10 Sunday, November 3, 2002 Let me begin with a story, and as I read it, ask yourself, “Who are you? Who are you in this story?” There were a bunch of men gathered at the YMCA talking about athletes, salaries, families, local gossip and so on. At ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Find The Real Treasure

    Contributed by Stan Simonik on Jul 22, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,788 views

    There is no treasure more valuable than the Treasure of the Kingdom. In it God gives us salvation, new life, and purpose.

    A – PENTECOST 10 Matthew 13: 44 “How to Find the Real Treasure.” Dear family in Christ, wouldn’t you like to find a hidden treasure? Something of great value, something that you would truly rejoice over? While serving a church in Hailey, Idaho, we heard stories of hidden treasures between ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Highway Hypnosis

    Contributed by Susan Nordin on Aug 28, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,887 views

    How to keep from losing your zeal and purpose in what God has called you to do.

    I love to read...and anytime I travel or am out anywhere I always carry something with me to read. It helps pass the time quickly. On one such occasion I found myself without anything to read and began to search the car for anything to pass the time with. I got the vehicle manuel out (out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    Manna From Heaven Series

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 27,245 views

    The story of the Manna in the wilderness experience of Israel recounts their Pilgrimage to Canaan, the Provision received and God’s Purpose.

    MANNA FROM HEAVEN I’m sure you’ve noticed that many of the Old Testament stories have their counterpart or sequel in the New Testament. This isn’t surprising because the Old Testament is supremely a revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ. It consistently bears witness to him. “These are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kelly Randolph avatar

    Marriage; An Original Idea

    Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 164 ratings
     | 7,997 views

    I suppose since the beginning, people have been sharing their wisdom about the nature and purpose of marriage.

    I suppose since the beginning, people have been sharing their wisdom about the nature and purpose of marriage. I would like to share with you two or three58.htmlsk for, he's arrived." But if we look closely at the text, we discover that Adam is lacking something. What is it? B. Adam was alone. 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Chosen

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 7, 2006
     | 4,374 views

    The purpose of this message is to encourage the believer. God doesn’t just save. He saves for service.

    Be Chosen Ephesians 2:8-10 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-- and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God– 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist