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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    God's Affirmative Action Plan

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 2, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,791 views

    The 5 R’s of God’s affirmative action plan: Reason, Reconciliation, Revelation, Reality and Response

    When I was young my grandmother used to speak to me about the importance of the 3 R’s. When I was old enough to spell I pointed out that from Reading, writing and arithmetic only one was actually spelt with an R! Today I want us to think about the 5 R’s of God’s affirmative action plan – and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Utilize Your Freedom In Christ

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,629 views

    1. Know that our freedom in Christ is given not for selfish reasons, but to through love to serve one another.

    1. Know that our freedom in Christ is given not for selfish reasons, but to through love to serve one another. Paul had to remind the carnal Galatians of this fact when he wrote, "For freedom Christ has set us free; stand fast therefore, and do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith More Precious Than Gold

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 17, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,349 views

    In I Peter chapter one peter gives us three reasons to live a life of thanksgiving and praise.

    “Faith More Precious than Gold” -In all circumstances give thanks- I Peter 1:3-9 (NLT) I Thess. 5:18 “In all circumstances give thanks…” (NIV) Thanksgiving is a time of thanksgiving and praise. Thanksgiving is a reminder of the thankful attitude we need to have all year. The Apostle Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Prayer

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 18,994 views

    It is essential for believer’s to pray. The reason many Christians quit and give up is because of the lack of prayer.

    Prayer Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC *December 01, 2004 1. Purpose of Prayer … one of His disciples said to Him, ’Lord, teach us to pray . . .’ -Luke 11:1 Prayer is not a normal part of the life of the natural man. We hear it said that a person’s life will suffer if he doesn’t pray, but I question ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 421 ratings
     | 184,976 views

    When Jesus announced I AM the Bread of Life, people walked out on Him for 3 reasons.

    I AM series #1 I AM the Bread of Life John 6 INTRODUCTION: Ever since I first saw those beautiful stained glass projects on our sanctuary walls, I have wanted to take a closer look at the I AM statements of Jesus Christ. In fact, I wish we could commission that same stained glass crew to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Compromise On Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,617 views

    A look at Daniel 6 where we learn about prayer, the reasons for it and how we do it.

    Introduction The church choir director was being driven out of his mind at the rehearsals for the Christmas choral concert. It seemed that at least one or more members of the choir was absent at every rehearsal. Finally they reached the last rehearsal and he announced: "I want to personally thank ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    David And Michal

    Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Oct 22, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,926 views

    Michal is most maligned for her criticism of David whne she had very good reasons to be bitter ..

    David and Michal Is it time to denigrate Michal again? There have been numberless messages and even some songs written about how Michal was so critical of the great King David when he worshipped God. She was just a cantankerous old woman who was filled with bitterness and it cost her the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus & Melchizedek Series

    Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,668 views

    This sermon explores Jesus’ connection with Melchizedeka and concludes that since Jesus is like Melchizedek, there is no reason not to submit to him.

    Jesus & Melchizedek Hebrews 7 (Text read: 7:26-28) SICC 8/11/02 (Morning) INTRODUCTION: It happened many years before God had even created a nation out of His people. His people were still a gleam in the eye of an aging man named Abram and his wife Sarai. Abram’s nephew Lot was taken captive by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Aren't There More Soul Winners?

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,744 views

    The real reason we don’t see more soul winners is a lack of concern for broken people.

    The world is still mostly unreached & unsaved after more than 2000 years of Christianity. 1.) World population in nearing five billion, most have never heard the gospel. [Amazing – USA] [Six billion 2001] 2.) Another amazing fact: Most believers will never win a soul! (approx. 95% ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "Give God Your (His) Donkey"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,251 views

    God cannot steal. Here are five reasons why you need to give God your donkey!

    Title: “Give God your (His) Donkey” Introduction: Why should I? Has God ever asked you for anything? The truth is God has asked you for everything. Everything that you have belongs to God already, so simply need to acknowlege that truth and let go! Let me share with you five reasons why you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Steppin' To A New Level Of Thinking About Sex Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,528 views

    THis sermon deals with the positive side of sex as God intended for it to be. It gives reasons for why and why not.

    Steppin Up To A New Level Of Thinking About Sex GNLCC 4/2/06 Song Of Songs 7:1-9 1 Corinthians 7:1-8 Now for those of you who were paying attention during the Scripture reading, you would have noticed that a man is describing how beautiful his naked wife is to him. He described the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    Memorials Can Be Forgotten

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,829 views

    Today i want to give you three reasons why we should remember Christs sacrifice.

    Memorials Can be Forgotten Intro: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Read it Everything has its season (Pause) Everything has its appropriate time (Pause) This weekend is the time for some memories The service of our nation’s servants (Pause) This weekend we need to be looking to the past and present ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character Counts

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 10, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,169 views

    Ananias and Sapphira felt that they could play games with God and the church. There are a few reasons why this is a bad idea.

    Passage: Acts 5:1-11 Intro: Every time God is working to accomplish something that involves people, we can be sure of one thing. 1. People will find a way to mess it up! 2. we see it in Scripture, we see it in history, we see it in our own experiences. 3. missions, churches, ministries are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "I Believe In Divine Healing, However..."

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,862 views

    There are six reasons why you might be sick and five things that you ought to do about it!

    “Divine Healing” Introduction before the introduction (To my fellow Pastors) Some of the information in this message should be given to the credit of W. A. Criswell and his book entitled: "The Holy Spirit in Today’s World." I have simply shapened some of his thoughts and added a few of my own. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    Body Language Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,998 views

    The Bible speaks of the church as the Body of Christ for a reason, but most believers fail to celebrate their unique place in the body.

    The ancient Romans had an aphorism that went “Mens sana in corpore sanos.” It means, “A healthy mind in a healthy body.” The ancients were quite correct that the two go together. The mind directs the body. It may do it on a subconscious or even unconscious level, but without signals from the brain, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other