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    Fly Below The Radar Screen

    Contributed by Charles Clary on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,103 views

    This sermon sets forth a call to humility using a simple statement made by John the Baptist.

    Text: "He must increase, but I must decrease -- He must grow more prominent, I must grow less so." John 3:30 (The Amplified Bible) All of us by now have heard the remarkable story of Todd Beamer. He was the man who led the attack on the terrorists, who had hijacked United’s Flight 93. He is now ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Prayer Challenge Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 27, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,979 views

    A challenge to 30 days of prayer based upon the Prayer of Jabez.

    Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, "Because I bore him in pain." And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    That Settles It Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003
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     | 5,217 views

    Part 12 in a Sermon Series on the 119th Psalm

    That Settles It! Part 12 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: June 1, 2003 P.M Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Psalm 119: 89-96 Introduction Growing up I often heard this saying, “as sure as shooting”, or “you can count on that”. How about “as sure as day turns into night.” What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In Our Little World

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 11, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,045 views

    Adam and Eve living in their little world.

    LIVING IN OUR LITTLE WORLD 1 John 1:8 To read about the Garden of Eden, it seemed everything was wonderful and beautiful. Adam and Eve were living in their little world. I like to think the garden was like this time of the year, spring time. It was a time when all the birds were singing; a time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Buy The Truth And Sell It Not

    Contributed by David Parks on Jul 24, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 32,681 views

    The Truth is so imporant we should be willing to pay any price to obtain it and refuse to sell it for any price.

    BUY THE TRUTH TEXT: Proverbs: 23:17-23. INTRODUCTION: There are several great principles in our text. However, this morning, we wish to emphasize only two of them. The two principles are, “ BUY THE TRUTH AND SELL IT NOT” (Proverbs 23:3). This is such an important principle that you will hear the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rooted In Christ

    Contributed by Daniel Owen on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 23,090 views

    A children’s sermon illustrating our need to be rooted and grounded in Christ.

    Children’s talk: Ephesians 3:14-21 Prop: Small Oak tree in a pot. Can anyone tell me what type of plant is in this pot? (Oak). Not that long ago, this little oak was just a small seed. Can anyone tell me what the seed of an oak is called? (Acorn). There’s even a well known proverb which ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Breaking Out From Behind The Bars Of Bitterness

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,664 views

    This sermon deals with being forgiven and forgiving others. The premise is that unforgiveness toward others leads to bitterness. We need to experience forgiveness in order to get out from behind the bars of bitterness

    Breaking out from Behind the Bars of Bitterness The Unforgiving Servant Matthew 18:21-35 Something the people of God deal with everyday is unforgiveness and unforgiveness leads to a life of bitterness. The bible is very clear; if you want forgiveness, then you need to forgive. As we look at this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship

    Contributed by Jason Noble on Jan 2, 2003
    based on 131 ratings
     | 14,688 views

    What we can learn from Isaish’s worship experience?

    Isaiah 6:1-8 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. 2 Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Work Of Deacons

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 144 ratings
     | 12,253 views

    The duties, qualifications, rewards of the Deacon.

    The work of a Deacon I Tim. 3:8-13 INTRO.: In God’s Kingdom, spiritual things and the spirit itself are of supreme importance. But, we live in a material world and, from a practical point of view, it is impossible to express ourselves in spiritual words or address spiritual matters without dealing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Shadow Of A Man

    Contributed by David Dailey on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 9,048 views

    The presence of the Lord in the shadow of a man.

    THE SHADOW OF A MAN Acts 5:15. Insomuch that they brought forth the sick, into the streets and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them. In the Bible we read of many miracles of God; miracles of healing. We read of the woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Matchless Power Of God

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 13,528 views

    The word "matchless" is defined as "having no equal". No greater word can be found to accurately and appropriately express God’s mighty power.

    THE MATCHLESS POWER OF GOD "However, Thou didst bear with them for many years, and admonished them by Thy Spirit through Thy prophets, yet they would not give ear. "Nevertheless in Thy great mercy Thou didst not utterly consume them; for Thou art God, gracious and merciful…our God, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gateways To Faith Series

    Contributed by Paul Kallan on Apr 19, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,450 views

    Mary of Magdala searches, Peter examines and makes sure, John believes, and Jesus finds all of them with the gift of a new life, hope, strength and orientation.

    Today we celebrate the resurrection of Christ. Through his resurrection Jesus becomes Christ to the world. Resurrection is the certainty and proof of the truth of his message. If his message did not contain the eternal truth of human life, his resurrection would not have been possible. In fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Joy In Serving God And Others Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 21,891 views

    True joy does not come from pleasing ourselves, but from pleasing God and from serving others.

    Philippians 1:19-26 Sunday, February 3, 2002 There are times when we make Paul’s first imprisonment in Rome seem like it was a rather comfortable situation. He lived in his own home. He could have visitors whenever he chose. We even seem to take his eventual release as a foregone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Yelling To A Deaf God

    Contributed by David Bush on Apr 21, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,235 views

    God doesn’t always seem close, but it’s okay to tell Him.

    Text: Psalms 22:1-11 Theme: God doesn’t always seem close, but it’s okay to tell Him. Need Analysis: So many people feel abandoned by God, yet hold it in because they fear it means distrust. Objectives: o For Christians: God is alive and real, and it’s okay to tell Him when we have pain and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Sense Of Presence

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,333 views

    understanding the desire we should have for the presnese of God

    Title: A Sense of Absence Introduction: How did it feel to wake up this morning knowing that you lost a million dollars yesterday? How did you feel when your favorite hockey team lost last night? --Someone tell of their childhood and the things you had for a moment. --The Alabama song “Song ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ