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  • Leslie Trombly avatar

    The Trial And Judgment

    Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,851 views

    God’s Courtroom - The day of your trial and judgment.

    Bible References: John 3:16; Romans 6:32, 3:23-25, Luke 19:10; John 3:17; II Corinthians 5:17; Luke 13:27 and Matthew 25:41 Trial & Judgment date: The very near future Scene: Heaven’s Courtroom Judge: God Prosecutor: Satan Defense: Jesus Christ Defendant: You Law Books: The Books of Life & of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thrilling God's Heart

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 129 ratings
     | 15,556 views

    Four characteristics of the kind of worship that thrills God’s heart, as exemplified in the life and worship of David

    Thrilling God’s Heart Text: 2 Samuel 7:18-29, 6:16-18, 24:18-25 INTRO: I want you to imagine that this worship service has just ended, and people are lingering, hugging, milling around, filing out, smiling, laughing, talking to each other: “Wasn’t worship wonderful today?” someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Righteous Heart Ache

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Jul 10, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 8,528 views

    Just how much do you hunger and thirst for the Lord? Birth a new desire for the House of God and His Presence!

    Stand & Read – Psalm 84:1-12 “How lovely are Thy dwelling places, O Lord of hosts! [2] My soul longed and even yearned for the courts of the Lord; My heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God. [3] The bird also has found a house, And the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Bob Hostetler avatar

    When You're Facing A Difficult Decision Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 83 ratings
     | 15,934 views

    7 principles for sound decision-making drawn from the life of Moses

    The Prince of Egypt: When You’re Facing a Difficult Decision Text: Numbers 11, Exodus 18 It was the hardest decision of my life. Robin and I had served for twelve years as officers—ministers— in The Salvation Army, and for not quite a year we had been pastoring a Salvation Army church in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Mark #5: Uncommon Methods Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,240 views

    This sermon encourages the desire for the church to change in order to meet the needs of the lost.

    Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Mark #5: Uncommon Methods 1 Corinthians 9:22 July 22, 2001 Intro: A. God uses many methods to communicate--not only through his Word, his Spirit, and the ministry of Christian friends, but also through more unconventional methods--like burning bushes, talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Hays avatar

    The Anchor Of Our Hope

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Jul 22, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 8,609 views

    In an age of deception and denial we have to wonder if there is anyone that we can tryly trust? Is there anyone who stands by their word? The writer of Hebrews shares with us that Jesus is the Anchor of our hope.

    The Anchor Of Our Hope Hebrews 6:13-20 For most people having the security of knowing that we can deal with things at face value is of great importance. Eighteen years ago, Connie promised to love me with all of her heart for the rest of her days. In eighteen years she has held tightly to her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Eulogy Fred Issac Fendley

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 23, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,170 views

    This sermon is for a Christian who was married 61 years 4 months and highlights his marriage.

    Fred Isaac Fendley April 23,2003 Although Fred Isaac Fendley made his entrance into the world on September 20, 1920 in the deep south in Birmingham, Alabama, God had taken note of his presence in heaven a long time before that. For the Scriputes tell us in Psalm 139:13-16 For you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Empowering The Church Through Creativity

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 27, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,641 views

    Focus: The Holy Spirit desires to empower the church by unleashing His creative power into its life. We can be the conduits which God will use to unleash this power force into the lives of our church and community.

    Empowering the Church through Creativity! By Michael McCartney Opening Illustration: Have Communion set up front with a light on it and have the power point playing of the pictures of Jesus. Also have the song by Mark schultz called Remember Me playing on the CD player. Focus of class: The Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    God The Creator Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 5, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,509 views

    God has created all things! He is worthy of our worship, devotion and obediance

    Stories of God – Attributes of God. May 4, 2003 Genesis 1 God is Creator Worship in heaven Revelation 4 7In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, and they were covered with eyes, in front and in back. The first living creature was like a lion, the second was like an ox, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    N.o.w., Or What? Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 9, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,423 views

    The aim of this sermon is to give some Biblical direction as to the spiritual relationship between men and women and to encourage us to respect and honor the women in our lives on Mother’s Day and everyday.

    1 Corinthians Mother’s Day N.O.W. or What? 1 Corinthians 11:3-16 May 11, 2003 Intro: A. [illustration] Three men were talking over coffee. Two of them are talking about the amount of control they have over their wives, while the third remains quiet. After a while one of the first two turns to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Peter Langerman avatar

    I Will Sing Series

    Contributed by Peter Langerman on May 14, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 18,665 views

    Returning to Passionate, Creative, God-focused worship

    Exodus 15:1-21 1 Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD: “I will sing to the LORD, for he is highly exalted. The horse and its rider he has hurled into the sea. 2 The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Dealing With Distractions Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003
    based on 275 ratings
     | 107,758 views

    Do you have any unfinished projects lying around collecting dust? It’s so easy to get sidetracked isn’t it? It takes tenacity to finish what we start because there are always so many competing distractions.

    Dealing with Distractions Do you have any unfinished projects lying around collecting dust? It’s so easy to get sidetracked isn’t it? It takes tenacity to finish what we start because there are always so many competing distractions. One thing that clearly emerges from our study in the Book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Making The Best Out Of Life - Part Iii

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 2, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 7,828 views

    Basic scriptural ideas that will help us to make the best out of life.

    MAKING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE INTRO.- ILL.- After a doctor checked his patient over, he asked him, "Have you been living a normal life?" "Yes, doctor," replied the patient. The doctor said, "Well, you’ll have to cut it out for awhile." Normalcy is not always the best, depending on what a person ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Thiessen avatar

    No One Rides The Pine Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 8,622 views

    A study of 1 Corthians 12:1-11, introducing spiritual gifts and the Holy Spirit’s goal in giving them.

    BE090802 PLAYING ON GOD’S TEAM 1. Nobody Rides the Pine I’ve always loved the special joy in a pick up football game as the quarterback. The reason: you can take advantage of incredibly diverse abilities in football. There’s always a player the other team quickly forgets about. It could be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Phil Campbell avatar

    The Danger Of Do-It-Yourself Series

    Contributed by Phil Campbell on Mar 28, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 9,445 views

    Naomi and her family have wandered a long way from God’s promises - what sort of welcome will she find when she turns back?

    When it comes to handyman repair jobs, I reckon there’s a strange fascination. There is for me, anyway. If you want anything fixed around the house, CALL ME. You’ll probably be sorry. Because to be honest, the problem is, in my own mind, I’m BOB THE BUILDER. But in practice, all I usually do is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed