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  • Brian La Croix avatar

    A Life Of Anticipation

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 16, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,161 views

    A message to encourage us to live in anticipation of heaven and of God fulfilling His promises on earth.

    A Life of Anticipation Living in the hope God Offers Various Scriptures November 16, 2003 Introduction Today we finish our look at what it takes to have a life lived in the peace of God. We’ve focused on three strategies for living in the peace of God. First, we said we need to understand the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A New Command

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 27,122 views

    Deals with how to become the most effective witnesses to the truth of Christianity that we can possibly be.

    A New Command (John 13:34-35) I. The Command of Love A. A New Command B. A Necessary Command II. The Source and Measure of Love A. The Source of Love B. The Measure of Love 1. Service 2. Sacrifice III. The Result of Love Introduction I’d like to begin this morning by getting some help from you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Revelation Of The Christ Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 27, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,730 views

    how Christ reveals to the Sanhedrin that he is the CHrist

    The Revelation of the Christ John 18: Then the detachment of soldiers with its commander and the Jewish officials arrested Jesus. They bound him 13 and brought him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year. 14 Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Strong Men (And Women Too)

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 79 ratings
     | 7,970 views

    For Black History Month; using the poetry of Sterling A. Brown, "Strong Men", to illuminate the African-American experience and to connect with Paul’s analysis of the source of strength.

    Bill Cosby has a routine about little old ladies who stand around looking cool. He says that if you mess with one of these harmless-looking, gray-haired little old ladies, don’t imagine that you can take them on and win. Says Cosby, you ought never to mess with a little old lady standing around ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    The God Of New Beginnings

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
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    This is an evangelistic message on our "Kickoff Sunday" as we were opening a new building... Many unsaved friends and family were present.

    The God of New Beginnings Pastor Glenn Newton Feb. 1, 2004 (Kickoff Sunday) “20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Gal. 2:20 17 Therefore, if ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    Because He Lives

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 6, 2004
    based on 180 ratings
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    BECAUSE HE LIVES WE HAVE HIS PRESENCE TO SURROUND US,HIS PEACE TO SECURE US, HIS POWER TO STRENGTHEN US, HIS PURPOSE TO STIR US, AND HIS PROMISE TO SATISFY US.

    BECAUSE HE LIVES John 14:19 ***In April of the year 2000, there was a car crash in Japan. Sadly, a man died in the accident. When the police came to examine the body, witnesses at the scene said they recognized the car and though the injuries disfigured the body, they also recognized the dead ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter Sunday 2004

    Contributed by Tex Cox on Apr 19, 2004
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    To get us started off for the morning, I would like to share a few things that you should never do in Church:

    Easter Sunday – April 11, 2004 To get us started off for the morning, I would like to share a few things that you should never do in Church: 6. Never ask an usher to break a $20. 5. Never do a cannonball in the baptismal tank. 4. Never hold a church business meeting on Super Bowl ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Truth Detectors 1.1: Why You Need To Know The Truth Series

    Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,159 views

    This is the opening message in a series that focuses on knowing and understanding the truths of basic Christian doctrine. It lays a biblical foundation for seeking God’s truth. Future messages will deal with specific doctrines. (04-18-04)

    *Outlines, fill-in-the-blank sheets, and Microsoft PowerPoint presentations are available. For more information, please contact pastorgeoff@bellsouth.net. Truth Detectors [Episode 1] Message 1 “Why You Need to Know the Truth” Ephesians 4:11-16 Opening Illustration There was once a certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Adam Deibert avatar

    Are You In? Series

    Contributed by Adam Deibert on May 7, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,064 views

    God is not concerned with how much faith we have; He is concerned about what we do with the faith He has given us.

    Over the years, I have had many opportunities to travel. And in my travels, I have had numerous opportunities to visit old houses, churches, and other famous sites. I’ve been to Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, and I’ve toured a catacomb in Italy. I’ve seen the Houses of Parliament in Ottawa, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 6,300 views

    Proverbial wisdom. 1- Kindness 2- Generosity 3- Anxiety

    INTRO.- ILL.- Automaker Henry Ford asked electrical genius Charlie Steinmetz to build the generators for his factory. One day the generators ground to a halt, and the repairmen couldn’t find the problem. So Ford called Steinmetz, who tinkered with the machines for a few hours and then threw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Call To Become The Father

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 26, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,539 views

    Our Call to become the father in the story involves grief, forgiveness & generosity

    Luke 15:11-32 May 23, 2004 The Call to Become the Father “The Return of The Prodigal Son” by Henri Nouwen. This is one of my “must read” books for Christians – I even recommend it for non-Christians. If you haven’t read it yet, read it this summer. We’ll have a little book discussion on ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Bill Huffhine avatar

    The Value Of Community

    Contributed by Bill Huffhine on May 27, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,859 views

    Examining the core value of community. What it means to truly experience community among our church family.

    One Sunday morning, early in the life of our church I asked the question, “What does the word value mean?” There were many responses that morning, but the one that I think most captured the true meaning of this word was, “Values are what make us who we are.” In other words, the things that ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    What's In It For Me? Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 31, 2004
    based on 42 ratings
     | 6,277 views

    Have you ever wondered whether what you do is really worth doing?

    What do people really get for all their hard work? In 2013 that is a line of thought we’d expect to hear. What do people really get for all their hard work? What do I get out of it? What do you get out of it? But it isn’t necessarily a question we’d expect to find in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    The Other Pearl Harbor Story

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,325 views

    The true story of a Japanese pilot who led the Pearl Harbor attach who became a story of amazing grace through Christ.

    The Other Pearl Harbor Story:A Tale of Amazing Grace 1 Timothy 1:15-17 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO God is faithful and good! His ways are mysterious and beyond prediction—but always ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Steadman avatar

    Have You Received The Holy Ghost Since You Believed Series

    Contributed by Dan Steadman on Jun 11, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 25,545 views

    Basic evangelical approach to being filled with the Spirit

    Acts 19:1-7 “Have You Received the Holy Ghost Since You Believed? 23/5/04S&C Paul had encountered a dozen disciples on his journey through Ephesus, but something about them-- or perhaps it was the leading of the Spirit-- caused him to inquire. They had likely been in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational