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  • Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks avatar

    A Parent's Answered Prayer

    Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,433 views

    There are many "hurting" parents in the Christian community who have rebellious children. This is a message of agape love!

    Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks THE MINISTRY OF S.A.R.A.H. in Lyons, GA. PRAYER: God, my Father above, I thank you right now for your undying love. Lord I am before You as a humble servant, yet bold enough to not be afraid of the Gospel of Your Son and my brother, Jesus Christ. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Effective Christian Leadership

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 12, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 7,142 views

    What makes for an effective Christian leader?

    Have you ever had one of those days when everything went wrong? It is like the lawyer speaking to his client: "I have good news and bad news." "What’s the good news?" asks the client. "The jury is deadlocked." "Well, what’s the bad?" Responds the lawyer, "They can’t decide whether to hang you ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Uriah's Convictions

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 20, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 28,262 views

    My favorite sermon to preach. Uriah the Hittite stands as a beautiful testimony of a man with God-honoring convictions.

    URIAH’S CONVICTION II Sam. 11:8-11 INTRO. (Background) David’s lust for Bathsheba - David’s adultery - Bathsheba with child. Uriah brought home with a report of the battle. Uriah sent to his home. Uriah refused to go home. A. Many probably wanted to go home (Gideon lost 22,000 men). But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Don't Say?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,720 views

    God has given us a choice to follow him or not.

    Which Bible story do you wish you could have been recorded on tape as it actually happened? Would it be the creation story? Would it be Jonah and the whale? Or what about the crucifixion and/or resurrection of Christ? Unfortunately we do not have video records of Bible events and may be for good ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Making A Difference

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 4, 2002
    based on 72 ratings
     | 11,102 views

    Simple keys to sharing faith in Christ with others

    Making a Difference Becoming a Hospital pt. 2 September 28/29, 2002 Intro: We’ve been spending the last few weeks talking about the importance of sharing our faith in Christ, and making a difference in our world for eternity. Today I want to talk a little more about that, and giving us each some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Excited Anticipation Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 18,799 views

    Abel and Enoch were unusual choices for the first representatives of God’s parade of faith. Why did God use them and what does this tell us about faith?

    OPEN: In college, Ken Davis (a popular youth speaker) was asked to prepare a lesson to teach his speech class. They were to be graded on their creativity and ability to drive home a point in a memorable way. The title of his talk was, "The Law of the Pendulum." He spent 20 minutes carefully ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Ramon Muniz on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 165 ratings
     | 27,092 views

    Jesus called himself "The Good Shepherd." This message looks at proving that Only Jesus fills this role. He is "good" because He is God. He is the Shepherd, not just a shepherd.

    “THE GOOD SHEPERD” Over the past 6 weeks we have looked at the “I AM” statements of Christ. We have explored significant lessons Jesus gave as He made these descriptive statements about himself. “I AM” - He clearly used it to identify himself as God “I AM the way, the truth & the life” – In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Heirs To The Kingdom"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Oct 13, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,648 views

    The wonder of God’s Kingdom is that He chose us to partner with Him, making us heirs to His Kingdom, which requires something of each of us

    During my days as a banker, one of the areas we focused on was that of estate planning. The importance of proper estate planning was made very clear for me one afternoon as I sat down with a customer whose husband had died several months earlier. She came into my office, explained that her husband ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Planned On Purpose (Nov.)

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 14, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,405 views

    This is a lesson for the last week of November, on planned giving for Christmas

    Planned on PURPOSE, last week of November By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Cor. 9:7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. Matthew 26:15 And said unto them, What will ye give me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Mason avatar

    Spiritual Heart Attacks

    Contributed by Steve Mason on Oct 16, 2002
    based on 371 ratings
     | 49,954 views

    A sermon that describes the spiritual condition of our hearts using medical terms and illustrations

    OCTOBER 20TH, 2002 THERE IS A WAR BEING FOUGHT IN THE WORLD TODAY ….. -IT’S A SUPERNATURAL WAR -A WAR FOUGHT BETWEEN GOD AND SATAN -BETWEEN HEAVEN AND HELL -THAT WAR IS BEING FOUGHT FOR THE HEARTS OF MEN AND WOMEN ! ONE SIDE WANTS TO MAKE YOUR HEART SOFT -THE OTHER SIDE WANTS TO MAKE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Leading Indicators Of Spiritual Decline (Part 1)

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 18, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,741 views

    Signs your spiritual life is headed in the wrong direction

    4, August 2002 Dakota Community Church Leading Indicators of Spiritual Decline Part I Introduction: When there is economic decline, governments pretend all is well. When there is spiritual decline, Christians pretend all is well. Sometimes you know but other don’t and sometimes others know and ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Michael Murdock avatar

    What Is True Spirituality? Series

    Contributed by Michael Murdock on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,845 views

    Based on "Fully Devoted; Living each day in Jesus’ name by Willow Creek Resource & Zondervan; Session #1

    What is True Spirituality? 1 John 2:6 Introduction: Hank had attended church since he was a boy and now he was 60 years old. Everyone knew who Hank was, there wasn’t a Sunday that went by that Hank wasn’t in church. The truth however is no one really knew Hank at all. Hank had difficulty ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tommy Hames avatar

    Remembrance

    Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 29, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 13,012 views

    Remembering Jesus Christ in the Lord’s Supper.

    INTRODUCTION The Israelites were instructed to celebrate Passover in remembrance of the night the angel of death passed by the homes that were smeared with the blood of the lamb. Through the shed blood the chosen people were spared certain death and freedom from the bondage of Egypt soon followed. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Symbols Of The Holy Spirit (Part 1 Of 2))

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 168 ratings
     | 11,620 views

    The Bible uses various symbols to represent the Holy Spirit. Studying these symbols helps us to better understand the Holy Spirit.

    Larry Brincefield, pastorlarry@pastorlarry.net Wednesday, October 23, 2002 Title: "Reading the Note" 1 (Symbols of the Holy Spirit) Text: Acts 2:2, Matthew 3:16 Introduction 1. We focus a lot of attention on God and Jesus. A. and rightfully so... B. but sometimes I wonder if we shortchange ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Symbols Of The Holy Spirit (Part 2 Of 2)

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 13,751 views

    The Bible has different symbols for the Holy Spirit that gives us insight into His Person.

    Title: Symbols of the Holy Spirit #2 (1) Text: Zechariah 4:1-6 Luke 11:13 Introduction 1. Last week, we talked about different symbols of the Holy Spirit and how they each give us a little different picture of what the Holy Spirit is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene