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  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    Turn, Serve And Wait

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 28, 2000
    based on 131 ratings
     | 6,592 views

    The apostle Paul compliments the believers at Thessalonica as model Christians and explains how it came about.

    TURN, SERVE AND WAIT If the Apostle Paul had made an award for the best church in Greece it could well have been to the church at Thessalonica. When the apostle Paul wrote his letters to the young churches he often began by sounding a note of thanksgiving for them. He knew his psychology. Even if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encourager Or Discourager

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 109 ratings
     | 9,216 views

    How do we encourage brothers and sisters in Christ

    The two men stood on the wharf, looking across the shimmering water, seeing their final destination only in their hearts. They were about to begin a journey that would not only change them, but would change the world. One was known throughout the church, the other, some people knew his name. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Home Truths For Christians

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 4, 2000
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,157 views

    James diagnoses some problems in the churches to which he writes and offers some home truths concerning the Christians' having the Wrong Spirit, the Wrong Friendship and the Wrong Attitude.

    HOME TRUTHS FOR CHRISTIANS The letter written by James is very direct and personal in its message - he doesn't pull his punches. Martin Luther wasn't very keen on this book - he called it "an epistle of straw" because it didn't say much about Jesus or the Cross. But that's an incorrect reading of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Word Of Reconciliation

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,535 views

    We preach as though God were begging you through us; be reconciled to God!

    In the 5th chapter of II Corinthians, Paul has supplied us with all the information we need give anyone, in order to bring them to saving faith. He talks about the atoning death of Christ, His resurrection, the assurance of newness of life for the one who believes in Christ, the indwelling of ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Ministry Of An Encourager Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,968 views

    Barnabas is an example of how we should be engaged in a ministry of encouragement.

    “The Ministry of an Encourager.” Acts 4:32-37 One of the great tragedies of our time is that there are so few kind people around. There are plenty of mean spirited, critical, cynical people, but there are few who just take the time to be kind as a lifestyle. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Down The Jericho Road Again Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 17, 2003
    based on 111 ratings
     | 13,912 views

    Sermon for Martin Luther King Day: we must go "down the road" of compassion, understanding that human hurts are both physical and spiritual, that we must see hurting people as our neighbors, and that we must devote substantial resources to caring for them

    There’s something we say every time we find ourselves repeating an unpleasant experience. Whenever you see yourself about to get into the same trouble you’ve already been in, you say, “I don’t want to go down that road again.” For example: Some fellow comes to your door and says, “We’ve been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing Pressure Cooked Principles Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,309 views

    A look at the life of Daniel; his principles.

    Series: When Cultures Collide Topic: Developing Pressure Cooked Principles (How to have a tenacity of faith that will stand the pressures of life) June 30, 2002 Introduction: ill-A few years ago psychologist Ruth W. Berenda and her associates carried out an interesting experiment with ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Shepherd And Overseer Of Our Souls Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,336 views

    Jesus: Friend of Sinners, Part 5 of 7

    THE SHEPHERD AND OVERSEER OF OUR SOULS (LUKE 15:1-7) An elderly farmer was brought into the hospital because he appeared confused and was thought to have had a stroke. Attempting to assess his mental state, the doctor asked, “If you have a hundred sheep in a pasture and seven escape, how many will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Love Like A Red, Red Rose Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,898 views

    The coming of Christ offers hope to lives dried out in meaninglessness, beyond our limitations, and in the midst of sin-weariness. Advent series illustrated with Chrismons

    “Hope is like a harebell trembling from its birth, Love is like a rose the joy of all the earth, Faith is like a lily lifted high and white, Love is like a lovely rose the world’s delight. Harebells and sweet lilies show a thornless growth, But the rose with all its thorns excels them both.” So ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living By The Book, Part One Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,463 views

    It is our attitudes in action that determine the blessing we receive.

    August 3, 2003 Morning Service Text: Matthew 5:3-6 Subject: The Beatitudes Theme: Living by the Book, Part One A middle-aged woman suffered a heart attack and was taken to the hospital. While in intensive care she had a near-death experience and saw God. She asked, “Is it my time to go now?” God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Passion And Positive Attitude Series

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 17,376 views

    This Sermon is an adaptation of John Maxwell’s Book, ‘The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader. "

    Passion and Positive Attitude Rom 8:37-39, 1 Cor 15:58, Luke 19:10, John 3:17 May 23, 2003 I. John Schnatter founded Papa John’s Pizza, it grew from one store to 46 in its first seven years, and from 46 to 1600 in the seven years after that. The reason that the company has grown so much is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    "How To Handle Failure"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 234 ratings
     | 68,875 views

    How a person handles failure can mean the difference between living a life of victory or living a life filled with bitterness, hostility and anger.

    The Apostle Paul -How to Handle Failure- 2 Cor. 4:7-9 2 Cor. 11:24-30 Introduction How a person handles failure can mean the difference between living a life of victory or living a life filled with bitterness, hostility and anger. In the first church I served as pastor in Kansas City I got ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    The Way To Worship

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 14, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,625 views

    IN THIS SERMON ON WORSHIP,WE SEE THE IMPORTANCE OF WORSHIP, THE INGREDIENTS OF WORSHIP, AND THE IMPLICATIONS OF WORSHIP.

    THE WAY TO WORSHIP JOHN 4:19-26 I know something about everyone of you and then there are some things that I don’t know about you. But there is one thing I know for certain, and that is that there is a vacuum in your heart that won’t be satisfied unless God is worshiped in your life. The things of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Danny Ferguson avatar

    Why Do You Believe In God?

    Contributed by Danny Ferguson on Aug 14, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 17,133 views

    A survey of three arguments from classical apologetics (cosmological, teleological and moral).

    Why believe in God? Sermon for Adrian Christian Church Danny Ferguson Intro Why do you believe in God? Have you ever been asked this question? Are you prepared to answer this question? 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Pig Is Still A Pig Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 23, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 15,019 views

    The greatest struggle facing the church is not danger from without but rot from within. 2 Peter makes plain what a foe within looks like and where it is headed.

    A Pig is Still a Pig. 2 Peter 2:1-22, part two. In the book of 2 Peter, the greatest problem the church faces is not danger from without, but rot from within. Have you ever picked up an apple and taken a big bite out of it just to discover that it is rotten or worm infested? I remember as I grew ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ