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  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Character Counts

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 10, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,793 views

    Ananias and Sapphira felt that they could play games with God and the church. There are a few reasons why this is a bad idea.

    Passage: Acts 5:1-11 Intro: Every time God is working to accomplish something that involves people, we can be sure of one thing. 1. People will find a way to mess it up! 2. we see it in Scripture, we see it in history, we see it in our own experiences. 3. missions, churches, ministries are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Faith In Action

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,074 views

    faith shown by works

    "Faith in Action" Matthew 25:31-40 3/16/97 Intro: Have you ever had anyone give you advice about applying for a job. Often what you put down on the resume is not nearly as important as how it is put down. Most professionals look for a professional looking resume. If you get an interview, often ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    A Dinner Or Your Destiny

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,178 views

    A look at the decision by Esau to trade his birthright for a momentary craving and the our tendancy to do the same.

    29, January 2006 Dakota Community Church A Dinner or Your Destiny Introduction: Genesis 25: 27-35 The boys grew up, and Esau became a skillful hunter, a man of the open country, while Jacob was a quiet man, staying among the tents. Isaac, who had a taste for wild game, loved Esau, but Rebekah ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Will You Sell Your Birthright?

    Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Oct 17, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,219 views

    We have been entrusted with a great treasure in our lives and we must guard against our tendency to take the Holy Spirit for granted.

    Will You Sell Your Birthright? Text: Genesis 25:24-34 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION: TV Program - Antique Roadshow Stand in line Heirlooms = junk Junk = heirlooms TRANSITION: We have a treasure hidden in our lives that we take for granted and if we aren’t careful, we allow the enemy an inroad to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Ambitious In The Kingdom? Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 17, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,548 views

    Power, position and prestige - where do they belong in a Christian’s vocabulary?

    Briningham 19-10-03 Mk 10:35-45 - Christian leadership Power, Prestige and Position, where do they belong in a Christian’s vocabulary? Today’s Gospel reading is all about these topic. James and John were trying to use their influence to get into the top positions in ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    The Normal Christian Life Is A Spirit Filled Life Series

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,243 views

    The Life Jesus came to give according to John 10:10 is an abundant life, This overflowing life is only found in the Spirit. If this is the life Jesus came to give we must conclude that it is the normal christian life.

    Eph 5:17-21 The Normal Christian Life: #1 Having been Spirit Filled & #2 Being Full of the Spirit. Jesus First Miracle was that of Turning The Water Into Wine First Full of Water = Salvation Then Full of Wine = The Spirit. The progression is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Fletcher avatar

    Examples In The Faith

    Contributed by Jason Fletcher on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,478 views

    Timothy and Epaphroditus, examples of faith.

    Introduction: Who do you want to be like when you grow up. I wanted to be like superman. 1. He was strong – practically invincible (except for a green rock), I wasn’t strong. 2. He could fly – I had to walk—ride my bigwheel 2:4 – “Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Holy For I Am Holy Series

    Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,903 views

    Telling us to be holy is fine, but how do we live a holy life?

    I Peter 1:13-21 “Be Holy For I AM Holy” Intro—For the last couple of weeks, as we’ve been looking at the first 12 verses of the Book of First Peter, we’ve seen that Peter has been discussing the future of the Christian—in verse 3 he talks about our living hope through the resurrection of Christ; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Coming To The Living Stone Series

    Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 14, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,747 views

    Christ desires our sanctification individually, but there are also goals for the church corporately--what are they?

    I Peter 2:4-10 “Coming to the Living Stone” Intro—Most of you are aware, I’m sure, of the recent scandal involving the bankruptcy of Enron Corporation and the alleged wrongdoing by its highest officials in inflating the apparent profit of the company in order to make money for themselves. I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sonny Thomas, Sr. avatar

    The Preciousness Of Death

    Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on May 1, 2002
    based on 328 ratings
     | 63,655 views

    Although difficult for us to cope with, the death of a saint is precious to God.

    "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." This seems like an odd verse. Why would death be precious to God? Wasn’t it the entrance of sin into the world that brought forth the curse of death? Certainly God abhors sin, and I would be willing to say that individuals ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Our Moral Obligation

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 3, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,679 views

    This is a sermon about World Hunger. (The statistics need to be updated to be current).

    OUR MORAL OBLIGATION Romans 15:22-23 INTRO: A pastor tells of a mission tour to the Far East. While in Hong Kong, he observed a hungry little girl outside a bakery window. She had fallen asleep with her face pressed against the window that separated her from the fresh bread inside. He took ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    How To Experience Personal Revival

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 3, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,187 views

    How can we have personal revival? We can find the answer by looking at the revival in the first century, when the first Christians experienced the filling of the Holy Spirit.

    HOW TO EXPERIENCE PERSONAL REVIVAL Acts 4:31 INTRO: ILLUS: OUR COUNTRY IN PRAYER. Many are unaware that the Declaration of Independence did not come into being until a day of fasting and prayer had been observed. Appointed by the Continental Congress, it was kept by all the colonies on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #2the Problem Of The Heart Is The Heart Of The Problem Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 18, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,892 views

    We look in this 5 part series at spiritual heart problems.

    #2 THE PROBLEM OF THE HEART IS THE HEART OF THE PROBLEM By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part two of a five part series. TEXT: Prov. 4:23 .. Keep they heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. 1 Tim. 6:5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Will Worry Be The Death Of You?

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 21, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 10,024 views

    Jesus encourages us to put our trust in God rather than worry

    Worry - Mt. 10:24-39 Story: A business manager went on holiday to an island in Greece. One day, while he was on the beach, he was called up on his mobile phone by his secretary, wanting some help. He gave her some instructions and told her to call him back when she had finished. As he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #3perspective:personalities Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,139 views

    Today the perspective of great personalities as spiritual stars could be dangerous.

    #3 Perspective: Personalities. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Part#3 of 4. TEXT: Philippians 3:3 ... and have no confidence in the flesh." Matthew 19:30 But many that are first shall be last; AND THE LAST SHALL BE FIRST. We are pondering perspectives or view points and how these ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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