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  • Chris Talton avatar

    Running On Empty Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on May 20, 2002
    based on 188 ratings
     | 41,113 views

    By turning water into wine, Jesus was renewing the supply so the party could continue. In our lives, Jesus wants to change us so that our supply of joy can last forever.

    May 19, 2002 John 2:1-11 “Running on empty” INTRODUCTION In every marriage ceremony, there is always at least one mistake. A young couple, very much in love, were getting married. Sue, the wife to be, was very nervous about the big occasion and so the pastor chose one verse that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Surprise Guest Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,582 views

    Part 2 of 5 of the series, Christmas Perspectives. To the shepherds of Bethlehem and the people in Bethlehem the birth of Christ was a surprise. What were their reactions? Has our "familiarity" with the Christmas Story dulled us to the wonder of this sp

    THE SURPRISE GUEST Part 2 of the Christmas Perspectives Series Luke 2:8-20 Read at beginning of service: John 10:14-16 (NIV) 14 "I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me-- 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father--and I lay down my life for the sheep. 16 I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Desperate Cover-Up Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,897 views

    #2 of 4 sermons dealing with David’s sin with Bathsheba, its effects, and David’s ultimate restoration.

    A Desperate Cover-Up (2 Samuel 11:14-27) I. The Cycle of Unrepentant Sin A. Temptation B. Infatuation C. Flirtation D. Commission E. Guilt Alleviation F. Self-deception II. Lessons To Be Learned A. To avoid sin’s power, avoid the first step B. Temptation is constant; so should be our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    Calling Evil Good

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Nov 6, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 25,442 views

    Shows how a mixed-up view of good and evil has been the problem of man from the Garden and how faith and trust in God and His Word is the solution to overcoming this problem.

    Calling Evil Good “In a large city some very creative crooks broke in to a department store. They entered the store unnoticed and stayed long enough to accomplish their mission. You may wonder what they stole, but that’s just the catch. They didn’t take anything. Instead, these thieves switched ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Don Hawks avatar

    Breaking Christmas Chains

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 14, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,660 views

    Part 1 of a series based on Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol"

    Slide 1—Advent Candles Welcome, to the beginning of our Christmas Celebration here at Bethany. This is the first Sunday in Advent—which means we are begiining a look forward to clebrating both the first and seconding coming of Christ. I’m Pastor Don and I’m especially honored to have guests ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Remember

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 28, 2002
    based on 198 ratings
     | 19,842 views

    A Memorial Day sermon to answer the question -- What makes freedom something to die for?

    May 26, 2002 Memorial Day 1All the commandments which I command thee this day shall ye observe to do, that ye may live, and multiply, and go in and possess the land which the LORD sware unto your fathers. 2And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Robert Odle avatar

    Freedom, The Grand Proposition (Part Two) Series

    Contributed by Robert Odle on Jun 7, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,924 views

    The second part of a two part look at Paul’s Grand Proposition in Galatians (2:15-21).

    Freedom, The Grand Proposition (Part Two) (Galatians 2:17-21) Theme: Faith is the SOURCE of justification and the STANDARD by which justified human beings are to live out their lives. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased knowledge. After I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wise Up About Sharing Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jun 18, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 9,493 views

    Four reasons why it is wise to share what we have with those in need around us.

    Note: This sermon was introduced with a drama sketch called "The Offering" People share what they have for very different reasons, as we saw illustrated in the drama. Some people share what they have out of guilt. Others share what they have to be seen by others. But still other people give out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When The Excitement Fades And Your Ready To Quit

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 25, 2002
    based on 299 ratings
     | 80,052 views

    Peter is given as an example of one of the first preachers who wanted to quit, from this text we can glean three questions that can cause us to desire to quit.

    “When The Excitement Fades; And you feel like quitting.” John 21:1-22 [Sermon suggested in an article by the same name by Ed Underwood. (Kindred Spirit publication of Dallas Seminary, Spring 1992) pp. 10-13] (All Scriptures quoted unless specified ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    From Terrorism To Triumph

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jun 29, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 12,193 views

    In the day of continuing threats of terror facing Americans as well as the world, there is an answer for Beleivers who want to live by "Faith and not by Fear."

    From Terrorism to Triumph LIVING IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, NOT, THE LAND OF THE FEARFUL Psalm 91 • by Dr. Larry L. Thompson Introduction: After the shock of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2002 America found herself attempting to recover and move forward. No sooner had we begun then we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shane West avatar

    From Cocaine To The Calling Series

    Contributed by Shane West on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,498 views

    Shane West’s conversion...

    Thank you for your interest in what God did in the life of Shane West! It is my prayer that God ministers to you through “My Story” – Shane West I wish you could see where God’s brought me from. The best testimony that you can have is your own, whatever God has done for you. Let me start by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Bird avatar

    Gospelizing 101

    Contributed by Michael Bird on Jan 14, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 6,821 views

    Gives an exposition of Rom 3:21-26 including all the technical terms. Seeks to apply the text by arguing that the Christian life is the process of gospelization.

    Rom 3:21-26 In 1759 William Cowper was 28 years old, he had a total mental breakdown and tried three different ways to commit suicide. He became convinced that he was beyond hope. In December, 1763, he was committed to St. Alban’s Insane Asylum, where the 58-year-old Dr. Nathaniel Cotton tended ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Ingredients To Repentance

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 269 ratings
     | 61,969 views

    In order to live in submission to God, we must repent of those things that are an offense to Him.

    James 4:7-10 September 5, 1999 Submitting to God (Part 2) - Ingredients of repentance Introduction There was a cartoon several years ago in the Saturday Review of Literature in which little George Washington is standing with an axe in his hand. Before him lying on the ground is the famous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Stan Coffey avatar

    What To Do When In A Dungeon

    Contributed by Dr. Stan Coffey on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,417 views

    Jesus is with you through all your trials and tribulation

    WHAT TO DO WHEN IN A DUNGEON Act 23:11 Dr. Stan Coffey Sometime ago I was in the Holy Land along with some of our members. We had the privilege to go places I had not been on previous trips. They had discovered since the last time I had been there the house of the High Priest, Caiphas and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    "Living A Life Of Sacrifce"

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 43 ratings
     | 6,578 views

    In this message we will see what it means for us to be living sarfices pleasing to the Lord.

    “Building A Life Of Sacrifice” Building A Great Life – part 5 Today is week 5 in our sermon series, “Building A Great Life.” Now a great life is something that we all want – BUT it is also something, that will not and does not, happen automatically. UNDERSTAND - to have a great life you need ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ