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  • John Ingham avatar

    A Friend

    Contributed by John Ingham on Oct 5, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 14,873 views

    A sermon used for "Friends Day." Showing the value of Christian friendship

    A Friend Proverbs 18:24 I want to tell you that we are fortunate to have a mayor of the Christian caliber that we have in Mayor Doc Eldridge. He has a heart for people and also the things of God. How many of you read the full page article about our mayor? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Great Joy

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Oct 31, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 31,186 views

    Have you ever laid in the bed at night and your problems have gotten so bad that it even seems like the darkness of the night has even turned its back on you.

    Preached on 31 October 2004 at Living Stone Baptist Church Standish, Maine [v.1] I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. [v.2] O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me. [v.3] O Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing God

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 18, 2004
    based on 204 ratings
     | 22,399 views

    Knowing God is the most important thing that can take place in life.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A Sunday School teacher at Calvary Temple in Compton, CA, once asked her students this question. WHAT DO YOU THINK GOD LOOKS LIKE? Here are the answers the children gave. - A human being with a heart, feet, eyes like fire, and He shampoos his hair everyday. - He’s tall, gray ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Eternal Holocaust

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 23, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,571 views

    Drawing lessons from and parallels with the Holocaust this message confronts major hinderances to evangelism in America. A video clip from "Schindler’s List" is used at the end to raise awareness of the value of a soul snatched from the jaws of hell. Poss

    The Eternal Holocaust 1 Corinthians 9:19-22 2-22-04 Intro This morning at the end of our message we are going to see a brief clip from the Spielberg movie, Schindler’s List. The movie is about a German factory owner in Poland who saved the lives of over 1100 Jews during the holocaust. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Don't Put Up With That! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 9, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,823 views

    We should not accommodate sin.

    DON’T PUT UP WITH THAT! I Corinthians 5:1-13 S: Sin (church discipline) Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE SHOULD NOT ACCOMMODATE SIN. ?: How? How can we do it? KW: Misses TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 5:1-13 four “misses” we can make that enables us to accommodate sin. The _____ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    The Spice Of Life

    Contributed by James May on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,739 views

    We need to be careful of murmuring and complaining and also be careful of what we ask for. God might just give us more than we bargained for.

    THE SPICE OF LIFE By Pastor James May Numbers Chapter 11:4-31 Life in South Louisiana has a number of wonderful advantages. There is no place in our nation that is better known for its food. Everywhere you go there are feasts of celebration of one kind or another. Right here, in our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Elijah The Early Years

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 75 ratings
     | 13,715 views

    Today we will be introduced to the prophet Elijah, who is one of the most colorful and dynamic characters in the O.T. (1 Kings - pt 3)

    "ELIJAH, THE EARLY YEARS" TEXT: I KINGS 17:1-24 INTRODUCTION READ TEXT Today as we continue our study in first Kings we will be introduced to the prophet Elijah, who is one of the most colorful and dynamic characters in the O.T. One writer calls him God’s lightening in the dark days of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Separation Of Church And State? A July 4th Look At Our Heritage In America

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jul 14, 2004
    based on 204 ratings
     | 35,046 views

    This sermon examines our Christian heritage, the separation of Church and state and its effects on American Society since 1962.

    The 4th of July is a special day in our country but not just for the signing of the declaration. Many special things have happened on this day. Three American presidents died on the Fourth of July, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe. And if you want to get down to it, Monroe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Honor Parents Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 13,962 views

    3rd in a 5 part series applying Biblical answers to family concerns. Using the 10 commandments as the Biblical basis.

    HOW TO HONOR PARENTS EXODUS 20:12 & EPHESIANS 6:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Minister Dave Gable tells the story of Jill, their 6-year-old, who was “helping” him in the front yard of the parsonage. She chattered away about her Sunday school lesson on Adam and Eve. Dave thought he’d test her. “Did you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Kevin Heath avatar

    Spirit Given Faith

    Contributed by Kevin Heath on Aug 17, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,878 views

    Is there a difference between every day faith and Spirit given faith in 1 Corinthians?

    1Co 12:3 Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God says Jesus is a curse, and that no one can say that Jesus is Lord, but by the Holy Spirit. 1Co 12:4 But there are differences of gifts, but the same Spirit. 1Co 12:5 And there are differences of ministries, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Dykes avatar

    Have You Found Heaven's Narrow Door? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 145 ratings
     | 23,624 views

    There are two doors after death: destruction or delight and we choose which door we will pass through while we are alive; either the narrow door to heaven or the wide door to hell.

    Have You Found Heaven’s Narrow Door? Luke 13:22-30 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Since I first learned about heaven as a child, I’ve been fascinated with the thought of living with Jesus forever. When I was a senior in college I was the Youth Minister at First Baptist Church in Prattville, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Four Promises Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 15,079 views

    One of God’s favorite words is “forgiveness.” As we look at the first words of Jesus on that last day, we can’t help but say, “God really thinks this is important.”

    But Jesus was saying, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34) Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you not seven times, but seventy-seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Giving With Grace Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 14,023 views

    God not only required a tithe in the Old Testament, He challenged His people to respond to Him when He says, “Test me in this.” This is the only time in the Bible when God tells us to test Him.

    Giving With Grace That drama really captures the different attitudes that people have about giving. Some feel pressured or guilty, while others of us find a lot of joy when we give ­ if we remember to bring our wallets! That reminds me of a man and his son who went to church together. On their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Mothers Called To Look Like God

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 9, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 8,972 views

    Mother’s Day message on how mothers look a lot like God in what they experience.

    Mothers Called To Look Like God by Rick Gillespie-Mobley Proverbs 31:10-31 Called To Look Like God GNLCC 5/11/2003 Proverbs 31:29-32 2 Timothy 1:1-6* One picture that Pastor Toby and I use to enjoy watching on TV was Quantum Leap. The show was about a man who had been trying to invent ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    The Grinch Is Dead Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,326 views

    Are you a Christmas grinch? Learn these simple steps towards reforming your grouchy ways.

    The ‘Grinch’ is Dead! 12/17/00 Video: The Grinch Who Stole Christmas I’ve got a confession to make this morning… A fact, that up to this pt. only my wife knew about… It’s not a part of my history that I am necc. proud of…but… it’s something I feel I need to make public at this time… I…I… was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan