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  • Ian Lyall avatar

    True Conversion

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,089 views

    Many people claim to have ’made a decision for Christ’. But are they truly converted. Their perseverance will be the test

    I’m no carpenter. That’s the understatement of the year! But I understand that in carpentry there’s a term "clinching the nail". If I have it right: In rough work, a nail is driven through several boards so that the point of the nail sticks through the back. Then the workman gives a blow of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Truth About The Resurrection

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,032 views

    A look at the evidence of the resurrection and what it means.

    What is the Easter Bunnies favorite sport? Basketball. What do you call the Easter Bunny after a hard days work? Tired. Okay I know those jokes were bad, I mean I had to look them up, but I used them to illustrate a simple point when it comes to Easter the world tends to focus on the Easter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Would Jesus Say To Osama Bin Laden? Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 16, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,693 views

    This message compares Osama to Saul (Paul), as one of the most hated and feared people in the world. Yet, even someone who has performed such evil, is not beyond the reach of God’s love and forgiveness.

    He proclaimed a holy war against Christians everywhere. He uttered murderous threats toward anyone who claimed to be a follower of Christ. He captured and persecuted Christians, opposing all who followed Jesus. He even approved of and participated in mobs of people killing anyone who claimed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Faithful God Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on Mar 11, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 17,628 views

    Hebrews 6 tells us much about God’s character: • He is just • He doesn’t change His mind • He cannot lie

    Characteristics of God ch 6 con’t As we have seen this chapter teaches us about the characteristics that Christians should display: • Love to the Brethren – your work and labour of love v10 • Diligence and perseverance vv 11-12 • Hope – an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast v19 but it also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Greene avatar

    As A Man

    Contributed by Carl Greene on May 10, 2007
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     | 4,827 views

    And now, praise God, now I can receive the Kingdom of God with the peace, confidence, trust, excitement, joy as a child, because I trust God as a man.

    As A Man Last week we learned quite a bit about the Kingdom of God; First that we must receive the Kingdom of God as a gift of the Grace of God. It is not automatic. The gift is always there for us but it is up to us to decide whether or not to receive the gift. We also learned how to receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Noble Man

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,676 views

    If we are going to make a difference in the world, we need to be noble people. I want to thank Rick Rusaw for the outline help on this message.

    INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  Today is Father’s Day. I hope all you men got some nice presents. I think Mother’s Day comes first so that we get something nice for our wives so they get something nice for us.   Men, we all want to do something significant with our lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If You Want To Gather Honey, Don’t Kick Over The Beehive Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 25,440 views

    Criticism is not the most effective way to motivate others.

    If you want to gather honey, Don’t kick over the beehive. Criticism is not an effective Motivator for Change James 4:11-12 I got the seed thought for this message from Dale Carnegie’s 3 fundamental principles for dealing with People effectively.(Winning Friends and Influencing People) Then I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Misfits Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,313 views

    Parents, friends, classmates, soemone has asked you this question. It is the question that produces doubt, frustration, and sometimes even pain. “What are YOU good for?” These messages will help you discover, develop, and deploy your gfit!

    “What Are You Good For?” Part 1 - The Misfits So this morning I am beginning a new series that I have entitled “What Are YOU Good For?” This will speak to the very heart of becoming equipped. Over the next few weeks we are going to get very practical on how to find your place and to prepare ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living With A Difficult Boss Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2013
     | 5,072 views

    We are to live out the Gospel even with people who make it difficult.

    Living With A Difficult Boss Text: 1 Peter 2:18-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: Rick Warren ("Purpose Driven") accurately observes: "We can measure our servant’s heart by how we respond when others treat us like servants. How do you react when you’re taken for granted, bossed around, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The God Of Glory Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 4, 2013
    based on 11 ratings
     | 21,018 views

    The book of Romans ends with a beautiful doxology, praising God for what He has done through His Son, Jesus Christ. It is a grand finale befitting the Lord God, His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ & the Gospel by which we come to know them.

    ROMANS 16: 25-27 THE GOD OF GLORY [1 Corinthians 2:7-10] The book of Romans ends with a beautiful doxology, praising God for what He has done through His Son, Jesus Christ. It is a grand finale befitting the Lord God, His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ and the Gospel by which we come to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pride And Service Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 16, 2012
     | 5,336 views

    Here is what Paul wants the Corinthians to understand and what the Holy Spirit would have us understand. What matters is to follow Jesus Christ wherever that may lead us.

    Introduction It has been three weeks since we have been in 1 Corinthians. You will recall that Paul has been admonishing the Corinth saints for division in the church and for their being enamored with worldly wisdom. The underlying issue, we noted, was the tension between the church and Paul, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Vision 2011 ~ Empowerment In Ministry

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 30, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,442 views

    Many people are asking in this season, "What is God up to?" We seem to be living in a period of great silence. Believers are searching in vain for something God is doing powerfully in the body of Christ and trying to no avail to hear marching orders from

    Opening illustration: "On a dangerous seacoast where shipwrecks often occur, there was once a little crude little lifesaving station. The building was just a hut and there was only one boat, but the few devoted members kept a constant watch over the sea and with no thought for themselves went out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sustaining Love (Memorial Day)

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on May 27, 2012
     | 6,483 views

    Although we now do not understand things like the sacrifice of the men and women who have fallen for our country’s freedom; we will one day understand many things more clearly and definitively.

    Sustaining Love (Memorial Day Message) Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 13:12-13 Introduction: The sacrifice of our men and women in uniform reminded me of why they fight for our freedom. Do you remember what you were doing on 9/11/2001? How did you feel when you first began to understand that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Little Is Much

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 27, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,656 views

    As we think about the trials, testing, and tasks we face, both in our church and personal lives, often we become disheartened feeling we have little to offer and what lies ahead is too great. But God will use our little in a great way if we will let Him.

    When Little Is Much “Then He said, ‘To what shall we liken the kingdom of God? Or with what parable shall we picture it? It is like a mustard seed which, when it is sown on the ground, is smaller than all the seeds on earth; but when it is sown, it grows up and becomes greater than all herbs, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Forgiveness And Relationships

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 13, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 35,254 views

    Taking seriously the command of Jesus to forgive -- what it means and what it does not mean.

    A man was walking on the sidewalk outside a playground with a high wooden fence and heard the children chanting, “Thirteen! Thirteen! Thirteen!” He stopped and, finding a small hole in the fence, he bent over to look in. Just like that, a finger poked him in the eye. And the chanting continued, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist