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  • Timothy Peck avatar

    A Pleasing Walk Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 243 ratings
     | 22,741 views

    Three tests to determine whether our spiritual journey is pleasing to God.

    I have yet to meet anyone who actually likes to take tests. In fact some people have a phobia about taking tests, they freeze up as soon as the test is passed out, suddenly the light seems brighter, the room seems smaller. Recently I ran across some impossible test questions that are sure to strike ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Canaan Revisited Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on Feb 6, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,900 views

    God prepares Joshua to lead israel into Canaan

    Study 1 “Canaan Re-visited” Introduction This evening we begin a new series of studies as we turn our thoughts to the book of Joshua. Why the book of Joshua? – you might ask. And that would be a legitimate question. After all it is an ancient book that gives a grim account of war, slaughter ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Evangelism--Being Real

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,177 views

    This sermon deals with having a realistic view of evangelism and its results.

    Evangelism Being Real Evangelism Dinner John 10:7-18 Psalm 37:1-11 How we view the word of God, will have a lot to do with shaping our views of evangelism, as to whether it is to be a positive or negative experience. The story is told of two new pastors who were in the same town. Each ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Much Is Enough

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,517 views

    This sermon deals with greed and covetousness. When do we say we have enough?

    How Much Is Enough Joshua 7:1-15 Luke 12:13-21 Text Joshua 7:15-end I can remember as a kid, sometimes we would go over to a person’s house, and our mother would give us that stern warning, "Now don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    To Men On Father’s Day

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 17,876 views

    Exhortation To Men

    To Men On Father’s Day I have been asked by a dear sister in the faith to do a sermon to men as if it were my last sermon or my dream sermon. Hey, when you get a good suggestion my motto is use it. So, put on your seat belts, men, for here we go! Men, I am as you are, so as I challenge you, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Devil Has A Diabolical Design For Disaster

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 1, 2001
    based on 194 ratings
     | 13,798 views

    Looking behind the temptations of Jesus in the desert and how the Devil uses the same design of temptations on us today.

    March 4, 2001 Luke 4:1-13 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the desert, 2 where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry. 3 The devil said to him, “If you are the Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Satan's Battle Strategy, Part I Series

    Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Mar 1, 2001
    based on 197 ratings
     | 30,030 views

    Satan has battle strategies. One of his strategies is to keep the believer out of the Word of God.

    Satan’s Battle Strategy, Part I Theme: Strategy #1:Keeping the believer out of the Word. Text: I Peter 5:8, Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Is Not Finished Yet! Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 38,264 views

    Three actions we can take when we’re tempted to think God has given up on us.

    How many of you have seen the bumper sticker that says, "Be patient with me. God isn’t finished with me yet"?  I’ve decided to create a new bumper sticker that responds to that one. My new bumper sticker will say, "I’m trying to be patient with you, but God is taking an awfully long time with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Mysteries Of God Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 25, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 18,070 views

    Six mysteries about God’s ways and God’s character that lead us to worship.

    People love to solve mysteries. Whether it’s figuring out a John Grisham novel or solving a complicated riddle, people love to try to figure out mysteries. Lots of people enjoy the TV show "Unsolved Mysteries" hosted by Robert Stack. "Unsolved Mysteries" was one of the first internet interactive TV ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Coming Of Christ

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 28, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 3,307 views

    In this message we survey the entire bible and see that it’s central theme is the coming of Christ.

    "THE COMING OF CHRIST, THE STORY OF THE BIBLE" THE BIBLE CAME TO US FROM GOD -- "ALL SCRIPTURE IS GOD BREATHED..." "NO PROPHECY OF SCRIPTURE CAME ABOUT BY THE PROPHETS OWN INTERPRETATION. FOR PROPHECY NEVER HAD ITS ORIGIN IN THE WILL OF MAN BUT MEN SPOKE FROM GOD AS THEY WERE CARRIED ALONG BY ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Achans Sin Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on Nov 18, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 17,239 views

    Steps in Achans sin

    Study 9 Achan’s Sin Introduction Last week we began to look at this 7th chapter of the book of Joshua, the chapter that records Israel’s one and only defeat in their campaign, under the leadership of Joshua, to conquer and take possession of the land of Canaan. We saw that the root cause of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kelvin Parks avatar

    Help In The Time Of Trouble Series

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 168 ratings
     | 72,918 views

    When you feel like there is no way out. God has a plan for you!

    Help in the Time of Trouble Isaiah 40:28-31 Text: 41:10 Opening Song: Praise Him, Praise Him -- Jesus, Bleesed Savior is worthy to be Praised. Prayer: Father the task of preaching your Gospel is once again in my keeping. I commit myself to do the very best that I can. Clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich Hadley avatar

    Broken

    Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 16, 2001
    based on 217 ratings
     | 32,228 views

    Designed to be used in conjunction with CeCe Winan’s song "Alabaster Box", this sermon challenges the Pharisee in us all.

    Luke 7 "The Alabaster Jar" 36. Now one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, so he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. 37. When a woman who had lived a sinful life in that town learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee’s house, she brought an alabaster ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    To Pray Well, Obey Well

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 13, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,439 views

    If we do not merit God’s blessings, then how is it that those who are obedient are more likely to see their prayers answered?

    This morning, we continue our series of messages on prayer. I’ve chosen this topic to begin the year because of its great importance. Prayer is absolutely foundational to the Christian life. It’s basic to our identity as Christians. Prayer is a necessary practice for anyone who wants to know and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Outreach: A Partnership Of Trust Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 14, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,756 views

    Outreach is a partnership of trust, where God trusts us and we trust God. Knowing which part we are responsible is essential for effective outreach.

    Note: This sermon was introduced with a drama called "Conversion" In many ways, sharing our faith in Jesus Christ can feel like coming out of the closet with a dark secret. In our culture today, talking about your faith seems too personal for public discourse. People prefer that we keep issues of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational