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  • David Dykes avatar

    The Peril Of Proud Praying! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 567 ratings
     | 107,769 views

    The parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector is an interesting lesson about pride and humility, which raises three questions: (1) Why did you come to church? (2) What is your attitude in church? and (3) How will you go home?

    The Peril of Proud Praying! Luke 18:9-14 by Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION A man with three sons inherited a little over $1 billion dollars. Since he now had all this money, he offered to buy his sons anything they wanted. He stressed money was no object. His first son said he had always wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    P.u.s.h.--Pray Until Something Happens! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 929 ratings
     | 333,566 views

    In this parable, we learn the value of positive, persistent prayer and the need for prayer in our lives.

    P.U.S.H. – Pray Until Something Happens! Luke 18:1-8 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION A young man went into a drugstore to buy 3 boxes of chocolate: small, medium, and large. When the pharmacist asked him about the three boxes, he said, “Well, I’m going over to a new girlfriend’s house for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Word Of Triumph Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 171 ratings
     | 25,134 views

    “When He had received the drink, Jesus said, ‘It is finished.’” This cry from the Cross is a shout of victory! Jesus fully paid the price for our sins, stamping "paid in full" across the ledger sheet of our lives. Since Jesus paid it all, we don’t have to

    The Word of Triumph Do you ever feel like your life is littered with half-completed projects? Even though I value being able to complete what I start, my days are often filled with unfinished business. From my childhood tree fort that had only one wall, to receiving an “Incomplete” in my college ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From A Leper Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 290 ratings
     | 87,478 views

    We all have a deadly problem only Jesus can fix. When we admit our need and cry out for Jesus, stepping out in faith, we receive the power to accomplish the directions God gives us according to the Bible.

    Lessons from a Leper Luke 17:11-19 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Have you ever had a totally lousy day? I read about a man who was sitting in a bar, looking at his drink. He stayed like that for half-an-hour. Then, a big trouble-making truck driver stepped up next to him, grabbed the drink from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Skin Of A Reason Stuffed With A Lie Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 9, 2003
    based on 139 ratings
     | 30,618 views

    The parable of the great banquet is a picture of the invitation God extends to us to come to His eternal banquet of salvation–some accept and others refuse this great invitation.

    Excuses: The Skin of a Reason Stuffed with a Lie Luke 14:12-24 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION There is a difference between a reason and an excuse. There are times when we may have a legitimate reason for what we do or don’t do. An excuse is actually the skin of a reason stuffed with a lie. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cosmetics

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 3, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,918 views

    Trying to cover up the problems in your life won’t heal them or make them go away. It is only by exposing ourselves to God that needs are met.

    August 3, 2003 Esther 2 “Cosmetics” INTRODUCTION Have you ever had a problem that you tried to fix but you just ended up making it worse? In trying to fix a problem that he had on the job, a young man had an accident and created a much bigger problem for himself. Here’s what he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our First Response Series

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 24, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,652 views

    What do we do when we have a problem? The Scripture is clear, and yet it is our our natural first response. The Bible tells us that our first response should be to pray. Why?

    In the film, The Perfect Storm, a true story about an ocean going fishing boat that went off the coast of Massachusetts, way out into a storm. They didn’t go out into a storm but a storm developed in the ocean there, the North Atlantic. And they were trying to get back through the storm. And if ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Providence Of God

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,929 views

    God is actively at work in our lives accomplishing His purposes.

    Matthew 2:11-23 The Providence of God Woodlawn Baptist Church December 29, 2003 Introduction Do you believe that God is directly involved in the affairs of man? that He is actively working in the world today? Or better yet, do you believe that God is actively working in your life today? Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Experience The Meaning Of Holy Week--A Palm Sunday Message

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 270 ratings
     | 41,471 views

    A Palm Sunday message to prepare people for the Holy Week.

    THE MEANING OF HOLY WEEK About 2000 years ago an event occurred in the Middle East that changed the world permanently. We’ll never be the same again. In fact, we date our calendars by this event. Every time you write a date, you’re using the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ as the focal ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Church That Tolerates

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,819 views

    We are called to be a loving body that accepts all people where they stand, however, the example of Thyatira shows that lines must be drawn for the health of that loving body.

    THE CHURCH THAT TOLERATES. Since God created the human race, Satan has taken an active aggressive role against the human race. His goal is to divide and destroy. He wants to seduce us away from the protective arms of our Creator so that he can drag us away to share in his eternal destiny. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From The Parade To Being Betrayed Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,281 views

    Jesus went from being praised on Sunday to being betrayed by Friday.

    From the Parade to Being Betrayed! Thesis: Jesus went from being praised on Sunday to being betrayed by Friday. Texts: Luke 19:28-47 28After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go For The Gulp Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on May 7, 2003
    based on 12 ratings
     | 3,846 views

    50-DAY SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE - MARY If we are going to see our dreams become a reality then we have to learn to STEP OUT OF OUR COMFORT ZONES!

    A nation that has suffered under Saddam Hussain’s oppressive hand is getting its first taste of freedom; people are beginning to dream again. Over the last few weeks we have been watching American and coalition forces strive to bring freedom to the Iraqi people. By air and land the Republican ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brian Bill avatar

    A Tale Of Two Kings Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003
    based on 455 ratings
     | 230,218 views

    Herod vs. Jesus. Which king will you follow?

    Note: Sections of this sermon come from a sermon by Ray Pritchard and are used by permission A Tale of Two Kings I’ve always liked watching “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.” My favorite part is when he dresses up his little ugly dog like a reindeer. Maybe I like the movie so much because there’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping Mom Happy

    Contributed by Chris Talton on May 13, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,119 views

    This Mother’s Day message gives 7 means for keeping momma happy her whole life rather than just one day a year.

    May 11, 2003 Colossians 2:6-12 “Making mom happy” INTRODUCTION Today is Mother’s Day. We want to honor our mothers as Scripture commands, and we want to do our best to make them happy…for at least one day. The Lord knows that there have been enough days that we have made them cry. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lost Sheep

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,439 views

    Because of our terrible lostness,God had to go outside the human race to provide a solution to the universal problem of sin. He need a lot more than image; He needed someone unaffected by the world’s value system, someone who trusted God perfectly.

    "Lost Sheep" Isaiah 53:1-9 Pastor Jon MacKinney ______________________________________________________________________________________ We have been treated in the past several weeks to quite a show, haven’t we? On the TV we have watched with pride and with amazement as the brave men ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free