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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Revelation Of A New Supper Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 23, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,275 views

    how Jesus revealed a new supper to his disciples on the night he was betrayed

    The Revelation of a New Supper Matthew 26: 26 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” 27 Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. 28 This is my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Are You On God's A-List Or Blacklist?

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 14, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,478 views

    An Expository Sermon On Luke 6:20-26 on The Kind Of People Who Receive God’s Blessings And The Kind Of People Who Receive His Disfavor.

    Are You on God’s A-List or Blacklist? (Part 2) Luke Sermon Series #20 April 29th, 2001 Text: Luke 6:20-26 Introduction: You have probably heard of Galileo and how about 400 hundred years ago he argued that Aristotle was wrong about gravity. If you took two objects with one heavier than the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Defending Against Discouragement

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jun 24, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 9,767 views

    We all face discouragement. So how do we defend against it. This message helps.

    Anyone who has served within the arena of Christian service knows that we are not void or excluded from the pangs of discouragement. It may not always be a problem, but there is always the potential for discouragement. I believe the devil sees to it that this is the case. Discouragement is more ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I'd Fish More

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,773 views

    A sermon on Colossians 4:2-6 about fishing for men.

    Sermon for 7/14/2002 I’d fish more Colossians 4:2-6 Introduction: In the movie called the Dead Poet’s Society, Robin Williams plays the role of a teacher in an exclusive eastern prep school. On the first day of school, he takes the class of boys out into the hallway to look at the pictures of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Easter - Preparation For Eternity

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 844 ratings
     | 127,724 views

    We dare not forget that this life is a preparation for eternity - an eternity in which we will be among the saved or the lost forever & ever.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2018) TEXT: 2 Timothy 4:7-8; Matthew 27:62-28:7 A. What a wonderful day this is! All over the world people are celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, alive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Landon Lewis avatar

    Living Life To The Fullest...god's Way!

    Contributed by Landon Lewis on Jul 31, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
     | 28,814 views

    God has a purpose for each of our lives, and we can learn to make the most out of every day by learning to live life to the fullest, His way, and not just simply exist!

    A little girl asks her mother, “Mommy, why do you cut off the ends of the meat before you cook it?” The girl’s mother goes on to tell her that she thought that it adds flavor by allowing the meat to better absorb the spices, but perhaps she had better ask her grandma since she had learned it from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Praise Promotes Provision...!"

    Contributed by E.t. Cummings on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 18,626 views

    “Today we will experience the new revelation of praise and worship. Praise & Worship has been a controversial subject for many years. Many people have taken God’s praise for advantage and his worship for their glory. However, God deserves the praise

    Define: praise (Webster): To express approval; to glorify. I. Jehoshaphat-“Seed” A. Moab went to battle against Jehoshaphat under the leadership of Mesha, who had gained Moab’s independence from the Omri dynasty of Israel soon after Ahab died. The battle mentioned here took place when Ahab’s son ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Pauls Heart, Paul's Prayer"

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 11,140 views

    Look inside the great heart of the Apostle Paul!

    West Greeley Baptist Church August 18 2002 Philippians 1: 7-11 “Paul’s heart, Paul’s Prayer” Pastor Mark Hensley “7It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart; for whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    Leadership That Is Divine And Right Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 24, 2001
    based on 53 ratings
     | 5,515 views

    This was bits and peices of about 12 different sermons

    Leadership Lessons Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Exodus 18: 13-26 July 15, 2001 A small boy was asked by his teacher, "What is the size of the Democratic Party?" "About 5 feet 2 inches," he replied promptly. "NO!" exploded the teacher" I mean, how MANY members does it have? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mercy In The Middle Of Misery Series

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 15,966 views

    ONE WHO KNOWS WHERE TO LOOK DISCOVERS MERCY. Habakkuk indicates three places to look for mercy. During shaky times mercy can be found in prayer. During dark moments, mercy can be found in the power of God. During points of uncertainty, mercy can be found

    October 14, 2000 -- AM MERCY IN THE MIDDLE OF MISERY Habakkuk 3:1-16 INTRODUCTION: Our God is a great God, and greatly to be praised. A finite mind could no more comprehend His glory that one can compress the ocean into a bucket. All eternity will be spent learning more and more about how great, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kyle Meador avatar

    A Lifestyle Of Love Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Dec 7, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,684 views

    Children need to learn to demonstrate the love of Jesus is the both small and the significant moments of life, just as Jesus did.

    What Parents Owe Their Children A Lifestyle of Love – part one Do you ever remember this game? You’d just met and spent some time with a very special person of the other gender. The gleam in their eyes, the smile on their lips… you can’t stop thinking about them. When they’re around, you feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Complications Of Multiplication Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 27, 2000
    based on 115 ratings
     | 33,141 views

    How to handle problems in the church.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 12 “The Complications of Multiplication.” Acts 6:1-7 Together we have been tracing the history of the early church, we have seen how the church was going, growing, and glowing. At no other time in Christian history has the church of Jesus Christ been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Facing Life With God’s Help

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 734 ratings
     | 119,037 views

    Almost all of us have had days of anxiety & stress & frayed nerve endings, & we need to learn how to deal with them.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2019) TEXT: Psalm 46:1-11 A. Have you ever heard the story of "Alexander and his Horrible, Terrible, Not Good, Very Bad Day"? Some of you have, but for those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    A Simple New Year’s Resolution

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 1,289 ratings
     | 153,344 views

    In this new year, let’s make this one simple resolution -we’re going to make a change for the better.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) ILL. Have you heard about the man who moved into a retirement community to spend the rest of his life there? It wasn't long until he had made a number of friends among the other residents. There was one lady he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gerry Pratt avatar

    Hypocrite

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 11, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,242 views

    Many may be living lives as hypocrites while pretending to be Christians.

    Words have meanings. A. This is why you just don’t see parents naming their children: Jezebel, Judas, Adolph, or Demas. Because there can be bad associations with some words, people have euphemized some words. A. You all know the words.....gay (which doesn’t mean happy), shack-up ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ