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  • Brian La Croix avatar

    I Was Blind

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 8,384 views

    A message about spiritual blindness.

    “I Was Blind, But Now I See!” John 9 (July 1, 2001) Introduction I’m sure many of us here have tried to imagine what it would be like to be blind. And yet I’m willing to guess that none of our attempts come very close to the real thing. Not personally knowing the hardships associated with ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Living And Serving God With Resurrection Eyes

    Contributed by Keith Besel on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 17,607 views

    The application that believing in the Resurrection has to lives while we still live here on earth.

    Living and Serving God with Resurrection Eyes 2nd Last Sun. in Church year - 11/18/01 Texts: Luke 20:27-40 and Exodus 3:1-15 vs. 38 Jesus said, "He is not the God of the dead, but of the living, for to Him all are alive." Introduction What does the future hold for you? For any of us? ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • jeremey brown avatar

    Leadership That Lights Up The World

    Contributed by Jeremey Brown on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,328 views

    Taking about becoming a leader for Christ in the darkest places.

    1 Peter 2:9-10 I Peter was written around 63-64ad to the churches that were all around middle east the churches where being persecuted by death prison stoning. The purpose of Peters letter was to remind the people that they belong to God that we belong to Him, he loves us and is still there for us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Goes To The Extreme

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,044 views

    When God gets our attention.

    THESE PASSAGES OF SCRIPTURE REVEAL THAT THE PEOPLE WERE IN A STATE OF APOSTACY/FALLING AWAY. THEIR ALLEGIENCE TO GOD HAD BEEN SEVERED AND THEIR HEARTS HAD GROWN COLD, STALE, AND CALLUSED. THEY SERVED GOD TO PLEASE THE PROPHETS AND SERVED BAAL TO PLEASE THE KING. BUT MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Shipman avatar

    Hope For The Future

    Contributed by David Shipman on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,146 views

    We live in a time where the Body of Christ must realize that WE are the hope for the future. The spirit of God dwells within us and we must take it to those who have no hope.

    Hope For The Future - I would like to speak this evening on a subject that of all subjects probably defines best what I see this ministry defined as. If somebody where to say, “David, could you very briefly tell me in a sentence what the impact of your ministry would be” it would be the essence ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Stephen Schwartz avatar

    Discipleship

    Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,079 views

    People need to hear the Word of God and then they need to be taught the Word of God.

    Discipleship Intro- Are You Comfortable. I. Paul’s’ exposition (Romans 10:12-18). He expounds upon the Great Commission. People need to hear the Word of God and then they need to be taught the Word of God. People will not know the Word of God if someone does not approach them with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    It's Gotta Look Good

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,741 views

    A look at how we need to make the Gospel attractive in our lives if we are to reach people.

    Ugly bunch don’t you think? This week’s edition of people magazine included pictures of the world’s 50 most beautiful people, as selected by their readers. The group you saw were the photos that were posted online at People’s homepage. All fairly attractive people and yet it was interesting to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Wayne Burnett avatar

    God's Healing Balm

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Nov 4, 2000
    based on 260 ratings
     | 20,664 views

    There is healing for a sin sick world through Jesus Christ

    THE BALM OF GILEAD JEREMIAH 8:22 I. IS THERE NO BALM IN GILEAD A. Appears to be a question concerning someone who needs medical attention B. God’s references to Israel as a person C. The reference is a physical allusion to the spiritual condition of Israel D. In order to understand this we ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David Coe avatar

    The Motive Behind Missions Series

    Contributed by David Coe on Nov 11, 2000
    based on 160 ratings
     | 4,555 views

    This sermon describes the MOTIVE behind missions.

    THE MOTIVE BEHIND MISSIONS Mark 16:14-16 I. HIS RESURRECTION - vs. 14 "...after he was risen..." II. HIS REQUIREMENT - vs. 15 "...Go ye into all the world..." III. HEAVEN'S RICHES - vs. 16 "...shall be saved..." IV. HELL'S REALITY - vs. 16 "...shall be damned..." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Coe avatar

    The Mandate Behind Missions Series

    Contributed by David Coe on Nov 11, 2000
    based on 169 ratings
     | 5,978 views

    This sermon describes the MANDATE behind mission work.

    THE MANDATE BEHIND MISSIONS Matthew 28:18-20 I. THE AUTHORITY - vs.18 "All power is given unto me..." Cp-Jn. 3:34-35, Eph. 1:20-22, 1Pet. 3:21-22 II. THE ASSIGNMENT - vs.19,20 "Go ye therefore and teach all nations..." "Teaching them to observe..." Cp-Mk. 16:15-16 III. THE AFFIRMATION - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Powell avatar

    Security In Being Secure

    Contributed by David Powell on Nov 14, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,888 views

    Security of the Believer

    Security In Being Secure: John 10:25-30 (.doc format) MSWord Trying to tell all about Security in 20 min. is like trying to paint a house with a 2" brush. But we'll try. ILL. When the world was series going on in San Francisco and Oakland the Golden Gate bridge played a significant part in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Bouman avatar

    The Ministry And Message Of The Two Witnesses

    Contributed by Mark Bouman on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 68 ratings
     | 3,225 views

    This is an outline of Revelation 11:1-18. It gives a breakdown of the ministry and message of God’s Two Witnesses in the first half of the coming seven-year tribulation.

    The ministry and message of the Two Witnesses consists of these points: #1 Redemption & Remission - vss. 1, 2 #2 Repentance & Restitution - vss. 3, 4 #3 Retribution & Restraint - vss. 5, 6 #4 Rescue & Restoration - vs. 8 <- To the Jews #5 Resurrection & Rapture - vss. 11, 12 #6 Reward & Rest - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Travis Moore avatar

    Marks Of A Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Dec 6, 2000
    based on 228 ratings
     | 6,926 views

    Healthy church ministry as modeled by the Church in Thessalonica

    Marks Of A Healthy Church 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 1. The Foundation of the Church was Solid. (vv. 1-4) A. Because of the position they enjoyed - “in God … Christ” B. Because of the peace they experienced – “grace and peace” C. Because of the prayers they expected – “always for you all” D. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Hanchett avatar

    Dying To Self And The Call To Missions, The Life Of John Paton Series

    Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Dec 13, 2000
    based on 115 ratings
     | 5,753 views

    The life of John paton illustrates the principles taught by Jesus’ life.

    Dying to Self and the Call to Missions The Ministry of John Paton Philippians 2:5-11 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church December 17, 2000 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God, but made ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Borst avatar

    The Aroma Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 15, 2001
    based on 92 ratings
     | 13,600 views

    The Gospel is an "aroma" of life for some and death for others

    INTRODUCTION Heroes, in Paul’s day, were usually great generals, leaders of mighty armies, and conquerors of nations. Really it is the same today. That is why we know whom Julius Caesar or Alexander the Great is. These men whose fame and fortune came from desolated cities and enslaved ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ