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  • David DeWitt avatar

    Unexpected Doors

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 10,004 views

    There are times when the Holy Spirit opens unexpected doors in our lives when we follow God

    Unexpected Doors Acts 16:6-11 June 10, 2001 Morning Service Introduction I. Acts 1:8 - But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." II. The Roles of the Spirit  He ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Life Changing Effects Of The Wind Of God

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 224 ratings
     | 43,548 views

    A MESSAGE BASED ON THE WORDS OF JESUS IN JOHN 3:8 "THE WIND BLOWETH WHERE EVER IT WILLS....SO IS EVERYONE WHO IS BORN OF THE SPIRIT"

    THE LIFE CHANGING EFFECTS OF THE WIND OF GOD JOHN 3:1-8 (8) “The wind bloweth where it wills....so is everyone who is born of the Spirit” I. THE WIND OF GOD A. In these verses Jesus refers to the work of the Holy Spirit in the “Born Again” experience B. The word Spirit means breath or wind, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    All Have Sinned

    Contributed by Mohan Thomas on Oct 25, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,207 views

    HOW ADAM’S SIN CAME ON ALL MANKIND?

    Rom 3:23 says, For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; When I started my Christian life, I had a number of questions in my mind. One question was, how is it possible that through the sacrifice of Jesus, my sin would be washed away? I have sinned today in this 20th century. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Divine Ability

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 18,075 views

    Whatever your need, God is able to supply it.

    Divine Ability Scripture Reading: Genesis 18:9-16 Alternative Reading: Daniel 3:12-18 Scripture Text: Genesis 18:14a “Is any thing too hard for the Lord?” Introduction: You might want to ask yourself whether you have a big God or a little God? A little girl listened attentively as her ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Raymond Perkins avatar

    The Prayer Of Jabez: Ask For His Presence Series

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 5,401 views

    This is the fourth installment in an ongoing series based on I Chronicles 4:9,10.

    ASK FOR HIS PRESENCE I Chronicles 4:10c INTRODUCTION: Three ministers were discussing the importance of prayer and the appropriate positions for prayer. As they were talking there was a telephone repairman working on the phone system in the back of the room. One minister said that he felt the key ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Becoming A Church Of Excellence: Introduction Series

    Contributed by James Capps on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 105 ratings
     | 8,899 views

    Introduction, general sermon on becoming a Church of Excellence

    "Being a Church of Excellence" 2 Chronicles 7:14 Every church has a chance to be a church of excellence Every person can be a person of excellence This is a subject that has been discussed quite a bit in the last few years….the question is do we want to be a church of excellence? I’ve heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim George avatar

    The Man Who Discovered What He Already Knew Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Feb 5, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 4,994 views

    Many people spend their whole lives searching for something of value when it is closer than they could ever imagine. James was such a man who needed to discover what he already knew.

    Once there was a band of poor Brazilian goat headers who decided to make a long journey to California in search of gold. They took with them bags of rocks they used in a gambling game. Unfortunately, most of them died on the dangerous journey. One young man made it to San Francisco with nothing but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Celebrating The Hope That Easter Brings

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 17, 2006
    based on 124 ratings
     | 46,647 views

    Examines the hope we enjoy because of the resurrection. Suitable for a sunrise service.

    CELEBRATING THE HOPE THAT JESUS BRINGS - Mark 16:1-8 Today we gather, much earlier than usual, to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It was nearly 2000 years ago, that Jesus rose from the dead. It was almost 2000 years ago the ladies went and found an empty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Land Of Beginning Again

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 27, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,779 views

    We would all like a second (maybe a thousandth) chance...a clean start; God offers that.

    Who hasn’t looked back over his life and with nostalgia welling-up wished for a new start? Rare, indeed, is the person who has never said, "If I had my life to live over again, I’d..." "I wish there was some wonderful place Called the land of beginning again, Where all our mistakes And all ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Ransom

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 25, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,070 views

    When we think of ransom in a religious sense, especially in Christianity, we think of ransom as a deliverance from sin or its penalty. And yet, someone has to pay for the sin, do they not? As we find in the passage today, Jesus has paid a huge ransom fo

    RANSOM Hebrews 9:11-15 INTRODUCTION... Ransom Ransom, is an action packed drama thriller that came out in 1996 starring Mel Gibson and Rene Russo and directed by Ron Howard. The movie focuses on Mel Gibson’s character, Tom Mullen, a rich airline owner, is shocked when his son is kidnapped. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    All Stressed Out With No Where To Go

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 4,613 views

    The three major stresses that everybody faces are: 1. RELATIONAL STESS – family, friends, neighbors 2. FINANCIAL STRESS - #1 cause of divorce 3. OCCUPATIONAL STRESS – the people you work with, benefits – security

    "The population of this country is 200 million. 84 million are retired. That leaves 116 million to do the work. There are 75 million in school, which leaves 41 million to do the work. Of this total, there are 22 million employed by the federal government. "That leaves 19 million to do the work. 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Like A Rock

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 8,151 views

    The importance of growing and developing as believers.

    20, October 2002 Dakota Community Church Like A Rock Introduction: 2 Peter 1:5-11 5For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Who Wants To Know?

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,005 views

    Questions Jesus asked after the ressurection.

    28, April 2002 Dakota Community Church Who Wants To Know? 7 Questions of Christ After the Resurrection Introduction: One month has passed since Easter Sunday, this week I was thinking about the events that followed the resurrection. I discovered that Jesus asked seven Questions and that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Believe

    Contributed by Henry Shellman on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,631 views

    Evangelistic message proclaiming Jesus as the "Only Way"

    Believe Acts 4:12 “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” Intoduction I. Man is searching in all the wrong places for salvation. Illustration: There is an old story about an old man who was out walking one night, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Finding God's Presence Through The Storms/Trials Of Life Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 31, 2003
    based on 106 ratings
     | 18,329 views

    Third in the series. The trials and storms of life are meant to bring us into a greater awareness of Gods Presence.

    The Presence Driven Church Finding Gods Presence through the Storms/Trials of Life Peter one of the disciples experienced many trials and temptations as a follower of Jesus as a result of this personal experience he was used to pen first and second Peter. In 1 Peter he gives three reasons for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational