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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Who Will Water The Waterer?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,850 views

    Many would love to be the star player on the team. But God needs some water boys to be faithful to their duties. Can we find joy in being a water boy?

    CAN YOU LOVE BEING A WATER BOY? WHO WILL WATER THE WATERER? WHAT ARE YOU PLANTING?  By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.   Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part series! Many times I have asked God, WHO WILL WATER THE WATERER? We need planters, and we need water boys in the church! 1.CAN WE FIND LOVE IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Gain Your Money Correctly Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 22, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,610 views

    3rd in a five part series on understanding your possessions from a Biblical perspective. Part 3- Gain your money honestly.

    GAIN YOUR MONEY CORRECTLY MATTHEW 25:14-30 INTRODUCTION: VIDEO CLIP: INTOLERABLE CRUELTY - 2:03 1 Tim. 6:10 "For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Some people craving money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows." There are some who will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Wisdom For The Neighborhood

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,939 views

    Solomon teaches his son about how to live at peace with those around him.

    Wisdom For The Neighborhood Proverbs 3:27-35 Once upon a time in a land far away neighbors welcomed new people to the neighborhood with a freshly baked apple pie, they offered to watch one another’s house while they were away visiting family, and people felt a sense of security and unity. Kids who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ascended And Seated Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,864 views

    The Apostles Creed - He ascended into heaven and is seated at teh right hand of God the Father

    by Danny Saunders Since we announced that Ali is pregnant a number of our friends have lent us various baby & pregnancy books. We’ve got baby name books, the girlfriend’s guide to pregnancy, pregnancy journals & magazines & even a book written by a male especially for new Dads. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Brian Bill avatar

    A Prayer For Love Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,254 views

    In the midst of internal squabbles and pervasive selfishness, Paul’s primary request is for believers to experience an overabundance of love.

    A week after purchasing a pair of glasses for her husband, the wife decides to take them back to the optometrist. The person behind the counter wants to know the reason for the return so she asks, “What seems to be the problem, mam?” To which the wife replies: “I want a refund for these glasses…my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    More Peace, More Patience, More Power Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,497 views

    The Bible says that the Spirit of God is the Person who produces peace and patience and power in our lives. If I want more peace, more patience and more power, then I must want an ongoing influence of God’s Spirit in my life.

    This past week, my patience and peace were being tested. Maryanne and I had gone to Texas for the weekend to a pastors and wives meeting. We had scheduled a non-stop flight from Dallas to Cleveland that would get us home at 6:00 on Tuesday afternoon. We had a great trip but we were ready to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Upgrade Your Connection Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,840 views

    2nd message in an 8 week series on the Lord’s Prayer. This one deals with the phrase: "May we honor Your Holy Name..."

    Can You Hear Me Now? Good! Week 2 “UPGRADE YOUR CONNECTION” Matthew 6:9b and Isaiah 6:1-5 INTRODUCTION: Most wireless providers will allow you, even encourage you to upgrade a number of things. You can upgrade your phones, you can upgrade your calling plan, even upgrade a number of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Do You See Him As He Is? Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 4, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,581 views

    God is worthy to be praised.

    DO YOU SEE HIM AS HE IS? Psalm 96:1-6 S: Worship C: God as He is Th: God – Most Worthy of Praise Pr: GOD IS WORTHY OF OUR PRAISE. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Declarations TS: We will find in Psalm 96:1-6 three declarations that are worth following in order to praise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Still Lord Even At His Arrest Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 21,423 views

    Expository sermon explores the majesty of Christ even during His time of humiliation: 1. His Decision 2. His Demeanor 3. His Demonstration of power 4. His Dramatic healing of Malcus.

    Still Lord Even at His Arrest Fortifying the Foundations #38 John 18:1-11[1] 6-27-04 Intro In our study of John’s gospel we come this morning to the story of Jesus’ arrest. Here we see Jesus. We see him fully in control of his destiny. We see him full of majesty and authority even while ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Richard Tow avatar

    A Visitation Of God

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 25,055 views

    A look at four groups of people impacted by the visitation of God on the first Christmas. These four groups are represented one way or another in every visitation of God.

    A Visitation of God Luke 1:68[1] 12-19-04 [PC1] Intro In Luke 1:68 Zacharias praised God concerning the coming of Christ and prophesied saying, “Blessed is the Lord God of Israel, for He has visited and redeemed His people...” (NKJV) The word translated “visited” is “epeskepsato” and it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Daniel Olukoya avatar

    The Dangerous Sleep

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 24, 2004
    based on 137 ratings
     | 98,462 views

    When a person chooses to believe the devil rather than God problems happen, so do not give up nor shup up until you have prayed up.

    One of the places that man suffers his major defeat is in the bed. The sudden trouble of a lot of people started on their beds. One wonderful thing that God can do for you in life is to give you power over the battle of the bed. When you win that battle you will start moving the way God wants you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Christianity: What's Love Got To Do With It? Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 11, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,733 views

    This sermon covers how love is an essential part of Christianity in the first of a sermon series on the Fruits of the Spirit

    June 13, 2004 The Fruits of the Spirit: Love Tina Turner - whom I believe was abused by her husband Ike during their marriage - once sang a song called, “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” I can only remember the second line of the song when she asked, “what’s love, but a second hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    The Man Who Understood A Woman Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 16, 2004
    based on 98 ratings
     | 14,228 views

    Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well serves a classic example of Jesus’ compassion toward all women (and men).

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The Man Who Understood A Woman John 4:7-26 I knew I was in trouble when my secretary giggled when she saw my sermon title. I know what the guys are thinking, “Oh yeah,…if only.” And the ladies, especially the married ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Advice From The World's Richest Man

    Contributed by John Baggett on Dec 29, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,897 views

    Solomon teaches us we’re accountable for our mistakes. Main thrust of the sermon includes factors about falling in love with money & letting money ruin your life & the life of others. Great Approach on Dangers of Money & Living for $ instead of God

    2 Chronicles 9 and Eccl 5 Advice From The World’s Richest Man Without wanting to sound too carnal this evening…most of us can admit that we joined in the seasonal act of buying and giving gifts this season. If you are like me and have a lot of children …or if you have a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Goodness Of God

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 355 ratings
     | 46,566 views

    1- Good fellowship 2- Good heritage 3- Good counsel 4- Good hope

    INTRO.- Is anyone truly good? We often say, “He or she is really a good person.” Or “they have a good heart.” ILL.- CASPER, Wyo. Perhaps you heard the story. Two college students returned a lost purse to its owner, not knowing the handbag contained her life savings. Derek Hepner and Adam ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ