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  • John Vella avatar

    Preparing The Soil

    Contributed by John Vella on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 8,054 views

    As with all relationships we have to prepare ourselves for a deeper union with Jesus.

    Seeds for Sowing, Vol. VI, Issue 1, No. 2 Second Sunday of Advent - Year A Decxember 9, 2001 Readings: * Isaiah 11:1-10 * Romans 15:4-9 * Mt. 3:1-12 Preparing the Soil Removing Obstacles Creating something new often requires that we first remove any obstacles to that new creation. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Focus For The New Year

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 9, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,696 views

    A lesson designed to encourage better Christian living.

    FOCUS FOR THE NEW YEAR Matthew 6:33 INTRODUCTION: At the close of last Sunday morning’s lesson we posed the question, "What will we do with our lives in the New Year?" There are many possible answers. Continue life as usual – work, sports, family, vacation, pay bills. Most if not all of those are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Focus For The New Year

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 9, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,223 views

    A lesson designed to encourage better Christian living.

    FOCUS FOR THE NEW YEAR Matthew 6:33 INTRODUCTION: At the close of last Sunday morning’s lesson we posed the question, "What will we do with our lives in the New Year?" There are many possible answers. Continue life as usual – work, sports, family, vacation, pay bills. Most if not all of those are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prophecy Of Apostasy Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,709 views

    APOSTASY RESULTS FROM THE POWERFUL DEMONIC DECEPTION PROMOTED BY FALSE TEACHERS WHO ARE: - OBLIVIOUS TO MORAL DISTINCTIONS AND - LEGALISTIC IN COMMANDING FALSE ASCETIC PRACTICES

    BIG IDEA: APOSTASY RESULTS FROM THE POWERFUL DEMONIC DECEPTION PROMOTED BY FALSE TEACHERS WHO ARE: - OBLIVIOUS TO MORAL DISTINCTIONS AND - LEGALISTIC IN COMMANDING FALSE ASCETIC PRACTICES I. APOSTASY IS ALL AROUND US AND INCREASING A. Inevitability of Apostasy -- Don’t be Surprised by it! "but ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Fred Edwards avatar

    Our Refuge And Strength

    Contributed by Fred Edwards on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 181 ratings
     | 11,942 views

    The search for security in the wake of disaster such the the recent terrorist attack on America.

    OUR REFUGE AND STRENGTH Psalms 46:1-11 (010916m) The worst tragedy in American history struck this past Tuesday morning just before 9:00 A.M. With out any warning or sane reasoning, thousands of lives were taken. All looking forward to a new day, no one realizing that only moments separated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Travis Moore avatar

    The Original Dynamic Duo Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 5,444 views

    A look at the births of John and Jesus

    THE ORIGINAL DYNAMIC DUO Luke 1:5-80 INTRODUCTION: A Recap of Luke’s Introduction (1:1-4) A. v. 1 - Many had written about the life of JESUS. B. v. 2 - Eyewitnesses passed one their first hand knowledge of JESUS’ life. C. v. 3- After careful investigation, Luke set out to write an orderly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thy Kingdom Come Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 19, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 18,957 views

    Study of the importance of the second petition in the Lord’s prayer.

    A Study of the Lord’s Prayer Sermon # 3 “Thy Kingdom Come” Matthew 6: 10a “In this manner, therefore, pray:Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. (10) Your kingdom come.”. For our Lord the Kingdom of God was “the” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I'm So Excited (Part Ii) Series

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Jul 23, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 9,833 views

    THERE ARE HINDERANCES TO OUR EXCITEMENT, BUT WE CAN OVER COME THEM.

    Title: I’m so Excited (Part II) Text: Psalms 37:4 Intro: God’s desire is for us to be blessed and live a life filled with Joy, Happiness, and Excitement. But the enemy of our soul’s desire is to keep us in the clutches of depression, fear and heartache. Today I want to tell you about the hindrances ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The Paradox Of Persecution" Series

    Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 73 ratings
     | 5,595 views

    How to recognize spiritual persecution as a blessing.

    “The Paradox of Persecution” Matthew 5:10-12 Beatitudes - #8 Intro: It is safe to say that if you follow and are obedient to the progression of the Beatitudes, you will experience some sort of persecution. -If you are “Poor in Spirit” people will think you are being ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Do You Know This Jesus?

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Aug 18, 2002
    based on 33 ratings
     | 4,265 views

    Do you know this man who died on a cross, so that you may live forever? Do we realize the Gift that is offered to us by His unselfish act?

    Do you know this Jesus? HHM Pastor Jim Parisi 8-18-02 John 4:7-15 7 A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, "Give Me a drink." 8 For His disciples had gone away into the city to buy food. 9 Then the woman of Samaria said to Him, "How is it that You, being a Jew, ask a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Hope I Get What?s Coming To Me

    Contributed by Larry Starett on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,921 views

    Sermon delivered at an Awards Sunday following an outreach Basketball Camp.

    I HOPE I GET WHAT?S COMING TO ME Pastor Larry Starett August 25, 2002 AM Service 1 Peter 1:3-4 Introduction:The little boy wasn’t getting good marks in school. One day he quite surprised the teacher. He tapped her on the shoulder and said, "I don’t want to scare you, but my daddy says if I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Yes, God Still Is In Control

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,538 views

    Sometimes in our lives we feel that God is not there for us. However, despite what we might think God is always in control

    Habakkuk Yes, God still in control Introduction Attention Grabber: The commercial with the guy running a marathon and “Bonking” In many regards our faith is like that. We get so far stumbling around and we do not feel like God is listening. Background 1. The world was not looking good. 2. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Raymond Dix Jr. avatar

    How To Check Your Vital Signs

    Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Apr 28, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,885 views

    This message is designed to assist Christians in assessing our spiritual health, while challenging the seeker to become spiritually healthy as well.

    (Elab) = Elaborate (Trans) = Transition * = Strong Emphasis Romans 6:11-14 (NKJV) 11 Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord. 12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. 13 And do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Blankenship avatar

    The Good Life

    Contributed by Michael Blankenship on May 22, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,949 views

    what is the good Life? Will we know it if we have it?

    Years ago, the Saint Petersburg Times, ran clues to a treasure of two hundred dollars that had been buried some where in the Tampa-Saint Petersburg area. Two thousand people showed up in front of the papers offices on the day the final clue was printed. During the next thirty minutes several ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knocked Down But Not Knocked Out

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 140 ratings
     | 27,492 views

    Never Give Up!

    I. SURELY, YOU WILL HAVE TROUBLE! A. The Bible promised it, "Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble." Job 14:1. B. The Psalmist promised it, "The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God