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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Official's Son

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 21,917 views

    If we are going to have our needs met: 1. We have to come to Jesus. 2. We have to overcome obstacles. 3. We have to take Jesus at his word.

    It’s being called a medical miracle. Chastity Cooper, 24, of Warsaw, Kentucky, gave birth to her daughter Alexis Michelle on Monday, July 23, 2001, at University Hospital. But Chastity never knew she was pregnant. She was in a coma the entire time she was pregnant, except for the first two ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It's Always To Soon To Quit

    Contributed by Mike Holley on May 24, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 10,540 views

    Winston Churchill addressing the graduating class of West Point walked to the podium and said "never, never, never, never quit" We should take heed as well in our ministry callings.

    IT’S ALWAYS TO SOON TO QUIT 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. 2 Thessalonians 3:13 But ye, brethren, be not weary in well ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    Death Into Life Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on May 30, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,734 views

    Just as Memorial Day reminds us of the advantages the deaths of others in armed struggle have brought us, we must take advantage of Christ’s death and the benefits it brings us.

    Memorial Day reminds us fallen heroes still speak. Established in 1868 as a day to honor the fallen soldiers of the just concluded Civil War, Memorial Day has grown into a recognition of all our nation’s war dead and the high price of our freedoms. We must make Christ’s death for us count. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    E Pluribus Unum Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 2, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,482 views

    We must take the common building blocks of unity God provides us all and use them constructively to produce the kind of church He wants all of us to share together.

    Since we have so much in common, sharing one: Body—Church together Spirit—His powerful influence Hope-Of heaven Lord-Our Master, not mother Faith-From truth that changes us Baptism-Public result of faith Our God and Father – Over us all And, since our unity is based on our own individual peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Win Our Spiritual Battles

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,629 views

    Sometimes I do not pray in words— I take my heart in my two hands And hold it up before the Lord— I am so glad He understands (Nicholson)

    How the Holy Spirit Helps us Pray (Eph. 6:10-18) Illustration: We do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us. —Romans 8:26 My son Brian had been struggling for several hours to repair the plumbing in his bathroom. No matter what he tried, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Dunn avatar

    Soggy Sardine Sandwich

    Contributed by Dan Dunn on Dec 1, 2000
    based on 389 ratings
     | 17,852 views

    Jesus wants what you have, and who you are: when you don’t take the place in the Body of Christ that God has designed for you, that place remains empty.

    You have perhaps experienced as I have, that life can be humbling sometime. A five-year-old was sitting with her grandfather in her room one day, and she asked him, “Grandpa, did God make you?” “Yes, child,” came the reply. “God made me.” The child paused for a moment, and then asked, “And ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Peace

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 8,715 views

    Christmas is a stressful time. There is just so much to do and to get done. However, why not take a moment to enjoy Christ peace, after all that is what Christmas is really about anyways

    Isaiah 9:6-7 God is Peace! Introductions A. Can I ask an honest question? How many of you are feeling STRESSED or have felt STRESSED in the last week! B. Even I Mr. Non stressed Have felt stressed. C. Christmas is the busiest time of the year D. You have to buy this gift here, go to this party ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Hope For The Future

    Contributed by David Shipman on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,107 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

  • Marcus Naugler avatar

    The Wonder Of His Preparation (Part 1, The Wonder Of Christmas) Series

    Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,262 views

    God sent us a prophet in the person of John the Baptist to "prepare the way of the Lord." Take a look at the events surrounding his life and see what God did with the wonder of His preparation.

    The Wonder of His Preparation (Part 1, The Wonder of Christmas) Text: Luke 1:1-80 (pg. 723 in pew Bible) This is the time of year when we find that our houses don’t have adequate lighting and there are not enough green plants in our homes that look like candy, so we go and put these things into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Neal Gray avatar

    The Father Has A Son!

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 2,534 views

    The Father allowed His precious Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to take birth in this human race. Imagine how the Father must have felt as Jesus was being born!

    "The Father Has a Son!" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Matthew 1:18-25 Purpose: The Father allowed His precious Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to take birth in this human race. Imagine how the Father must have felt as Jesus was being born! INTRODUCTION Opening We have a tradition in ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Johnny Small avatar

    Sanctity Of Human Life Series

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 420 ratings
     | 26,513 views

    2nd in series of Taking Up Your Cross in Today’s World. Is human life important to you? Sunday Evening January 20, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church

    SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE 2nd in series of Taking up Your Cross in Today’s World On September 11, 2001 evil doers killed over 4,000 people. They were future leaders of this nation, doctors who could have saved many, scientist who may have found a cure for cancer, evangelist who may have lead ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Are You Ready For The Rapture

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Apr 26, 2003
    based on 121 ratings
     | 32,534 views

    This message seeks to show that since the Rapture could take place at any time, we need to be ready, by knowing that we have trusted Christ as Savior, and by living holy and godly lives.

    ARE YOU READY FOR THE RAPTURE? Text: I Thess.4: 13-18 Intro: Though the word “rapture” is often used in theological discussions, it is never used in the Bible. This does not mean however, that it is an unscriptural term, or that it should not be used. In verse seventeen of our text we find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Cummins avatar

    "Father, Forgive Them...." Series

    Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Apr 27, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 8,745 views

    If we are to model Jesus in every area of our life that must include his forgiveness as well. This sermon takes a look at three aspects of forgiveness of Christ that our forgiveness should model.

    This morning we will be starting a new seven-week series. I know just a few weeks ago we ended a seven-week series on the deadly sins. But as you know the number 7 in scriptures is symbolic of perfection. So hopefully this series will be perfect for what you need in your life. For the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • John Telgren avatar

    What To Do When You Are Down Series

    Contributed by John Telgren on May 6, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,791 views

    If you are down in the dumps, it may be because you have too much going in your life that takes you away from God. Do as Jesus did, slow down and pray.

    Okay. What should I do? Sometimes I get so discouraged, embittered, and apathetic that I feel like I will never get out of the bottom of the valley. I am amazed that I even managed to make it to worship this morning. This “Death Valley” seems to be never ending. The sand of bitterness blinds ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Rocky Ii - The Real Mccoy Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 12, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 12,884 views

    Why did Jesus take Peter, James and John up to the Mount of Transfiguration? Because there was something that He could only teach in that place and in that way. Find out what that means to us.

    OPEN: The real McCoy really wasn’t... That is, the real McCoy wasn’t really a McCoy. His real name was Norman Selby. Raised on a farm in Indiana he left home around 1890, and after year in training, emerged as a boxer with the name "Kid McCoy." In a day of bare fisted boxing, the Kid was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ