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  • Chuck Colson avatar

    To Islam—and Back Again: Muslim Influence In The West

    Contributed by Chuck Colson on Aug 13, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,164 views

    After September 11, interest in Islam soared, and everyone, it seemed, looked for ways to appease it or put a smiley face on it.

    This article is from BreakPoint WorldView magazine: http://www.breakpoint.org/contentindex.asp?ID=146. -------------------------------------------------- After September 11, interest in Islam soared, and everyone, it seemed, looked for ways to appease it or put a smiley face on it. For example, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Entering God's Rest Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 29,880 views

    True rest only comes when he place our lives entirely in the hands of Jesus Christ in faith. Then and only then will we have complete spiritual rest.

    Entering God’s Rest Hebrews 4:1-13 Intro Hebrews 4 continues the warning to the informed, but unresponsive Jews from chapter 3. These Jews not only knew the basic truths of the gospel but had even renounced Judaism. Still they did not trust in Christ. The warning, of course, applies to anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Peace?

    Contributed by Richard Jumper on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,231 views

    Is peace possible at Christmas, if not, I wonder if it was really peaceful on the 1st Christmas?

    Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright round yon virgin mother and child. Holy infant, so tender and mild, sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace. Whenever Christmas carols are sung, this hymn is sure to be among them, for it has long been one of the best loved. For me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Responding To God's Silence Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Feb 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,078 views

    How to respond when God is silent? What is your vision about your life? Do you think God is silent and you have not achieved anything? God is working on our behalf even when we feel he is silent towards us!

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/sermons/?sermon_topics=cross Podcast : https://city-harvest-sermons.simplecast.com/episodes/produce-fruit-in-keeping-with-repentance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It Will Be Worth It All Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jun 26, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,688 views

    Our suffering does not match the good news that awaits us in eternity. We can be encouraged that one day, we will find our ultimate comfort.

    It Will Be Worth It All Griffith Baptist Church – 6/29/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:18-22 Key verse: Romans 8:18 - For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. The Introduction There once was an oyster whose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I'll Shout If From The Mountaintop

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,844 views

    Missions Sermon

    MISSIONS SERMON Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20 I’ll Shout It From the Mountaintop Introduction: A British writer named Derek Ratcliffe recently analyzed our television viewing habits. He spoke of "the mindless, shallow hedonism that seems to be the way our society is heading: a restless search for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim White avatar

    The Key To Sharing The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Jun 20, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,284 views

    Jesus used the physical to reach the spiritual needs of men, gave us the pattern for evangelism, and allowed God to work around Him to accomplish His purpose.

    The Key to Sharing the Gospel John 9:35-41 * Review chapter 9:1-34 * Remember, he followed the light he had. He obeyed the instructions he was given. * Read text. * I want to talk about three things this morning found in this passage. * I. Serving the Lord. * II Seeking the Lost. * III. Shedding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ministry And Money: When The Budget Wants To Bully You

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,360 views

    Discover two gems helpful to balancing ministry and money in this short sermon aimed to help church leaders stay faithful not fearful.

    Pastoring in America means dealing with the dollar. It’s what we have to come to grips with in a culture where “church” has largely become a business. In fact, some shepherds tragically view Washingtons and Lincolns just as necessary, if not more, than the Holy Spirit, people, or the Bible. Which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Turns Our "Boohoos” Into "Yahoos!”

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 23, 2009
     | 2,624 views

    Jesus Turns Our “Boohoos” Into “Yahoos!” 1) By cleansing our hearts 2) By calming our hearts

    Have you ever dreamed of being that kid who comes off the bench at the end of the game and hits the winning homerun, or is the person who safely lands the plane after the pilot has had a heart attack? Sure, who doesn’t want to play the part of hero some day, and to be cheered by adoring crowds for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Sin Of Thought Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Aug 31, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,559 views

    WE cannot fully understand GRACE unless we understand the depths of the fall.

    The SIN of Thought Matthew 5:21-22 To understand the gift of GRACE we have to discover the depths of SIN. Sometimes we think that sinning is only the dirty dozen or breaking the 10 Commandments. In the passage read this morning, we discover the Spirit of the Law. Jesus said, “You have heard it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Background To 1 Peter

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Apr 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,305 views

    If we are called to suffer as Christians, God's grace is more then sufficient to enable us to endure.

    Intro: 1. One man sarcastically writes, “Every Christian shall sit in his flower-bed. He shall find a heaven upon earth and all things shall work together for good to provide him with a garden like life. Thorns and thistles shall be unknown to him and he shall sit in his flower-decked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. avatar

    A Great Conspiracy

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Jun 15, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,547 views

    This is a sermon for the Day of Pentecost urging Christians to join together in heart and mind by faith in Christ to transform the world.

    A Great Conspiracy Sermon on Acts 2:1-21 Pentecost Sunday-Year B June 4, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting.” -Acts of the Apostles 2:2 In the past few ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Two Loves

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 18, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,760 views

    Moses was a man of two loves - a love for God and a love for His people. It seemed to be two incompatible loves, but they are actually one. His prayers expressed the very heart of God - one of compassion and mercy.

    Moses was away for too long – 40 days on Mount Sinai • The people couldn’t wait any longer, and so they decided to make themselves a new god – a golden calf • Even before Moses step down from the mountain, the Lord told him what was happening at the foot of the mount. Having been delivered from ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Building Smart Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 2, 2007
     | 4,669 views

    2 of 4 messages on Nehemiah. We are in a building campaign and we want to make sure that we are building wisely.

    Building Smart February 25, 2007 Nehemiah – Cupbearer to the King Begin with the Goal in Mind 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Do You See?

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 13,386 views

    Proper perspective is a very important thing to have. Sometimes if we’re not careful we can lose focus of what’s truly important.

    INTRO: What do you see? -Cone or a hole -Old man/young man -Frog/horse -Old woman/young woman -Faces/vase -Pelican/rabbit The following is a letter that was sent home by a daughter who was away at college: Dear Mom and Dad: I’m sorry to be so long in writing again, but all my writing paper was lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God