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  • Tim Barrett avatar

    Blind Bartimaeus

    Contributed by Tim Barrett on Mar 17, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 34,699 views

    An evangelistic sermon that uses the story of Blind Bartimaeus to show our need to be shown mercy by God.

    Blind Bartimaeus Luke 18:35-43 Big Idea: Christ is the promised son of David who shows mercy to those who respond to him. Introduction : lost story – is your life lacking direction? Good morning I’m thankful to be standing here in front of you this morning I drove up here myself, and this area ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living In Divine Perspective

    Contributed by Rajani Lobo on Mar 17, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,067 views

    Living in Divine Pespective in daily details of life

    Living in Divine Perspective by Pastor Bryan Coelho Colossians 3:1-3 Col.3:1-3 - speaks of believer having a divine perspective. Many peoples’ lives are governed by needs of this world, without having an eternal perspective in life. A believer has an ascended life because of a love that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Climbing Down Series

    Contributed by Joe Fornear on May 5, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,755 views

    God wants to exalt us, if we are humble.

    How many of you work at a company that tries different things to motivate you to accomplish more and make a bigger impact in your world? You go into a meeting and they will tell motivational stories or they hang posters and signs on the walls. Some of you have heard it all – and you may be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Pursue And Rescue"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jul 3, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 30,222 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to ENCOURAGE THEMSELVES, SEEK GOD’S GUIDANCE, and DO AS GOD’S WORD says.

    3 July 2005 1 Samuel 30:1-8 (KJV) by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: BELIEVERS should always ENCOURAGE THEMSELVES, SEEK GOD’s GUIDANCE, and DO AS HIS WORD says. REFERENCES: 1 Samuel 29:1-11 (The Dismissal of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What If

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,418 views

    A sermon for seekers asking them what if this christianity thing is true? They have no control over eternity so what do we do?

    INTRO – SERMON CHANGED I am going to do things a little differently this morning in that the message planned for today was on HONOUR THE LORD WITH YOUR WEALTH PROVERBS 3:9,10 The sermon was done and dusted…It was entitled Will You Give God Your Lunch? I kid you not – here it is….. all typed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Have You Got God's Vision For Your Life?

    Contributed by Timothy Lee on Jan 26, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 19,086 views

    Where there is no vision the people will perish. People will feel hopeless. We have no control over our own lives.

    HAVE YOU GOT GOD’S VISION FOR YOUR LIFE? Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish Where there is no vision the people will perish. People will feel hopeless. We have no control over our own lives. Helen Keller was asked once “What would be worse than being born blind?” to ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    What Are You Pursuing In Life?

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,043 views

    We need to find that life under the sun will not satify

    Comments received by the Forest Service on registration sheets and comment cards by backpackers completing wilderness camping trips: "A small deer came into my camp and stole my bag of pickles. Is there a way I can get reimbursed? Please call." "Escalators would help on steep uphill sections." ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Multiplied Through Your Afflictions Series

    Contributed by Martin & Elder Nedra Wilson on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 20,902 views

    In this message Dr. Wilson deals with how, the the Affliction that the world givesa and God allows only brings out the best in us!

    Ex. 1: 6-14 (Exodus 1:12 KJV) But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel. As to better understand what this verse was really saying I found myself having to go to our long time trusted friend Dr. Webster. Webster ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Why Are Some Missing The Best Things In Life

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,114 views

    We miss the best because we have settled forthe ordinary.

    Why are some Missing the Best Things in Life Washington State led 61-56 with 25 seconds left before Dan Grunfeld cut it to one with a rare four-point play, hitting a long 3-pointer from the corner and making a free throw, his only points of the game. With 17.2 seconds left, Washington State could ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Gospel According To Paul

    Contributed by Richard White on Apr 30, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,115 views

    What was the message Paul preached and why was it so effective?

    RO 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God-- 2 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures 3 regarding his Son, who as to his human nature was a descendant of David, 4 and who through the Spirit of holiness ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lessons From The Jordan

    Contributed by James Julian on Jun 2, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,697 views

    The Israelites learned a valuable lesson on the banks of the Jordan River.... we can too.

    Lessons From The Jordan Joshua 4 Always take something from your Jordan (v.1-5) -Remember how God has brought you through -Respond to God -Reach others for God Always teach someone about your Jordan (6-8, 21-23) -be obedient to God -fulfill your calling Thank someone for helping ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Self-Confidence: The Deceitful Destroyer

    Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Jun 17, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,652 views

    Knowing more about Samson’s life offers us a wider scope of understanding regarding the danger of self-confidence and spiritual leniency.

    Self-confidence is a misplaced reliance and it is offensive before the sight of God. Its deceitfulness is being revealed from generation to generation and sorrowfully experienced by its trapped victims. Samson, the strongest man who ever lived, is a warning example for all those who dare to put ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    The Formula To Be Happy: It Is Your Choice.

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,373 views

    The steps to be a happy person

    The formula to be happy it is your choice. Psalm One Why is this man Blessed? Why is he happy? The simple answer is that taken God into his life as a reality. He has decided to live for what God created him for. Can you agree with me that God made man to be happy? That all men feel a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    How To Stand Tall For Jesus When The World Is Constantly Telling You, You S

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 26, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,901 views

    Be sure of who you are in Christ

    HOW TO STAND TALL FOR JESUS WHEN THE WORLD IS CONSTANTLY TELLING YOU, YOU SHOULD SIT DOWN. 1. BE DEFINITELY SURE YOU ARE STANDING. A. Pursue Righteousness, follow after what is right and good, live a righteous life, what God approves of. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Revival, Reform, Renewal

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 12, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 24,307 views

    For Reformation Sunday, and a followup to a week of revival services: revival is good, reformation is better, but renewal is what God is really aiming at.

    My great-uncle, Ed Weber, drove an ancient car. I doubt if you’ve ever heard of its brand name. He drove a Terraplane. Anybody remember the Terraplane? Well, dearie, if you do, then you are much older than I, because my great-uncle’s Terraplane was already ancient when I was a boy. It had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist