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  • Jose Gomez Sr. avatar

    Examining The "Go" In The Gospel

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 13, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 1,922 views

    Sometimes we let our everyday life get in the way of reaching others for Christ.

    This week our nation will be remembering that tragic day September 11, 2001 when thousands died as the twin towers came tumbling down in New York City. ? What has the church learned through the experience of 911? That tragedies cause people to search for God. „h But a church that is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Door Of Action Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,436 views

    This is the 10th sermon in the series "Unlocking The Doors To Freedom".

    Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom (Galatians) #10 THE DOOR OF ACTION Galatians 6:1-18 Introduction: 1. Nike slogan: “Just Do It”! 2. We need to stop talking and take action. 3. This is probably most Christians’ greatest barrier to experiencing joy of their salvation. Galatians 6:1-10 Key #1: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Spiritual Job Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,732 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Your".

    Series: Yours (Malachi) [#3] YOUR SPIRITUAL JOB Malachi 2:1-9 Introduction: 1 Peter 2:4-10 1. Our spiritual occupation: Priest. 2. Our performance review as priest. 3. Rate yourself: A= Always; S= Sometimes; N= Never Malachi 2:1-9 Review Category #1: Messenger 1. Listens to the message. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's Your Cause?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 120 ratings
     | 6,384 views

    Everyone has a cause, which they promote.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A small church in the hills of Tennessee struck oil on its parking lot. It was a gusher and money was coming in so fast that the finance committee didn’t know what to do with it. The committee called a special congregational meeting of the 40 church members asked them what to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Shining Stars (Part 2)

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,148 views

    Sermon witnessing

    SHINING STARS (PART 2) PHILIPPIANS 2:14-16 03/08/95 Most of you are aware of that I happen to like Christian contemporary music. One of the groups that I particularly like is a group called the Newsboys. As I was listening to their songs I noticed that one would fit in well with what I am trying ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Spirit Who Is From God

    Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,625 views

    We need to speak out about our faith, share Jesus Christ.

    JULY 27, 2003 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US 1 Cor 2: 10, 11,12 (Spirit Who Is From God) But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Elkins avatar

    How Should Christians Live? With A Message!

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Sep 26, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,173 views

    We have a message that is personally Heard from God, a message of Hope and a message of Harmony! Does you life reflect these?

    At your age 993 1001 more A message that is heard. Hearing God- #294 p. 311 750 engaging ill. Ambient noise generator. John heard a message from God. One of the great needs about man is a word from God. A word that tells us the truth about God, why we are here, who we are, and where we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conformity Or Transformation

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,362 views

    Are we a thermometer Christian or a thermostat Christian?

    INTRODUCTION: I. Illustration--Two items that measure temperature: a. Thermometer 1. It measures the temperature of the body 2. It is usually used to check whether a person has a fever or not. 3. Although it reads the temperature of the body, it cannot change it. b. Thermostat 1. It measures the ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Pleasure While They Perish

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,467 views

    The need to consider the plight of the unsaved

    “Pleasure While They Perish” Jonah 4 Intro: Can I make a confession to you? I am not the most patient person in the world. There are some areas where I can be extremely patient. But there are some times I tend to have very little patience. For example, am I the only one who gets upset waiting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Othey McNew Jr. avatar

    Born Again A New Years Message

    Contributed by Othey Mcnew Jr. on Dec 26, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,210 views

    What we should expect to do and to receive as we enter the New Year>

    Born Again A New Years Message John 3: 1-8 John 3 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Uses Little People

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jan 20, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,048 views

    Paul was converted by Jesus, but he needed Ananias too

    Sometimes a Minister can be too busy - with Church Buildings to care for, and money to raise to run and repair them - with meetings to attend, and an area to minister to, he can be too busy. Too busy for his family, too busy for his Congregation, too busy for God. I say this with feeling, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Make Room For Me, I Have Come To Sing His Name

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 2,403 views

    The Power of this Gospel is to shout with our hearts the Glory of the Lord.

    Make Room For Me, I Have Come to Sing His Name HHM 01-19-03 Pastor Jim Parisi The Power of this Gospel is to shout with our hearts the Glory of the Lord. Pro claim His coming We sing to him in songs and praise Him with our voices Look at the book of Psalms We call aloud ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sunset Of Evil

    Contributed by Paul Kallan on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 2,655 views

    If the source of our sicknesses is located in the false gods we worship, we need the help of the true God to replace them with the beliefs, ideas, values and goals that offer us healing and new life.

    Mk 1.29-39 presents a scene of healing. He heals Simon’s mother-in-law and she begins to serve them. Good health is a necessary condition to be at the service of God and neighbour. God grants it to those who are eager to enter into this service. At sunset, he heals all the sick and the possessed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Advancing The Cause Of Christ In Change

    Contributed by Henry Boakye on Feb 20, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,612 views

    This sermon is to alert Christians of what Christ came for, of which we are to continue.

    THEME"ADVANCING THE CAUSE OF CHTRIST IN CHANGE This is really a challenge to the whole Christian Community. "Advancing the cause of Christ in change" WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF CHRIST? He came to look for the lost (Lk. 19:10) In the first and second chapters of Genesis, we find the perfect world that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Have We Robbed God?

    Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 1, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 3,345 views

    Is it possible we can rob God of more than our finances? I find at least three areas wherby God is often robbed by His children.

    Christians can often rob God of more than just our money. (A) Men Can Rob God Of Our Worship. (1) We were created to worship: God and God alone is to be worshipped. (2) We owe God all our praise and our reverence. (3) When we withold these or give these to another we are robbing God. (Ill.) Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God