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  • Rik Wadge avatar

    Simon Peter And Choices Series

    Contributed by Rik Wadge on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 208 ratings
     | 62,930 views

    A look at Simon Peter and 4 choices in his life.

    The 12 Apostles Week 1 – Simon Peter Dr. Rik B. Wadge, Ph.D. "Choices" On the most important night of his life—on the most important night in history—Peter, "the Rock," sat alone in a dark corner weeping. This wasn’t common place for him. He was a strong self-reliant fisherman. He was bold! He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Make A Buck Vs Make A Difference

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 21, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,887 views

    There is a problem when God’s people invest their time, talent, and energy in temporal things that will not make any difference. Invest wisely in the eternal.

    MAKE A BUCK VS. MAKE A DIFFERENCE? IN MY OWN EYES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 12:15 And Jesus said unto them, TAKE HEED, and BEWARE OF COVETOUSNESS: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of THE THINGS which he possesseth. 16. And Jesus spoke a parable unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Training To Win

    Contributed by Timothy Lee on Aug 25, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,173 views

    Want to win. You need to train.

    TRAINING TO WIN THE TRUTH OF THE MATTER Many are called few are chosen Matthew 22:9-14 (KJV) Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage. [10] So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Following The Captain

    Contributed by Jim Wright on Aug 25, 2004
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,416 views

    This passages shows us how to follow the Captain of our salvation as He leads us to the completion of our glourious salvation in the world to come.

    Hebrews 2:5-13 Following the Captain of our Salvation Introduction 1. This year as part of our vacation we planned a camping trip to Sudbury to see Science North (the northern version of Ontario Science Centre) and to experience family camping along the way. 2. Our destiny was Science North, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    James: Ambition, Courage And Zeal Series

    Contributed by Rik Wadge on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,982 views

    The three main characteristics of James the Apostle.

    The 12 Apostles Week 4 – James Dr. Rik B. Wadge, Ph.D. "Ambition, Courage and Zeal" Joke MAN OF THE HOUSE One of the men in the church had gone to his Pastor for counseling, where he revealed his dreams of becoming more ambitious, couragous and zealous in his marriage. With that the Pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Stop Pretending

    Contributed by David Azbell on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 9,363 views

    Are we to sit and eat with sinners? Are we to seek the lost?

    Matthew 9:9-13 9 And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him. 10 And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stay Focused On Jesus Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 10, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 50,444 views

    Therefore the writer admonishes us to “consider“ Jesus Christ. Fix your thoughts on Him. Stay focused on Jesus. Why should we stay focused on Jesus?

    STAY FOCUSED ON JESUS Hebrews 3:1-6 The other day, I went over to the Ross Barnett Reservoir to take some pictures. As I was driving on west pipeline road, I saw an eagle, perched on a stump. Slowly, I stopped my car and put my camera with my telephoto lens in the window. What an opportunity ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom From Bondage Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 15,396 views

    Jesus frees a man inhabited by thousands of demons. You may not be possessed by a demon - but what destructive habits possess you? Find freedom in Jesus!

    For more Bible Studies go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com What habits do you have? Are there things you do the same way every time or things you just can’t do without? I don’t really have any of those. In fact, I’m often thankful that I’m free of patterns as I sip my daily mocha over the newspaper ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Prepare For Immortal Combat Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,614 views

    We need vital lifegiving relationships in order to win against Satan’s schemes.

    Prepare for Immortal Combat Matthew 10:1-16; 24-25 Introduction: We hear a great deal of video games and TV shows talking about mortal combat, and this simply refers to a fight to the death. This is supposed to be the apex of all battles, but this morning I want to remind you that immortal combat ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "Considering God's Claim On Your Life!"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 16, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,741 views

    In verse 5, God gives to young Jeremiah four reasons why he had a "claim" on his life. God has a claim on your life too!

    “God has a claim on your Life!” Introduction: Jeremiah was only about twenty years old when God called him into the ministry. Most twenty year old people are trying to find enough money to put gas in the car for their next blind date. God told Jeremiah in this text that he was going to "Set ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Having Breakfast With Jesus

    Contributed by David Watters on Apr 3, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,522 views

    The week after the Crucifixion and Resurrection of our Lord, Jesus was a time that the Disciples were struggling to find their continued purpose. Having breakfast with Jesus can be very enlightening to us today.

    Sermon: Having Breakfast with Jesus Scripture: John 21: 1-19 Good morning. Cracker Barrel, Denny’s, McDonald’s, Beiderman’s or just right at home…there’s nothing like a good breakfast. Sometimes laying in bed sleeping soundly, the next breath and your nostrils fill with the pungent aroma of frying ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Why John Did Outrun Peter"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,309 views

    When John was running, the text indicates he was running with the mindset of “He loves me, he loves me, he loves me.”

    Title of the Message: “Why John outran Peter?” John records that he outran Peter to the empty tomb? This message is speculation, but I believe that the trues are very acurate. In context John records that he is, “The disciple whom Jesus loved.” When Peter was running to the tomb, no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Heart Of Followership

    Contributed by Robert Garrett on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 17,364 views

    God’s people encounter things that are indeed very hard to handle. We come upon situations daily that we struggle especially in regard to our relationships. Jesus looks for five main qualities in the hearts of his disciples as he called them to followe

    INTRO. Many times in life we encounter things that are indeed very hard to handle. We come upon situations daily that we struggle especially in regard to our relationships at work, school in our homes and even here in God’s church family. Often we are placed in situations where we are not in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Cavanaugh avatar

    Trust Me

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Apr 17, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,697 views

    Jesus calls His followers to trust Jesus with their present, their future and their past.

    Trust ME Matthew 8:18-22 18 When Jesus saw the crowd around him, he gave orders to cross to the other side of the lake. 19 Then a teacher of the law came to him and said, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” 20 Jesus replied, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Judas Iscariot: ‘who Betrayed Him' Series

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 23,687 views

    A biographical look at Judas Iscariot

    “JUDAS ISCARIOT: ‘WHO BETRAYED HIM’” TEXT: JOHN 13:1-6a, 21-30 Sunday, January 25, 2004 It is good to be back with you. It seems like it has been forever since I’ve been up here. I know it has felt the same for you, hasn’t it? I’ve been trying to get to this series, but one thing or another ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed