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  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Four Words You Do Not Want To Hear God Say

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 10, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,573 views

    It takes more than the right password to enter God’s Kingdom.

    Four Words You Never Want To Hear God Say Matt. 7.21-23 August 1, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: One week prior to this sermon, during the children’s sermon, plant a pea seed in one clear glass and a round pebble that looks like a pea ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Hungry Spirit Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 13, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,059 views

    Bible Study notes on the "Beatitudes

    Kingdom Living” Part 5 “Beatitudes” Matthew 5:5 Introduction So far in our study through the “Beatitudes” we have noticed that every characteristic the Lord says should be evident in our lives as we faithfully follow Him is comparable to an emptying of ourselves. · We are to have a poor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turn Life's Challenges Into Positive Life Lessons

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,139 views

    By the grace of God you can turn your failures and challenges in life into positive life lessons.

    Turn Life’s Challenges Into Positive Life Lessons Hebrews 12:1 Introduction: Pastor Ray comes from the back of the church down the aisle with a back pack and carrying a number items including: small TV, tennis racquet, cell phone, etc. I’m sorry I’m late but I am slowed down by the weights I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Simon Peter And Choices Series

    Contributed by Rik Wadge on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 208 ratings
     | 62,939 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
     | 2,895 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
     | 9,182 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
     | 4,421 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
     | 8,990 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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    It Is Good To Be Here

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 20, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,868 views

    An unusual interpretation of the transfiguration of Jesus that show the disciples as being "transfigured" as well.

    It Is Good To Be Here – Mt 17: 1 - 9 Intro: Have you ever been to a concert or a performance that was so exceptional that you didn’t want to leave. – Mountaintop experiences. This story is in 3 gospels (Mt, Mk & Lk) I. Verses 2 Don’t know about you, but I think I would have been scared to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Treasure Hunters

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 21, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,312 views

    Jesus warns us in this parable of the danger of pursuing the wrong treasure all our life, even finding it, and then discovering we have missed discovering life’s eternal treasure. Such eternal treasure is found in our relationship with Him.

    Treasure Hunters July 14-15, 2001 Luke 12:13-21 (New International Version) 13Someone in the crowd said to him, ¡§Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.¡¨ 14Jesus replied, ¡§Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Spirit Of Power

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 21, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,985 views

    Knowing Christ Jesus in a personal way as savior and Lord brings richness and depth to our lives.

    Spirit of Power / 2 Timothy 1: 1 - 14 Intro: We live in a world of fear – fear of terrorism, inadequacy, what others think, disease, financial insecurity, unknown. Paul in prison / Timothy friend of one criminal and follower of another. Paul writes to help Tim with fear. !. Verse 7 – “For God ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Broken And Spilled Out

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 21, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,480 views

    This sermon reveals how we are to be willing to empty ourselves for the cause of Christ in service to others.

    Broken and Spilled Out John 12: 1 - 8 Intro: My first visit to the Palace of Versaille in France I was overwhelmed by the extravagance. Why? Take a moment to think about what the most extravagant thing you have ever done for yourself or someone you love. Hold that thought! I. Mary teaches ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Aren't You A Saint!

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 24, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,923 views

    The challenge of sainthood

    Why aren’t you a saint? Story In a small country village in Sicily, there were two brothers, renowned members of the local Mafia. They were mean, bad and very rich. No one had a good word to say about them. Indeed, everyone seemed to have a story about how they had either been cheated or ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • James May avatar

    Fish Stories

    Contributed by James May on Jun 26, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,151 views

    Jesus has called us to be fishers of men. I want to hear some fish stories of the one that didn’t get away.

    Fish Stories By Pastor Jim May Mark 1:16-20, "Now as he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. And straightway they forsook ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "Choose The River!"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 27, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,942 views

    You are either living on the River, or being tossed in the Sea. The purpose of this message is to encourage the people of your Church to stay in the middle of the River! (The will of God.)

    Title: “What I like about a River?” Introduction: You are either living on the River, or being tossed in the Sea! This Chapter outline the future events of human history. It speaks of both the time of the great tribulation, and also that of the Millennial Kingdom of Christ. It divides people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist