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  • Winson Butler avatar

    "The Man Be Blessed That Feareth The Lord..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 15, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,932 views

    Anyone can be a father but it takes a special man to be a dad. God’s Word provides the blueprint for the ingrediants that can make mere men great dads!

    Introduction Several boys were competing for "Who’s Dad Was The Greatest." when one, a son of a physician said to the others, "My dad’s a doctor and I can be sick for nothing..." Not to be out done, the youngest in the group said, "That’s nothing, my dad’s a preacher and I can be good for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparation For Christmas

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 234 ratings
     | 67,135 views

    Before Jesus was presented as the Messiah John the Baptist issued a call to preparation.

    Preparation for Christmas Mark 1: 1-8 The title of today’s message is “Preparation for Christmas.” This probably suggests to you; going to the attic and bringing down all the decorations, putting up the tree and all the lights, purchasing the gifts, doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Annointing

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,616 views

    We believe in God’s Word for direction and instruction. The Apostle Paul said it so well in his letter to Timothy, “…I know Whom I have believed…”

    I would like to ask the Lord this morning what He wants me to do to be an effective part of His plan. Personally, I can say I do not want things to become routine for us. I hope we all have come here for the same reasons. We are hungry for God. It is important that we study God’s Word closely. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Time To Rebuild

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 36,361 views

    Every new project or ministry has several hands in it: hand of God, hands of outsiders, hands of believers, and hands of opposition.

    A Time To Rebuild Nehemiah 2:17-20 Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church July 13, 2003 BACKGROUND: A. Parable: There once was a thriving little church in the country. Internal squabbles developed that tore the church apart. Attendance dwindled until the church died. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Living In The Middle"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 43 ratings
     | 5,273 views

    When we face hardship we need to realize we’re in the middle of a story authored by God

    "Living in the Middle" I try to take some time from my professional reading to relax with a good novel. I love to read and to talk about books. When I was a hospital chaplain I found it interesting to see what patients were reading on the wards. I figured if they had a James Mitchener novel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    God's Throne Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,894 views

    The first vision of Revelation is complete, now we start the second vision. In the first vision John saw and heard Christ on the earth. The second vision begins with John being taken to heaven.

    THE REVELATION OF JESUS GOD’S THRONE Revelation 4: 1-11 The first vision of Revelation is complete, now we start the second vision. In the first vision John saw and heard Christ on the earth. The second vision begins with John being taken to heaven. As he wrote the vision down, John ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Cry Of The Blood

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,079 views

    The testimony of the blood of Jesus bring justification to the believer, just as the cry of Abel’s blood condemned Cain.

    Genesis 4:1-14 I. The Blood is against the workings of the enemy A. There is so much blood from cover to cover in Scripture 1. Coats of skin that covered Adam 2. Abel’s sacrifice 3. Passover lambs blood applied to doorpost 4. Spotless lambs of Levitical priesthood 5. The life of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    You Will Be With Me

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,015 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. Today we go back together nearly 2,000 years. We go to a place called Calvary or the Skull. Picture the scene as three crosses stand on the hill and on each of them is a man who will soon meet his death. If we were living at this time, there would not be that much unusual ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    You Will Be With Me

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,629 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. Today we go back together nearly 2,000 years. We go to a place called Calvary or the Skull. Picture the scene as three crosses stand on the hill and on each of them is a man who will soon meet his death. If we were living at this time, there would not be that much unusual ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Love Forsaken

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 1, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
     | 10,380 views

    A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Lent Series C

    2nd Sunday of Lent Luke 13:31-35 Love Forsaken "At that very hour some Pharisees came, and said to him, "Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you." And he said to them, "Go and tell that fox, ’Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I finish my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Birth Of Christ Part 2

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Feb 11, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,166 views

    A more detailed look at the dedication of Christ at the temple.

    Luke Chapter 2 The Birth of Christ (con’t) As we said last week the two gospels from which we compile the story of the birth of Christ are Matthew and Luke. Matthew is especially careful to point out when a prophecy is fulfilled. Note as you read his gospel how often he tells us that “this was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Are We Doing It Our Way Or God's Way?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,708 views

    Living in readiness and anticipation of the Second Coming of Christ.

    Matthew 25:1-13 “Am I Doing Things My Way Or God’s Way?” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA One day, while visiting a home for mentally challenged children... ...operated by a Christian friend... ...a minister noticed the tiny handprints of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Faithful Church Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 55 ratings
     | 21,817 views

    There are specific reasons Christ opened the door of opportunity for the church at Philadelphia. Christ also gives promises to churches, though they be of a little strength, who respond in faith by going through the door of opportunity.

    Revelation 3:7-13 THE FAITHFUL CHURCH [1 Corinthians 16:9 ] The church at Philadelphia was a church that was worthy of praise. Christ hands out their praise liberally. Jesus did not wait for their work to be perfect or for their character to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Message For Stillborn Baby

    Contributed by Brian Bolton on Apr 25, 2007
    based on 60 ratings
     | 87,312 views

    This message was written for a stillborn baby that was born at 36 weeks.

    Memorial/Grave Side Service Grace Mikayla Godby Psalm 139:16 Today we gather to grieve with and support Nick & Jenni Godby. □ Grace Mikayla was born on April 18 at 7:19pm □ The excitement of a long awaited pregnancy has come to a terrible, unexpected and painful end. □ This ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    The Body Revealed Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,271 views

    The Mystery of The Body, the Church, is revealed to Paul and through him to us in all it’s splendor and purpose.

    THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT II: The Mystery of The Body Unveiled 1. THE BODY REVEALED (Eph. 3:1-13) INTRODUCTION: MYSTERY. Everybody loves a mystery, don’t they? In most contexts today, to speak of a mystery is to speak of “something completely unknown and perhaps even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist