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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Pack Your Bags Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 11,444 views

    We are to always be ready for the coming of the Lord!

    INTRODUCTION • Have you ever had a dream trip that finally was going to be a reality for you? Maybe you wanted to take that take a trip to Europe, or Disney World? • For me the first dream trip for me was going to be a trip to Busch Stadium to watch the Cardinals play. • I was in 5th grade. At ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Reasonable Thing To Do"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,184 views

    We have a decision to make as it pertains to our salvation.

    Isaiah 1:1, 10:20 “The Reasonable Thing To Do” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org One Mother’s Day, a woman who had been living as a widow for some time was sitting on her front porch when, out of the blue, a truck ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Judas:you Betrayer Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Mar 7, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,672 views

    To show how betrayal is in us all and but it need not be the end of a relationship with God

    JUDAS: YOU BETRAYER JOHN 13 V18-30 I don’t know anyone who has called their child ‘Judas.’ That name is synonymous with betrayal and treachery. We sometimes hear people being called ‘Judas’ and it is not a term of endearment. Sometimes football fans will shout it at a former player or manager. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The High Price Of Getting Even

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,165 views

    We are meant to live as Christians in a "get even" world.

    The High Price of Getting Even Matthew 5:38-42 November 14, 2004 Morning Service Introduction When I was growing up my sister and I would fight a lot and I mean a lot. We just couldn’t seem to ever get along very well. I remember one day in particular when I was really being hard to get along ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Prayer Works

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 7, 2000
    based on 131 ratings
     | 19,052 views

    How to have faith in your prayers

    Prayer Works Victory Temple A/G PO Box 911 Waco, Tx76703 Pastor Danny L. Williams November 7, 1999 Text: Acts16: 25-31 Intro: For so many year’s , We the church have coward in the corner. As people ask us , Where is your God ? Where are his mighty act’s Where are the great thing’s that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Test Of Faith

    Contributed by James Jackson, Ii on Dec 13, 2000
    based on 50 ratings
     | 9,431 views

    God has to test our faith in order to know where we stand with Him.

    Printed Text Genesis 22:1-14 Introduction A. Comparing Price Tags A well-to-do merchant stood on the dock watching as final preparations were made for a ship to sail. As he stood there, he was joined by a stranger whose clothing revealed his poverty. Finally the stranger spoke up. “You seem ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Baptized In The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 158 ratings
     | 9,049 views

    What does it mean to recieve the baptism of the Holy Spirit?

    Ephesians 5:18 "And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit." This passage has two commands, both I am sure are of equal importance. If I were to come to church next Sunday drunk, I know this church would know what to do, for the Bible says we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christmas Means God Is With Us

    Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Dec 24, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
     | 10,618 views

    The message of Christmas is that God is with us.

    Maranatha Tabernacle Church of God 381 Manton Avenue Providence RI 02909 God is with us Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. An outstanding fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When Tragedy Strikes- God Answers

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Sep 21, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 8,032 views

    A response sermon to the September 11th WOrld Trade Center attack based on Luke 13:1-5. It deals with both tragedy and terrorism.

    To paraphrase a past President, Tuesday, September 11, 2001 will forever go down in history as a day of infamy. I remember watching as a child the funeral of John F. Kennedy. I remember as a young college student watching the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger. The bombings of embassies, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handling Life's Curve Balls Series

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 17,428 views

    We look at how Joseph handled the curve balls (life’s interuptions) thrown at him.

    Handling Life’s Curve Balls October 6, 2001 Intro: We have all had curve balls thrown at us in life. What is a curve ball? It is an unexpected interruption in the normal routine of life. It could be anything from your hard drive crashing 10 minutes before your deadline or a major tragedy falling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whats Rocking Your Boat?

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,003 views

    A look at our reliance on God. Whether we are stil keeping one hand on the rudder or are truly trusting in the Man in control of our boat.

    Story Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. They set up their tent and fell asleep. Some hours later, Holmes woke his faithful friend up. "Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see." Watson replied, "I see millions of stars." "What does that tell you?" asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Unwanted Dinner Guests

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 19, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 14,929 views

    What can we learn about reaching the lost from the feeding of the 5,000

    INTRODUCTION • Have you ever come home from a long day at work, just wanting to relax? Maybe you have put in many hours at the office or in the factory. • On your way home, you envision a scene where you come home and put up your feet turn on the television and read the newspaper. Then you see ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christ's Principles Of Evangelism (Matthew 10:5-42)

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 7, 2002
    based on 314 ratings
     | 31,065 views

    Christ’s Principles of Evangelism (Matthew 10:5-42)Let us remember that we have to obey and trust Christ and His priniciples for evangelism to achieve success.

    Christ’s Principles of Evangelism (Matthew 10:5-42) Quote:It is easy to determine when something is aflame. It ignites other material. Any fire that does not spread will eventually go out. A church without evangelism is a contradiction in terms, just as a fire that does not burn is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Antidote To Worry

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 510 ratings
     | 34,519 views

    Why do we worry? How can we stop?

    How many people here this morning would like to learn how to worry more? How many of you feel that your life would be improved if only you could spend more time worrying? None. · Whether you know worry as an occasional visitor or a constant companion, · whether you find it to be mildly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crash And Burn

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 28, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,806 views

    I looked at the Feb 2003 S.S.Columbia disaster for 2 thoughts: 1) where do we go when hard times hit and 2) what happens when Christians wipe out and give up in their faith?

    Psalm 46:1-3 – Crash and Burn Yesterday was a sad day for the world. It was not a tragedy to the same scale as September 11, 2001. In fact, even normal plane crashes take more lives than the disaster yesterday. Yet there is something very sad of the explosion of the Space Shuttle Columbia ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist