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  • John Hamby avatar

    Persistent Prayer Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 10, 2003
    based on 447 ratings
     | 67,560 views

    In this text Jesus give us five wonderful reasons never to give up.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 48 “Persistent Prayer” Luke 18:1-8 Cable television tycoon Ted Turner has often been quoted as being critical of fundamentalist Christianity. Turner made some very revealing remarks at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Early Church

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,026 views

    A look at the results of Peter’s sermon and the community of faith that had sprung up.

    The Early Church Acts 2:37-47 Jeff Hughes – February 16, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Remember what it was like to be a new Christian? Remember how excited and joyful you were? If you were like me, you wanted to read your Bible all the time, pray, go to church all you could, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Five Smooth Stones That Hit The Mark Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Feb 21, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,991 views

    Whatever your giant, picking up these "stones" will help you kill it!

    FIVE SMOOTH STONES THAT HIT THE MARK I Samuel 17:32-51 Whatever the giant picking up these five “stones” will you help you kill it! 1 Samuel 17:32-37 David said to Saul, "Let no one lose heart on account of this Philistine; your servant will go and fight him." Saul replied, "You are ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Untapped Destiny

    Contributed by Jeff Bullock on Feb 19, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,552 views

    A message about the need for Christians to grow up in Christ and not remain spiritual infants.

    Title: The Untapped Destiny Key Thought: Children grow up, and so should CHRISTIANS. 1 Corinthians 13:11 When we were children, we thought and reasoned as children do. But when we grew up, we quit our childish ways. Number 1: Everyone has been a CHILD “When we were children,” A. Children ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    What On Earth Are You Doing Here?

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 20, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 5,726 views

    This sermon asks people to actually sign up for an area of service and commit to it.

    What On Earth Are You Doing Here? Romans 12:1-9 February 22, 2004 Intro: A. There a lot of misunderstandings when it comes to the word: “sacrifice.” 1. [Will You Wash My Dishes? 1001 More Humorous Illustrations for Public Speaking, by Michael Hodgin, Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Saw The Light

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 20, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 19,061 views

    The Pharisees tries to turn out the light. Jesus simply turned up the wattage.

    Question: How many Episcopalians does it take to change a light bulb? Aswer: TWELVE - one to do the work and 11 to serve on the committee. Question: How many Church of Christ members does it take to change a light bulb? Answer: THREE - one to convince the light bulb to change and 2 to carry the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    15 Pentecost A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 4,312 views

    Jesus invites us to take up our cross and it sticks in our throat.

    15 Pentecost A Matthew 16:21-28 1 September 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Ammon Hennacy was a protester against the arms race in the United States during the 60’s. One cold winter day found him at a missile silo in South Dakota. There were very few people, a handful of protesters, two soldiers behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    This Is Bad! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 14, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,274 views

    God has good in mind when He messes up our lives.

    THIS IS BAD! Matthew 1:18-25 S: Joseph Th: Courage at Christmas Pr: GOD HAS GOOD IN MIND WHEN HE MESSES UP OUR LIVES. ?: How? How is this observed with Joseph? KW: Inductive TS: We will find in our study of Joseph what God has in mind when He intervenes in our lives. The _____ aspect of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Groan For The Glory

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,877 views

    Sermon focuses on stirring up our spirits to long for the purposes of God to be fulfilled.

    Groan For The Glory (Romans 8:18-25) I. Life in the Present Age A. Suffering is the normal Christian experience B. Our suffering should be viewed through the eyes of eternity II. All Creation Is Groaning A. All creation is in tune with God—it excitedly awaits the fulfillment of His plan B. All ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    40 Days - Lent

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 18, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 26,159 views

    A challenge to draw near to God in the forty days leading up to the celebration of the resurrection.

    Dakota Community Church February 18, 2007 40 Days Introduction: Although Easter is the most significant of the Christian holidays it does not enjoy the kind of enthusiastic fanfare afforded Christmas or even Thanksgiving. Lent is a forty-day period before Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Osama Bin Laden Prayers

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,147 views

    Let’s start lifting up the name of Jesus with vigor and unbridled passion.

    OSAMA BIN LADEN PRAYERS Lt. Gordon Klingenschmitt is a Navy chaplain who went on an 18-day hunger strike recently to protest Navy guidelines that encourage "inclusive" prayers at public events. At those events, the Navy wants inclusive, non-denominational prayers. What they really mean when they ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Fire Of God

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 14,325 views

    The Holy Ghost is the power. The fire is what cleans us up to receive the power.

    The Fire of God Matt. 3:11-12 **BEFORE READING TEXT** If I were to ask how many here want more of Father, Son, Holy Ghost, most of us would shout “amen”. And if I asked how many wanted more of the fire of God, most would again shout “amen”. Yet, (not to anyone’s discredit, etc.) if we had a full ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Anne Robertson avatar

    Golgotha

    Contributed by Anne Robertson on Aug 18, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,551 views

    The real wonder of Jesus is that he gave up the glory of God to become human.

    GOLGOTHA TEXT: Philippians 2:5-11; John 19:16-22 Today’s location is not really a mountain, per se. It is a hill, across from Jerusalem’s Damascus gate, probably once a stone quarry. At some point someone noticed that the rocks in the side of the hill looked like a skull, and so it was named ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Clark Bates avatar

    The Big Empty Series

    Contributed by Clark Bates on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,262 views

    Many an empty life could be filled if they just opened it up to the risen Lord.

    THE BIG EMPTY MARK 16:1-8 Before movie companies were careful about Swahili translations--assuming no one in the U.S. would understand--a director needed an African messenger who was to gasp out a sentence to the big chief, collapsing as he delivered his message, since he had run for days with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Priorities

    Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,475 views

    Isaac son of Abraham went up to Beersheeba and there he demonstrated godly priorities.

    Title: Priorities Surprised to see an empty seat at the Super Bowl stadium, a diehard fan remarked about it to a woman sitting nearby. “It was my husband’s,” the woman explained, “But he died.” “I’m very sorry,” said the man. “Yet I’m really surprised that another relative, or friend, didn’t jump ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God