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  • Douglas Bryan avatar

    The Kind Of People God's Uses

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 166 ratings
     | 19,687 views

    In this Christmas message we see that God uses ordinary people like you and me to accomplish His diving purpose.

    THE KIND OF PEOPLE GOD USES Luke 1:26-38 INTRODUCTION: A. The Bible shows that God is looking for people to use 1. So, what kind of people does God use to build His Church„Ÿto build His Kingdom B. Well, we do know that God chose to use Mary for a very special purpose„Ÿto bring His Son into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Lifts Us Up

    Contributed by S Henriques on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 9,143 views

    John 15:2 has been the cause of a lot of confusion for many Christians. We read that “He cuts off every branch in Me that does not bear fruit,” and we wonder what type of “fruit” is He talking about? If I fail, will He cut me off?

    Jesus Lifts Us Up John 15:1-5 by S. M. Henriques Have you ever felt as though you needed a fresh start? Well, who hasn’t? President John Kennedy found himself wishing once that he could start over. In 1963 he visited West Berlin, and made an impassioned speech which would be remembered for years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Serve-Us To Service Series

    Contributed by Gary Shockley on Jan 29, 2003
    based on 224 ratings
     | 24,727 views

    This stewardship message challenges the listener to consider their need to move from viewing the church as a place to be served to embracing God’s call to be in service through the church.

    From Serve-Us to Service “Count On Me” Stewardship Series Cornerstone Church January 5, 2003 Rev. Gary A. Shockley, Senior Pastor How many of you remember the old full-service gas stations? My grandfather owned an Arco station in Milton, Delaware. My brother and I spent nearly every Saturday ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Forgive Us Our Debts Series

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 12,610 views

    Many will fail to enter the gates of heaven because they are shackled to this world by chains of unforgiven sins--not necessarily theirs..

    “ Forgive Us Our Debts” Picture if you will; a man sitting all alone in a darkened prison cell. His elbows propped on his knees and his head resting in his hands. The man’s name is Charles Preston, and he has been on death row for the last seven years of his life for his part in ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Stir Us Again - Revival

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Jun 2, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,175 views

    If the church needs anything today it is more fire. Passion for God and hurting people.

    Contentment is not a virtue if it removes the fire and only leaves the smoke. 1.) Godliness with contentment is great gain! (1 Tim. 6:6) 2.) Contentment short of what God desires for us is not gain, but loss!!!(No fire / smoke) 3.) I want all that God wants to give me!!! There are two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Uses The Underdogs!

    Contributed by Izak Shipman on Jun 8, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 13,610 views

    A Sermon to stay commited and motivated even when you think you mean nothing, espesialy for small churches.

    Gen 14:1-16 A: Introduction: · Here we have the first war of the Bible: · Seems to me as if it was a huge war. · Something similar to Hitler’s war. It’s estimated that from 2 678 wars in the 12th century, the total increased to 13 835 in the first quarter of the 19th Century. Wilbur Smith ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Chains That Hold Us Back

    Contributed by Duane Boehm on Jun 14, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 23,386 views

    This is from Acts 12. Peter was held in prison with chains, we as a church can be held back with chains. View the chains that keep us from growing as a church.

    THE CHAINS THAT HOLD US BACK Acts 12:6 Acts 12:1-10 Intro: In this text we here so often of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord Teach Us To Pray

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 9,788 views

    Jesus’ disciples saw Him go to secluded places to pray many times and they wanted to learn to pray to the Father as Jesus did.

    Lord Teach Us to Pray Jesus’ disciples saw Him go to secluded places to pray many times and they wanted to learn to pray to the Father as Jesus did. The Bible tells us much about how we should pray and the attitude of prayer. Prayer is our communication line to God. It is like talking with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unity That Gives Us Joy

    Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,148 views

    An extended outline of Philippians 2 on how unity can bring us joy, individually and corporately.

    1A. Background of this book 1B. Paul is writing from jail 2B. Paul is encouraging the church to have his mindset in the midst of their discouraging circumstances 3B. Paul is directing the church to remain united despite inner conflicts. 4B. Paul’s main theme is Joy 1C. Joy is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord Teach Us To Pray Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 224 ratings
     | 191,739 views

    The Lord’s Prayer was not given to be just be recited as a ritual. It is actually given to us as the Lord’s blueprint for prayer that is acceptable to God.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 28 “Lord Teach Us to Pray” Luke 11:1-4 Almost all of our prayers begin by rushing into a series of request in which we pour out to God our problems, our needs, our irritations. This only tends ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Use Money Wisely Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 28,286 views

    A teaching message on Luke 16:1-10.

    Luke Series #72 July 14, 2002 Title: How to Use Money Wisely Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info <http://www.newlifeinchrist.info> Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning we are in Chapter 16 of the Book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He Makes Us Worthy

    Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Aug 25, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 22,031 views

    No one is worthy of the Love of God. He made us worthy when he put his son on the cross, when he put our sins and their penalties upon Jesus, and when he took the righteousness of Christ and put it on us.

    He Makes Us Worthy: The view from outer Grace 8-18-02 Psalm 14: 1-2, Philippians 3:8-13 + I hope you don’t take offense if I say: There is no one here today… who is worthy to be here… in and by our own rights. Not you! Not me! History tells us… over and over again… that none of us are worthy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Can Use You

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 12,072 views

    God often uses the most unlikey people to do His work. He can use you as well. Note: At the (*) I has asked a violin player to beging playing the hymn "Amazing Grace". I would imagine that your piano or organ player could do the same. The effect was phen

    God Can Use You 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Intro: It never ceases to amaze me the people that God chooses to do His work. -We would choose “the wise, the mighty, the weak”. Vs 26 -Instead God uses... (Vss. 27,28) -"The foolish things of the world to confound the wise;" -"The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • PRISCILLA HASELRIG avatar

    When Jesus Pray For Us

    Contributed by Priscilla Haselrig on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,298 views

    HOW SATAN IS STILL TRYING TO SIFT GOD PEOPLE, BUT JESUS IS STILL SAYING , NO SATAN, I AM STILL PRAYING AND WATCHING OVER MY PEOPLE.

    I AM GLAD JESUS PRAYED I am so glad that Jesus took the time and got down on His bended knees and prayed to GOD on our behalf. And it is when we pray for somebody else, we let God know that it¡¦s not all about ourselves, and that what Jesus did, He let us know, it was not just about Himself, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "Come Let Us Rebuild"

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 20, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,857 views

    The ABC of rebuilding. A) Assess the situation. Admit there’s a problem B) Be Bold. God is with you C) Commit to change

    “Come let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem” Neh 2:11-20 WGBC 22/9/02 Joke: your dog can’t swim! - God is at work here. There are good things happening in the church. Alpha. (one church had 90 visitors) Christmas. Unity. o Seems strange to me that EVERYONE doesn’t want it! - Can’t stop myself ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist