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  • Ron Ethridge avatar

    Sweet Bitterness From God Series

    Contributed by Ron Ethridge on May 5, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,407 views

    Those who God uses have one common experience... brokeness.

    “Sweet Bitterness From God” March 21, 1999 Do people that are used by God have something in common? Before we answer that question, you need to know that today’s topic will be bitter before it is sweet. However, if you embrace it, satisfaction will pervade to the depths of your soul! The topic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cradle, The Cross, The Crown

    Contributed by Richard Deem on Nov 23, 2001
    based on 1,266 ratings
     | 90,903 views

    The earthly ministry of Jesus Christ can be divided into 3 stages; namely the Cradle, the Cross and the Crown.

    TEXT: Philippians 2:5-11 "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Are You Y2k Compliant?

    Contributed by James Westervelt on Jan 9, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 2,572 views

    The question is NOT: "Is your computer Y2K compliant?" But rather: "Are YOU Y2K compliant?" Are you ready for the new millenium?

    ARE YOU Y2K COMPLIANT? We’ve heard a lot lately about computers and the year 2000. Our bank and electric company have both written to inform us that their computers are indeed Y2K compliant. But various experts are predicting everything from a minor inconvenience to a major shut down of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Beattitude 7 Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 20,222 views

    Peacemakers

    Beatitude Series # 7 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Matt 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called sons of God Original date May 22, 1999 Revised June 10, 2001 Conflict Jokes "If you were my husband, I’d put poison in your coffee." -- Lady Astor "If you were my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Prevent Internal And External Failure

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 24, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 4,757 views

    How to Prevent Internal and External Failure

    How To Prevent Internal and External Failure One of the greatest fears that people have today is ending their life as a failure. So many people resemble the famous comedian Chris Farley of Saturday Night Live Fame whose life ended in failure and death at 33 years of age. Chris experienced ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Good Father With Many Good Sons Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,493 views

    A good son will want to meet with his daddy – be near him, spend time with him – for instruction, impartation, counselling, prayer, etc. The prodigal (Luke 15:11-32) left home too soon from under the guidance, training & instruction of his daddy.

    A GOOD FATHER WITH MANY GOOD SONS 2 Kings 6:1-7 (by Herman Abrahams) Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: hermanabrahams@yahoo.com Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Education Of A Prophet Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 19, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,700 views

    God went ot great lengths to teach His unwilling student a lesson.

    INTRODUCTION • Have you teachers ever had a student who just did not get it? • As we look at Jonah 4 today, we will see a student who still did not get it. • As we left Jonah in chapter 3, we see that Jonah had a successful revival meeting in Nineveh. • Jonah’s message was preached and the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Amos - 3 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010
     | 8,256 views

    A look at the plight of those trapped in poverty; at what God has to say about this situation, and at how these things should speak to us – if at all.

    Dakota Community Church April 25, 2010 Amos 3 I want to move forward in our study of the book of Amos by looking at a couple of the themes given as reason for the coming judgment upon the people of God. Today I want to look at the plight of those trapped in poverty; at what God has to say about ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    This Is The Victory

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Aug 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,557 views

    The victorious life is not derived from external influences; it is settled inwardly in the Christian’s identity.

    This Is The Victory 1John 5:4-5 (4) For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith. (5) Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Averting An Apostasy

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 11, 2010
     | 5,387 views

    Apostasy, which basically refers to a backsliding or turning away from God, is unfortunately, something that is all too commonplace. This sermon deals with some ways in which apostasy can be averted.

    Averting An Apostasy Text: Judges 2:7-10 Intro: The word “apostasy” sounds a little ominous, doesn’t it? In very fact, the word definitely has a negative connotation. Webster’s New World Dictionary defines the word as, “an abandoning of what one has believed in, as a faith, cause, principles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mystery Of Easter Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012
     | 7,112 views

    Salvation, sin, death, victory, new life.

    THE MYSTERY OF EASTER 1 Cor. 15: 50-59 (p815) April 24, 2011 INTRODUCTION: It's just a normal Tuesday…you get up, take your shower…trying to be a little quite as you get dressed so your wife can sleep a little longer. You head downstairs and put the coffee one…after your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thankful Hearts And Empty Cupboards

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,375 views

    I am concerned that our Thanksgiving celebrations might cause us to focus more on the things that we have, than the God who gave them to us.

    Thanksgiving is approaching. Have you considered how privileged we are here in America? Statistically, 3,000 Calories are consumed by the average person at Thanksgiving dinner. 45 Million turkeys will be eaten this Thanksgiving. 50 million pumpkin pies are eaten at Thanksgiving, 40 million ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pilgrimage: Christian Life On The Way

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jun 10, 2012
     | 7,495 views

    As God called Joseph to take the Holy Family to Egypt, so too He calls us to take the blessings we have received and bring them into the world.

    Now hold onto your hats folks: I am not perfect. And pardon me for being blunt: You aren’t perfect either. But I’m not going to stand up here and dissect Dcn. Steven, but I will show you a bit of my guts. I struggle with distractions during prayer time—sometimes it’s the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • David Baeder avatar

    The Leavening Of Boasting Series

    Contributed by David Baeder on Jun 8, 2009
     | 5,074 views

    This is the sixth of a series of sermons based on scriptures where a rhetorical question beginning with the phrase "Do you not know. . ." is asked. This sermon deals with the rhetorical question asked in 1 Corinthians 5:6. "Do you not know that a little

    Series: Do You Not Know? Sermon: The Leaven of Boasting Text: 1 Corinthians 5:6-10. Introduction: Paul warns of some of the dangers in boasting. He asks the rhetorical question, “Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump?” Boasting, like leavening working its way through ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Desire Of The Humble

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,821 views

    When a person is truly humble before his Father, the desires of the heart change, joy becomes greater, and life more fulfilling and complete.

    The Desire of the Humble Prairie Baptist Church – 11/1/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 10 Key verse: Psalm 10:17-18 - 17LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will prepare their heart; You will cause Your ear to hear, 8To do justice to the fatherless and the oppressed, that the man of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist