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  • Dan Borchert avatar

    The Purpose

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002
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     | 5,071 views

    Why do we care about the unreached? What difference does it make? What is all the fuss about anways? Those questions will be looked at

    2 Peter 3:12 PURPOSE Missions Conference 2001 Introduction A. It’s that time again. It is that time once a year were we… B. Many of you have grown up in this Church. Maybe in an Alliance Church all the time. It seems like all your hear about is missions…. C. I know many of you are sick of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    "fill My Cup, Lord"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 14, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 41,862 views

    Prayer has been called "breathing for the soul" yet so many of us are spiritually suffocating and don’t understand why.

    “Fill My Cup, Lord” The subject upon which we will dwell this morning, is no doubt one that Satan would rather we not explore. Why? because today it is my intention to make known to you an unbeatable weapon provided to us by God. Now this particular weapon is included in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Jesus Diaries - Making An Open Door Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 3, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 19,134 views

    Jesus promised Philadelphia an open door. What did it open to? And why would Philadelphia (a church of little strength) rate such an honor?

    OPEN: There’s a story about a guy who happened to be visiting a friend who took him to an old one-room church building in the backwoods of Arkansas. He didn’t realize what kind of church it was until the minister started pulling rattlesnakes out of a burlap bag & passing them up one side of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Suffering Servant To "Yes Your Majesty"

    Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 2,289 views

    The value of this sermon is to help the audiance understand why Christ came to earth as the lowly carpenter before he could be respected as the great "King of Kings"

    Standing just in view of the steps of the bus that will take him to the infamous Paris Island is an eighteen-year-old young man with his mother, father and younger brother. The Marine band is playing the Marine’s Hymn and the Marine Honor Guard is standing at attention supporting the colors of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Prayer Of Jabez

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jul 14, 2001
    based on 338 ratings
     | 48,615 views

    The Word of God calls Jabez more honorable than his brothers. Why? – Because he prayed a prayer that got God’s attention.

    The Prayer of Jabez 1 Chr 4:9-10 9 Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, "Because I bore him in pain." 10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Interpreting Life

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,775 views

    When tempted to ask "why" to God, remember to interpret life in light of some things that you already know to be true just as Joseph did.

    November 7, 1999 Genesis 40 ¡§Interpreting Life¡¨ Key verse: ¡§Do not interpretations belong to God?¡¨ Genesis 40:8 INTRODUCTION Yesterday afternoon, our family went up to the mall for a little while, and I was very surprised to see that the Christmas decorations were already up. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Thank You God!"

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 244 ratings
     | 53,366 views

    In this message we will look at Pslam 18 and answer 2 questions: Why should we be thankful to God? - and How can we be thankful to God?

    "THANK YOU GOD" TEXT: PSALM 18 INTRODUCTION On Sept 16, 1620 2 ships set sail from Plymouth Englnad, The Speedwell and the Mayflower. The Speedwell encountered much difficulty as they began their journey springing many leaks in the ship. So when the 2 ships went to Port in Plymouth ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reasons To Be Thankful

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Nov 18, 2001
    based on 235 ratings
     | 42,455 views

    Using the story about the Ten Lepers who were clenased I talk about the reasons why followers of Christ should be thankful today.

    Read Luke 17:11-19 Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem. Now, we can’t just read that verse and move on. There is an important truth about this verse and that is when Luke says Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem he wants us to know that He is on his way to the cross. On his way he travels between the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The Power To Heal Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 18, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,315 views

    We don’t always know why some are healed and others are not, ultimately no matter what happens we are called to be a people of hope.

    First Baptist Church November 11, 2001 James 5:13-18 Faith Healing Have you ever been to a Faith Healing Service? I’m not just talking about going to a worship service and there is prayer for healing. I’m talking about going to see people like Benny Hinn . . . and others who have services that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Gibson avatar

    The Greatest Threat To World Mission

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,141 views

    Where does the greatest threat to God’s people carrying out God’s mission come from ? Within! Find out why.

    (1) INTRODUCTION: The greatest threat to the Church accomplishing our missionary mandate is not from WITHOUT(powers,principalities, language and cultural barriers,funding etc...) but from WITHIN : Deception / false doctrine amongst God’s people. Deceptive teaching in God’s name has led to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    When The Rain Comes Series

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on May 17, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 8,360 views

    Chad a 34-year-old software developer married with two children from Florida would rather sleep in on Sundays...find out why.

    West Greeley Baptist Church May 20 2001 “When the rain comes” Matthew 5: 44-45 Pastor Mark Hensley 44But I tell you: Love your enemies[1] and pray for those who persecute you, 45that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Porsperity Of The Unrightous

    Contributed by Eugene Sowers on Nov 28, 2000
    based on 66 ratings
     | 5,306 views

    Why does Father God allow people that do not know His requirements , do not follow His commandments or His ways become properous ?

    Jeremiah 12:1-3 INTRO: Jeremiah 12:1-3 You are always righteous, O LORD, when I bring a case before you. Yet I would speak with you about your justice: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease? 2You have planted them, and they have taken root; they grow ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 177 ratings
     | 25,927 views

    Today we begin a series on the fruit of the Spirit. We consider why we struggle with manifesting the fruit and how we are able to do so.

    1. The days are getting longer, the temperature slowly warming up. We can see and feel that soon it will be spring. 2. One of things I used to enjoy doing in late spring, is looking at the beautiful gardens people have. Last year remember handing out brochures for VBS. I admired well-landscaped ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    From Frustration To Faith Series

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 216 ratings
     | 15,322 views

    Habakkuk was perplexed why god seemed inactive when both church and state of Israel was corrupt but was assured that God was working his purposes out.

    Do you sometimes get frustrated? If so, you’re not alone. The prophet Habakkuk did! The golden days for Israel when King David and King Solomon ruled a united and prosperous nation were long gone. The nation had split in two and was held in scorn by its powerful neighbours. But what was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Truth In Advertising Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 12,164 views

    The same angel gives the same basic message to Zechariah and Mary. Zechariah reacts with skepticism while Mary responds with calm acceptance. Why the difference?

    OPEN: I recently ran across an article that gave some of the signs of the Christmas season: - A toy store advertised: “Ho, ho, ho spoken here.” - In a bridal boutique sign declared: “Marry Christmas.” - Outside a church – this proclamation: “The original Christmas Club.” - From a department store: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ