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  • Paul Decker avatar

    Do What You Have To Do Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 6, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,838 views

    We must do what we have to do to be heard.

    DO WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO I Corinthians 9:15-27 S: Ministry C: Methods in Ministry Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE MUST DO WHAT WE HAVE TO DO IN ORDER TO BE HEARD. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Methods TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 9:15-27 three methods that enable us to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Redirecting A Rebel Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,144 views

    This morning our focus in on one last appearance, though this one took place after the Ascension, as Jesus radically redirects a rebel named Paul (also known as Saul – his Hebrew name).

    Today we’re wrapping up our series called, “Beyond the Tomb,” during which we’ve studied the various appearances Jesus made between His Resurrection and His ascension into Heaven. This morning our focus in on one last appearance, though this one took place after the Ascension, as Jesus radically ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wonder Of His Baptism Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,706 views

    Jesus’ complete devotion to God

    THE WONDER OF HIS BAPTISM MATTHEW 3:13-17 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: Today we are starting a new series of messages entitled, “the wonder of it all.” Between now and the Sunday after Easter I want us to look at 8 incidents in the life of Jesus that demonstrate the wonder of His existence while ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Wonder Of His Commission Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,300 views

    Carrying on the purpose of Jesus: To seek and save the lost.

    "THE WONDER OF HIS COMMISSION" MATTHEW 28:16-20 INTRODUCTION: Vance Havner tells the story of a fisherman by the name of Clem who amazed everyone with his fishing ability. It didn’t seem to matter what the weather was like or how productive other fishermen were, Clem everyday would catch his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Word Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 22, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,486 views

    God’s Word will do God’s work, in you, and through you.

    “For the word of the cross is to those who are perishing foolishness, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the cleverness of the clever I will set aside”. Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    911 Aftershocks

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,481 views

    We were shocked by the events of 9/11! We are shocked by storms. God is shocked by our fear and lack of faith!

    I. We are Shocked by Storms A. Jesus first addresses would be followers 1. Some only follow for conveniences,19, 20 2. Some only follow when it is convenient, 21 B. Jesus addresses His willing followers, 23 II. We are Shocked When He Sleeps, 24, 25; Mark 4:38 III. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Wallace avatar

    The Bible, Ufos, Aliens, And The Paranormal Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,172 views

    What does the Bible say about UFOs ?

    The Bible, UFOs, Aliens, and the Paranormal Matthew 24:4, 24-25 1 Timothy 4:1 I spoke to a Christian woman last week who told me that her son, who was raised in church, was living with a girl and they weren’t married. She said, He know better, but she didn’t have any church background. Her mom ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    When The Creek Dries Up

    Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 13,222 views

    Some times we doubt God’s prvision and promises. Sometimes God’s provision just seems to dry up. What do we do then?

    TITLE: When the Creek Dries Up 082503d C. Scott Ghan This sermon was inspired by Elmer Towns’ sermon "When the Brook Dries Up". Though very little of his original text is in tact. TEXT: 1 Kings 17:1-9 (CEV) Elijah was a prophet from Tishbe in Gilead. One day he went to King Ahab and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Impotent Man Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 28,865 views

    Four things true of every encounter with Jesus

    John 5:1-16 The Impotent Man Introduction Sometime after Jesus healed the nobleman’s son, He headed back south to Jerusalem to observe another feast. The Bible doesn’t say what feast it was, nor does it say how much time had passed since John 4. I want us to read the first 16 verses of chapter 5, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trust And Obey Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 11,057 views

    Saul, Pt. 4

    TRUST AND OBEY (1 SAMUEL 15) I love mangoes. A ripe mango is one of the tastiest fruits around. However, the problem with supermarket mangoes is that most are never ripe - they are usually green, not yellow or golden. The buyer has to put the mangoes in a brown bag to ripen it. Lately, I use the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Confident Faith Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 17, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,857 views

    This sermon emphasizes why we can come confidently to God and without fear.

    Lessons on Faith from the Lord’s Model Prayer Confident Faith Matthew 6:9, “Our Father in heaven…” October 5, 2003 Intro: A. [Praying in Faith, Citation: Larry King, Powerful Prayers (Renaissance Books, 1998), p. 243] Television interviewer and journalist Larry King describes three farmers who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    What Could Jesus Do With Healing? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 28, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,130 views

    Teaching regarding healing.

    31Then he went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath began to teach the people. 32They were amazed at his teaching, because his message had authority. 33In the synagogue there was a man possessed by a demon, an evil spirit. He cried out at the top of his voice, 34"Ha! What do ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The/Our Heavenly King Will Return

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 11, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,089 views

    LAST JUDGMENT(C)/2ND LAST - Our heavenly King will return bringing blessings for believers and punishment on enemies.

    THE/OUR HEAVENLY KING WILL RETURN Luke 19:11-27 - November 9, 2003 LUKE 19:11-27 11While they were listening to this, he went on to tell them a parable, because he was near Jerusalem and the people thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear at once. 12He said: "A man of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Holding It Together Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 12, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,863 views

    Malachi; the Final Prophet – (Part 4) Godly insight for today.

    No one knows the pain of divorce more than one who has been divorced. Divorce is not a topic that I can talk about from personal experience; in twenty-one years of marriage Susie and I have never even entertained the idea. I found a couple of poems which express the pain of divorce. I see a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Hicks avatar

    Faith, Fear, And Failure

    Contributed by David Hicks on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,676 views

    There is no failure for those who step out in faith. The only failure is when we live in fear and do not follow God.

    Faith, Fear, and Failure Matthew 14:22-33 How willing are you to take a step of faith into the unknown? Are you a person who like to play it safe, get all your ducks lined up in a row, do your pro-con sheet and then timidly step forward, or are you someone who enjoys the thrill of jumping out ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness