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  • Chip Monck avatar

    Rushing God's Timing

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 9, 2005
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    A look at the challenge of patiently waiting on God’s perfect timing, and some of the consequences if we fail to do so.

    I Samuel 10:1-8, 13:1-14 I don’t know if you have this same phenomenon in the Wesleyan church, but in the Nazarene churches where I grew up, you were pretty safe if you saved yourself some energy and simply carried a New Testament to church. There are places where the Old Testament is hardly ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • James May avatar

    Just A Few Men Of Faith

    Contributed by James May on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 88 ratings
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    Jonathan and his armor bearer were just a few men of faith who, with God’s help, put the army of the Philistines to flight. We need more men and women with that kind of faith.

    JUST A FEW MEN OF FAITH By Pastor Jim May Saul was king in Israel and Israel was at war with the Philistines. Jonathan, Saul’s son had led an army that attacked the Philistines and destroyed a garrison of soldiers. Of course, that only served to anger the Philistines even more and they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Johnny Chase avatar

    What Would You Do For Love?

    Contributed by Johnny Chase on Feb 11, 2006
    based on 49 ratings
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    Valentines massage that talks about all things we do in life for love. Fun but powerful message.

    What would you do for love? Matthew 22:35-38 Then one of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, and saying, 36 "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?" 37 Jesus said to him, "’You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Wise Men

    Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Jan 11, 2007
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    This sermon takes a look at the Magi.

    I read this humors account of the Wise Men (obviously written by a woman): If it had been ‘Wise Women’ instead of ‘Wise Men’, they would have asked directions, arrived on time, helped deliver the baby, cleaned the stable, made a casserole, and brought practical gifts from Baby’s-R-Us, including ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Standing Up To Spiritual Deception

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006
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    Nehemiah, we discover the power of determination in finishing what God begins in our lives… - As we saw in previous weeks, Nehemiah… unfinished walls… a parallel to our lives… Opposition… discourage the people… Opposition… pressures… Anyone Here feel pre

    Intro: Determination is the single greatest attribute of success. - 3 doctors who studied 6,000 marriages and 3,000 divorces and concluded “There may be nothing more important in marriage than determination” (Parrots p.49) - Not to say determination on one partner’s part can save a marriage, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The "What" About Hell

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jul 14, 2007
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     | 2,728 views

    This is a sermon that deals with the reality of hell and what we should be doing to make sure we or no one else goes there.

    The “WHAT” about Hell Luke 16:19-31 The title of my sermon is “The WHAT about Hell”. You often hear a term that sounds like this without the “the” in front and the words "in the" replacing the word about, when someone is confused about something. So this morning I want to help with some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Can You Hear The Groaning?

    Contributed by William Mccaffery on Mar 16, 2006
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    When natural disasters cause people to ask, "Why did got let this happen?", the Bible gives us some answers.

    Introduction: Given the events of this past week, I think we can all agree that one must stand in awe of the power of nature. And before we go any farther, I want us to remember that the power of nature is something that we must praise God for. The Lord originally designed the power of nature ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    Underestimating Small Acts Of Love Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 8, 2008
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     | 9,845 views

    Do not wait until you think an act of kindness is significant before serving someone.

    Underestimating Small Acts of Love: Zech 4:10 Do Not Underestimate the Importance of Small Acts of Loving Service “Who despises the day of small things? Men will rejoice when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel”(Zech. 4:10). Introduction: Occasionally, we all wonder if our efforts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Famous Last Words Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 10, 2008
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     | 6,072 views

    Exposition of Matthew 28:18-20 about our church’s vision point to do missions and plant churches

    Text: Matthew 28:18-20, Title: Famous Last Words, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/13/08, AM A. Opening illustration: “Hey y’all, watch this…” “Go on, get out - last words are for fools who haven’t said enough.” To his housekeeper, who urged him to tell her his last words so she could write them down for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    End Times Explosion Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 171 ratings
     | 36,699 views

    Bible reasons why a soon return of Christ is not just possible but PROBABLE - Compelling evidence that at any time now Christ could explode onto the scene, rupturing the sky and rapturing the saints! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

    End Times Explosion Matthew 24:32-44 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Explosion.html This week an errant spy satellite, usually capable of reading a newspaper on earth from space, was shot down in low earth orbit with a missile precise to the square foot where the actual fuel tank was located, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Daniel avatar

    God Loves Series

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Mar 6, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 25,840 views

    1st sermon in 4 part series looking at the 4 major points in John 3:16, inspired by Max Lucado’s book.

    God Loves, Isa. 53:1-11 3:16 Series, week Intro: Anyone know what tonight is? The Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences Awards…also known as the Oscars, live from Los Angeles, CA. A celebration of movies that most of us will never see starring actors that many of us have never heard of…yet it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Frederic Whittier avatar

    Giving God Your Time Series

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 47,566 views

    The first Stewardship sermon preached during our Stewardship campaign. God wants Christians to be good stewards of their time.

    Stewardship Series #1 “Giving God Your Time” Psalm 90:12 Time is the heritage of every person. Whether a king or street sweeper, an astronomer or truck driver, a business tycoon or grocery clerk, each of us has the same number of hours. Many necessities and opportunities demand much of our day. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Power To Cleanse And Resurrect Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
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    This message from Mark 5:21-43 deals with the healing of two women, a woman with a 12 year issue of blood, and a 12 year old girl who Jesus brought back to life.

    Power to Cleanse and Resurrect Mark 5:21-43 CHCC: February 13, 2011 INTRODUCTION: This message focuses on two significant miracles – Matthew, Mark, and Luke all three tell about these two miracles. Both are healings of women … Both involve the number 12 - a 12-year-old girl and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Tongues 10 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 8, 2013
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    This is the last of this series on private prayer languages.Nine Cautions that need to be understood with Prayer Languages.

    Tongues Series 10 of 10 Oct. 14, 2012 Introduction: A Caution B This is the last of this series on private prayer languages. 1 Caution is needed. 2 Pray II Nine Cautions that need to be understood with Prayer Languages. A First, Do not expect all to operate in the same gifts in the same way. 1 22 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Harold Laubach Jr avatar

    What To Do, After Easter

    Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Apr 13, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,319 views

    Sermon on Following up with our life, after Easter is over. Acts 2 gives us the road map on what to do and when to expect those signs and miracles from God.

    Here we are, two weeks after Easter, the crucifixion is over, the resurrection is over, sort of. At least all the celebration is over, too bad for that. We have studied about the Road to Emmaus and the two men who met Christ there. Those two men that were quiet, and heartbroken and thought that ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army