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  • Camillus De Almeida avatar

    Keeping The Dreamer Alive

    Contributed by Camillus De Almeida on Feb 26, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,473 views

    The greatest challenge is not about keeping the dream alive but the "dreamer" alive. Without the dreamer there is no dream.

    KEEPING A DREAMER ALIVE Gen. 37: 19-20 A dreamer follows an unfolding revelation of God’s purpose for his / her life. Dreamers are leaders and become the focal point of spiritual attack. The problem is not with keeping the dream alive but keeping the dreamer alive. A dream without the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Disciple Relationships

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,004 views

    This sermon explores the nature of various relationships that a follow of Christ has - both within and without.

    The Disciple’s Relationships Mark 9:38-50 Introduction: Quote: "No man is an island." Explanation: People are not designed to survive alone. They must have meaningful relationships that develop. Question: But how are those relationships used? Thesis: But in our text we learn the disciple’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rich Cook avatar

    Offer Them Water

    Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 21, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,876 views

    To refocus the church on our primary job: taking the Water of Life to a world without Jesus.

    Offer them water Purpose: To refocus the church on our purpose: "Go into all the world, preaching the Gospel." 1. (Hold up an ordinary glass of water) Let’s talk about water for a minute. A regular lukewarm glass of water isn’t very appealing. It doesn’t sound very good, does it? But run 4 or 5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Running Unhindered

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 9, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,686 views

    Dedication to Christ requires that we run the race of faith without the hinderances of sin and flesh.

    "Running Unhindered" Heb. 12:1 Intro: The Bible sometimes describes the Christian life as a race. In those days the Olympic games of Greece and the Isthmian games of Corinth were all the rage. They were the sporting events of the day. Athletic races were well known as feats of endurance, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bob AuBuchon avatar

    Keep Your Hand On Me! Series

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Feb 23, 2001
    based on 259 ratings
     | 26,901 views

    We cannot manage the bigness of life without God’s hand upon us.

    1 Chronicles 4:10 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 with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!" So God granted him what he requested. If you are a parent you probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptism Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Oct 17, 2002
    based on 121 ratings
     | 9,576 views

    What does it mean to be baptized with the Holy Spirit and can you be a Christian without it?

    Baptism of the Holy Spirit Why is it that we seldom hear a sermon on the Holy Spirit in some of our churches today? Is it that we are afraid of the actions of our members if they do let the Holy Spirit lead them in worship? I believe to be a true Christian we must be baptized with the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Adaline avatar

    China

    Contributed by Joe Adaline on Feb 10, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,088 views

    China is a great sleeping giant. Millions die each year without BENEFIT OF THE GOSPEL?

    Do you believe the gospel? Do you believe the Great Commission? Have you done all you can to reach the lost for Jesus Christ? A hundred and fifty years ago, Hudson Taylor started China Inland Missions with a call to go to China and reach the millions without Christ. The message today is the same: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Is There Anyone Who Thinks He Can Whip Both Of Us? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 51 ratings
     | 26,851 views

    Is it possible to exist without God’s Presence? What is it like to live with His presence?

    OPEN: A couple of years ago I read a true story about a young man who had just entered into boot camp. On the 1st morning, the unit was dragged out of bed by the drill sergeant and made to assemble outside. As is often the case in boot camp, the drill sergeant’s first objective is to instill ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Love, Prayer And Grace!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 1, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,018 views

    Without these three elements working through believers we (the church) is powerless and purposeless.

    Love, Prayer and Grace Text: Matthew 28:19-20 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Long?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,322 views

    This sermon asks the question, How long will we be listeners to the word of God without following?

    How Long? John 10: 22 - 30 Intro: When I was a youngster, members of our family would often gather around the piano on Sunday afternoon and sing hymns from a very old hymnbook. One of the hymns I remembered when I read this passage of scripture was “How Long Has It Been.” The opening words of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Marvin Minton avatar

    A Life Worth Living

    Contributed by Marvin Minton on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,205 views

    A life lived without God is an empty life. A life lived with God is full and meaningful.

    A Life Worth Living Psalm 127:1-5 Only two psalms are attributed to Solomon, this one and Psalm 72. Scholars class Psalm 127 as a wisdom psalm. It is the eighth in a series of psalms called “songs of ascent” or “songs of degrees”. The psalm says two things about life: life without God is empty and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Pearce avatar

    What's Up With The Church

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 4, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,449 views

    WHY ARE PEOPLE STILL INVITING FOLKS TO CHURCH WITHOUT TELLIGN THEM THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH?

    WHAT’S UP WITH THE CHURCH INTRO: WHY IS BEING PART OF A CHURCH SO IMPORTANT? 1: MEMBERSHIP A) TO BELONG B) TO BE PART OF SOMETHING C) THIS IS A CHRISTIAN CONCEPT IN IT’S ROOTS POINT: TODAY MEMBERSHIP IS USED MUCH DIFFERENTLY, MEMBERS GET HALF OFF OR GET THE BEST SEATS THEY HAVE AN ADVANTAGE OVER ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Lee Henry avatar

    John Wayne Religion

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,984 views

    Jesus teaches us how to behave like a real Christian without being a hypocrite.

    John Wayne Religion Matt. 6:1-18 Intro: I like John Wayne. If an old John Wayne movie is on T.V. that I have seen 5 or 6 times, I’ll still watch that over almost anything else on television. John Wayne played his part so convincingly that I could almost believe he really was that person. Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    Home Security

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,691 views

    Protecting the 'home front' of our church from the enemies' attacks from without and within.

    HOME SECURITY MATTHEW 12:22-37 Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, January 3, 2010 AM INTRODUCTION: (mole theme adapted from Pastor Joseph Smith, Sept. 01, sermoncentral.com) Have you ever had a turf war with a mole? Moles are unpleasant, destructive, and even dangerous animals. How? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Finitzer avatar

    Lord, Teach Us To Pray Series

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
     | 3,787 views

    Christians will not stay spiritually fit without making prayer part of their regular workout routine!

    Cornerstone Church February 19, 2006 “Prayer 101 – Lord, Teach Us to Pray” Series LESSON 1: “LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY.” Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free