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  • Samuel Olumoko avatar

    Guarding The Treasure Within You

    Contributed by Samuel Olumoko on Aug 13, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 15,294 views

    Most of us have no problem guarding our material possessions. We have no problem putting our money in the bank. No problem at all keeping our cash money away from thieves. But when it comes to our spiritual treasures, we tend to be careless. We expose ou

    GUARDING THE TREASURE 8/12/04 TEXT: 2 TIMOTHY 1:14; "Guard, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to you". (IISBV). "Guard the good Deposit given through the Holy Spirit indwelling in us". (MKJV). "You have been trusted with a wonderful treasure. Guard ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Do You Want To Get Well?" Series

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on Jan 22, 2005
    based on 56 ratings
     | 8,100 views

    This is the first in a series of messages on the theme of becoming "spiritually" healthy. It is a sermon that challenges the believer to consider what God would want to do in his/her life in the near future.

    “Do You Want to Get Well?” John 5:1-15 JN 5:1 Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for a feast of the Jews. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which in Aramaic is called Bethesda and which is surrounded by five covered colonnades. 3 Here a great number of disabled ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Through The Word You Have A Work

    Contributed by Robert Osborne on Feb 15, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,510 views

    Jesus is the word that , performs changes, establishes, heals, and delivers. From the beginning, God set it in order that His word would always rule. Now he is in us and we have to carry out his work!

    Through The Word You Have A Work! Sermon By: Evangelist Robert Osborne 1 Peter 1:17-25 17. And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear: 18. Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Effective Leadership Requires Teamwork Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 15, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,794 views

    Sermon looks at the importance of teamwork in any leadership setting.

    “Effective Leadership Requires Teamwork” Acts 20:17-36 When the water begins to get rough and a change of direction is required, you quickly come to the realization of the importance of teamwork. A collection of individuals, each of whom is looking out for number one, will not be able to survive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Parks avatar

    Let Me Tell You About Jesus

    Contributed by David Parks on Mar 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,737 views

    What would you have said to the girl who was afraid of a witches curse? I thought for a few minutes and said, "Let me tell you about some real magic. Let me tell you about Jesus."

    Preaching Jesus Christ TEXT: Acts 8:21-36 INTRODUCTION: 1. One of the arguments for the existence of God is the worshiping nature of man. 2. I have often made the argument that man has never found the remains an atheistic society. 3. There seems to be something in man that says there is more to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sufferer's Song

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,808 views

    THE SUFFERER’S SONG--PSALM 69 Introduction: There has been some question about the author of this Psalm. Many think that Jeremiah is the author. The reason for this is because the Psalmist suffers because of his zeal for God’s house. The Psalmist i

    THE SUFFERER’S SONG--PSALM 69 Introduction: There has been some question about the author of this Psalm. Many think that Jeremiah is the author. The reason for this is because the Psalmist suffers because of his zeal for God’s house. The Psalmist is humiliated, scorned and it corresponds with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Why? #2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 1, 2007
     | 2,987 views

    As a church our purpose has to be to make a difference by Changing Live for Time and Eternity. Why must we do this? (This is the second in a 5 part series)

    (For the accompanying powerpoint - http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) * In September, 1991, the ruling government of the Soviet Union admitted something it had denied for nearly sixty years. During the Stalin era, officials once forgot to set the national clocks back ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Ye Shall Be Witness Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 15,363 views

    "Witnesses" — it is that word which defines for Christ’s disciples their role and responsibility. We must not lose sight of the fact that the Holy Spirit came to equip the disciples to carry out their work of witness.

    ACTS 1:8 “Ye shall be witnesses” The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, DC, has a guard 24 hours a day. Every hour on the hour, 365 days a year, a new soldier reports for duty. When the new guard arrives, he receives his orders from the one who is leaving. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Roper avatar

    Awareness Of God

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,270 views

    The single most important activity in our life is the time we spend alone with God.

    Awareness of God 1 Peter 3:12 SCRIPTURE 1 Peter 3:12 The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers. (NLT) The single most important activity in our life is the time we spend alone with God. PRAYER IS NEEDED BECAUSE MAN HAS A LIMITED AWARENESS ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Eric Peloquin avatar

    Part Iv – Simeon – The Voice Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 15, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,361 views

    This is part four in a series looking at the characters in the Christmas narrative. In this case, Simeon is a man who has been promised by the Lord that he will live to see the Messiah and he eagerly waits for that day, knowing by faith it will come.

    The Voices of Christmas Part IV Simeon – the Voice of Faith Over the last few weeks we have looked at some of the people who would unwittingly participate in the great drama that would surround the birth of our Lord. A drama that was written before the foundation of the world LUKE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Rogers avatar

    In Whose Image Are You

    Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,070 views

    A sermon that discuss why we were created in the Image of God.

    In Whose Image Are You Genesis 1:26-28 Prayer Introduction The assertion [that human brings were made in the image of God] confirms the genuineness of each man’s freedom. Experience tells us that we are free, in the sense that we make real choices between alternatives and could have chosen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    The Gift That Takes A Lifetime To Unwrap

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 165 ratings
     | 76,351 views

    Looks at the real gift of Christmas and how wonderful it is to unwrap it every day of our lives.

    THE GIFT THAT TAKES A LIFETIME TO UNWRAP Luke 2:1-20 INTRODUCTION This is one of the most wonderful times of the year…today it’s Christmas Eve and many are waiting with anticipation to see what gifts we get Many are wrapped in beautiful wrapping paper, and then decorated with bows, and tensil, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Roper avatar

    Songs In The Night

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,256 views

    Many men are terribly tormented, because they focus on their troubles, their distress, and their fears. They look within themselves to escape their troubles instead of listening to God

    Songs in the Night Scripture Job 35:10 “But none saith, Where is God, my Maker, who giveth songs in the night?” Mans Problem Many men are terribly tormented, because they focus on their troubles, their distress, and their fears. They look within themselves to escape their troubles. A. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ryan Akers avatar

    Intimacy With God Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,393 views

    How do you know your alive? Not physically but spiritually alive. There are two vital signs that we should have to check whether or not we are really alive in Christ.

    Vital Signs Part 1- Intimacy With God Pastor Ryan Akers Me- What excites you? What gets your heart pumping and your blood racing? What is it that keeps you up all night because you are too excited to sleep? Hunting- thrill of the kill Roller Coasters- anticipation of the climb Sports- rivalry, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • C Jordan avatar

    A Chosen Generation #1: Word Warriors Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,659 views

    Do you remember on the playground when team captains would choose teams? Were you one of the captains, or were you one of the ones picked last? God has chosen YOU – and He picked you FIRST! You are chosen by God!

    A CHOSEN GENERATION #1: WORD WARRIORS OPENING TEXT: “1 Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, 2 as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 4 Coming to Him as ...read more

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