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  • Bruce Willis avatar

    Identity: From Rejection To Acceptance

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 20, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 13,543 views

    This is a sermon on Identity from the perspective of "The Exchanged Life" which seeks to facilitate one accepting their identity in Christ.

    I recently read a book about rejection and its effects entitled, "The Ins and Out of Rejection" by Charles R. Solomon. Did you notice the plural tense of "Ins" and the singular tense of the word "Out"? The point is, there are many ins into rejection, but only one "out." The only way out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace Among The Pieces

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Sep 23, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,077 views

    When storms come, and they will come, "Hold On," there is peace among the pieces. I preached this message in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike.

    Peace Among the Pieces By Pastor Donny Granberry It has definantly been difficult for many of our Church family, our neighbors, and those living within the reach of Ike these past week or so. Our prayers, concern, and compassion go out to you and to all of those who were affected by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Me The Sinner

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Nov 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,426 views

    A look at the parable of the prayers of the publican and Pharisee

    ME THE SINNER Luke 18:9-14 Scripture Reading: Psalm 51:1-19 INTRODUCTION: 1. Pharisees were proud people whose name means "separated ones" a. They were no ordinary people, they were special (in their own minds) b. Accused of building a wall of traditions around the law c. According to Matthew 15:3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blessed Are The Peace-Makers Part I Series

    Contributed by Bobby Bodenhamer on Dec 9, 2008
     | 3,963 views

    Utilizing this Beatitude of our Lord, may aim is to draw the congregation closer to what Christmas is all about in the birth of our "Peace-Maker".

    Blessed are the Peace-Makers Part I Matthew 5:9 "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." Isaiah 9:6 "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Being Equipped To Deal With Evil

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 4, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,362 views

    God is not just protecting us from evil, He also makes it possible to shine His light among evil

    How do you cope with evil and the difficulties it causes? When problems arise in your life, what do you do, how do you respond? Jack Handey in his book Fuzzy Memories tells the story of a teenager who was being bullied everyday at school and was forced to hand over his lunch money. Eventually he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Incomprehensible Light

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 21, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,877 views

    Jesus Christ is the incomprehensible Light given to remove the veil of darkness that shrouds us fas a result of sin. Let us consider the need for Light, the source of the Light, the reception of the Light, and the disbursement of the Light.

    Introduction: In Luke 1:78-79, concerning the coming of Christ, Zechariah proclaimed, “Because of our God’s merciful compassion, the Dawn from on high will visit us to shine on those who live in darkness and the shadow of death to guide our feet into the way of peace.” Jesus Christ is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worried! ... Shalom!

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,486 views

    This is about God dwelling with you. He wants you to be holy, pure, right. Will you trust Him and not worry? Will you pray about everything in your life? Will you meditate on the Word of God? And finally, will you practice, will you do, what God calls

    Opening illustration: Two men were marooned on an Island. One man paced back and forth worried and scared while the other man sat back and was sunning himself. The first man said to the second man, "aren’t you afraid we are about to die." "No," said the second man, "I make $100,000 a week and tithe ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nt Court Tv Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,901 views

    Exposition of the first 11 verses of Acts 23 about Paul’s informal trial in front of the Sanhedrin, his outburst, and his deliverance.

    Text: Acts 23:1-11, Title: NT Court TV, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/10/09, AM A. Opening illustration: It’s interesting that there has been such an increase of shows on television that involve the court room. These shows really are all about the judge. He or she is the focus of the program. There is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We A Servant?

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on May 14, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,400 views

    “Jesus came to serve”. We are servants to Jesus and we are to serve one another.

    Are We A Servant? Philippians 2:12-17 12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now Are We A Servant? much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. 13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Peace In The Midst Of A Storm Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Mar 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,626 views

    The only way to find peace in our current culture is Jesus Christ. He and only He, can help you find "Peace in the Midst of Your Storm"

    PEACE IN THE MIDST OF A STORM Philippians 4:7 Christmas Series 2008 There are many in this room today that are struggling. Struggling with many different things. It could be worrying over finances, marriages, jobs, church, this that or the other. Some could be struggling with issues that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    It Really Is A Wonderful Life Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,604 views

    1 of 4 of a Christmas series based on popular movies of the season. This message is based on Isaiah 9:6. Powerpoint Graphics available. Email me and I’ll send them.

    Classic Christmas It Really is a Wonderful Life December 3, 2006 Everyone has seen Jimmy Stewart in “It’s a wonderful life”. I think that this movie is probably one of the most loved Christmas movies of all time. The one line that stands out more than any other is when “Clarence (the angel) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Jesus, No Peace! Know Jesus, Know Peace! Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,624 views

    This is the final sermon in a series for Adven, Christmas, and Ephphany based on the Names of Jesus from Isaiah 9:6. As our Messiah, He is the source and giver of both personal and of world peace.

    What’s in a Name?: No Jesus, No Peace; Know Jesus, Know Peace! --Isaiah 9:6-7 They are homonyms, words that sound alike but are spelled differently. You understand their meaning by the way I use them in these sentences. “No, Sheila, you can not hide those tacos, bagels, and chocolates under ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    Authentic Love Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,759 views

    What is real love? We throw the word around all the time in connection to family and hamburgers. But what is love and what does it look like?

    Love is a word that we throw around all over the place nowadays. In any given day you hear love used in a number of different contexts and in connection with a number of different things. In the morning before you head out the door for school one of your family members might shout out, “I love ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Problem With Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 7, 2016
     | 6,384 views

    Sermon series in 1 John

    Series: 1 John Week: Three Passage: 1 John 1:5-7 Title: The Problem with the Fellowship Focus: Fundamentals INTRODUCTION: John Wooden won numerous college basketball national championships in a row at UCLA. He was asked the question, “What does it take to make a winning team?” His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    A Life Of Peace And Joy

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 16, 2018
     | 6,831 views

    Joy, Peace, Prayer, Thanksgiving

    WORDS FOR LIFE - A Life of Peace and Joy July 22, 2018 Philippians 4:4-7 (p. 820) Introduction: I remember hearing my mentor Wayne Smith say more than once… “Ministry would be a whole lot easier if people weren’t involved…but it wouldn’t be as fun either.” People are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ