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  • Jim Twamley avatar

    Families In Flames

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 10,220 views

    Just like God used Joseph to rescue his family, he may be using you to rescue your family.

    Slide #1 FAMILIES IN FLAMES Slide #2 There is no such thing as the “perfect family.” The reason for this is that there is no such thing as “perfect people.” Jesus was the only “perfect person” that ever lived – which leaves you out. Because there are no “perfect people” it is impossible to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Journey To The Cross Part 1

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 30, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,464 views

    JESUS NOT ONLY PROMISED THE CROSS IN HIS JOURNEY, BUT IN OURS AS WELL!

    JOURNEY TO THE CROSS PART 1: THE PROMISE OF THE CROSS MATTHEW 16: 21 – 28 SUNDAY MARCH 30, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Salvation is free, ... but discipleship will cost you your life. — Dietrich Bonhoeffer He who lives only to benefit himself confers on the world a benefit when he dies. -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What We Believe...about The Church

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,528 views

    I used this sermon in my series of studying the doctrine of the Nazarene Church, however, I don’t focus much on the doctrine part. I decided to focus more on the encouragement of the Christians to be the Church that God desires us to be.

    Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net April 6, 2003, Sunday Evening Title: What we believe...about the Church Text: Acts 2:42-47 Introduction We have been talking about the various doctrines of the Nazarene Church. Tonight, we come to Article 11, the Doctrine of the Church But instead of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "My Will Be Done" (Hezekiah) Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 15,105 views

    Understanding God’s purpose in illness

    "My will be done" (Hezekiah) Rev Dr Robert Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Outline: Hezekiah’s: Illness (vs 1) Outcry (vss 2-11) Outcome (vss 12-21) Introduction: A friend of mine serves as a hospital ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Edward Frey avatar

    Jesus Baptism: His Inauguration

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,262 views

    Jesus’ baptism publicly affirms that he is the Savior of all mankind.

    Last year at this time our nation was reeling over a great controversy – the presidential election. But by mid-January the controversy was put to rest. That month marked the inauguration of our 43rd president. Inauguration Day marks a special time in our nation’s history. It is the day on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Rich Toward God Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 18,511 views

    #14 in Proverbs & Parables series Using the Parable of the Rich Fool in Luke 12 and Proverbs - focuses on Putting GOD ABOVE GOLD, PEOPLE ABOVE PLEASURES, and ETERNITY ABOVE EASE. Preached on EASTER Sunday.

    Rich toward God Proverbs 27-28 INTRODUCTION: On Resurrection Sunday our thoughts turn to heavenly themes. We can sing about Jesus reigning in heaven as the King of all Kings and the Lord of all Lords. The image of the Lamb upon the Throne pictures everything Jesus did for us. He gave his life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Nightmare On Desert Street (Go Figure)

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 24, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 2,725 views

    Have you ever pondered how a rubber band feels when a person stretches it beyond where it has been? Do you think the stretching feels good? Well, that is why the rubber band was made, to be stretched. Maybe God wants to stretch you beyond here!

    A NIGHTMARE ON DESERT STREET! GO FIGURE? I CAN’T FIGURE THIS ONE OUT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Romans 4:18 Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be. Romans 8:24 For we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Adopted For A Purpose - Purpose Driven Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 1, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
     | 19,546 views

    Adoption is often seen, by those who have been adopted - as a mark of rejection or abandonment. But God sees it as an opportunity and an adventure.

    OPEN: One woman shared a story of her childhood as a victim of polio. She said, “When my mother left me in Sunday School I always asked to wear her locket. She thought I liked the locket, but that wasn’t it at all. I knew I wasn’t worth coming back for, but I knew she would come back for her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With Our Issues

    Contributed by La Juana Morris on Nov 10, 2004
    based on 90 ratings
     | 19,211 views

    Dealing with our Issues

    When I began preparing for this Mother’s Day Sermon, I petitioned the Lord to give me a word that would serve as an edification for such an awesome task as that of motherhood. Setting the parameters of the subject I wanted to preach, I went into meditation and heard the Holy Spirit ministering. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Praying The Price For The Supernatural

    Contributed by C.a. Mccracken on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,968 views

    If we want to go beyond the norm into the realm of the supernatural we must PRAY the price.

    “Praying The Price For The Supernatural” John 16:20-21 20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy. 21 A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Keeping Your Heart Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 20, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,811 views

    How do we not lose heart in this world with very real troubles? Paul tells us how: three things that will keep our heart.

    "Keeping your heart." WBC 22/05/05am. 2 Cor 4:16-18 Here Paul says ’ therefore we do not lose heart’ (v16) - so how does he do it? - how does he do it in spite of all he describes earlier o hard pressed, perplexed, persecuted, struck down o yet he keeps his heart, zeal, ’joy’ even - how can we do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Resolution Time

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,742 views

    Resolutions direct what you do with your life; they should be tied to something worthwhile. I’m tying mine to the Great Commission

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC December 28, 2003 What do you suppose is the most frequent resolution made by Americans? I’ll give you a hint – it has to do with the dreaded scale! A woman walked into her bathroom at home. As she did, she saw ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Douglas Bryan avatar

    The Church On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,988 views

    This is the first in a four part series called "On Purpose." God said by using these 4 principles the people of Babylon would succeed in doing whatever they planned.

    THE CHURCH ON PURPOSE Genesis 11:1-9 INTRODUCTION: A. For the past several years we have had a yearly theme for the overall ministry of the church 1. 2002 - Aim Higher a. 2001 - Harvest b. 2000 - Whoever is thirsty, let him come. c. Others: What Would Jesus Do? Higher and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Call To The Harvest

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,278 views

    A call to our church to commit to a lifestyle of soul-winning.

    “A Call to the Harvest” Date: January 4, 2004 A.M Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Matthew 9:36-38 Introduction In my family there have been many different occupations. For instance, some have been carpenters, mechanics, truck drivers, salesmen, etc. Some would not like me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Your Busy Schedule A Break With Jesus.

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,509 views

    How chaotic is your life? Are you running around every day between jobs and kids and activities? Do you wish you had quiet time with the Lord, and wonder why you never seem to get it? Then this message is for you!

    Text Galatians 1:11-24 Title: Give your busy schedule a break with Jesus. Rev. Douglas W. Koehler Bethlehem Lutheran Church How chaotic is your life? Are you running around every day between jobs and kids and activities? Do you wish you had quiet time with the Lord, and wonder why you never seem ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran