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  • Stan Willet avatar

    From Guilt To Grace Series

    Contributed by Stan Willet on May 4, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,848 views

    A study of the Freedom from Guilt

    “ HAVE MERCY UPON ME, OH GOD “ PSALM 51: 13 – 19 “ FROM GUILT TO GRACE “ THE TOPIC - of Psalm 51 has been guilt in verses 1 – 12 - Guilt has consumes King David’s life for a whole year - He committed sin against God (neglect duty, adultery, murder) - There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Lessons From A Mom" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 6, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,528 views

    How Moms and Grandmothers influence their families as well as mentors who help out as well.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches May 8, 2005 Mother’s Day “Lessons from a Mom” II Timothy 1:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Looking back on our lives we come up with different things that our Mothers taught us. These things still influence us today. Some things may bring smiles and other sadness, but we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Down From The Mountain...

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Feb 23, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,071 views

    The Transfiguration is marvellous, but after that you have to get back down the mountain and get on with the job of being one of Jesus’ disciples

    Sermon: 2nd in Lent, Year A, 23rd February 2002 Text: Matthew 17:1-9 In the name of the +Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The Transfiguration of Our Lord is one of those epiphanous moments – an episode where Jesus Christ is revealed as he truly is – not merely a fairly ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Recovering From Defeat Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 219 ratings
     | 52,741 views

    Five Principles for recovering from a spiritual defeat taken from Joshua’s victory over Ai.

    A Study of Joshua Sermon # 7 “Recovering From Defeat” Joshua 8: 1-29 As we saw last week there is no failure or mistake that cannot be remedied through the grace of God. Even Achor the valley of trouble can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kept From Falling

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,795 views

    The strength of God’s grace can heal inner weaknesses that would otherwise cause you to crumble.

    It was at 5:30 a.m. on March 13, 1933 that a giant, vigorous redwood tree crashed to the floor of a california forest. Its fall ended a life of more than 1200 years. A section of the stump was removed and studied through the science of tree ring chronology and the life of the tree was ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "From Failure To Faith"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Nov 5, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,124 views

    There is a connection between POWER and PRAYER. When even limited faith is focused on the power of Jesus, He can do great things in your life.

    “From Failure To Faith” Mark 9:14-29 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on ‘Great Events In The Live And Ministry Of Christ’. Jesus had just come from the mountain-top experience of the Transfiguration (last Sunday’s message). Jesus had allowed his glory to shine through, as He and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Justice From Within

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Mar 2, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
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    Overview of Nicodemus’ role in the gospel of John, particularly John 3:1-17 and John 7:51. Encourages hearers to get involved on behalf of God’s justice - even if they are the sole voice speaking out.

    February 24, 2002 - Second Sunday in Lent (A) "Justice from Within" - John 3:1-17 Grace be to you and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. In our gospel lesson, Nicodemus, a leader of the Pharisees, comes to Jesus at night. He has some questions for Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    From Desperation To Deliverance

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,185 views

    The story of Jairus and his dying daughter teaches us that even our potentially greatest losses should be faced in faith toward God, Who possesses ultimate control over every circumstance.

    From Desperation To Deliverance Text: Mark 5: 41, 42 Intro: Most of us here have experienced, at some point in time, what we would consider desperate circumstances. It may have been searing physical pain, a long-standing financial problem, or perhaps, as in the case of our text, the grave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Trials To Trust

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,441 views

    Trials play an important part in our walk of faith, as well as our knowledge of the character and faithfulness of God. Only as we learn to look to Him in faith and confidence can we hope to have our needs met.

    From Trials To Trust Text: II Kings 4: 1-7 Intro: Let’s be honest this morning. There’s not one person here that has not had to endure some trials of some sort. Trials seem to be an integral part of life that cannot be bypassed. We all face them, perhaps some more than others. But for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From The Mouth Of A Raven

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Aug 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,912 views

    Elijah; what comes to mind when you hear this name? Elijah was the most exciting prophet of the Old Testament. He appeared suddenly as God’s spokesman during a time

    Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1 – Title: “From The Mouth of A Raven” Introduction: Elijah; what comes to mind when you hear this name? · Elijah was the most exciting prophet of the Old Testament. · He appeared suddenly as God’s spokesman during a time when there was a tremendous need for a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    From The Pigs To A Party Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Aug 16, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,678 views

    Lessons from the Parable of the Prodigal Son

    John Newton was once known only for his occupation: captain of a slave-trading vessel. He made many trips between Africa and the U.S. with slaves in the belly (below deck) of the ship, which was bad enough, but when storms would arise or a government vessel could be seen approaching from a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From The Mountain To The Mission

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,541 views

    In God’s kingdom here on earth, we are called to labor in loving service to make a difference.

    FROM THE MOUNTAIN TO THE MISSION Text : Luke 9:28 - 43 Someone (Barbara Klassen) tells the story about her “ ... great-great uncle who lived to the ripe old age of 106. He was healthy and spry and took joy in chauffeuring his less able-bodied senior friends around town. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Rogers avatar

    Flee From Idolatry

    Contributed by David Rogers on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 13,765 views

    This sermon was developed to show how we often take small things and make them idols in our life. How we replace God as number one in our life with something else.

    Flee From Idolatry 1 Cor. 10:14-22 Prayer Introduction We often look down on the tribesman and the worshippers of Idols with disdain. We think that we are above having Gods made with our on hands but I want you to think about something the only difference between the idolatry of a tribesman ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Searan avatar

    From Bethany To Pentecost

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 27,712 views

    At the time of our text, the disciples had been on quite an emotional roller coaster ride. They had within the past few weeks witnessed their leader Jesus Christ open the blind eyes, and perform other miracles. They were then with Him when He went to the

    Text: Luke 24:44-53 (NASB) 44Now He said to them, "These are My words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things which are written about Me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled." 45Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, 46and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lessons From Esther

    Contributed by Doug Stringer on May 15, 2005
    based on 161 ratings
     | 31,103 views

    There are many valuable lessons we can learn from the story of Esther, here are some of them.

    LESSONS FROM ESTHER We are in the middle of a lot of change here at CCBC. I know that the renovations have gone on longer than any of us expected. We are all looking forward to seeing things get done around here. Over the next few weeks, we are going to be having a few different services. Next ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal