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  • Monty Newton avatar

    Going Through A Long Dark Tunnel

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 14, 2006
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     | 7,959 views

    It takes faith to keep trying... to keep believing God is active in yourlife.

    20061015 19th Sunday after Pentecost B Slide 1 Title: Going Through a Long, Dark Tunnel Text: Job 23:1-10 Slide 2 Thesis: It takes faith to keep trying… to keep believing God is active in our lives. Introduction Tunnels… The Eisenhower Memorial Tunnel is located on the Continental ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    So Somone Is Throwing Stones

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,578 views

    Accept the provoking reality Acknowledge the preserved resource Activate a proper response

    SO SOMEONE IS THROWING ROCKS AT YOU Acts 7:54-60 Acts 7 is the longest address in the book of Acts, and one of the most important. In it Stephen reviewed the history of Israel and the contributions made by their revered leaders: Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, David, and Solomon. Stephen’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Who Touched Us All

    Contributed by David Stidham on Jul 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,189 views

    This is a funeral service for a very active Christian woman who died at 75.

    When we think of Dorothy, how can we not think of the greatness of God? There may be some that scientist can say just happened but they are not in the same category as Dorothy Luciano. For in Dorothy, God gave to us an incredible beautiful gift. The downside of receiving such a great a gift is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    1st Things 1st: "The Holy Spirit Is Alive & Well" Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 7, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,304 views

    The Holy Spirit is God’s active and sanctifying presence in believers today.

    First Things First #4 “The Holy Spirit is Alive & Well” Acts 18:27 – 19:7 Have you ever been shocked to learn something… something that you should have known all along and you wished somebody had told you sooner? • The story in Acts 18 & 19 has always been an interesting one to me. Here we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    5 Attitudes Of Effective Prayer

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 1, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 45,043 views

    This sermon outlines five principles needed for an effective and active prayer life.

    Our Scripture text for today is found in LUKE 1. While you are turning to it, let me tell you about a young girl who once wrote a missionary, to let him know that she was keeping him in her prayers. She had been told not to request a response to her letter because the missionary was very busy, so ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How To Ask In Prayer

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 16, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,376 views

    One of the most important activities in which a Christian should engage in is that of prayer.

    How to ASK in Prayer Matthew 7:7 There was a pastor who had a parrot. All the parrot would say was, “Let’s pray, let’s pray.” The pastor tried to teach him to say other things but to no avail. He learned that one of his deacons had a parrot. That parrot would only say, “Let’s kiss. Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consistent Faith

    Contributed by Paul Cull on Jun 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,688 views

    Consistent faith is impartial Consistent faith is active Consistent faith is REAL!

    James Ch 2:1-26 Consistent faith If you are interested in politics, the last few weeks and months have been quite interesting. And it has culminated with the Crewe and Nantwich by-election last week, in which the substantial majority of Gwyneth Dunwoody was completely reversed by the success of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    When God Calls

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,714 views

    God’s call is always a call to activity on man’s part

    WHEN GOD CALLS 5/25/08 Exodus 2:11-25 & Acts 7:20-29 S__R__L_ 1. IT IS ALWAYS A CALL TO PREPARATION A. Spiritual Preparation 1. What we teach our children in home more important a. Communist – give me child until 5 & have for life 2. Amran – exalted people >God’s presence Deuteronomy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Serve Man? Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,138 views

    What is it about active, vital believers that is so threatening to popular culture?

    One of my favorite television episodes of “The Twilight Zone” television series was a humorous episode where the entire plot revolved around a misunderstanding with an alien species and culminated in the discovery of a book. The title of that book was “To Serve Man” and the misunderstanding was ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How To Fit In At Church

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,542 views

    “How do you fit in at church?” “Do you feel a part of our church?” “Are you part of the Body of Christ?” “Are you an active part of the community?" [Adaptable by adding your own church activities]

    HOW to FIT IN at CHURCH Acts 2:42-47, Others INTRODUCTION… How to Fit in at Almost Any Church (www.bluefishtv.com) (02:29) I. DEFINITION OF COMMUNITY (all definitions and such: Horton, Paul. Sociology. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1972. pgs 437-438) I would like to begin this morning with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    New Power

    Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Oct 4, 2009
     | 4,151 views

    As a follower of Jesus, you are transformed into a NEW person by the POWER of the Holy Spirit!

    NEW: Part 5 “New Power” Sunday, September 27, 2009 Dr. Randy Deal CORE TRUTH As a follower of Jesus, you are transformed into a NEW person by the POWER of the Holy Spirit! Jesus promised Him…John 14:15-17; 16:7, 13-15 and He came…Acts 1:8; 2:1-4. Romans 8:1-28 By the POWER of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Penetrating Plan Revealed

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Dec 29, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,788 views

    The Bible is a useful tool in the life of a Christian if we allow it to be, this sermon spotlights 4 ways we can let the bible do its' work

    GOD’S PENETRATING PLAN REVEALED (All my sermons use illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) I once heard a story with a neat lesson. There was an old man that lived in the mountains of eastern Kentucky. The old man had a big family. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Extravagant Thanks

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,366 views

    Let us give God what He deserves; extravagant thanks!

    Extravagant Thanks Text: Ezra 3:11-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: Philip Yancey in Leadership states, "Like a victorious locker room, church is a place to exult, to give thanks, to celebrate the great news that all is forgiven, that God is love, that victory is certain." 2. As we prepare to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A New You For The New Year

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 5, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,485 views

    A sermon designed to challenge folks to choose Jesus if they want a changed life.

    "A New You for the New Year" 2 Corinthians 5:17 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. INTRODUCTION: What do you think of when a new year comes around? Is it weight loss or a new hairdo or a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Best Pick Up Line Ever

    Contributed by Wayne Rogers on Nov 27, 2015
     | 5,373 views

    God not only loves us, He persues us. He loved us before we were any use to Him.

    The Greatest Pick up Line Ever! Wayne Rogers Today we’re going to talk about “Pick up Lines.” Here are a few of the worst I found…..Maybe a few have been used on you. ● Are you a parking ticket? (What?) You’ve got fine written all over you. ● Excuse me, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational