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  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Handling The Power Encounter

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,954 views

    As Paul and his team went out into a dark world, it was no surprise that there were times when the light came smack up against the darkness. These "power encounters" are inevitable. How do we handle them?

    Passage: Acts 16:16-41 Intro: When we hear the word power, certain pictures come to mind. 1. huge guns, bombers, nuclear warheads. 2. human beings are obsessed with power, we love to be the ones with more. 3. every Sunday in the Fall, teams walk onto the football field for a “power encounter,” to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    A Fully Devoted Disciple

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,373 views

    This message was given at memorial service for a long-time member of the Willow Vale Community Church.

    Virgil Lorenz – A Fully Devoted Disciple Memorial Service December 9, 2006 When I reflected on the life and family of Virgil Lorenz there were several scriptures that came to my mind. For the past nine years I have served as Virgil’s pastor and believe that Virgil modeled what a fully devoted ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Last Will Be First Series

    Contributed by Tim Adour on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,338 views

    A close look at apparent contradictions in scripture that are really powerful truths to live by. Powerpoint available.

    CONTRADICTIONS LESSON II THE FIRST SHALL BE LAST October 15, 2006 IF YOU WERE HERE LAST WEEK YOU ALREADY KNOW WHERE I’M GOING. FOR THOSE WHO WEREN’T HERE LET ME ASK YOU THIS . . . WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORDS “COUNTRY MUSIC,” WHAT DO YOU THINK OF? LAST WEEK I MADE A JOKE SOME DIDN’T FIND FUNNY, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Chicken Or The Pig ? Series

    Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 12 ratings
     | 21,048 views

    This sermon describes what sacrifice is all about. The chicken lays her eggs but the pig lays down his life to be on the dinner table.

    The Chicken or the Pig ? By : Ng Wah Lok Text : Luke 21:1-4 "Once upon a time, a pig and a chicken were looking for work. They came upon a church sign which was advertising a bazaar and breakfast which was going to be held in a few days. At the bottom of the sign the menu was given, it read ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Winning The Battle Within

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 30, 2006
    based on 51 ratings
     | 9,174 views

    Describes how to win over temptation and stinkin thinkin. Expanded outline.

    WINNING THE BATTLE WITHIN On August 10, 2006, intelligence and law enforcement officials from around the world, coordinated sweeps to arrest more than 20 terrorists. These arrests came because of a plot to blow up numerous airlines in mid-air, killing their unsuspecting passengers. 5 years ago, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Raulerson avatar

    Lie: God's Children Are Not Supposed To Feel Pain Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,924 views

    We live in a world where people, even Christians, believe they are entitled never to suffer pain. Yet, God uses suffering for His glory.

    Series: Lies Satan Tells GOD’S CHILDREN ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO FEEL PAIN 2Corinthians 12:1-10 Clyde Reid says in his book, "Celebrate the Temporary" "One of the most common obstacles to celebrating life fully is our avoidance of pain. We do everything to escape pain. Our culture reinforces ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Make This Valley Full Of Ditches

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 17, 2004
    based on 53 ratings
     | 15,196 views

    How can we prepare our lives for the great blessing of God? A great sermon for preparing for a time of special spiritual emphasis, revival, 40 days of Purpose, etc.

    "Make this Valley Full of Ditches" - II Kings 3:5-18 INTRODUCTION: How many of you have ever had a dream where you had to do something -- maybe make a speech -- or play a recital -- or go to work -- or drive a car -- and you discovered in your dream, much to your horror, that you were not ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "Are We All Wet?”

    Contributed by Ewen Moase on Jan 22, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,715 views

    We have all heard the voice of God with our baptism. Time for us to break the silence of our own lives, to share with others in many, many ways the voice we have heard. The voice of God is calling us to go out to tell about our faith and why we believe.

    Don’t you hate it? You are watching a great movie on T.V. The excitement is mounting. You are getting to a real good part. You are sitting on the edge of your seat. Then right in the middle before the plot is revealed or the plot takes a new and exciting twist comes on a commercial. For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Growing Our Church With Love

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 3, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,254 views

    The commands of love in 1 Corinthians 13 aren’t just for wedding ceremonies, but for the Church and her ministry throughout the world.

    THE GREATEST NEED THE WORLD HAS TODAY IS FOR THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH TO SHOW THEM AND PROVE TO THEM THAT THERE REALLY IS SUCH A THING AS THE GENUINE, CHRIST-LIKE EXAMPLE OF AGAPE LOVE. IF YOU JUST SIMPLY LOOK AT TODAY’S POPULAR CULTURE IN LITERATURE, MUSIC, ADVERTISING AND THE VISUAL ARTS, YOU WOULD ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • J. Douglas Duty Jr. avatar

    Have You Heard The News?

    Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,754 views

    sermon on the annunciation

    Have you heard the news? Luke 1:26-38 / Matthew 1:18-25 News – we have news channels all over the T.V. – CNN, MSNBC, CSPAN, NEWS8. We have papers galore – The Times, The Post, The Messenger and the Journal, the National Enquirer. You can even get news updates on your pager or your cell phone. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The World's Greatest Backslider

    Contributed by Charles Clary on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 137 ratings
     | 9,863 views

    The sermon chronicles Ephraim’s (Israel) downward spiral and sets forth the love of God which reaches out to him.

    Many here today have heard of the Darwin Awards. They are given to individuals who self-destruct in the most remarkable way. Floyd Brown, age 42, wearing a ski-mask attempted to rob a Holiday Inn in Anchorage, Alaska. The problem was that there were 40 policemen who were in the lobby of the motel ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charles Whitmire avatar

    The End Before The Beginning

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Mar 16, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,630 views

    This message looks at the crucifixion story told by Mark...

    Next week is Easter. I’m sure you have already been making plans. Plans to attend Easter egg hunts, and have family over for dinner, maybe you’ve even selected a special outfit to wear... This morning, I want us to look at something a little darker - as I thought about my message this week, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Your God Reigns Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 23, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,972 views

    Our excitement as Christians celebrating Christ’s birth is similar to the excitement of the messenger of God announcing God’s deliverance to the Israelites in Babylonian captivity.

    Christmas Eve/Day Yr B, 24-25/12/2008 Isa 52:7-10 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Your God reigns” If Queen Elizabeth II (or some other royal personage) were coming to visit us soon ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Doug Lyon avatar

    An Even Better Home

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Mar 7, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,016 views

    Funeral sermon describing the believer’s heavenly home.

    Funeral Service Last Monday—exactly a week ago—I was informed that Don was at home and not doing well. So I called Mary and she very graciously invited me to come over and visit Don. When I arrived at their house, Cindy showed me in. She took me to the Living Room where her mom and dad were. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael B. Perrott avatar

    Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #4: ‘into God's Way Of Love' Series

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,621 views

    A SERMON FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT 2009. We reflect upon God’s love for us, and God’s promise of eternal life, made known to us in Jesus’ death and resurrection.

    John 3: 14-21 Journeying with Jesus through Lent #4: ‘Into God’s way of love - God loves YOU!’ Sermon Series: Lent 2009 A SERMON FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT 2009. We reflect upon God’s love for us, and God’s promise of eternal life, made known to us in Jesus’ death and resurrection. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed