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  • Byron Harvey avatar

    Inching Away Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,926 views

    This sermon is part of a series I preached on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

    One Holy Passion Nehemiah 13:4-31 May 27, 2001 “Inching Away” “All too easily, an ugly thing becomes tolerated, even viewed as the possibly useful thing, then the permissible thing, and finally the attractive thing. It does not happen in a moment. Standards are lowered gradually and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Taming The Tongue Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 17, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,615 views

    The tongue has done more destruction to our society than terrorist’s attacks. It has been one of the most powerful forces stopping revival from happening in this nation.

    The seven keys to revival – Sermon 2 – Key 2 “Taming the tongue” Opening Scripture text Isaiah 30:25-26 25In the day of great slaughter, when the towers fall, streams of water will flow on every high mountain and every lofty hill. 26The moon will shine like the sun, and the sunlight will be seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Erickson avatar

    Prophecy: Words To Us From God?

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jan 28, 2001
    based on 148 ratings
     | 7,966 views

    Are there some ways other than the Bible through which God lets us know what He desires and what He expects from us?

    RYAN: Pastor Dan, there is something I need to tell you right away. DAN: Are you sure it can’t wait until after the worship service is over? RYAN: No. No, this is important. DAN: OK, what is it? RYAN: Well, God told me that we need to change the color of the church carpet. DAN: Oh, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Tison avatar

    When God Asks You To Do Something You Do Not Understand Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,968 views

    Faith is a difficult subject for beleivers, it becames even more difficult when God asks us to do something we do not understand. We learn several practical lessons from the Joshua’s encounter at Jericho which will help us when God asks us do something we

    Introduction: A man was quiet a bit overweight, he had tried several ways to lose the weight, but had no success. Finally he decided to visit his minister and ask him if he had any solutions to his weight problem. The minister said he had just the solution. The man was to go home and wait for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kranthi Kumar Medida avatar

    The Greatness Of The Word Of God

    Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Dec 9, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,569 views

    In this message, I want to tell you of the greatness of the Word of God, so that you will begin to treat it in a way which it rightly deserves.

    INTRODUCTION If there is a great man and you do not know that he is great, then you cannot show the respect, which he deserves. Before deciding how you are going to act with someone, you will be asking yourselves, the following questions: “Who is that person? What is his position in the society? ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Christmas According To The Shepherds

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 19, 2006
    based on 1 rating
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    The story of the shepherds teaches us what Christmas is really all about.

    One night many years ago, a shepherd named Benjamin was keeping watch over his flock. It was a night that began like every other. Little did he know that this night would change his life forever. The sky was unusually clear that evening. Benjamin never grew tired of looking at the night sky. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unpopular Truth

    Contributed by Martin Odom on Dec 25, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,063 views

    Using John the Baptist as a model, this sermon challenges us to become serious about making a meaningful difference in our neighborhood and community.

    THE UNPOPULAR TRUTH MARK 1:1-11 There is an old gospel song we used to sing some of you may know it. I’m running for my life, I’m running for my life, I’m running for my life. ---If anybody asks you what’s the matter with me, just tell them I’m saved, sanctified, Holy Ghost filled, and fire ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Doug Henry avatar

    When The Church Prays Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,913 views

    A look at what really happens when believers get down on their knees and pray.

    When The Church Prays Acts 12:1-19 A Sunday School teacher was struggling to open a combination lock that was placed on the supply closet in the church. She had been told the combination, but she couldn’t quite remember it. Exasperated, she went to the pastor’s study to ask for help. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chip Monck avatar

    A Year For Victory Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,638 views

    Part two in this series builds upon the revelation of Christ as Lord of Hosts, or God of Armies. It explores the need for Christians to go on the offensive in spiritual warfare.

    (Major inspiration for this sermon derived from Francis Frangipane’s "This Day We Fight") There is a question that is asked in the church. It is an important question. A vital question. One that should be asked of those we come in contact with, and those who find themselves within our church ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ronnie McNeill avatar

    "Running Your Race And Keeping Your Eyes

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,930 views

    Keep your eyes on the prize. The prize is Jesus the Christ. No matter how hard the road becomes, keep your eyes on Jesus the Christ.

    Looking at the world of athletics, I see many young people training daily with dreams of becoming a professional athlete. Whether it’s in football, baseball, basketball, tennis, figure skating, boxing, or whatever the sport, they know that they must train diligently and must be consistent in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Triumph Proclaimed!" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,165 views

    Sermon 12 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

    “For Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit; 19 in which also He went and made proclamation to the spirits now in prison, 20 who once were disobedient, when the patience ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Peter Bines avatar

    The Reality Of Revival

    Contributed by Peter Bines on Jul 24, 2006
    based on 55 ratings
     | 20,458 views

    Whta is revival and what are it’s true characteristics? Let’s explore through Habbakuk what it’s about and stir our hearts to cry to God for His powerful work in our day.

    HABBAKUK CH 3 V 2 INTRODUCTION One modern religious scholar has said: ‘…we will not see the large scale revival’s that were witnessed, for example, during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries…There is simply not the required sociological, psychological and spiritual soil needed for such ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tim Najpaver avatar

    God's Road Signs Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Tim Najpaver on Jul 27, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 31,468 views

    To navigate through life safely, notice the "road signs" God places in his word.

    This sermon and the other "road sign" sermons made use of common "road signs" that were projected on the worship screen for visual impact. God’s road signs Part 1 Jeremiah 31:21-22 In the words of the singing group, The Five Man Electrical Band, Signs, Signs, everywhere ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chip Monck avatar

    Putting Grace In The Generation Gap Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,436 views

    This is the third in a series of sermons based on Paul’s letter to Timothy as a guide to how the church should behave. This message explores the generation gap in churches.

    Tomorrow is the birthday of my lovely wife of 16 years. A difficult time in the Monck household as Debbie rapidly approaches the big 4-0. Reminds me of the story where Johnny asked his grandmother how old she was, and she said, "I’m 39 and holding." Johnny thought about that for a minute, then ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Chip Monck avatar

    Clues To Contentment Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 29, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,206 views

    This is the final in a series of sermons based on Paul’s letter to Timothy as a guide to how the church should behave. This message explores living in contentment with our material condition.

    (Opened message with showing of U2 “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” Music Video) Even though that song is now pushing 20 years old, it may more than any other song continue to describe our culture today. A culture littered with people who are searching, running, scaling, looking for ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan