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  • Rick Sunstrom avatar

    Why Be Thankful?

    Contributed by Rick Sunstrom on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,248 views

    Discover why we should be thankful to God, even in the midst of difficult circumstances.

    Why Be Thankful? In recognition of the holiday before us, I thought it would be appropriate to talk about being thankful. I’d like to begin with a story. In regions of Mexico hot springs and cold springs are found side by side, and because of the convenience of this natural phenomenon the women ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Signs Of Life

    Contributed by Mike Gay on Feb 19, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,658 views

    I hope that this sermon will help believers life a life that is a testimony for the power of Jesus.

    SIGNS OF LIFE Luke 8:40-56 40 So it was, when Jesus returned, that the multitude welcomed Him, for they were all waiting for Him. 41 And behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue. And he fell down at Jesus’ feet and begged Him to come to his house, 42 for he had an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    A Little Story

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jun 15, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,771 views

    This is about the parable of the guys fighting over the good seats.

    Let me tell you a story… The governor’s daughter was getting married. The governor had planned an elaborate wedding and reception. The reception was more than cake and punch. It was a seven-course meal. The governor rented a massive hall in which they would have the reception. The governor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Desperate Dad

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,207 views

    In 2 miracles, Jesus turns what is unclean into wholeness; He overcomes death and defilement. He also removes the stain of sin.

    This morning we’re going to look at a dad briefly mentioned in the Gospels, a man named Jairus who was deeply concerned about his daughter; a father with a sense of urgency. Jairus was a prominent leader of the synagogue and a respected member of the community. Local synagogues were governed ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Doubtless Belief

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,117 views

    Our faith must be an active faith. It must come alive to bring others to Christ.

    I FIND IT INTERESTING THAT THOMAS MISSED THE FIRST EASTER APPEARANCE OF JESUS. WHAT I FIND TO BE EVEN MORE INTRIGUING IS THE FACT THAT THE DISCIPLES ARE STILL HIDING BEHIND A LOCKED DOOR ONE WEEK FOLLOWING THEIR ENCOUNTER WITH THE RISNEN CHRIST. I THINK THOMAS GETS A BUM RAP AS THE “LONE” DISCIPLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Giving That Gratifies Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,778 views

    God directed giving is fun!

    OUT OF THE SALTSHAKER AND INTO THE WORLD Part Four—Giving that Gratifies 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 Sunday, August 12, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Key concept: God directed giving is fun! Introduction The Apostle Paul writes to the Corinthians to remind them about completing a promise to give that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Service And The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 1, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,062 views

    The Holy Spirit calls us into service, empowers us to serve and shows us the way to serve.

    Pentecost 2009 Service and the Spirit Global Day of Prayer Prayer Introduce Service Week… As I looked at the Schedule for the Service week, I had it in my mind that I would speak on “Meeting Jesus in Service.” - a good topic as we head into the week But then I realized that it is Pentecost! – ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    From Frustration To Fullness

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 31, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,133 views

    Discover how Jesus can change frustration into fullness.

    To introduce this sermon I showed a video clip of a man punching his fist through a bath room mirror in frustration. I asked, have you felt like punching any mirrors lately? There is much frustration in our society today. People feel like punching mirrors. Consider some of the things causing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Temptation 2

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Aug 13, 2008
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     | 4,456 views

    The second part of a message on overcoming temptation. This message deals with how the Holy Spirit helps us to overcome temptation.

    Overcoming Temptation 2 “How the Holy Spirit Helps us Overcome” by Pastor Donny Granberry Last Sunday night we studied: • How to cope with temptation • That Victory over temptation is possible • The sources of temptation o Our own carnal nature o The world o Evil Spirits • The Battlefield of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Arrested By God

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,989 views

    Taken into protective costody by God

    Arrested by God on his way to Town Acts 9:1-11 Introduction: Here is a little background on his family…. ~They were a family of Pharisees, members of the party most fervent in Jewish nationalism and strict in obedience to the Law of Moses. ~They sought to guard there offspring against ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C Jordan avatar

    The Blessed Life #8: The Boomerang Blessing Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,067 views

    In the last section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches us three more keys to experiencing the blessed life: The Boomerang Blessing, Prayer and the Goodness of God, and The Highway to Heaven and Hell.

    THE BLESSED LIFE #8: THE BOOMERANG BLESSING REVIEW THE BLESSED LIFE SERIES: For the past two months, we have been going through the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7. We have been looking at how God’s desire is that we would experience the blessed life – where we would be happy, supremely ...read more

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    Simple Hymn And Scripture Service

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009
     | 5,669 views

    Service after Christmas to celebrate hymns and scripture - added personal testimony

    For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. -Isaiah 9:6 Dear Heavenly Father, we come to the stable in Bethlehem ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Should I Be Filled With The Holy Spirit?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 15, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,952 views

    Jesus makes this definition of the Holy Spirit in verse 16-17 another Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby) that He may remain forever. 17The Spirit of Truth, and He lives in you.

    Should I be Filled With the Holy Spirit? John 14:16-17 NKJ And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bill Adams avatar

    When Wisdom Fails Sin Prevails

    Contributed by Bill Adams on Apr 23, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,598 views

    How does one fail when God gives then the weapons for victory? Solomon shows us how.

    When Wisdom Fails Sin Prevails 1 Kings 9:1 And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished the building of the house of the LORD, and the king’s house, and all Solomon’s desire which he was pleased to do, 2 That the LORD appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared unto him at Gibeon. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Miles, Sr. avatar

    Why The Lost Are Not Saved

    Contributed by Michael Miles, Sr. on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,395 views

    In today’s world of easy going preaching and churches that no longer have altar calls, the lost are dying without any knowledge of salvation.

    Why The Lost Are Not Saved Matthew 9:36But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. 37Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; 38Pray ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible