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    The Marks Of True Faith Series

    Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,219 views

    This sermon is intended to help believers understand that genuine faith is evident in practical principles in daily living.

    In the sports world, many athletes are recognized by their accomplishments in their perspective sports profession and at some point they are inducted into the “Hall of Fame”. I love the game of basketball and list of hall of famers are tremendous. The list includes stars like: - Kareen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Joy Through Service

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,117 views

    Serving God with everthing you have and with all you are can bring you joy. Especially since you see that Jesus did the same.

    The Scene: 12 Men lined up at a table (they would be laying …) Jesus: roles up his pant legs and wraps a towel around his body to use... pours water into a basin and begins washing his disciples feet. Slowly and diligently wash each persons feet and when you get so far begin speaking… “Peter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We're Expecting

    Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Jul 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,405 views

    We are patiently waiting for and expecting the day for when our pain and suffering is taken away and we truly become one of God’s children.

    Romans 8:18 – 25 reads, “For I consider the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Gift To An Ambitious World

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,328 views

    What is our place in this world?

    God’s Gift To An Ambitious World Psalm 131 June 1, 2008 Spelling Be story, This week on National Public Radio, they told the story of the ever-increasing difficulty graduating seniors are having in getting into the college of their choosing. Despite high grade point averages. Despite involvement ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Everyone And Everywhere

    Contributed by Lloyd Vorderstrasse on Aug 2, 2008
     | 4,474 views

    Don’t give up on yourself. God can still use you to be a witness for him. He is not done writing your story.

    Date: July 27, 2008 Title: Everyone and Everywhere. Scripture: Mark 16: 15 This past week at VBS we’ve been talking about the miraculous power God makes available to us in order for us to be and experience all that he created us to be. You heard it: -on Monday: The power to be thankful. -on ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Wrestling With Discouragement And Adversity Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,591 views

    In Psalm 13 David exemplifies the process of overcoming discouragement to find encouragement in God.

    Wrestling with discouragement and adversity One world, one dream Psalm 13 During the Olympics we watch athletes compete. We may reflect at times that at least they have an objective measure to know how they are performing. If I run faster than my last time, I am doing better, even if I do not win. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    God's Open Secret

    Contributed by David Mcallan on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,004 views

    What was a mystery has now been made plain - God has healed the rift between Jew & Gentile - He has broken down the dividing wall. God heals the broken hearted & broken relationships - all by the work of Christ as revealed in the Gospel.

    Intro - In 1956, Stuart Hamblen wrote the song “It Is No Secret (What God Can Do) - the chorus runs like this... It is no secret, what God can do what He’s done for others, He’ll do for you with arms wide open, He’ll pardon you it is no secret what God can do - This is the issue in today’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Fail Well Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009
     | 5,154 views

    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Learning how to turn failures in to victories....

    Series - "Living Life to the Full" How to Fail Well (LTF-05) 2 Timothy 2:13 Have you wondered why we all love stories where, despite insurmountable odds and against unstoppable enemies, the little guy fights his way to the top and the bad guys get their comeuppance? Nearly 35 years ago on October ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Barnabus, The Encourager

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 16,711 views

    In this sermon you will consider three traits of the person who serves as an encourager.

    Have you ever had someone encourage you at a time when you desperately needed it? There is nothing as refreshing as an encouraging word or deed. It is like a fresh drink of water on a hot day. In fact, I believe encouragement is the greatest need in our day. Most all people you meet are carrying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baby And The Beautician

    Contributed by Dennis Raines on Mar 9, 2008
     | 3,670 views

    Is what is in your head also in your heart?

    Baby and the Beautician Luke 13:22-30 In 1977 I decided to become a licensed boat captain. It was during that time that I had the opportunity to meet a man named “Baby”. He got the nickname because when he was in the second grade, he had to quit school and go to work to support his single mom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cycle Of No Purpose Series

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,802 views

    Are you tired of having no purpose? Are you weary from wasting all of your energy on unproductive things? Are you ready for a change? Are you willing to trust God?

    THE CYCLE OF NO PURPOSE Jonah 1 Two gas company service men, a senior training Supervisor and a young trainee were out checking meters and parked their truck at the end of the alley and worked there way to the other end. At the last house a woman looking out her kitchen window watched the two men ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Expectations

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,989 views

    An introduction to the titles and roles prophesied for the Christ.

    “GREAT EXPECTATIONS” (taken from a message by Matthew Rogers) ISAIAH 9:2-6 OPEN Every so often, in the world of high school boy’s basketball, there comes a player with incredible talent and skill. He and his team become the focus of a lot of media attention. That player becomes one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lord's Prayer

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,766 views

    • On the cross, Jesus took all of our mistakes, shortcomings, and sins. • He took the blackest and darkest things we have ever done. • And in return, we are clothed with His perfection and holiness. • And this offer is made to everyone. • We sim

    Have you ever found yourself doing something and for the life of you you don’t know why? Story of the little girl asking why do you cut the ends off the roast? A lot of times in life we end up doing things for the wrong reasons • And the reason is because no one has ever stopped and asked why. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Running The Marathon

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,135 views

    The Christian walk is a long marathon -- don't grow weary, pace yourself, and keep your eyes fixed on our model and Savior Jesus!

    “Running the Marathon” Text: Hebrews 12:1-4 © 2007, Sterling C. Franklin Free for your use and encouragement Story/Illustration: In high school, I ran several years of track. At the end of each season, there was a conference meet – a big gathering of schools racing against each ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wisdom For Solomon Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,943 views

    True wisdom is a gift from God. It’s worth more than riches or power. But by itself it’s not enough. We also need to remain faithful to God.

    By Rev Bill Stewart It could almost be an episode of CSI or Law and Order or Bones or some other TV crime drama, couldn’t it? Today’s reading has drama; it has suspense; it has a "goodie" and a "baddie" and a cop, or in this case a king, who needs to find out which is which; and of course it has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican