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  • Larry Breeden avatar

    God Loves Them To

    Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 3, 2006
     | 2,083 views

    God’s Loving desire to save all people

    God Loves Them To Jn 3:16-21 INTRO: A. Who has dressed up in school colors, painted face, or yelled at a sporting event. Is it exciting listening to announcer call the game, shouts through the microphone, ‘He shoots He Scores!’ or “10, 5, Touchdown!” or “Its over the fence! Homerun!” We get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Temptation

    Contributed by David Trexler on Oct 11, 2006
     | 8,085 views

    This sermon compares the temptation of Adam and Eve with the temptation of Christ, relating them both to our temptations today

    The Temptation of Eve and Christ (2006) Genesis 3:1-7 and Matthew 4:1-11 The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew the 4th chapter beginning at the first verse. Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 He fasted forty days and forty nights, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    To The Church That Was Broke And Blessed Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,316 views

    It’s eternally more important for Christians to have treasures in heaven than in their hometown.

    If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would it Say? Series (part 2 of 7) (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Church That Was Broke and Blessed Rev. 2:8-11 Oct. 15, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Beth Garrod-Logsdon avatar

    Playing The World's Games By God's Rules

    Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Sep 4, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,094 views

    In this parable, Jesus is teching those at the banquet how to play "musical chairs" using God’s rules not the rules of the world.

    Playing the World’s Games by God’s Rules 22nd Sunday of Orinary Time, 2007 Children’s Sermon tie-in - Luke 14:11 - Using the game of "Chutes and Ladders" we discussed and how sometimes when you think you are going to lose you land on a ladder space and move forward and sometimes when you think ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Lloyd Vorderstrasse avatar

    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
     | 7,592 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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    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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    Know Your Equipment (Pt1) 7 Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 14, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,861 views

    A soldier needs to know how to use the equipment they have.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Last week we started to look at the spiritual battles we all seem to deal with on a daily basis. We are all in the midst of some kind of war with the enemy. Some of us do not even realize the magnitude of the battle. • One of the first things we must know if we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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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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    For A Time Such As This Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 26, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,367 views

    4 of 4 on the Treasure Principles. Based on 1 Timothy 6:17-19 this message empahasizes why we need to give to break the hold of things in our lives.

    Treasure Principles For such a time as this November 19, 2006 Treasure Principles The tyranny of things Lets say that someone gives you a free TV... Now what? You have to get an antenna or subscribe to cable. You need a vcr, a dvd, a TIVO box, and surround sound speakers to make the experience ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Exercise - Physical And Spiritual

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 25, 2013
     | 9,040 views

    America is crazy with physical fitness and wellness in this life, but, what about fitness for a godly life here on earth and the continuation after death?

    What a crazy week this has been! The terrorist bombing in Boston during the Boston Marathon leaving 3 dead and nearly 200 injured. The fertilizer plant explosion in the town of West, TX. Up to 15 dead and an unknown number injured. In the past week there have been as many as four earthquakes ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Qualify For The Prize

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 30, 2013
     | 4,044 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you qualified for the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To remind believers to qualify for the prize IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 9:27 (Amplified Bible) But [like a boxer] I buffet my body [handle i

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you qualified for the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To remind believers to qualify for the prize IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 9:27 (Amplified Bible) But [like a boxer] I buffet my body [handle it roughly, discipline it by hardships] and subdue it, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Healing In The Last Days Pt. 1

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 4, 2013
     | 6,839 views

    Healing & health go hand in hand. (If you experience healing you can experience health)Health is a lifestyle of someone who is experiencing daily the power of the blood of Jesus Christ.

    Healing in the Last Days Introduction: A Health care benefits make up 30% of our gross wages in America. 1 Healing & health go hand in hand. (If you experience healing you can experience health) a Health is a lifestyle of someone who is experiencing daily the power of the blood of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop Talbert Swan avatar

    The Power Of Love In A Culture Of Violence Series

    Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Jun 8, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,032 views

    God's love has the power to reduce violence

    INTRODUCTION There is a very well-known principle in western media circles: sex and violence sells. America’s blood-lust is reflected with the surge in ratings and the millions upon millions of dollars made by media outlets that feed images of human suffering to eager viewers, readers, and ...read more

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