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  • Paul Apple avatar

    Seeking God's Face Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 118 ratings
     | 24,256 views

    THOSE WHO SEEK GOD’S FACE CONFIDENTLY EXPECT DELIVERANCE

    BIG IDEA: THOSE WHO SEEK GOD’S FACE CONFIDENTLY EXPECT DELIVERANCE INTRODUCTION: THE SECRET OF THE SEEKER -- How can he be so confident when the enemies are so terrible and the goodness of the Lord is nowhere to be seen? I. (:1-3) THE LORD IS THE ANSWER TO ALL MY FEARS (NO PANIC) A. (:1) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Goal To Win

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 127 ratings
     | 13,935 views

    This message is based on the Olympic Games. It deals with life’s situations.

    THE GOAL TO WIN Philippians 3:7-14 INTRO: The American Olympic basketball team, made up of college players, made a mediocre showing at Seoul, Korea, in the 1988 summer games. Back home, people were greatly disappointed, especially since other teams sported professional athletes. The Olympic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    That My House May Be Full

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 2, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 22,510 views

    It is not a pride thing to have a full house, a packed out church (It’s a God thing- A full house is his idea.

    “A FULL HOUSE” Lu. 14:16 –24 Many have disqualified themselves from their place of priveledge and blessings. By unconcern. Indifference. (self interests.) They began to excuse themselves. Excuse (to beg off) i.e. depreicate, decline, shun: refuse, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Chandler avatar

    Leadership Series

    Contributed by James Chandler on Oct 20, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 14,775 views

    First in a series looking at how Christ has built His house, the Church

    The House That Jesus Built. Leadership Matthew 16:24 24Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. Leaders: A.) Know it all starts with attitude. Before God can use a Christian as a leader, the Christian must ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where's The Power

    Contributed by Chris Mason on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,069 views

    Where is the power? The power is found in Christ alone! It sounds so simple, then why do we have such a problem following it.

    Where Is The Power? No matter how hard I try, I just can’t stop using profanity, lying, cheating, stealing, turning my back on God! What I need to know is: where’s the power. Didn’t God say that He would never leave nor forsake me, then why do I find myself in these situations time after time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hindrances To The Growth Of The Church

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,421 views

    Hindrances to the Growth of the Church

    Hindrances to the Growth of the Church Learning Objective The students will be able to explain some of the major hindrances to the qualitative and quantitative growth of the church. Introduction - When a child is not growing we look for causes. The child may not be growing because he is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Is Thy God?

    Contributed by Bud Martenn on Nov 2, 2000
    based on 90 ratings
     | 7,321 views

    We should be encouraged because of the omnipresence of my great and wonderful God

    Pastor Bud Martenn Bethel Memorial Baptist Church PO 673 LaFayette, GA 30728 WHERE IS THY GOD? Psalm 42:10 BEGINNING 1. Do you ever feel alone, abandoned, and forsaken like David did in this psalm? 2. Has the enemy ever struck up a conversation with you when you’re down in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Key To Leadership: Priorities Series

    Contributed by Terry Kreuger on Jan 18, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,500 views

    How we use our time will directly affect our effectivness for the Kingdom

    The Key to Leadership: Priorities The Test of Time Introduction The way we use our time will determine whether or not we count for God! The quality of a person’s leadership depends on how he spends his time! The effectiveness of our leadership depends on how effectively we use time! Many of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Capturing The Christmas Spirit

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Dec 3, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,558 views

    A devotional about re-capturing the real "Spirit of Christmas."

    Capturing the ’Spirit of Christmas’ Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, Wed. 12/3/2008 INTRODUCTION: This is the time of the year in which we hear endlessly about ’the Spirit of Christmas.” Everyone, from believers to unbelievers, the devout and the rebellious, the faithful and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Deeper Relationship With Christ Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,728 views

    As living stones we are built into spiritual houses--we grow in our walk with Jesus.

    1 Peter 2:4-6 “Deeper Relationship with Christ” INTRODUCTION We continue to talk about our response to the resurrection of Jesus Christ as a congregation and as individuals. We are doing this by studying our congregation’s mission statement. That statement reads, “Inviting everyone to a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Three Great Words From God

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 15,242 views

    Often we hear people speak disparagingly of making New Year’s resolutions. They think these promises are worthless. This cynicism could indicate that they have no hope for the coming year being better than the last. It is certainly easy to give way to

    Three Great Words from God for the Coming Year Romans 15:7-13 Intro Often we hear people speak disparagingly of making New Year’s resolutions. They think these promises are worthless. This cynicism could indicate that they have no hope for the coming year being better than the last. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Where You Are

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 14, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,582 views

    The message reflects on how often we are physically in one place, by mentally and emotionally somewhere else. It calls us to actually be, where we are.

    (The following message was incubated at a seminar conducted by Richard Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline. At that seminar, he reflected on discussions that he and Dallas Willard had shared regarding learning to actually be at the place that we physically are. Rather than a full ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • James Bohrer avatar

    Don't Lose Your Marbles Series

    Contributed by James Bohrer on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,805 views

    A sermon to encourage the congregation to strive for God’s dreams in their lives and not sell out to their fears or settle for second best.

    DON’T LOSE YOUR MARBLES! PROVERBS 13:12 HOPE FOR TODAY SERIES PASTOR JIM BOHRER September 30, 2007 INTRO: HOOK One of the most exciting, fun, and imaginative movies I have ever watched has been HOOK. Where Robin Williams plays Peter Panning (a man who has bought into the conventional vision for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Almost Slipped

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,049 views

    The importance of keeping our eyes and faith upon the Lord Jesus Christ, for the deceiver wants us to look at this world and its pleasures.

    Ps 73: 1 – 28 NIV 73:2 but as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong. They are free from the burdens common to man; they are not plagued by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "If He Must Needs Go, I Must!"

    Contributed by W. Alderman on May 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,198 views

    This is a sermon that encourages us to go to all people groups as Jesus did the woman at the well.

    “IF HE MUST NEEDS GO, I MUST” Text: John 4:1-28 W. Max Alderman Introduction: This is a great story that shows the compassion that the Lord had for “whosoever”. This lady in Samaria was so despised by the world, but so loved by the Lord. You may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist