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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    How Do You Stay The Course Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,866 views

    The first in a series of messages designed to encourage believers to "stay with it"

    Finish What You Begin HOW DO YOU STAY THE COURSE? 2 Timothy 4:7a “I have fought the good fight” * In his book, “The Mantle of a Mentor”, Dr. Robert Clinton tells us that the Bible mentions over 1000 leaders. In a 13 year study, he developed case studies on over 900 of these. Later, he reduced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thank God That Trouble Don't Last Always

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Nov 24, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 65,380 views

    This sermon is one of encouragement to those who are going thorugh tough times. When it seems as though there is no way out of a situation and everything is closing in on you, you can rest assure that God is just a whisper away to help you. All you have

    Introduction: The word trouble is often looked upon with a dark color. Trouble and trials are two of a kind. Webster’s dictionary defines trouble as a condition of distress, anxiety, or danger. We as Christians are well aware that we face trouble and trials in our day-to-day living. James ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Is King Supreme

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 27, 2007
     | 3,555 views

    Christ Is King Supreme 1) Over all creation 2) For all bound for salvation

    One planned on making his horse a senator (Caligula). Another loved to sing but was so bad at it that he had to post guards to keep people from leaving the room when he performed (Nero). And still another dressed in a lion skin and carried a club because he fancied himself the Greek god Hercules ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Putting God First

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 22,830 views

    We face many different dilemmas because our prorities are mixed up.

    Putting God First (See also "Love grown Cold") Hag 1:5-6,9 Hag 1:9-10 Overview Haggai was a prophet who spoke to the tiny Jewish community, which had settled again in the Promised Land after the Babylonian Captivity. His message was a reminder of the importance to; Put God First God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Gates Of Heaven

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,870 views

    Jacob wrestled with issues of faith. Would he take the God of his father and grandfather to be his God? As Jacob was running from his brother Esau, God opened up to him the gates of heaven.

    Introduction Look at story of Jacob’s dream- general sense/what is God saying/doing in the earth now, here at COTR. Jacob’s Dream Gen 28:10-22 Gen 28:10 (who were Abraham, Isaac, Esau?) Jacob- on a journey by himself, alone, apart from family, running for his life. Jacob- deceiver- facing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Lessons From The Angels Lyrics

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 18, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,187 views

    In this saying of praise in Luke’s birth narrative the angels share with us great truths of the gospel. The Gospel is about the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. The Gospel and the birth story display God’s glory offer God’s peace and deliv

    Intro: The more Christmas’ I experience the more I believe we are distracted by the details. The census of Caesar, the worship of the wise men, the marveling of Mary, no room in the inn, all are part of what we read in the gospel birth story. What do the details direct us to? What did the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Hope

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Dec 21, 2008
     | 2,841 views

    Our hope is made real as we consider that God became man. Delivered as a Christmas sermon, 2008.

    XHOPE December 21, 2008 Xmas – many people are offended by the X in Xmas X represents the first letter in the Greek name of Christ Today I entitled my sermon XHOPE – because Christ adds so much to our hope that we have that I have been talking about the last few weeks Christ makes our hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bryan Fink avatar

    Whose Birthday Is It Anyway?

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Dec 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,839 views

    The purpose of this message is to help put Christmas back into proper perspective at the beginning of the season.

    “In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to his own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Dependancy Issues (Fasting)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,310 views

    This sermon looks at the discipline of Fasting.

    “Dependency Issues” 1) Making the tie to series Isn’t technology wonderful? We live in a world that can speak instantaneously to every corner of the globe. We can share information from hundreds of satellites to any position on earth. We have access to limitless information, and we can share ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Carl Allen avatar

    The Greatest Gift Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,935 views

    The fourth message in the Advent series for 2008.

    The Greatest Gift 2 Cor. 9:15 Intro Christmas is a time of giving. And that means Christmas is a time of shopping. Ever since the wise men from the east showed up at the Jesus Christ manger carrying gold, frankincense, and myrrh, people have been exchanging gifts at Christmas. Of course, it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wisdom From The Preacher

    Contributed by Arliss Beavers on May 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,176 views

    There is a time to speak and a time to refrain from speaking.

    5-18-08 SS lesson Wisdom from the Preacher Ecc 5:1-5 Ecclesiastes 5: 1-5 1. Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil. 2. Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Need For Godly Mothers

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
     | 8,988 views

    The Need for Godly Mothers

    The Need for Godly Mothers (I Samuel 1:1—28) I. Hannah’s Problem 5 But unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion; for he loved Hannah: but the LORD had shut up her womb. She Lost Her Peace v. 6, And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her fret, because the LORD had ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Joshua And The Gibeonites - Foolishness And Faithfulness

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 26, 2016
     | 7,995 views

    Have you ever been scammed? Has anyone ever misrepresented themselves in order to take advantage of you? The encounter of the Israelites and the Gibeonites is an interesting example. Let's learn from Joshua's mistake!

    Joshua 9 - Please look this up in your Bibles ... As we look up Joshua Chapter 9 let’s take a look at where this event takes place in the history of ancient Israel. Briefly recount: Abraham/Isaac/Jacob - Bondage in Egypt - Moses - Joshua Before the time of the Judges - the kings - Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    We Must Recognise The Dangers Of Our Day Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 13, 2021
     | 4,053 views

    Based on 1Tim. 4:1-5 - Sermon challenges hearers to consider the dangers of Satanic attacks & be ready to stand against them.

    “WE MUST RECOGNIZE THE DANGERS OF OUR DAY” – 1 Timothy 4:1-5 FBCB – 7/11/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Science fiction TV series in 1960’s – “Lost in Space.” The Robinsons, American family, get thrown off course in their quest to colonize space. Have a robot w/ them that has superhuman strength. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Greet One Another Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 15, 2021
     | 3,097 views

    The church gathered should be a welcoming place - a place of warmth, friendship, and acceptance.

    -Building Up One Another- GREET ONE ANOTHER Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ send greetings.- Romans 16:16 Introduction The church gathered should be a welcoming place - a place of warmth, friendship, and acceptance. All have visited a church that was welcoming and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ