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  • Cesar Delgado avatar

    The Offer Of Living Water

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Mar 24, 2007
     | 4,085 views

    It is always profitable for our souls to read about the conversion of a sinner by God’s grace. It is especially profitable to read and study the stories of God’s converting grace given to us in the pages of Holy Scriptures

    The Offer of Living water John 4:1-14 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga Albay March 18, 2007 Introduction It is always profitable for our souls to read about the conversion of a sinner by God’s grace. It is especially profitable to read and study the stories of God’s converting grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    War Of The Wells

    Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 21, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,496 views

    Four steps to enduring strife

    INTRODUCTION: As we approach the time for Vacation Bible School, I would like for us to take a look at some of the lessons our children will work through. Today I have chosen the story of the Isaac’s contention with the Philistines over wells. Our VBS material uses this story to teach the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Pray For Our Labor

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,473 views

    A sermon on how to pray for our labor, our career, our job, our workplace.

    Evening Service for 9/5/2004 Labor Introduction: A father is asked by his friend, “Has your son decided what he wants to be when he grows up?” “Yes, he wants to be a garbage collector,” replied the boy’s father. His friend thought for a moment and responded, “That’s a rather strange ambition to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Bobby Hawk on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 217 ratings
     | 30,487 views

    God has called each one of us to do great things. And it all starts when we get out of the boat.

    “Get Out of the Boat” Matthew 14:22-33 Opening: (The Disciples Version of the Story) It was the next night. They had gathered together as usual. Peter, of course, was running late. A crowd of friends had joined the group for dinner. Then Matthew brought up the story. “Last night Peter made a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Flee From Harm Series

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on May 15, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,381 views

    This is the last of 5 messages on the F’s of flying with spirutal engine failure, the emergency evacuation plan to FLEE from harm.

    FLEE FROM HARM BACKGROUND: A. Illustration: The pilot of a small Piper single engine plane developed engine failure. He continued to FLY the plane, gliding and trying find a place to land. He checked instruments, did everything he knew how, yet he was not able to FIX the problem. He called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Makes Us One

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Oct 25, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 5,269 views

    Reformation Day: A message remembering God’s work to preserve the truth of forgiveness by grace through faith and what that truth does for us today.

    It’s been just a bit over five years since Sofi and I met many of you. Lots and lots of water has flowed under the bridge since that day. There have been hard times and good times. There have been sad times and happy times. Some of the folks that were here with us at the beginning have since been ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Giving More Than Thanks" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Nov 2, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,920 views

    What does scripture say that we can give more than thanks?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM November 7, 2004 "Giving More than Thanks" Romans 14:7-12 INTRODUCTION: This scripture is referring to believers, both strong Christians and those weak in the faith. Paul was addressing the total Christian community made up of persons who were from various ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The One Constant Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,019 views

    Too often in life, we are looking to so many things to be constant in our lives and support us. Money, family, friends, jobs, etc. The fact is, all of those things will fail us, only God remains.

    Tonight, I wanted to start off our time together by talking about being let down. This is something that has really been on my mind the last week as I have been experiencing a big let down personally. A few months ago, I thought everything was all taken care of and it would be a breeze the rest of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Master's Plan Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007
     | 4,325 views

    The greatest building project in the history of man is the building of the church. It began at Pentecost some 2000 years ago and continues until this day.

    Series: Being the Body THE MASTER’S PLAN FOR THE CHURCH Matthew 16:18 As I look out the glass doors into the foyer I remember that last year as this time there was no foyer or new education building. In less than a year we watched as the foundation was laid out and poured. The metal for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When David Danced

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 19,741 views

    Jesus is God’s dance among us. Join the dance!

    I. DAVID WAS CELEBRATING ARRIVAL OF GOD’S ARK SAFELY INTO JERUSALEM A. Ark Of The Covenant 1. Large gold chest / inside stone tablets / Mercy Seat = God’s throne 2. Carried through wilderness, across Jordan, around Jericho, into battles a. in battle, Philistines captured ark b. all got sick & ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Let's Take Christ Out Of Xmas

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 26, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,039 views

    Instead of putting Christ into Christmas, maybe we should take him out of what Christmas has become in our culture.

    Let’s Take Christ Out of Xmas” Luke 2:1-20 December 24, 2006 Christmas Eve I am going to go out of my way to be provocative tonight. You see, I believe that we should take Christ out of Christmas. I believe that there is no place for Christ in Christmas. We ought to put aside all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Leadership Essentials Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,066 views

    Exposition of Nehemiah 2:9-20 about Nehemiah’s journey to Jerusalem and the first part of gathering the troops and casting the vision

    Text: Nehemiah 2:9-20, Title: Leadership Essentials, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/9/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Read the quotes about leadership on p. 27-28 of Sanders’ Spiritual Leadership down through Truman’s quote. B. Background to passage: Four months after this intense burden for the kingdom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Taunts From The Captives Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,082 views

    Exposition of Habakkuk 2:6-20

    Text: Habakkuk 2:6-20 Title: Taunts from the Captives Date/Place: LSCC, 8/27/06, PM A. Opening illustration: We are the beavers, mighty mighty beavers… B. Background to passage: This is the second answer of God to the prophet’s complaint about the lack of action on God’s part to punish all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    A Title Or A Towel? Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 23, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,036 views

    Message about being a servant in the kingdom of God.

    Note: This is a message originally preached by David Kemp from the Fort Mill Church of God. It made a big impact on me and I used it and changed it to fit the church I pastor. I thought it was worth sharing. Title: A Title or a Towel! - Servant hood Text: John 13:3-5; 12-15 Thesis: We need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    To Sin Or Not To Sin, That Is The Question? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 25, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,818 views

    Temptation how do we resist it, what part did Jesus play in making this possible, and what example has he set for us to follow?

    There’s a cartoon that reads “how come opportunity knocks only once, but temptation beats the door down every day?” Temptation, how often are we tempted in some situation to just give in. The human race does not have a great track record when it comes to temptation. This from Genesis 3:1-9. An ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army