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  • Paul Apple avatar

    The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,828 views

    CONTENTMENT IS NO PROBLEM WHEN WE ARE FOLLOWING THE GOOD SHEPHERD

    BIG IDEA: CONTENTMENT IS NO PROBLEM WHEN WE ARE FOLLOWING THE GOOD SHEPHERD INTRODUCTI0N: Do you ever have a problem with contentment? Who doesn’t! How do you feel when your kids or your wife complain ... = a reflection on your ability to provide and care for your family The Good Shepherd can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Name Of The Lord

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,043 views

    This sermon looks at the name of the Lord and expalins what that name means for us today.

    I. Introduction A. Background 1. Exodus 1 – The oppression of Hebrews in Egypt. (Babies killed) 2. Exodus 2 – Moses is put in Nile, found by pharaoh’s daughter, grows up, kills a man and flees to Midian. 3. Exodus 3 – Moses is visited by the Lord at the Burning Bush. B. Exodus 3:10-13, verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Is Finished

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 10,628 views

    A message for Good Friday focusing on the statement "It is finished."

    Today is Good Friday. A day when we focus on the suffering and death of Jesus. I want to focus today on the importance of the three of Christ’s final words: "It is finished!" Our background scripture today comes from John 19:30. When Jesus had tasted it, he said, "It is finished!" Then he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Cure For The Cancer Of Prejudice Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,672 views

    This sermon uses Peters vision to examine a cure for prejudice.

    (powerpoint with subpoints to the three main points is available upon request) Today’s culture seems to be more attuned to issues of prejudice than perhaps any other time in our history. However; simply being aware of something does not readily present a remedy. Prejudice is very much like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Missing It When God Visits

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,396 views

    How many times do we fail to see and hear God in the ordinary things of life?

    Missing it when God visits Text: Luke 19:41-44 Text Verse: …thou knewest not the time of thy visitation." Vs. 44 Opening: 1. How many times have I missed a GOD ENCOUNTER simply because I saw only the natural surroundings with natural eye, that which God had meant for me see with ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Why Do I Still Have Hope In The Midst Of Troubles

    Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Mar 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,557 views

    In this world of trouble there is for all that we go through.

    Prayer Text: Lamentation 3:21 – 26 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. (22) It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. (23) They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. (24) The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tempted? Deal With It.

    Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,475 views

    This message applies the temptation of Christ to our lives.

    Background for temptation q Temptation takes place after an emotional high – baptism of Christ. q Temptation comes at a time of spiritual strength: communion of Father, Son and Spirit q Temptation comes in the midst of spiritual service – fasting. q Tempation comes at a time of physical weakness – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Community-Membership Has It's Privileges

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Aug 5, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,283 views

    being part of the community of faith has it’s built in privileges

    Intro: years ago a credit card company had as it’s motto, membership has it’s privileges. If you used this card, you were in for some special privileges. Becoming a member of Christ’s community, gives us privileges, or blessings. It is so exciting to think that our church, this community, by being ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Bold Spirit Series

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Aug 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,853 views

    We have no reason to be ashamed of the Gospel

    A Bold Spirit Have you ever been in a situation where you found yourself embarrassed by something you did or something you had? Like coming to a stop in your car at a crowded intersection and your brakes were squealing very loudly? Or a squealing fan belt? It sort of makes you feel like you wish ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Chosen Community

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,549 views

    the honor and privilege of being chosen by God

    Intro: I must be a special person, because when I check my e-mails I have messages that say, Steve you are a winner, you have been chosen for a trip to Disney World. Steve, would you please take a survey for us. Steve, could we send you on a dream vacation? Wow, I am special, I am a chosen one. Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    As Children Of Light Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,091 views

    We are called to walk as children of Light. The Apostle Paul offers us help. He offers us a Caution, Reminds us of the change, and then exposes to us the clarity of walking as COL.

    In the Sermon On the Mount, Jesus said, "there are 2 roads, paths, gates.." Later in Matthew 25 He said, "there were sheep & goats." In the OT, Joshua said, "choose you today whom you will serve." At MT Carmel (1 Kings 18:20) Elijah asked, "How long will you hesitate between two opinions? If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Brown avatar

    Extreme Courage

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 4, 2006
     | 2,064 views

    We need to demonstrate extreme courage daily as we stand for Christ.

    EPIC Gathering-10/13/02-Extreme Courage (Acts 4) Open to Acts 4 Story that took place not long after Christ’s death One afternoon two of His followers, Peter & John, went to the temple for the 3 o’clock prayer service. -come across a beggar, who had been unable to walk since birth -asks for $, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • The Most Rev. Kelvin C. Brooks avatar

    A Part-Time Employee For A Full-Time Job

    Contributed by The Most Rev. Kelvin C. Brooks on Jun 8, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,058 views

    What happens when you truly seek after the face of God and develop a strong relationship with him? There can only be advantages! ;-)

    “A Part-time Employee For A Full-time Job” “The Advantages to being closely connected to God.” Luke 22:54-62 I) Introduction a) Many of us are in need of a close walk with God b) Some of us are following, but not close enough c) So we will discuss: 1) Causes of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wait For Another?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 12, 2007
     | 1,680 views

    We, like John, often have expectations of Christ Jesus that are not totally in accord with his will for us.

    Matthew 11:2 – 11 / Wait For Another? Intro: Not long ago, Barbara and I ordered a set of footstools that we saw in a catalog. The description said they were a deep chocolate brown. The picture was of a rich, dark, chocolate, almost black color. We ordered them and anxiously waited for them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Stan Szelkowski avatar

    Lessons From The Shunammite Mother

    Contributed by Stan Szelkowski on May 10, 2007
    based on 37 ratings
     | 17,549 views

    Learning the lesson of persistence from the Shunammite mother. A Mother’s Day Message.

    “Lessons from the Shunammite Mother” II Kings 4:18-37 Intro: Lessons from my Mother - We are going to learn some lessons from the Shunammite mother - Give the background from II Kings 4:8-17 - Read II Kings 4:18-37 The Shunammite mother refused to give up vs. 18-22 She refused to give up when ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible