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  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    The Reversal Of Fortunes Series

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,697 views

    True wealth is measured not in money but in faith.

    I will send the powerpoint that goes with this sermon for free if you send me an email and reference this sermon title. jaywmc@aol.com “The Reversal of Fortunes” James 1:9-11 “True wealth is measured not in money but in faith.” Sunday Morning Sermon 08.05.07 Intro: (start with title and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Abundance Of Rain

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 48 ratings
     | 22,568 views

    When we walk in the sin of this world we become; devastated, dry, barren, desolate void of life. What we need is a spiritual down pour of the presence of God’s blessings in our life.

    TITLE: AN ABUNDANCE OF RAIN TEXT: I KINGS 18:41-46 INTRO: The people had gathered, the altar repaired, the sacrifice laid out, the trench was dug, water applied and fire fell and consumed it all. But the day was far from over. Most evangelists today would have been satisfied with this display of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Choose Wisely

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,991 views

    God sets choices before us regularly. And the decisions that we make will determine if we are blessed /anointed / or experience victory.

    TITLE: CHOOSE WISELY TEXT: I SAMUEL 7:13 INTRO: Our lives are filled with choices. We make hundreds every day. Just this morning we decided to: - Get up or stay in bed - Eat or skip breakfast - What to wear - Where to go - Which service to attend - Most have decided where we are going after ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Role-Model Saints" Romans Pt. 17 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 24, 2007
     | 3,067 views

    Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices for Jesus. This in turn will make us a hero in the eyes of Kingdom of God.

    Role-model Saints (Cont. pt. d) Romans part 17 Opening Illustration: From Blue-fish TV “The church saved my life.” Thesis: Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices for Jesus. This in turn will make us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Role-Model Saints" Romans Pt. 18 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,047 views

    Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices for Jesus. This in turn will make us a hero in the eyes of Kingdom of God.

    "Role-model Saints" Romans pt. 18 Opening Illustration: Bluefish TV.Com - History of sacrifice Thesis: Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices for Jesus. This in turn will make us a hero in the eyes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus' Invitation

    Contributed by Alfredo Torres on May 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,074 views

    I find this sermon is for everybody because it is applicable for evangelistic approach so with those who are already grown beliebers.

    Text: Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV) Subject: Invitation Theme: Jesus’ invitation to everyone INTRODUCTION: Have you ever been invited by someone? What do you feel if you are being invited by an influential person? Great, isn’t it? Especially when the president of our country was the one who invited us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Serenity Or Desperation Series

    Contributed by Scott Jordan on May 18, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,953 views

    A series on living in the 21st Century

    Living in the 21st Century: Serenity or Desperation When I think of the wisdom and scope of God’s plan, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, 15the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. 16I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will give you mighty inner strength through ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Choice Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,477 views

    Final sermon in the series God or the World

    God or the World #4 A Choice of the Heart Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Israel enjoyed the blessings for less than 1000 years. They entered the land of Canaan about 1400 BC and Babylon conquered Israel about 587 BC. In addition, many times during this period, Israel disobeyed God and was chastened. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Raising Our Shields

    Contributed by Richard White on May 19, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,422 views

    The Devil is at war with us, his arrows are flying. Time to raise our shields and extinguish the flaming arrows of doubt.

    Raising up our shields Genesis 15:1-21 I am a trekkie, not of the next generation or deep space nine, but one of the originals. I always looked forward to the ominous music, the attack from the enemy ships, and Chekhov asking, “Shall I raise the shields Captain?” This morning I want to talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Keith Andrews avatar

    What Difference Does Jesus Make

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on May 20, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,781 views

    I wonder then, what do we think Jesus does? Who do we think he is? Is he someone that we come to only when there are problems, or do we check in with him everyday regardless of how life is treating us. I believe that we all need to come to terms with the

    What Difference Does Jesus Make All passages marked NIV: The Holy Bible: New International Version. 1996, c1984. Grand Rapids: Zondervan. All passages marked KJV: The Holy Bible : King James Version. 1995. Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc. Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction Good Morning, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Diversity Within Unity Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,320 views

    The church’s unity in "One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism, allows for great diversity in ministry.

    John 17:20-26 “Diversity Within Unity” INTRODUCTION What does “One” look like? Ever since Jesus prayed the prayer recorded in today’s gospel lesson, this has been a vital question for Christians and for the Christian Church. Jesus prayed for the unity of his followers. The primary purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    My Condition

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on May 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,723 views

    “My condition in Christ is base on my relationship with Him.”

    “My Condition” “My condition in Christ is base on my relationship with Him.” 2 Cor. 5:16-21 Sunday Morning Sermon 05.20.07 Intro: (Start with text and title) Did you hear about the man who was told he had three months to live? He goes to the doctor and they run tests, the cancer is not treatable ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jennifer Casto avatar

    Are You A Grasshopper Or A Giant Warrior?

    Contributed by Jennifer Casto on May 21, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,239 views

    So many people in this life want everything but without putting forth any effort...nobody wants to sweat anymore...everyone wants things the easy way...they don’t want to fight their giants--- Yes God wants to prosper you and bless you, but sometimes you

    So many people in this life want everything but without putting forth any effort...nobody wants to sweat anymore...everyone wants things the easy way...they don’t want to fight their giants---they just wanna lay down and let someone else do it...and then whine and complain about things the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Richard White avatar

    The Giant Of Desparation Series

    Contributed by Richard White on May 21, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,985 views

    This could be anyone of us, what would these people think if they knew what I have done. Face this Giant and watch him fall. We must remember that the church is a hospital for sinners not a rest home for saints.

    The Giant of Desperation. There is a desperate person who sits in the corner of the assembly today. Dry mouth, moist palms, scarcely moves for fear of detection. He feels out of place in a room full of saints, but where else will he go? He has violated every belief he every had, he has hurt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Timing Is Everything

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,025 views

    Timing is everything so we must understand that we cannot waste our time but use it to make a difference for eternity.

    Unity Baccalaureate - Sunday Eve. May 20th Class motto for the Unity senior class of 2007: We laughed until we had to cry, We loved right to our last goodbye but over the years we will recall for just one moment, we had it all. As I read your class motto the concept of time raced through my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational