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  • Davon Huss avatar

    A New Vision For Giving

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,790 views

    let’s see a better and clearer picture (vision) of the results of genuine Biblical Christian giving. Main Scripture is 2 Corinthians 9:7-15. Outline taken from Gil Rugh in Giving: A Result of Grace, Chapter 3

    Sermon for 8/5/2007 2 Corinthians 9:7-15 A New Vision for Giving Introduction: A. Visualization is so important these days. Basketball (shot like James) , baseball (hit like Bonds), football (pass like Manning). B. Visualize success in our lives. If we are successful what will it look ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Called

    Contributed by Billy Kangas on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,801 views

    Epesians 1:4 “Long before he laid down earth’s foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love, to be made whole and holy by his love.”

    When I was born my parents named me William Erick Kangas and that was that. From that point on that was my name. I had no say in it I had no input I had no way to argue. I grew up being William Erick Kangas and I will probably die being William Erick Kangas. That’s what I am Called and that’s what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walking Billboard

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,339 views

    What message are you sending today on the billboard of your life? Let it be a message of hope and of encouragement!

    Walking Billboard Luke 8:26-39 Scripture Read Luke 8:26-39 Introduction My wife Christina and I came here to visit First Congregational Church in December of 2006 to candidate and interview for the position of Pastor. Some of you may recall what the church sign on the grass in front of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What Is Your Aim?

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 11, 2008
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     | 8,188 views

    As you read this sermon you will be led to evaluate your aim in life.

    This weekend the Olympics began in Beijing, China. The world will be focused on China for the next several weeks. There are thousands of world class athletes competing for medals. Their aim is to win a gold medal. They have focused their entire lives on this goal. I would like to use the Olympic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Useful Or Useless Series

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 3, 2008
     | 7,739 views

    As God’s people we are not expected not just to know what we should believe but we need also to know how to behave

    TOPIC: USEFUL OR USELESS ((A Life that Honors God – Sermon on the Mount Series) Text: Matthew 5:13-16 Introduction: (ILL. Brain of a professor, a scientist and a bench basketball player.) (ILL. Show two Bible – one is used and one is still new but already old and ask: Which do you like if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Our Selah Series

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jun 23, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,367 views

    This last sermon in the series helps us experience on a daily basis the all imnportant 3 "Selah" found in this chapter. Once these are a reality in our lives, so much will change in our walk with God!

    Psalm 32 What if I told you that there is one person who can come along side your life and give you perfect guidance and success in anything God asks you to do! You say, “But I don’t believe that there is a person that perfect and that precise!” With all do respect, I think you are wrong! There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sometimes We Think We Know Better Than The Lord

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 18, 2009
    based on 49 ratings
     | 22,127 views

    A sermon on the Cross-centered life.

    Mark 8:31-38 “Sometimes We Think WE Know Better Than The Lord” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org History is filled with examples of women and men who, by throwing away their lives, gained life eternal. Late in the 4th Century there was a certain monk ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Where Have All The Heros Gone

    Contributed by Brandon Searles on Mar 2, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,957 views

    This nation is in need of Heroes. We must resurrect the dream within our children to believe in heros. Perhaps not Superman or Spiderman but the hero of a loving father.

    (Read Malachi 4:5-6) ¡§Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD. And he will turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the earth with a curse.¡¨ Intro: As ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Persistence Always Pays Off Afterwhile Series

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 26, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,459 views

    When we pray persistently to the Lord it does not mean we are lacking in faith or doubting that He would ever answer us because we are doing what we are called to do.

    Introduction Michael Jordan is probably the greatest basketball player in the history of the game, and at one time he was asked about the so-called secret of his success. And Mr. Jordan answered by saying; “I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On Being Second String

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 25, 2013
     | 4,551 views

    The most important players on the church team are not always the starters... the leaders. Often it is the "behind the scenes" workers that are most important

    On Being Second String John 1:35-40 We want to dwell this morning on verse 40 "Andrew, Simon's brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus." I don't know about you... were you ever raised in the shadow of a sibling, or a parent, or a friend, or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Tenses Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Jan 26, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,175 views

    To explain what happens when one is forgiven their sin

    PSALMS 103: 1-5 THREE TENSES OF FORGIVENESS In Psalm 103 David lists a number of benefits God make available to any and all that will avail themselves of the opportunity they offer. Listen to his words as you read them and let them sink down into your heart and find a permanent dwelling place ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    An Unstoppable Momentum Series

    Contributed by Danny Davis on Jan 30, 2014
     | 13,251 views

    When we come into relationship with Jesus Christ we are brought into an unstoppable momentum that brings us into the kingdom of God and propels us forward to finish the race we started.

    I am so excited to begin a new sermon series this morning called UNSHAKEABLE. Over the next few weeks we will be looking at Hebrews chapter 12. In this study we will look at the big picture of God’s wonderful kingdom. • Hebrews 12 teaches us to grab hold of an unstoppable momentum that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Get Ready To Run The Race!

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 24, 2014
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     | 8,219 views

    In the Bible, the Christian life is often compared to a race. If we want to finish well, we must exercise ourselves, feed on the right stuff, and run the race with endurance.

    GET READY TO RUN THE RACE! INTRO: HAPPY NEW YEAR! “Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert.” (Isaiah 43:18-19, ...read more

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    Have You Heard The Rooster Crow?

    Contributed by Paul Sterrett on Mar 7, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,995 views

    How can we recover when we have failed God miserably? We trace the path of Peter's failure through his restoration.

    HAVE YOU HEARD THE ROOSTER CROW? Surving Life's Failures Selected Passages INTRODUCTION SHOW “FAMOUS FAILURES” VIDEO CLIP (1:15) From failing at show business to failing at sports or politics, it was amazing to see some of those names on the screen, don’t you think?...Think how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Full And Overflowing

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 7, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 14,168 views

    Not just life...abundant life!

    Full and Overflowing Romans 15:8-13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/121107pm.mp3 There once were two villages in the Allegheny Mountains. Each village had its own water supply. One had a small trickling stream, which in summer was reduced to nearly nothing. Those villagers barely had enough to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist