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  • Mark Baker avatar

    Prayer Changes Things Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Feb 5, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,646 views

    Prayer shouold be an effective tool in your Christian walk.

    Prayer Changes Things Pt. 1 Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7. and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Place Where Lives Change Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,448 views

    Part of the series on the building blocks necessary for a church to grow.

    The old farmer claimed that he could command his mule with nothing more than a few soft words, no whips or prods necessary. She would respond, he claimed, with nothing more than gently spoken commands. So his friend down at the feed store asked for a demonstration. “Prove to me that your old mule ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Call Of Abram Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 26, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 13,657 views

    Abram was told to break away from all he had known. God is silent on the details, but He promised to walk with Abram. He filled in the details along the way.

    The Call of Abram, Genesis 12:1-8 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I’d like to share a typical military experience. I was teaching a Character Guidance class one afternoon to a Company of soldiers from the 519th MP Bn at Fort Meade, MD. About halfway ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Church Vs. The Church

    Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 7, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,208 views

    Man’s view of the church is often very different from the one Jesus demonstrated and Paul described.

    I can stand anywhere in my back yard and see my church. It sits rather majestically at the apex of our little town. Its stained glass windows chronicle its founders. Inside, a huge chandelier hovers over our pew. I don’t know who appointed us to sit in that particular pew, but it must have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Spiritual Paralysis Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 22,221 views

    There are two main causes of paralysis in the Christian - attack of the enemy or lethargy of the spirit. Learn how to combat both.

    There are two dangers that we face as Christians - attacked by the enemy we become paralyzed - or not motivated to keep going we become lethargic. Paul finishes up his second letter to the Thessalonians by giving them some warnings about the present. He’s spent most of the letter warning about ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    After The Glory

    Contributed by Roger Spaugh on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 110 ratings
     | 13,106 views

    A Sermon for After Christmas.

    We are living in the waning moments of another year. The “holiday season” is quickly drawing to a close. The rush of preparation has culminated in a few hours of “quality time” spent with friends and family. The gifts have been opened, the food has been devoured; and for some, the house has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Prayer

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 107 ratings
     | 12,092 views

    In order to accomplish the divine command to forgive one another, you must first learn to live your life in prayer and intercession as Jesus commanded.

    "Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you that you may be sons of your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:44) Forgiveness will flow freely to a cold world only from a heart that is warmed by God’s love. Praying for those who have hurt you proves that you are a child of God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Drawn And Quartered

    Contributed by Chris Thron on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 2,783 views

    Socially and emotionally, American Christians are being torn apart, and the Church is only making things worse.

    This article exposes a deep flaw in the American Church. This flaw, which has been largely overlooked, has set the stage for the current epidemic of serious social problems, including crime, divorce, depression, drug abuse, and suicide. It follows that the Church is indirectly responsible for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcoming Temptations

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,248 views

    To lead the people to understand how we follow Christ’s example in overcoming temptations.

    Unit 15 – Satan and His Demons Lesson 41 – When Satan Tempted Jesus and What He is Doing Today – Luke 4:1-14; Luke 22:31; Acts 5:3; 2 Cor. 11:14: I Pet. 5:8 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how we follow Christ’s example in overcoming temptations. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Jesus always ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Heaven

    Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Nov 8, 2006
    based on 84 ratings
     | 44,937 views

    The greatest thing about heaven does not concern what is there, but rather who is there. Do you thirst for God’s presence?

    An elderly couple passed away and found themselves at the pearly gates. Peter was there to welcome them. First he showed them their mansion. The man overwhelmed by the sheer luxury of it all asked, "How much does this place cost per night?" Peter replied, "Sir, this is Heaven, it doesn’t cost ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Brandon Robards avatar

    Running, Rebelling, Ignoring...bad Decisions--How Do We Handle Them?

    Contributed by Brandon Robards on Aug 5, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,113 views

    Dealing with friends and family that make bad decisions.

    Running, Rebelling, Ignoring…Bad Decisions, How Do We Handle Them? Jonah 1:1-17 Jonah was given an order. God gave him a message and told Jonah to deliver it to Ninevah. It was cut and dry. No gray area here, just a direct message from God to travel to Ninevah and preach against the wickedness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Peary avatar

    The Abundance Of God Series

    Contributed by Alan Peary on Dec 21, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,952 views

    This is the second in a series of 8 messages centered around the importance of changing the climate in which we live, work or play.

    Changing the climate Last week I talked about the importance of understanding / writing down what you see as important, things that are important enough to live your life by – ie what you value. And then to define what SUCCESS is. Today I want to briefly look at the ABUNDANCE OF GOD. Going back ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Gullick avatar

    A Night To Remember

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 23, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,939 views

    A sermon that looks at why christmas eve is a night to remember.

    A night to remember. A movie made on the tragic loss of the White star liner was called – A night to remember. A later version of the Story was called Titanic. Do you know – when I thought of it – many great movies are about something negative. Even King Kong is about the tragic death and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    "God Gives Us Perfect Coverage.

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,721 views

    God’s perfect table ofgood things

    THE NEXT STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION: I was reading recently about Cal Ripken’s record. You know which one I’m talking about: He played 2632 consecutive baseball games. This is a record that may stay in the books forever; he will certainly be remembered forever as a legend in the game. Most sports ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "The Motives And Means Of Ministry"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 14, 2009
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,773 views

    Doing minstry Jesus’ Way.

    Mark 6:30-44 “Motives and Means of Ministry” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN As we look at our Scripture passage for this morning, one thing which is apparent is that ministry is not necessarily convenient. It’s not neat and tidy and wrapped up ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist