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  • Peter Thelander avatar

    On To Perfection

    Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,658 views

    An encouragement to believers to strive toward spiritual maturity and perfection.

    On To Perfection Text: Col. 3:1-17 Introduction: Max Lucado tells the story of Bob, who was born into the land of coats! His mother loved the color blue and made Bob’s first cost a lovely shade of blue. Every time she noticed her son in his lovely blue coat, she cheered, "Yes, Bob!" He felt good ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Resurrection Of The Dead

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Oct 7, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,749 views

    An encouraging look at the reality of the coming Resurrection and its nature.

    The Resurrection of the Dead John 20:19-20, 24-29 In our text, we see that Thomas had a difficulty in believing in the resurrection of the dead. Until he obtained proof (could see the Jesus with his own eyes and feel Him with his own hands), he would not believe. Jesus provided Doubting Thomas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    Listen To Jesus

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 16,420 views

    A sermon for transfiguration sunday, encouraging us to ’Listen to Him’

    Did you hear what God said about Jesus in today’s reading, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!” That’s right Listen to Him… Listen to Him…. Listen to Jesus When was the last time you listened to Him? Well most of you have been hearing Jesus speak this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pastors 2007 Wish List

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Oct 24, 2007
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,713 views

    This message was preached at our Watchnight Service. This is A message of encouragement

    Intro: We live in a world of lists. Grocery lists, things to do lists. Radio stations have top 10 lists. At Christmas time people hand you their wish lists. Sears even have a book called the Christmas wish book. In the Bible we have a pastoral wish list for this congregation. Today I am going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Cathy Mangum avatar

    It's Too Late To Give Up

    Contributed by Cathy Mangum on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,291 views

    This sermon encourages the Christian to hold on and stand firm in the race.

    It’s too Late to Give Up Ecclesiastes 9:11 I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all. Thorns in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    2 Big Questions

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,400 views

    Encouragement for those times when God seems silent.

    Two Big Questions John 11 This story in our text is probably one of the most familiar stories in the New Testament. It is the story of the death and resurrection of Lazarus, and we’re all familiar with that ... how Jesus called Lazarus back from the dead. But I want you to look at perhaps an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Aggressive Or Slothful

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,167 views

    Encouraging believers to be more aggressive in our witness for Christ

    Tuesday, May 29, 2001 AGGRESSIVE OR SLOTHFUL 1 Samuel 30:7 & 8 It is time for the Pentecostal Church that has been the witness of Holy Ghost fire in this world to become aggressive in reaching the soul the clock is ticking. In your Bible the Children of Israel crossed the Red Sea, Moses dies and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Watching What We Say

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 23, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,998 views

    We need to speak words of encouragement more freely

    Not long ago someone was telling me about a trip he had made to the Bahamas. He said he was walking along and he came to this pier on the beach, and at the end of this pier there was this great commotion that was taking place at the end of the pier and he was curious so he went to see what was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Where Is Jesus Right Now?

    Contributed by Trevor Woodget on May 18, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 23,413 views

    Ascension of Jesus to encourage our mission and witness for him

    Acts 01:01-11 Basingstoke 20th May 2007 Where is Jesus Right now?? I expect you’ve seen the film, “Forrest Gump.” Where Tom Hanks plays a slow witted southern man by whose simplicity, good-heartedness, and good luck, moves from an obscure childhood to become a millionaire shrimping tycoon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Sins Of Speech And Falsehood

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 4, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,335 views

    James encourages them not to speech or action in presumption/falsehood

    SBC Philippi 8/29/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms Sins of Speech and Falsehood James 4:11-17 Primary Purpose: James encourages them not to speak or act in presumption. We can group the next seven verses under the heading “When we speak or act falsely”. There are ways in which we can act by faith and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sandwich Sign Parable

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,934 views

    To encourage the church to be the watchmen God has called us to be

    THE PARABLE OF THE SANDWICH SIGN by George Crumbly Ezekiel 3:17-21 Sunday AM July 1, 2001 Sheridan, Arkansas (This story was taken from a chapter in Max Lucado’s book "A Gentle Thunder" a very interesting story.) One of the most important jobs you & I have as Christians? To WARN the wicked, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    Responding To Responsibility

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,201 views

    Encouraging responsibility towards God; Fellow Christians; and the unsaved.

    I Thessalonians 4:1 - 12 I. OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PLEASE GOD I Thessalonians 4:1dear brothers and sisters, we urge you in the name of the Lord Jesus to live in a way that pleases God, as we have taught you. You are doing this already, and we encourage you to do so more and more. [NLT] a. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    Wings Of An Eage

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 141 ratings
     | 19,653 views

    This message encourages the believer to wait patiently upon the Lord.

    The 40th chapter of Isaiah appears to be a prophecy in two parts, or for two separate times in history. The thrust of the text are for both: those would undergo Babylonian captivity and spiritually those who are in captivity to sin. At the time of the writing, God speaks comfort beforehand, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Stay The Course

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 25, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 50,935 views

    This sermon is an encouragement to stay the course in your service to God.

    Introduction- When the world trade center was bombed in 2001 President Bush used a phrase that is commonly used by politicians, “stay the course.” He said we would “stay the course” in our fight against terror. To stay the course is “to stand firm in pursuing a goal or course of action, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    What Good Is Sickness

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Mar 16, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,400 views

    This sermons encourages the life that is interrupted by the startling alarm of sickness.

    The fingerprints of sickness is found everywhere. In every country, In every continent, In every state, In hot countries, and in ice-cold climates, In civilized nations and savage tribes, men-women and children alike get sick and die. Let us further observe, that all kinds of men get sick; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist