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  • Caron Wheaton avatar

    I Dare You To Dream Again!

    Contributed by Caron Wheaton on Jun 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,294 views

    Often this Christian journey begins with a new found respect for God’s purpose and destiny for our lives, but in the midst of the day to day grind we loose focus. I pray this sermon will challenge alls those who’ve wanted to give up that their Dream does

    I Dare You to Dream Again… 1 Samuel 1:4-11 6And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her fret, because the LORD had shut up her womb. 7And as he did so year by year, when she went up to the house of the LORD, so she provoked her; therefore she wept, and did not eat. 8Then said ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The God You Can Know Pt 4 Series

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jun 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,779 views

    This a sermon about the faithfulness of God, He potects and preserves that which is committed to Him until the day of redemption

    The God You Can Know 4 II Thessalonians 3:3 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (NIV) 3 But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one. Jer. 9: 23-24 Genesis 22 Philippians 3 Today the God that you can know wants us to know that he is faithful The bible has a lot to say about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Everett McCoy avatar

    God Will Go The Distance

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 19, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,731 views

    Preached at Christmas, but good for any occasion. God came the distance to us. He went the distance for us. He is going the distance with us.

    God Will Go the Distance 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 1 John 4:9-10 (NIV) HE CAME THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dave Kinney avatar

    Fixed In Heaven, Focused On Humanity

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jul 26, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,742 views

    Think about it, the creator of the majestic heavens is also the creator of man’s heart! Talk about reigning intimate in our lives!From God’s fixed place in heaven, He can powerfully fix anything broken in the human heart!

    It’s not clear who this writer is in Psalm 97, but we do know he is consumed with God being perfectly fixed in heaven! And all he can do is shout, “The Lord reigns!” Only God who is self sustaining and self sufficient can boast of these attributes! Have you ever thought of God as being so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What The Recession Reveals About Your Confession

    Contributed by Rick Mays on Mar 13, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,494 views

    When recession hits home, it reveals the foundation you’re standing on and what you’re trusting in.

    WHAT THE RECESSION REVEALS ABOUT YOUR CONFESSION James 1:1-4 Rev. Rick Mays, Pastor Trinity Temple Assembly of God Arkadelphia, AR 71923 There is nothing that reveals who a person is than when they face trying circumstances. The real person surfaces when the pressure is turned up and the fire ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Shane Hargrave avatar

    Learning To Be Positive Series

    Contributed by Shane Hargrave on Mar 31, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 16,797 views

    Making the choice to live with a positive attitude

    Parting With Debbie Downer: Learning to be Positive Psalm 118:24 Debbie Downer Video Clip In May of 2004, Saturday Night Live introduced the character of Debbie Downer to the world. Debbie’s last name is taken from the Slang for Downer – which refers to someone who persistently adds bad news or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    08 Life Encounter: It's Conquest. Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,355 views

    I. ENEMIES TO THE CONQUEST - II. THE CONQUEROR’S JOURNEY ❶. The Conquest In Jeopardy ❷. The Conqueror’s Action ❸. The Conqueror’s Instructions ❹. The Conqueror’s Prize

    Romans 8:37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. - Ever broken an arm or a hand, a leg or a finger? - Then you know how hard it suddenly becomes to do even the simplest tasks. - Ever try to tie your shoe with one hand? - Open a jar with one hand? - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Stapleton avatar

    Lifting Weights Series

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,783 views

    a six part series on building a better chuch body

    BETTER BODY BUILDING Part 6 all my illustrations come from Sermon Central and scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted. LIFTING WEIGHTS It is almost hard to believe that we are 5 weeks into this year already and at the end of this series of sermons on Building a Better Body. I think it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In The Land Of The Giants

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,821 views

    From the story of David and Goliath some practical truths to help us overcome the Giants in our life.

    IN THE LAND OF THE GIANTS 1 SAMUEL 17 * As a kid when I heard the word “giant”, all I thought of was that old TV commercial for the Jolly Green Giant Vegetables. (sing) We perhaps I also thought of Jack and the Beanstalk and His words; "Fee, fi, fo, fun, I smell the blood of an Englishman: Be he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Wants To Give You A Mulligan

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Feb 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,697 views

    He is the God of Second Chances & more. (not just a New Year’s Sermon. It can be preached anytime.)

    “GOD WANTS TO GIVE YOU A MULLIGAN” Dec. 30. 2007 Sunday AM Southside Assembly of God Introduction: I love play Golf. I’m going to take my truck to south Houston soon and get some new seats put in, as part of my purchase deal, and a friend of mine told me he would come and get me and we would go ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tim Adour avatar

    Isaiah 54-Sing Series

    Contributed by Tim Adour on Feb 20, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 12,395 views

    Sing in spite of feeling barren. God will hear and answer.

    SING ISAIAH 54 JANUARY 13, 2008 PLEASE HEAR THIS STATEMENT… FOR MOST THINGS IN LIFE WHAT WE SEE, WHAT WE CAN TOUCH, WHAT IS THERE BEFORE US, IS REALITY. I SEE THIS PULPIT, YOU CAN’T TELL ME ITS NOT THERE BECAUSE I’M TOUCHING IT. I SEE YOU SITTING IN THE PEWS, YOU ARE REAL, YOUR ARE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Sylvester Fergusson avatar

    The Last Lap

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,213 views

    The most important part of the race is the last lap. You can win or lose depending on how well you are prepared for it

    THE LAST LAP Opening Hymn Scripture Reading: 2 Tim. 4:1-8 Closing Hymn James was excited as he turned the two hundred mark heading towards home. Two and three –quarter laps had gone and he was still in the lead. His one and only goal was to win this race and he was full of confidence that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    What Is Driving My Life - #1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,018 views

    God has placed us here for specific reasons. This message speaks to the impetus for our life. (Thanks to Rick Warren for the inspiration)

    What is Driving My Life? Philippians 3:1-11 A friend sent us these motivational slogans: * Doing a job RIGHT the first time gets the job done. Doing the job WRONG fourteen times gives you job security. * Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity. * If you can stay calm, while ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chased By God Series

    Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,686 views

    The call of Gideon to deliver Israel

    Chased by God Judges series wk 4 Today we look at one of the most famous and familiar Judges, Gideon. Again Israel following their own desires and worshiping other gods Illustration You have an allotment and you work hard to plough, plant and tend it; then your neighbours steal the produce. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Am Getting Out

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 42,713 views

    Please bear in mind that being a Christian does not give you an automatic victory but doorway to the victory that has been won for you by Christ. This victory comes when you identify your position in God and you use all the equipment available to you to c

    I AM GETTING OUT Dr. D. K. Olukoya Beloved, our message this week is entitled, “I am getting out.” Please bear in mind that being a Christian does not give you an automatic victory but doorway to the victory that has been won for you by Christ. This victory comes when you identify your position ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal