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  • Jeff Seaman avatar

    What Do We Do When In Troublee

    Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,625 views

    What did Nehiamh do when he heard of the trouble facing Gods city

    “REBUILDING THE WALLS” What do we do when facing troubles (Part 1) Nehemiah 1:1-4 Pastor Jeff Seaman Illus: Once, a man was taking a stagecoach across the country. When he went to buy his ticket, he was informed that first class seats were $50. Second class seats were $30. Third class seats were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It Is Better To Trust In The Lord Than To Put Confidence In Man

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002
    based on 136 ratings
     | 50,523 views

    This sermons explains why it is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in Man. Seven reasons are given namely 1.POWER 2.PROMISES 3.PRESENCE 4.PARDON 5.PASSION 6.PEACE 7.PROMOTION

    IT IS BETTER TO TRUST IN THE LORD THAN TO PUT CONFIDENCE IN MAN ************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.POWER 2.PROMISES 3.PRESENCE 4.PARDON 5.PASSION 6.PEACE 7.PROMOTION THE MESSAGE IT IS BETTER TO TRUST IN THE LORD THAN TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Close Encounters Of The Jesus Kind

    Contributed by Carl Greene on May 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,432 views

    A sermon challenging each member of the congregation to answer Jesus’ question... "But what about you? Who do you say I am?"

    A Close Encounter of the Jesus Kind Matthew 16: 13-16 —William Willimon, “Who do you say that I am?” August 22, 1999, Duke Chapel Web Site, chapel.duke.edu. A student came to me and asked me to explain to her the difference between Christianity and Judaism. She is in love with a student who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Smith avatar

    Jacob Wrestles With God (Genesis 32:24-30)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 22,746 views

    Jacob, our Father in the fight, squares off against the Almighty on the field of combat....

    "Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. (25) When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he struck him on the hip socket; and Jacob’s hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. (26) Then he said, "Let me go, for the day is breaking." But Jacob said, "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Honor Your Parents! (Pp) Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,597 views

    Honoring your parents is important To God!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When you are out in public or even when you are in the church, do you ears perk up when you hear someone say “yes mama” or “yes sir”. What about the young person who calls someone “Mr. or Mrs. So and So? It seems like we have lost a bit of formality in our society ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Source Of All Wars Series

    Contributed by James May on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,927 views

    #14 in the series deals with the sin nature in man that is the cause of all conflicts among people, both in the church and in the world.

    The Source of All Wars #14 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May World War II had ended. On September 2, 1945 General Douglas MacArthur spoke to a waiting world from the Battleship Missouri anchored in Tokyo Bay, “Today the guns are silent...the skies no longer rain death...the seas bear ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Wilson avatar

    Did You Mean It?

    Contributed by David Wilson on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,689 views

    Are you willing to honor your commitment to Jesus?

    Did You Really Mean It? Do you guys ever watch OETA ? I think it stands for the Oklahoma Educational Television ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    When He Came Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,175 views

    Many people picture Jesus as a baby in the mager, but when Jesus came, He came as so much more. During the Christmas season we remember baby Jesus, but often forget Jesus our reigning King and Lord.

    “When He came…” Introduction: Long ago, there ruled in Persia a wise and good king. He loved his people. He wanted to know how they lived. He wanted to know about their hardships. Often he dressed in the clothes of a working man or a beggar, and went to the homes of the poor. No one whom he visited ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Remain In Christ

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,138 views

    “To remain in Christ is become fruitful.”

    I wonder why it’s such a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring, but not to tell her she looks like the end of hard winter. Isn’t it the same thing? I wonder why, when the preacher says, "In closing..." he doesn’t. I wonder why it pleases her to say time stands still when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Palm Sunday"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Apr 1, 2004
    based on 206 ratings
     | 118,914 views

    This message follows the events surrounding the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.

    “Palm Sunday” Luke 19:28-44 INTRODUCTION: Today is the Sunday before Resurrection Day, which we call “Palm Sunday”. It’s also known as the “Triumphant Entry Of Christ”. It is believed that Jesus actually entered Jerusalem on 3 different occasions … on Saturday, Sunday, and again on Monday. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Twenty-Three Areas Of Repentance

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 4, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 8,024 views

    Too often we generalize our repentance without getting specific. Failure to pinpoint areas where we need to change our mind, attitudes and actions on often allows us to go along without experiencing spiritual change. Let us consider twelve areas where we

    Twenty-Three Areas of Repentance (Psa 51:1-12) Too often we generalize our repentance without getting specific. Failure to pinpoint areas where we need to change our mind, attitudes and actions on often allows us to go along without experiencing spiritual change. Illustration: On his death bed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A First Century Practice For Our 21st Century Church

    Contributed by David Haun on Apr 4, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,109 views

    All of us know we should witness as an evangelist, but few of us do. This sermon examines the first century church and how the comments of Jesus led them into evangelism. That practice still applies to our church today.

    "A FIRST CENTURY PRACTICE FOR OUR 21st CENTURY CHURCH" Dr. David L. Haun April 4, 2004 Hope Christian Church, Tamarac, Florida One of the first activities of the first century church was evangelism. On Pentecost, the church began with some 3000 individuals accepting Christ. At that point ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Have You Seen Jesus, Today?”

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Apr 9, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,646 views

    Easter Sermon using three of the Easter stories revolving around seeing Jesus and how by that, their lives were changed forever. Closes with the song "I’ve Just Seen Jesus" by Larnel Harris

    Title: “Have You Seen Jesus, Today?” 04/11/04 West Side Text: John 20:1-20/ Luke 24:13-34 and 35-49 A.M. Service Purpose: An Easter Sermon with the emphasis that Christ lives in us. ******************************************************* Introduction (Sandi Patti/ Larnel Harris: ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Once Life Is Over

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Apr 24, 2004
    based on 419 ratings
     | 33,960 views

    We have many opportunities in this life. We must take advantage of them...because once life is over.....

    Once Life Is Over (LK. 16:19-31) Joke: The End Is Near None of us know when the end is. We do not have privy to how much time we have left before we meet God......that is why how we live our life is so important. Prov. 27:1 Boast not thyself of tomorrow for thou knowest not what a day may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stuff Happens Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 26, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,669 views

    What lessons do we learn from the book of Job?

    I began by playing the “Bricklayers Song” by Ray Stevens. Maybe his name was Job Murphy, cause it seemed that anything that could go wrong did go wrong. You might recall the story from the Old Testament book that bears the name of Job. If you have your bible with you then you can find it by ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan