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  • Tim Shepard avatar

    Adventure Calling Series

    Contributed by Tim Shepard on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,656 views

    One of the keys to a good fairy tale is adventure and this sermon tells people that they are being called to an adventurous life in Christ.

    FAIRY TALE DREAMS: Adventure Calling It was the call of adventure that actually drew Bilbo Baggins out the Shire. He had lived there all of his life, among people who never went anywhere. But Bilbo was a little different than the rest of the hobbits that lived around him. Often he could be ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Cock-A-Doodle-Do Moments, Easter Pt 1

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Mar 23, 2010
     | 2,931 views

    The Moment you mess up is one step away from being restored. www.preaching.co.nr

    Calvary and the Cross were close at hand. Jesus shared the Passover meal with His closest friends and revealed that one among them would be His betrayer. v.22 His disciples, understandably, began to ask who among them would do such a thing to Jesus, v.23 but their conversation quickly turned to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Outcome Of The Indwelling Of The Holy Spirit (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Jesse Roncales on Mar 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,826 views

    The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit assures us that we are in the closest and most intimate relationship with God -being His children.

    Introduction There are many things in nature that are completely mystery for some of us. Let’s say for example the caterpillar which becomes a beautiful butterfly. How can such creature that crawls on the ground be changed into one that flies? How can a black, fuzzy, rather ugly creature be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Secret Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,964 views

    Paul writes that he has learned to be content, no matter what the circumstance may be. What is his secret?

    Learning the Secret – Philippians 4:10-23 January 3, 2010 This is the story of George Phillips of Mississippi, who was going to bed when his wife told him that he'd left the light on in the shed. George opened the door to go turn off the light but saw there were people in the shed in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Big Tease - How To Overcome Bullying Series

    Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Feb 8, 2010
    based on 18 ratings
     | 25,460 views

    Kids are constantly being made fun of and bullied. This sermon looks at what it means to overcome and rise above the bully.

    Darrell Loomis was a truck driver. Each week he hauled goods from Cincinnati to Atlanta. Joe’s Diner was his favorite eating spot on the route. Darrell always stopped for meals at Joe’s. One summer afternoon, Darrell parked his truck and walked into the diner. Sitting down in his ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    In The Midst Of Adversity

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 10, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,372 views

    A person that is in the midst of adversity learns that the Lord is working in their life for good even when there are adverse circumstances being faced.

    IN THE MIDST OF ADVERSITY Philippians 1:12-21 Proposition: A person that is in the midst of adversity learns that the Lord is working in their life for good even when there are adverse circumstances being faced. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to realize that the Lord is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heading Toward Christmas Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 13,999 views

    Since we’re heading toward Christmas I think we should be: thinking, taking, and talking.

    INTRO.- ILL.- An ill-prepared college student taking an economics exam just before Christmas vacation wrote on his paper. “Only God knows the answers to these questions. Merry Christmas!” The professor graded the papers and wrote this note: “God gets 100, you get 0. Happy New Year!” That ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Elisha - Equipped For Service

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Aug 16, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,939 views

    Shows how we can follow the example from Elisha in being properly equipped for God’s service

    Elisha - Equipped for Service II Kings 2:1-15 Are you ready for tomorrow? Kids are you ready for tomorrow? Do you have all your notebooks and pens and #2 pencils crammed into your backpack ready for that bright and early wake up call? Teachers are you ready for tomorrow? Lessons plans in order, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do We Serve God Only To Reach Heaven?

    Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,464 views

    This sermon challenges people to examine their motivations for being Christian. Is it just to avoid hell? Or is it a natural response to the Love of God?

    I want to talk with you today about a man named Moses. I don’t know, but you may have heard of him before, I’m not sure. Moses is a man who follows the Lord. Moses is a man who works hard, and who tries to help others follow God. I had the chance to met Moses about a year and a half ago. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Away From The Manger

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 24, 2007
     | 3,321 views

    It is too easy to get distracted by an intellectual search for Jesus. Tonight is about being drawn to the manger to experience Christ.

    Away From the Manger Matthew 2:1-12 Christmas Eve, 2007 A social worker was called in on a case that involved a family which was unable to take care of their personal health needs. Specifically, they had trouble remembering to take their medicine. Now that is not an unusual problem for many ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Heart Of A Godly Leader Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 26, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,471 views

    Being a godly leader, Habakkuk saw problems which others could not see. The same is true for leaders today.

    The Heart of a Godly Leader Habakkuk 1:1-4 * Take a minute and look around you at the people in this room. Even though we think we know almost every person in this room, there is a good possibility that the person sitting on the same row with you has experienced or is experiencing deep hurt, deep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Thou, My Everlasting Portion

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,240 views

    Jeremiah saw the LORD as being his “everlasting portion”...far more valuable than all the lands of earth!

    THOU, MY EVERLASTING PORTION Through the LORD s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Thy faithfulness. "The LORD (YHWH) is my portion," says my soul, "Therefore I hope in Him!" The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    What I Want To Be When I Grow Up

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,473 views

    God Takes those who trust in Him and provides them with the opportunity to be what He wants them to be.

    April 20, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Isaiah 44:1-5 Subject: Stages of Growth Title: What I Want to be When I Grow Up One of the really special things that I have held on to as a dad is that as our children grew I celebrated the various changes that they went through as they grew. Yes, some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Stepp avatar

    Let Us Arise

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,940 views

    It is time to rise above all the troubles of life ,and to get to where the Lord would have us to be.

    LET US ARISE Nehemiah 2:1-20 INTRODUCTION: The walls of our Churches, Families, Schools, Friendships, Social Clubs, are all in great need of repair. Today, hopefully, we can find ourselves with the mindset to work to better ourselves and our relationships as did Nehemiah. 1. RECONGIZE THEY NEED ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Renewing Your Mind

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 23, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,422 views

    There is a battle being fought for a strategic area of your life. The outcome will determine the course of your life! It is the battle for the mind.

    1. Illus. of Iwo Jima • On a small island in pacific called Iwo Jima one of the most ferocious battles of WWII was fought. • Taken at great expense in money and lives. • Why? Strategic value was enormous. If they won this island, war would go well. If they lost this island, war would go against ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist