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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    How To Face Life's Challenges Iv Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 7,122 views

    This sermon is a continuation of the series in the beatitudes. Being persecuted for taking a stand in our society on issues as abortion and homosexuality are presented.

    How To Face Life’s Challenges Part IV. NLF 6/10/2001 2 Chron 24;17-22 1 Peter 4:12-19 Text Matt 5:10-12 We have previously looked in our Bibles at Matthew chapter 5 verses 1-9. These verses have been called the Be-attitudes. Someone has said these are the attitudes that should be in us ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "When Prayer Doesn't Seem To Work--Things To Check" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 21, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 14,493 views

    There are a number of things which may hinder prayer from being answered. Scripture gives some things to check.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 20, 3003 “When Prayer is Not Working--Some things to Check” Mark 11:22-26 INTRODUCTION: A father and his 10 year old son were looking at books one day at WalMart. His father said, “Here’s an interesting book,” ‘The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Prayer.’” The son ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What If Jesus Had Not Risen From The ?

    Contributed by Arthur Good on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,568 views

    What if there had been no resurrection? How miserable would our lives be? Thoughts to ponder on Resurrection Sunday.

    WHAT IF JESUS HAD NOT RISEN FROM THE ? 1 Corinthians 15:12:22 (NLT), Matthew 28:1-8, Mark 16:1-7, Luke 24:1-7, 20:1-10, Acts 2:22-36 Introduction: One of the most vital points of our Christian faith is that of Jesus’ bodily resurrection from the . If the sacrifice of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Giving Thanks"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 600 ratings
     | 80,942 views

    Giving thanks is so much more than being thankful for our current circumstances. Thankfulness is a way of life.

    How often do we find ourselves prompting our children to say “thank you?” Whenever they’re offered a treat from a friend or an adult helps them out, we find ourselves asking, “Now, what do you say?” We want our children to be respectful and use good manners, which is why we teach them to say “Thank ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Godly Life

    Contributed by Orvel Barker on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,711 views

    We must pursue godliness every day of our life in order to be all He wants us to be.

    Introduction: If our life is to truly have purpose as believers, we must always and in all ways strive to be like the Lord. Which means we must pursue godliness with all our might. I. We have been given all things pertaining to life and Godliness! A. He has chosen to give us His divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • The Most Rev. Kelvin C. Brooks avatar

    I've Got To Keep On Movin'

    Contributed by The Most Rev. Kelvin C. Brooks on Jun 8, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 16,989 views

    This message takes a look at being positioned for a blessing, and the roles of DESTINY, DELIVERANCE, and DECISION in recieving a blessing from the Lord.

    "I’ve Got To Keep On Movin’" Genesis 19:1-29 NIV I recall when I was younger, my best friend Daniel introduced me to a song that we would often break out into, whose words were a bold resolution of resistance to failure and an affinity for pressing on. Though it’s lyrics weren’t proper grammar ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Habit Of Witnessing Series

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jan 10, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,655 views

    This Sermon discusses the fact that all Christians are witnesses, and that we are to make being a good witness are part of our lives.

    The Habit Of Witnessing Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:19-20, 5:48, Heb 10:14, Romans 3:10, 2 Timothy 2:15, Luke 12:12, John 16:8, Acts 1:8, 1 Peter 3:15, 1 Samuel 16:7, Acts 1:8, 1 Peter 3:15 January 4, 2004 I. Today I want to look at another habit that all Christians should develop, and that is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Converted On A Cross"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 20, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,511 views

    Sometimes it takes being nailed to our crosses of life before we can say, Lord, remember me.

    Luke 23:33-43 “Converted on a Cross” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org I would imagine we all know the song: “Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree.” It’s a ballad about a prisoner who had been released from ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Brad Rigney avatar

    Prepared As A Faithful Servant Series

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jul 29, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,269 views

    How can we be prepared for Jesus’ return? This message looks at the importance of being a Faithful and Fruitful servant for the Lord.

    Being Prepared for Jesus’ Return as a Faithful Servant Matthew 25:14-30 Intro.: A. I can remember when I was about 17 and my parents were going away for the weekend and so they sat Darlene and I down and explained their expectations to us and reminded us that they would be coming Home soon. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Adventure Calling Series

    Contributed by Tim Shepard on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,604 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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    Elisha - Equipped For Service

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Aug 16, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,906 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

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    T-E-A-M

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,024 views

    We are the body of Christ and members of one another. It takes all of us to make a team for the well-being of the church.

    T – E – A – M Romans 12:3-8 October 28, 2007 We come today to the third in the series of stewardship messages as we move along toward our Consecration Sunday celebration. Two weeks ago, we talked about our commitment. If you remember, I said that God has made a commitment to us so perhaps it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Created Like God

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 27, 2013
     | 5,004 views

    Tells how we are created like God and encourages you to become the person you were created to be.

    “Created Like God” September 29, 2013 Genesis 1:26-31 “Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Unfolding Your Blessing Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 14, 2014
     | 9,235 views

    Timing & personal connections play an important role in your personal destiny (Being in the right place and with the right people).

    Discovering Your Destiny Series Seven Sermons from the Book of Ruth (Inspired from Perry Stone’s Book, Lay It On Me) July 27, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Timing & personal connections play an important role in your personal destiny (Being in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Can I Also Be Included?

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,433 views

    This is an adaptation of a Fred Craddock Sermon. We must guard against being exclusive in our approach to evangelism and the church.

    The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. -- Martin Luther King, Jr. * They knew it was going to be a rough meeting because: Controversy was high. * It was going to be confrontational -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ