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  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Seven Significant Signs Of Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 23, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 23,870 views

    Have you ever been told to grow in grace and knowledge of God but not given practical steps to do so? Seven signs or steps to spiritual growth

    Intro: From Jeff Hana; the TOP TEN WAYS TO TELL IF A CHURCH IS SPIRIT-FILLED 10) You have to assign numbers to people who want to share their testimony in worship 9) As the pastor closes the sermon, the chant of “We want more! We want more!” erupts. 8) The ushers have to empty the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Peacekeepers Please

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on May 25, 2010
     | 4,049 views

    No peacekeeper just peace makers please www.preaching.co.nr

    The Biblical concept of PEACE is more than the greeting Shalom. Shalom was a pronouncement of good spiritual, physical and material well being upon the person greeted. The Bible speaks of our peace with God in reconciliation and assurance, peace of mind that is void of offence and living in harmony ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Am Not An Accident Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 30, 2010
    based on 46 ratings
     | 94,751 views

    This sermon looks at the value of human life.

    I Am Not An Accident In Rick Warren’s book “The Purpose Driven Life” – he makes a profound statement. He says, “You are not an accident. … Your birth was no mistake or mishap, and your life is no fluke of nature. Your parents may not have planned you, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If Money Could Talk… Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,725 views

    Selfish and dishonest gain invites God’s judgment and leaves a person in ultimate poverty.

    If Money Could Talk… James 5:1-6 -Most of us have probably heard the saying, “Money talks.” Words are one thing, but when someone slaps down their money or writes the check, their words take on new meaning. Sometimes money produces results that seemed slow in coming with any ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Richard Horn avatar

    Overcoming Fear

    Contributed by Richard Horn on Jun 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,858 views

    A look at why we fear and how we can overcome fear through Christ.

    June 6, 2010 Overcoming Fear When Mark was drumming for us during our time of praise and worship we had a little inside joke. He would from time to time play the cowbell prompting me to say - we need more cowbell. Anyone remember Will Farrell from the skit on Saturday Night Live? Well that song ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Created For Community

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,556 views

    The greatest need for our time is genuine community.

    Created for Community Big idea: As bearers of the image of the Triune God, the greatest need of our time is genuine community. I am convinced that the greatest need of our time is genuine community. For instance, I see it ozzing out in the world cup of soccer. I am seeing people spending money ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Break Up Your Fallow Ground

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 1, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 19,916 views

    My first sermon at HBC. A message that will challenge you to give all your heart to God and see the results in will bring to your life and your church.

    BREAK UP YOUR FALLOW GROUNDHosea 10:12IntroductionA.  What to say on the first day?1. Many will talk about vision.a. We already have one…it’s posted on the wall.b. I’ve had three weeks to come up with what I will share with you this morning.c. Only God waited until Monday night to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Until The Men Come Back

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 6, 2010
    based on 13 ratings
     | 37,121 views

    Men need the Church, but more important - The Church needs the men. The presence of enthusiastic men is one of the surest predictors of Church health - Growth - Giving -- Expansion. Meanwhile, a man shortage is a sure sign of congregational paralysis

    Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Senior Pastor, Perfected Praise Worship Center Oklahoma City, OK bishop@perfectedpraisewc.org www.perfectedpraisewc.org Preached at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church El Reno, OK – Annual Men’s Day Service Sunday, June 27, 2010 – 3:00 p.m. TITLE: UNTIL THE MEN COME ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Superiority Of The Savior

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,286 views

    Why Jesus CHrist is Superior to anyone,any place, or anything in the history of the world.

    The Superiority of The Savior Intro. I The Question. 1. What do you hang your hat on? a. What do you have all the confidence in the world in? Or who? 2. Since the beginning of time man has searched for the answers in life. a. Where do I come from? b. What are we doing here? c. Where do we go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Qualities Of An Effective Leader Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,166 views

    To be an effective leader people can trust, we must be above reproach in our marriages, minds and manner.

    The preacher was wired for sound with a lapel mike, and as he preached, he moved briskly about the platform, jerking the mike cord as he went. Then he moved to one side, getting wound up in the cord and nearly tripping before jerking it again. After several circles and jerks, a little girl in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Jesus Appears To His Disciples

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,358 views

    Jesus appears to his disciples (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 24 verse 36 to 49. Ill: • It was November 1942: • Hitler's air-force had invaded and was terrifying English skies, • Britain was feeling the dread of his enlarging shadow, • And the country was asking the question; "How long can they endure the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Handling Discouragements Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 24, 2010
    based on 30 ratings
     | 24,222 views

    Let’s look more closely at the entire passage & discover, first of all, the source of discouragement; secondly, the causes of discouragement; & finally, how to deal with discouragement when it comes our way.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is the fifth of a Leadership series featuring Nehemiah. Some ideas & illustrations in these messages were based on or benefited greatly from, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Water For Drowning, Water For Thirst

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 4, 2010
     | 7,115 views

    After Christmas it is easy to feel overwhelmed with the return to reality, responsibility, and even depressing weather. The psalmist also felt overwhelmed until he remembered what God had done in and for him and that God was still present, even when unfe

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC January 6, 1985 Well, Christmas is over, isn't it? Christmas is over and done with, except for a few remaining lights and poinsettias … over, done with, finished. It was great while it lasted, but Christmas is over. How do you know that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Sharpes avatar

    The Timely Gift Series

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Dec 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,356 views

    White Elephant, Functional, Returnable or Re-gift are all kinds of gifts we get at Christmas. But the most important gift we get is the timely gift that God gave through his Son Jesus.

    The Gifts of Christmas Title: The Timely Gift Text: Luke 2:1-20 Purpose: God has given us the gift of time. (Fourth in series) (Audio of sermon available at ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Dead Or Alive

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,872 views

    This message is part of an 8 sermon series on the book of James. Taken from James 1:13-18, this message focuses on the problem of temptation and sin.

    Dead or Alive James 1:13-18 CHCC: October 10, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Illustration: One day God was looking down at Earth and saw all of the evil that was going on. He decided to send an angel down to Earth to check it out. So he called one of His best angels and sent the angel to Earth for a time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ