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  • Danny Nance avatar

    A Hopeful Future

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
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    Baccalaureat sermon, but focus works with all members seeking the will of God.

    A Hopeful Future Jeremiah 29:10-14 Imagine that you watch as two sailboats are approaching one another on Lake Ponchatrain. They are moving steadily and speedily in opposite directions--yet driven by the same wind. You see, a boat’s direction is determined not by the wind, but by the set of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The Signs? So They May Know He Is Saviour

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 7, 2007
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    A Lenten sermon that explores that God can use our situations so others may know He is the saviour.

    The Gospel reading from John 11, which we read this morning, is another sign that Jesus is the true Messiah. In the Gospel of John we have 7 of these signs: • Jesus changed water into wine (2:1-11) • Jesus healed the officials son (4:46-54) • Jesus healed the paralytic (5:1-9) • Jesus fed the 5000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Name Above All Names

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Jan 5, 2008
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    Topic: Jesus’ name defines our relationship to him, and his relationship to us. Application: He wants to guide you through your daily life.

    A Name Above all Names What’s in a name? 1. A name does more than simply identify one among many. Often a name evokes the image of a person, as well as events, hopes, and joys tied to that person. 2. In Biblical times, people placed great importance on a name; it defined their character and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Attempting The Impossible For God

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 12, 2008
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    Four Rules for attempting the impossible: RULE ONE: Don’t get counsel from your detractors; RULE TWO: Don’t attempt the impossible in your strength; RULE THREE: Don’t stay in the boat; RULE FOUR: Don’t focus on the circumstances

    ATTEMPTING THE IMPOSSIBLE FOR GOD Matt 14:25-32 INTRODUCTION My message is about Attempting the Impossible. Dictionary.com defines the word Impossible as “an extremely difficult to deal or perform.” There is a slogan during World War II, "If it’s difficult, it will take a day or two. If it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Give It Up - First Things First

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 5, 2008
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    There is a principle in the scriptures of keeping the first things first. That which is first in our life is important to God. Is God first in our finances? Relationships? Time? Marriage? Etc.? )Thoughts taken from a sermon series entitled Give It Up by P

    Introduction Today- talk about giving- important topic in the Bible. Many of Jesus’ parables have to do with money. Attitude towards money-barometer-spiritual condition More important- money- principle- First Things First. Begin by watching this video- First things First As we talk about giving- I ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Trust In God's Sovereignty Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 17, 2008
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    Do not define God by our experiences. God is with us in suffering. Stay faithful unto death and He will reward us with the crown of life.

    Stay faithful to God. Don’t let disappointment and pain draw us away from Him. ?The church in Symrna was in suffering, under great persecution. ?But the Lord reveals Himself to them as One who is on their side, fighting the same foe. ?Despite the evil they see around and the hardship they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    From Trouble To Triumph Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 4, 2009
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    Trials in the life of a Christian are a norm. But it is how we handles those trials, that separates us from the rest.

    From Trouble to Triumph James 2:2-12 Intro Trials in the life of a Christian are a part of life. How we view those trials and handle them is a whole different story though. The Scriptures mention at least eight purposes for the Lord’s allowing trials to come to the lives of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Always Thank God For The Gospel's Growing Season

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009
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     | 4,749 views

    Pentecost 8(C) - Believers always thank God for the Gospel’s growing season. God’s gospel takes root in our hearts. God’s gospel bears fruit in our lives.

    ALWAYS THANK GOD FOR THE GOSPEL’S GROWING SEASON (Outline) July 26, 2009 -- PENTECOST 8 -- Colossians 1:1-14 INTRO: Scripture often uses extreme adjectives. The Lord requests believers to live the Christian life “always”, “continually”, “without ceasing”. These are only a few of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Church In Jerusalem

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Feb 6, 2010
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    That church was the hottest church in the New Testament...or since. They were the poorest church (Paul took offerings from other churches to support them) and yet they won more souls and offered the greatest threat to Satan. They suffered more and yet had

    Acts 6:7 THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM 7So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith. The verse we have just read is an excellent description of the church in Jerusalem. That church was the hottest church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forgotten Love Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 27, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,808 views

    This is the 7th sermon in the series "Royalty".

    Sunday Morning February 7, 2010 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Royalty” [#7] FORGOTTEN LOVE 2 Chronicles 25:1-28 Introduction: Have you ever been asked to wear your “Sunday’s Best”? What does that mean? Although my generation has seemed to change this a bit, for many years people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walk This Way, Talk This Way Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 10, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,322 views

    Christians should not be living like the rest of the world.

    Walk This Way, Talk This Way Text: Ephesians 4:17-19 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) A country farmer and his son came to the city for the first time. They were amazed by almost everything they saw, but were especially awe struck by the elevator. Neither of them had ever seen one before. The boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Become All Things To All Men Series

    Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009
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     | 4,838 views

    Becoming all things to all to win some

    I Become All Things To All Men So I Might Save Some 1 Cor: 9-27 Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Definition Of A Christian Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,494 views

    First message in an expositional series through 1 Peter

    Text: 1 Peter 1:1-2, Title: The Definition of a Christian, Date/Place: LSCC, 4/24/05, AM A. Opening illustration: They have a personal relationship with God, say their faith is very important in their life today; believe they have a personal responsibility to share their religious beliefs about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying Heaven Down

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 27, 2006
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     | 9,321 views

    Smith Wigglesworth was a man who knew how to reach heaven. He understood the powers available from above and knew how to bring those powers into this realm. Wigglesworth once said: "If you want anything from God, you will have to pray into heaven. That i

    Praying Heaven Down Text: Matthew 6:9-13 Introduction: Smith Wigglesworth was a man who knew how to reach heaven. He understood the powers available from above and knew how to bring those powers into this realm. Wigglesworth once said: "If you want anything from God, you will have to pray into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Return Of Jesus: The Quick And The Dead

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006
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     | 4,655 views

    Grab you hat, Jesus is coming back!

    Fulfilled And Yet To Be Fulfilled Remember Last Week: at the beginning of Chapter 13 the disciples express how magnificent the Temple is in Jerusalem to which Jesus replies that the temple will be knocked down – We saw that Jesus is not impressed with what we are impressed with. We can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational