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  • Ricky Nelms avatar

    The Eye Of The Tiger

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 22, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,939 views

    This is a Youth Day/Teen Day sermon (but good for adults as well) which talks about how Satan is a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour and uses a real-life illustration of actor Roy Horn, who was bitten by his beloved tiger in Los Vegas.

    THE EYE OF THE TIGER A teenager is… --a whiz who can operate the latest computer without a lesson but can't make a bed --a student who will spend 12 minutes studying for her history exam and 12 hours for her driver's license. Teenagers are like CATS: ** Neither teenagers nor cats turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    It’s About Time Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,991 views

    T.I.M.E. Treasure it by planning your time, invest it in people, manage yourself by prioritizing your choices, and enjoy it by finding fulfilment in doing God’s will.

    We are stewards of all that God has given us, including time. • At the last retreat, Rev Koh shared quite a bit on this – about the wise use of time. • One month has passed since we heard his messages, and I wondered if we did let the message sink in. Are we using our time wisely today, or wiser ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    We Don’t Deserve - And So We Serve Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 26, 2010
    based on 66 ratings
     | 38,620 views

    Sunday Morning Church is only a pre-game warmup for "real worship". Find out what real worship is all about and why it’s important we not think about it the same way the world does.

    OPEN: A Sunday School teacher was teaching her children the benefits of unselfishness. She concluded by saying’ "The reason you are in this world, children, is to help others." After a moment’s silence, a little girl piped up "Well, then, what are the OTHERS here for?" As I studied Romans 12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Donnie De loney avatar

    Tithe-If You Love The Lord!

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,388 views

    This sermon deals with tithing and God' blessing to those who faithfully tithe.

    Tithe –If you love the lord Text: Judges 7:9-22 Illus A priest once asked one of his parishioners to serve as financial chairman of his parish. The man, manager of a grain elevator, agreed on two conditions: No report would be due for a year, and no one would ask any questions during ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Maximum Impact

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 7, 2010
    based on 84 ratings
     | 48,404 views

    Warning ( may contain some provocative material), read at the risk of becoming uncomfortable, hungry and passionate for more of God.

    My Text reading: 1 Sam 1:1-2, 6-7, 19-20 Elkanah had two wives: You know there’s going to be trouble right there. The name of The one was: Hannah (Grace-favor) And the name of the other was: Peninnah: (Jewel, ruby, precious, valuable) Hannah (Grace, Favor, was unfruitful, unproductive, barren, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Darrell Vaughn avatar

    Victory In Jesus!

    Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Dec 11, 2010
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     | 54,775 views

    Defeat is destructive to our lives, and remaining in defeat can destroy our faith. It is not God’s will for your life to walk in defeat,

    “Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” The Fields are white and the laborers are few! 2. C.H. Spurgeon said, “If God does not save a man by truth he certainly will not save them by lies, and if the old ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Wood's Never Too Wet For Revival

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 22, 2016
     | 10,093 views

    This is a rewrite of Jeffrey Sims’ message of the same title. The pouring of water on the wood not only helped confirm to the spectators the miraculous nature of the fire, but it symbolized the impossibly of revival taking place.

    THE WOOD’S NEVER TOO WET FOR REVIVAL 1 Kgs 18:21-39 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HOW TO GET ATTENTION 1. George Phillips of Mississippi, was going to bed when his wife told him that he'd left the light on in the shed. George started out to the shed, but saw some men in the process of stealing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Wilson avatar

    The Nevertheless Of His Knowing Series

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on Mar 8, 2016
     | 4,017 views

    This is the sixth sermon in a series about Jesus being The Great Nevertheless. He keeps wonderfully surprising us. Using the Lord’s "nevertheless" statement in the KJV we get a delightful glimpse of our awesome Savior.

    Introduction • Illus. – A Navy cruiser was trying to secure to buoys near her flagship in a congested harbor. The admiral watched the cruiser make a good approach and signaled “GOOD”. Then things went wrong. The cruiser missed the buoys and got more and more tangled up. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    An Answer Of Peace

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 28, 2017
     | 12,411 views

    This is a look at Pharaoh's dream in Genesis 41.

    We talked about peace on Sunday night and the Lord still has me thinking about it. So tonight we’re going to be in Genesis 41, a record we’re very familiar with. Pharaoh has a dream and he needs someone to interpret that dream. I think one of the reasons for this whole issue of peace has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    The Gifts Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 27, 2011
    based on 31 ratings
     | 29,950 views

    When a person trusts in Jesus Christ the Holy Spirit comes and indwells them and gives them spiritual gifts. Many people do not completely understand the spiritual gifts, what they are and what they are to be used for. This morning we will seek to under

    Gifts of the Spirit Romans 12:4-8 This morning we are continuing to talk about the Holy Spirit and the things He produces and provides in our life. For the last 2 weeks we have talked about the fruit that the Lord grows in us through His Spirit. Slide This week we are transitioning to the Gifts ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Quackenbush avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit - Love Series

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,349 views

    A look at Love as the primary manifestation of the fruit of the spirit, it’s character in 1Cor 13 contasted with the gifts of the Spirit in 1Cor 12

    The Fruit of The Spirit - Love Gal 5:22-23 & 1Cor 13 Scripture: Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self–control. Against such there is no law. Introduction Last week we examined this passage discovering that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Quality Characteristics – Generosity Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 21, 2008
    based on 41 ratings
     | 20,326 views

    This sermon gives five ways to build Generosity. 1. Respond to NEEDS. 2. Respond with COMPASSION. 3. Respond with PRACTICAL help. 4. Respond with FOLLOW UP help. 5. Model Your MAKER.

    Quality Characteristics – Generosity Let us begin this morning by reading our text. It is found in Luke chapter ten: "Who is my neighbor?" Then Jesus answered and said: "A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing, wounded him, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bob Lentz avatar

    I'm Living On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,730 views

    Living for Christ gives you a new purpose for life.

    I’m Living On Purpose 7-15-07 Series: The New Me Pt.2 Mark 12:28-34 Intro. Hold up steering wheel, hammer and golf club – what do these things have in common? They’re all used to drive something. The wheel drives a car, the hammer drives a nail and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #2divine Appointments: The Darker The Night, The Greater The Light.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 7, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,825 views

    What would I do today, if I knew tomorrow would be my last day? When darkness is pressing us on all sides, God has a light. Remember Divine appointments.

    #2 DIVINE APPOINTMENTS, THE DARKER THE NIGHT, THE GREATER THE LIGHT. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part two. I. WHAT IF WE COULD UNDERSTAND WHAT LIES BEFORE US? MOST OF US WOULD SET OUR FACE TO THE WALL, EVALUATE OUR CHOICES, AND CORRECT OUR ATTITUDES. A. The other night my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Worship: Sense And The Senses

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,575 views

    Too often it is true that those who pray do not work and those who work do not pray. Real worship will engage our entire beings and will empower us for action.

    I’m sure you know the statement which Jesus made, "God is a spirit; and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth." We want to think today about both spirit and truth. Worshipping in both modes. Over the door of the monastery hung a sign. It read, "To pray is to work; to work ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist