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  • Tim Patrick avatar

    How Does Money Affect You?

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 26, 2005
    based on 166 ratings
     | 71,040 views

    This sermon takes a look at problems associated with handling money and then explains God’s plan for handling money.

    How does money affect you? Money is a subject with which all of us struggle. For some it is lack of money. For some it is the desire for money. For some it is wrong use of money. For some it is poor investment of money. A man named stumpy illustrates how money affects people. Stumpy and his wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Light!

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 50,803 views

    This sermon examines the meaning of the concept "God Is Light."

    We are going to look at one of the simplest passages in the Bible. It is only three words. Even though it is only three words it is one of the most profound passages in the Bible. Turn to I John 1:5. “This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 17, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 25,975 views

    This sermon teaches us the importance of allowing our faith to be stretched.

    Have you done anything in your faith walk recently that stretched you? We use the term “stretch” to refer to growth, development and learning. I must admit, it goes against human nature to be stretched. There is a popular story that illustrates our reluctance to be stretched. Ill- A man was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Why Are We Here?

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,379 views

    This sermon examines the mission of the local church.

    Do you ever find yourself wondering about your purpose? As a church we should be continually considering that thought. Why are we here? I would like for us to consider this question today. This is a vitally important question. Sometimes churches misunderstand their task. Someone wrote a list of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Impacting Our City--On Mission With Jesus (Part Iii)

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,854 views

    This sermon examines the process of impacting a city for Jesus Christ.

    What an exciting concept, to be on mission with Jesus Christ. Jesus is the creator of the universe. It is exciting to think that I can join Him in His work. Jesus is on a mission. Jesus mission in life is to influence people to have a life changing encounter with God. He came to bring people into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eyewitnesses Of Majesty

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,248 views

    We tend to see only what we expect to see, and thus at Christmas we do not see the glory and majesty of the Christ child in the homeless, the downtrodden, the ashamed.

    They say that "seeing is believing". Well, that depends. That depends on whether you can trust your eyesight. And it depends on whether you have decided to see what is really there or just what you think is there. "Seeing is believing." It depends on whether you can trust your eyesight. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    God's Spark Plug Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 3, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,556 views

    Learn how God used Nehemiah to spark a renewal in Israel and how he can use you to spark renewal.

    I want to look at a man I call God’s spark plug. You know the purpose of a spark plug. A spark plug is the little device that sends a spark into the engine of a car, lawn mower or similar device to ignite the engine. Even so, God wants to use you to serve as a spark plug in His service: at church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ~part 11 Series

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 14, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,552 views

    Secrets fascinate us. All of us want to be privy to secrets. Secrets are fascinating. Did you know that God has a secret which He kept for thousands of years? It's true.

    Ephesians: Our Identity in Christ~Part 11 The Mystery of the Church Ephesians 3:1-13 1. For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— 2. if indeed you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace which was given to me for you; 3. that by ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Prayer Keys - Humility Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Feb 16, 2012
     | 9,076 views

    Humility is being totally consumed with glorifying God and not at all concerned with glorifying self. When I am totally consumed with glorifying God and not at all concerned with glorifying self, I pray as God wants me to pray.

    PRAYER KEYS - HUMILITY One Christmas afternoon, a pastor's wife dropped into a chair and said, “Boy! Am I ever tired!” Her husband looked over at her and said, “I’ve been on my feet for most of two days. I led two special services last night, three today. I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    What Are You Seeking?

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 23, 2019
     | 7,823 views

    In this sermon, we examine the truths involved in the wise men coming to see Jesus after His birth. There are many lessons we can learn from their visit.

    Introduction: A. I like the old joke that asks the question: What would have happened if it had been three wise women rather than three wise men who followed the star to Bethlehem? 1. Answer: They would have asked for directions, arrived on time, and helped deliver the baby. B. Here are a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Sams avatar

    Pass Over Me: The Day Of Atonement

    Contributed by Richard Sams on Sep 11, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 11,449 views

    This sermon describes Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Israel, which concludes a 40-day season of repentance; its purpose it to examine our own divine appointment with God.

    Pass Over Me The Day of Atonement (Order of Worship & Sermon) Praise Team: “Rise up people of God and stand in the presence of your appointed meeting with God. This is a time of worship. Lift up your hands in praise and celebration to Jesus, King of Kings and Lord of Lords, who holds the power ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kent Simmons avatar

    Plutonium At Iconium

    Contributed by Kent Simmons on May 22, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,054 views

    The gospel message like the potential of Plutonium represents enormous power for those who will receive it.

    Sermon Notes “Plutonium at Iconium” Acts 14:1-7 Kent Simmons Scripture Passage: AC 14:1 At Iconium Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue. There they spoke so effectively that a great number of Jews and Gentiles believed. [2] But the Jews who refused to believe stirred up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    The Church Takes A Stand

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 95 ratings
     | 11,398 views

    Introduction 1.

    Introduction 1. Today we consider at one of the most crucial decisions in the history of the church of Jesus Christ. Iit took place 1950 years ago - in the year 49AD. Today we are also facing what amounts to the same crucial decision. Within the RCA and within many denominations. As we consider ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Eloy Gonzalez avatar

    The New Testament Series

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Aug 22, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,223 views

    New Testament: A brief survey of the New Testament including brief descriptions of each major grouping of books. The goal is to encourage greater use of the Bible.

    [Start the sermon after the presentation of the video, The Bible, from sermonspice.com]. What did you think of the video? I think that the video truly unearths realities that we are often hesitant to speak about. I also think that we have to admit that there really is that sort of either ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Humphrey avatar

    Heaven

    Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Nov 8, 2006
    based on 84 ratings
     | 44,383 views

    The greatest thing about heaven does not concern what is there, but rather who is there. Do you thirst for God’s presence?

    An elderly couple passed away and found themselves at the pearly gates. Peter was there to welcome them. First he showed them their mansion. The man overwhelmed by the sheer luxury of it all asked, "How much does this place cost per night?" Peter replied, "Sir, this is Heaven, it doesn’t cost ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist