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  • Donna Kazenske avatar

    The Gift Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 13,008 views

    There are two principle kinds of faith: 1. Natural faith & 2. Supernatural faith. The gift of faith is not natural faith. The gift of faith is supernatural faith.

    By: Donna J. Kazenske 1 Cor. 12:7-10 - "But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom, through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another the gift of faith by the same Spirit, to another ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Appeasing God

    Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 8, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,470 views

    What mistakes does man make in an attempt to appease God?

    Appeasing God I Thes 2:4 The Word Appease means that someone has made a demand that must be met before peace can be restored. It can be difficult to appease others in our life sometimes. I heard about a congregation where the preacher and the song leader weren’t getting along. As time went ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Allen avatar

    Functional Structures Series

    Contributed by Michael Allen on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,663 views

    A series of 8 sermons focussing on the Charcteristics outlined by the Natural Church Development tool

    There is nothing quite as satisfying as putting something into place that works well and does what it is meant to. For example, you drive down a certain road to go home and you always get held up in a traffic queue. But then you find that there is another route that avoids the traffic and gets you ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Rudolph Taylor avatar

    Beyond Our Dreams

    Contributed by Rudolph Taylor on Mar 30, 2013
     | 7,676 views

    Sermon was designed to allow God to direct our life.

    Beyond Our dreams (Eccl 11:9-10) Introduction: (S1) Antonio de Pereda was a Spanish artist (born 1611, Valladolid; died 1678, Madrid). He began as a history painter and was mainly active in Madrid. He is now best known for his still-lifes. The most famous painting associated with him is The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Story 26: Down And Up, Not Out Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 15, 2014
     | 3,171 views

    The Death and Resurrection of Jesus prove the great power and compassion of God.

    1. Symbol of Power Several years ago, Menelik II became emperor of Ethiopia and reigned for 20 years. He was a powerful ruler who transformed his country from a collection of semi-independent states into a united nation. As part of his efforts to modernize his country he ordered 3 electric chairs ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Do You Really Believe?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 16, 2006
    based on 140 ratings
     | 123,761 views

    A shorter sermon about the difference between having true belief versus just thinking you have true belief. Interesting illustration about a pendulum.

    Take an empty cola bottle sometime and fill it half full of water. Then, take some vegetable oil and fill it the rest of the way. Then try to shake it with all your might so it will become all mixed up. What happens? The moment you stop shaking, it begins to separate from one another, doesn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Feeling The Burn From The Story

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jul 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,503 views

    It is so common, it is so known, that we forget about the transformational power of the story of Christ. It is a sermon of allowing the story to burn again.

    BURNING OF THE HEART THEME: DEEPING FAITH THROUGH A LOVE OF THE STORY. TEXT: LUKE 24:13-33 It was an hour and a half from the center of Dallas-Fort Worth. It was in a small little Texas town. The building was an old school house that was moved to function as a church building. It was my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Four Purposes Of Prayer (1 Of 4) Series

    Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Apr 1, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 27,937 views

    To live effective lives as Jesus’ disciples we need to pray.

    I’ve preached on prayer many times and I’ve tried to do it in such a way that you will be able to easily remember how to pray and to be motivated to pray. Yet I don’t think we are taking full advantage of this most powerful and useful resource we have as Christians. So, I am beginning a four week ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Slippery Slope Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 24, 2007
    based on 36 ratings
     | 21,084 views

    The Law illimunates, it ignites, and it incinerates.

    The Slippery Slope of Sin Romans 7:7-13 Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 6/24/07 [Sermon opens with a mime. Woman approaches a chair set up on stage with a sign on it that says, “Do not touch.” She reads the sign and starts to walk away but then comes back to the chair, looks around to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Atkins avatar

    Immortal Combat

    Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 4,609 views

    Spiritual warfare for today.

    Ephesians 6:10-18 Immortal Combat Introduction: Most popular video games in recent years have been violent hand-to-hand combat games. Mortal Kombat, the most popular, pits a single warrior against an increasingly hostile force of talented and often magical attackers. The challenge is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus The Paralyzed Diety

    Contributed by Arliss Beavers on Apr 4, 2008
     | 2,169 views

    Jesus was addicted to sinners, paralyzed to the cross, deaf to his critics, dumb as a lamb before his shearers

    10-29-07 Jesus the paralyzed diety Isiah 53:7 Title: Paralyzed to the cross Before the sermon, if Christ were to speak directly to us, this might well be His very words: A bottom line conclusion message from Christ: - Your sins had me nailed there - my love for you had me out ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    New Year: Living Life To The Full

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,152 views

    Jesus said, "I’ve come so that they may have life and have it to the full". This is a New Year sermon encouraging people to live life God’s way, to the full, and to live their God-given dreams.

    Not many people have heard of Larry Walters. He was a 33-year-old truck driver living in San Pedro, not far from Los Angeles. On weekends he used to just sit around and watch TV. But this particular Saturday, he was bored with his usual routine, so he decided he wanted to do something. He went ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Rip The Roof Off

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,730 views

    commitment

    Rip the roof off (Luke 5:17-20) Illus: 1 I heard a story about a dude who brought a friend to church who only typically attended twice a year: on Christmas and Easter . As they were walking out after the service was over – the pastor was standing at the door shaking everyone’s hands. He grabbed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    The Work Of Faith: Believing In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 971 views

    Believing in Jesus is not just an intellectual exercise; it's a life-altering decision. It's the one work that God desires from us, and it leads to a life filled with the fruit of the Spirit. Let us live lives that reflect our unwavering trust in the One God has sent.

    The Work of Faith: Believing in Jesus Introduction: Welcome the congregation warmly and introduce the key verse: John 6:29 (NLT) - "Jesus told them, 'This is the only work God wants from you: Believe in the one he has sent.'" Set the stage by explaining the context of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Escaping The Mess Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 23, 2021
     | 2,214 views

    To escape the mess of our world, walk with God and believe His Word.

    Last year (2020), as Christmas approached, Amir Fakharian, CEO of RexRoi manufacturing, decided to create an ornament which reflected the year. As you remember, that’s when the Corona pandemic terrorized the world. There were riots in the streets, and it ended with a contested election, which 59% ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free