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  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Power Under Control: The Fruit Of Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,816 views

    Gentleness is power under control, like a tamed horse. Jesus described Himself as gentle and humble of heart, which is good news for us because life is hard.

    Power Under Control: The Fruit of Gentleness Matt. 11:28-30 October 31, 2004 Intro: I want you to think for a moment of someone you know who you would describe as gentle. Someone who, as you think of them, seems to embody the idea of gentleness. Can you think of anyone? Anyone want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The Trinity Matters Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 17, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,732 views

    *As Baptists, we believe that God exists as a trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God, three persons. *But why does the trinity matter to me?

    Why the Trinity Matters Matthew 3:13-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 11, 2006 *Does the trinity matter to me? As Baptists, we believe that God exists as a trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God, three persons. The Baptist Faith and Message puts it this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Normal?

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Oct 7, 2010
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     | 11,404 views

    The world views Christianity as being "abnormal." True normalcy is living the life that God designed us to live as His greatest creation.

    ARE YOU NORMAL? A. Are you NORMAL? (Turn to the people on the right and left of you and ask “Are you normal?”) 1. No one wants to be ABNORMAL! Am I right? a. One of the least COMPLIMENTARY things one can say about another is, “He’s nice, but he’s a little STRANGE." ILLUSTRATION: Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Cares

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 9, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,274 views

    Showing how God cares through the story of Esther - PowerPoint slides aere available for this sermon on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    God’s care Reading: Esther chapters 2 verse 5-11.. Ill: Top 6 things that people tend to forget: • 6: faces • 5: what was said • 4: words • 3:telephone numbers • 2: where something is • 1: names! Be assured of this: • God not only knows you by name, but he will never ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Sixteen Signs Of A True Believer Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 6, 2010
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     | 10,227 views

    Sermon 5 in series. 1 John, the epistle of assurance, gives 16 signs of a genuine believer in Christ. This is part 1 of that series.

    Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. REVIEW: Message #1: An Argument in Eternity. Mt. 7:21-23 Many who say “Lord, Lord ...” Message #2: The Cost of Freedom in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Kingdom, His Will Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,409 views

    When we pray, we seek God's kingdom and God's will to be done.

    “His Kingdom, His Will” Matthew 6:10 March 29, 2009 I am indebted today for several thoughts to Timothy Peck, a California pastor; his excellent insights were a help in today’s message. As we said last week, I begin my praying, not with a focus on myself ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Patience Of The Man Job ! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010
     | 8,995 views

    James exhorts new testament Christians to be patient like the farmers, the prophets and now he exhorts Christians to pattern their patience after the patience of Job.

    INTRODUCTION #29 1. Open your bibles to James 5:11. 2. The context of this verse is encouraging Christians to be patient. (1) James 5:7a&8 refer to Christians being patient when they are mistreated. James gives the example of rich employers holding back part of the wages of their employees and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus' Prayer For Himself (Part 1a) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 24, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 31,549 views

    A sermon examining Jesus' High Priestly Prayer .

    JESUS’ HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER Part 1a: Jesus’ Prayer For Himself John 17:1-5 It is the eve of the Crucifixion; Jesus and His Disciples have spent some time in the Upper Room celebrating the Passover Feast. Following the meal Jesus spent the next few hours giving some final instructions to His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Who Teaches Part 4: Living With Integrity Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,495 views

    By sacrificing our integrity, we dishonor God.

    A Messiah Who Teaches Part 4: Living With Integrity Text: Matt. 5:33-37 Introduction 1. Illustration: The name of Admiral Dewey was being acclaimed throughout the country after his victory at Manila Bay in the war between the United States and Spain in the early 20th century. A newspaper ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Easter - Emptiness And Fullness! Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 59 ratings
     | 17,156 views

    This is an Easter sermon useing Rick Warren’s five purposes as an outline.

    Easter - Emptiness And Fullness! Let me say right up front - Easter is about Jesus Christ! Easter is about Jesus - born of a virgin - living a sinless life. Easter is about Jesus - dying for sin - taking the punishment of sin with Him to the grave. Easter is about Jesus - rising from the dead - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Radical Faith For A Radical Life

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,451 views

    If you would just trust God’s word your life would change forever.

    March 30, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Romans 1:16-17 Subject: Faith in the Gospel Title: Radical Faith for a Radical Life There is a radical movement in Christianity called the “Word of Faith” movement. One of the pioneers of the movement in this recent generation was Kenneth Hagin. Brother ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Love Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Jerry Hillyer Ii on May 13, 2008
     | 3,556 views

    Part 7 in a 10 part series from Colossians. This sermon deals with our progress in holiness.

    THE SUPREMACY OF CHRIST COLOSSIANS 3:12-17: THE LOVE OF CHRIST SERMON #7: MAY 11, 2008 JERRY L. HILLYER, II Introduction 12Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13Bear with each other and forgive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Example Of A Messiah Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,607 views

    If we follow the example of Jesus, God will reward us.

    The Example of a Messiah Text: Matt. 3:13-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: A Sunday school teacher was trying to demonstrate the difference between right and wrong to her young teen class. She chose stealing for her example. The teacher said: "All right let’s use this example. If I were to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ricky Nelms avatar

    What Good Are Problems? Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Aug 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,543 views

    This is the final message in the series "From The Problem To The Solution". This answers the question, "What good are problems?", and examines five benefits to all of life's problems.

    From The Problem to the Solution 9 – WHAT GOOD ARE PROBLEMS? This morning, we are bringing to a conclusion the SERIES OF MESSAGES we began this fall, entitled “From the Problem to the Solution” And I trust, that you have been blessed, encouraged, and strengthened, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Righteousness Vs. Revengefulness

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,085 views

    This message reveals the differences between one who responds to life’s hurts and insults according to righteousness, and those who respond according to revengefulness.

    Righteousness vs. Revengefulness Text: Eph. 4:31-32; Gen. 50:21 Intro: According to Webster’s Dictionary, revenge means, “to inflict damage, injury, or punishment in return for (an injury, insult, etc.) retaliate for.”(1) A shorter, modern-day definition would simply be “payback, settling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist