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  • Charles Whitmire avatar

    At The Bottom, Looking Up... Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jun 1, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,058 views

    Help for those of us who sometimes wonder whether God is listening at all...

    Do you ever have a days where it seems like nothing could go right? Ever have a bad day? What about a bad week? ...or a bad year? Well - if you haven’t, then this message isn’t for you. But if you, like me, occasionally wonder if things could get any worse... listen to what David says in Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Handle Anger

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,515 views

    There is a right way and a wrong way to handle anger!

    1. Illus. of my first church • Tensions in the church over last pastor. • Found out later that some were so angry that they were bringing firearms into the worship service! 2. The church is a divine/human institution. It is divine because Jesus is the head. It is human because we are the body! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Satisfying Summary

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2010
     | 3,648 views

    When looking at the parables, we have to make sure we get the main points and don’t get lost in the details. Here is the main point.

    Passage: Matthew 13:47-58 Intro: I love summaries! 1. something really satisfying about gathering info and drawing conclusions. 2. we have been looking at the parables from Matthew for some weeks. 3. and we have found some repetition. 4. so here at the last of these parables in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Love Trumps Rules Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,686 views

    We are sorely tempted to institute rules that limit our ability to love. In God's kingdom love always trumps rules.

    Luke 13:10-17 “Love Trumps Rules” INTRODUCTION It is amazing to me that a brief story of a diminutive, hunchbacked woman who came into contact with Jesus in a small synagogue in an isolated village in Galilee over two thousand years ago can have such a tremendous impact on our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Rediscovering The Meaning Of Christmas

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 20, 2011
    based on 67 ratings
     | 21,071 views

    Decorations and symbols are everywhere this Christmas season. But reviewing what are the meaning behind them can make this season more memorable.

    Christmas symbols and characters are attractive on everyone’s eyes. But unless we discover their meaning and understand the stories behind them, they will remain as mere decorations. Let us therefore reflect with four usual symbols and characters of Christmas and see if we can get valuable lessons ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Characteristics Of A Christian Home Series

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 6, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 43,545 views

    This message describes what a Christian home should look like.

    The Christian Home Colossians 3 REFLECTION: If Christianity was against the Law, would there be enough evidence to convict you? Shortly after his marriage, G. Campbell Morgan’s father visited his new home. When asked what he thought of it his father responded, “Yes, it is very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prepare To Meet God

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,358 views

    Discusses ways in which we should make preparations for eternity.

    Prepare to Meet God " Then said the Lord, Behold, I will set a plumbline in the midst of my people Israel: I will not again pass by them any more:" (Amos 7:8) REFLECTION: In 931 BC the Nation of Israel was divided. 10 of the “Tribes” followed Jereboam to the North while 2 of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Used

    Contributed by Steve Ely on May 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,266 views

    We are used by God. We see miracles. We see His hand work through our hands. Is that enough? Is there more?

    Used I. Introduction Thankful to be here. We are glad you are part of Restore and believe that you are key in ministering to a specific group of folks that need fellowship, accountability, and attention. II. Text Judges 13:24-25 24 Then the woman gave birth to a son and named him Samson; and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Stand Up

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 19, 2009
     | 7,282 views

    Trials are a common part of the Christian life, but not one that we should allow to rule us. This portion of Thessalonians gives us insight into how we can stand up against the trials that come our way.

    Stand Up 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 Intro Before a child can walk, he must learn to stand. Usually the father and mother teach the child to stand and then to walk. Paul was the “spiritual parent” to these believers, but he had been forced to leave Thessalonica. How, then, could he help these young ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Look At The Revival Formula

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,902 views

    A new look into how we pray, humble ourselves, and seek God in revival.

    A NEW LOOK AT THE REVIVAL FORMULA BY JERRY FALWELL A. INTRODUCTION “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land” (II ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wrestling With God (Battle Of Wills)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,686 views

    This is a sermon that begs the question... who’s will are we REALLY following?

    Genesis 32:22-32 22 That night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two maidservants and his eleven sons and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. 23 After he had sent them across the stream, he sent over all his possessions. 24 So Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him till daybreak. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    All Saints' Day Sermon

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,262 views

    A short sermon for a morning service on All Saints’ Day, encouraging people to know that Jesus shares in our grief, and promises life for all believers for all eternity!

    A Catholic priest was driving a devout but simple member of his congregation along a country road in Ireland one day when he accidentally ran over a hare. He stopped the car, and the two men got out and walked over to where the animal was lying. It wasn’t moving, and looked to be dead. But then the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Paul's Powerful Prayer 3 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 16, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,179 views

    Part 3 of the Paul's Powerful Prayer Series. In Ephesians 3:14-21 Paul prays for the church in Ephesus a prayer that should be prayed for every congregation that gathers in the name of the LORD.

    Dakota Community Church July 15, 2012 Paul’s Powerful Prayer 3 Ephesians 3:14-21 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Do Not Be Afraid

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 26, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,337 views

    Sermon for the ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Year B

    Do Not Be Afraid / John 6: 14 - 21 Intro: One day a very small, sickly-looking man with thick glasses rode into a western town on the stagecoach. He was hired to be the new bartender for the town saloon. He was warned by his new boss, “Remember, drop everything and run for your life if ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jumping Hurdles

    Contributed by Walton Jeremy Edwards on Jun 8, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,990 views

    Steps to overcome obstacles in our lives!

    “Jumping Hurdles” During our lives we are going to have obstacles/situations that come along that at times will make us feel like there is NO WAY i’m going to be able to SURVIVE! Addictions Family Problems Death of Loved Ones Unemployment Financial Problems ETC.... Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational