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  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The Joy In Fasting Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 27, 2008
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     | 6,411 views

    Fasting is the least practiced discipline, but is doable. part 12 of 13 on Spiritual Disc.

    Spiritual Disciplines: Fasting Sermon Number 11 March 16, 2008 About two weeks ago, we were watching something on television and there was a commercial for the Olive Garden restaurant. Zachary commented “the food looks so good!” He was ready to dive in and eat another dinner. The commercial ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ichoose To Forgive Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,930 views

    Choosing may be the greatest power and privilege that we have as humans. The power of choice separates us from the angels and animals. We are faced with multiplied thousands of choices during the course of our life. We are faced with easy choices, silly

    iChoose Pt. 1 – I Choose To Forgive I. Introduction Choosing may be the greatest power and privilege that we have as humans. It is this power that separates us from the Angels and animals. We are faced with multiplied thousands of choices during the course of our life. We face choices on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Faith Of A Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008
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     | 3,766 views

    Today, we’re talking about the shepherds who were just tending their sheep as they do every day and suddenly God shows up. What we’re talking about is a God encounter. A God encounter is not something you’re looking for, yearning for, expecting or even th

    The Faith of the Shepherd Luke 2:8-18 Last week, we looked at Mary, an engaged teenager whom God had chosen to carry His child to full term and give birth to Him. Today, we’re talking about the shepherds who were just tending their sheep as they do every day and suddenly God shows up. What we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Lie With Statistics

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 5, 2008
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     | 3,461 views

    For the Festival of Christ the King; We rely on false comparisons or we use half-truths to justify ourselves. Far better to find justification in committing ourselves to what God is about in the world.

    There are lies, and then there are lies. Little lies and big lies. Deceptions of all kinds. Some say it was Mark Twain, others British Prime Minister Disraeli, but someone remarked that there are three kinds of lies: plain lies, flat-out lies, and statistics. Plain lies, flat-out lies, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leaky Disciples

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 17, 2008
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     | 6,400 views

    Dated 1988; post-revival message. We do not retain the Spirit after a period of excitement because we have not counted the cost, we are victims of low self-esteem, or we are not our own persons.

    Nothing is more annoying than to be trying to transport some liquid in a leaky vessel. You think you’ve got whatever it is all secure and ready for use, and then all of a sudden you find out it has leaked and drained allover the place ... and nothing is more disturbing and frustrating. When I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Time Out

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Sep 30, 2008
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     | 18,534 views

    Just as the ball players take time out from the game, we must take time out to spend with God.We take time out for rest and refreshment. We take time out for reflection before we return to the game. We finally take time out to receive our reward.

    All of us have seen it many times on our television screens or in person. Ten men rush frantically up and down the basketball court. Suddenly the piercing shriek of a whistle is heard above the roar of the crowd and someone shouts “Time Out”. Or picture a baseball diamond. It is a crucial ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Jesus Drank And I Don't

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 12, 2008
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     | 7,615 views

    We know Jesus drank wine but is that a reason or excuse for social drinking?

    Why Jesus Drank and I don’t In 1983 I witnessed a disaster of a wedding. Angela and I were standing up with another couple that we had gone to Bible College with and it was like the pastor just didn’t care. He dropped papers, fumbled through his readings and forgot names. It was horrendous. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "Stand Firm And Move Forward"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 19, 2008
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     | 18,908 views

    Before we can move forward when facing fearful challenges in our life we first need to stand firm in the Word of the Lord.

    Stand Firm and Move Forward Exodus 14:10-14 Remember the times you experienced fear? The times when your breath was taken away and your adrenalin shot way up? I experienced fear when I was eleven years old and we lived on a farm taking care of the farm for one summer. When a neighbor drove ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    What Yokefellows Share-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 24, 2011
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    1 of 3. The Holy Spirit confirmed Elizabeth & Mary as yokefellows(partners) who shared their experience in God’s service. Yokefellows(partners) share their part in God’s service. But what exactly do they share? Yokefellows in God’s service share...

    WHAT YOKEFELLOWs SHARE—I—Luke 1:39-56 The Holy Spirit confirmed Elizabeth & Mary as yokefellows(partners) who shared their experience in God’s service. Yokefellows(partners) share their part in God’s service. What do yokefellows in God’s service share? Yokefellows in God’s service ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Predict: One Day You Will Stand Before The Seat Of Judgment Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 31, 2011
    based on 56 ratings
     | 30,029 views

    One person once observed: “If men will not understand the meaning of judgment, they will never come to understand the meaning of grace.” So, what is the "meaning of judgment"? And what does that tell us about "the meaning of grace"?

    OPEN: Several years ago, a Charlotte, North Carolina man, purchased a case of rare, very expensive cigars, insured them against ... get this ... fire. Before he had made a single payment on the policy, he smoked every last one of those 24 cigars... and then he filed a claim against the insurance ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    The Way Of The World Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Feb 13, 2011
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     | 8,629 views

    In this 7th sermon in the series, John describes worldly living. He gives a DESCRIPTION OF THE WORLD, tells us what to DO WITH THE WORLD, and finally gives the DESTINY OF THE WORLD.

    TEXT: 1 John 2:15-17 TITLE: The way of the world SERIES: Letters from John TOPIC: Worldly living OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, Jan 23, 2011 PROP.: INTRODUCTION: Good morning! Our text is 1st John 2:15-17 today. We are still continuing in the sermon series: Letters from John. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Medicine From Above

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 19 ratings
     | 52,544 views

    Isaiah 53: 4-5 says, “Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was

    MEDICINE FROM ABOVE Dr. D. K. Olukoya Isaiah 53: 4-5 says, “Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Believe

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 8, 2011
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     | 11,330 views

    Jesus has power over life and death.

    Text: “Everything is possible for him who believes” (Mark 9:23). What does it mean to believe? If you believe something you accept it as true or real. Also, you might believe or expect that something is going to happen or something is going to take place. For example, you might say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Teach Us To Pray

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 8, 2011
     | 5,337 views

    We must understand the need for prayer to bring about God's will for the church.

    April 10, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Luke 11:1-13 Subject: Prayer Title: Teach Us To Pray How important is prayer? I suppose a better question might be, “How important is prayer to you?” The truth is, if you are a Christian, then your life in Christ began with a prayer. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    God Vs. Humanity

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,046 views

    Paul is the prosecuting attorney bringing an indictment in the case of God vs. Humanity. Evidence is presented, and the Verdict is read. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    God vs. Humanity Romans 3:1-24 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GodVsHumanity.html There’s something terribly wrong in the world. Something terribly wrong. You don’t even need a Bible to tell you that. But God did not make a world with something wrong. When God created the world he said, That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist