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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Nowhere To Run

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 2, 2014
     | 8,408 views

    Running from God is what most people do when they are avoiding God and do not like what He is telling them. Disobedience will cause us to run, but coming clean with God causes us to make wise decisions.

    Nowhere to run Jonah chapter 1:1-1:7 This morning we will look at the familiar passage of the prophet Jonah running from God and what can happen if you choose to run from him. This passage will speak to each of us because all of us have attempted to run from God, hide from God and some are ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Real Santa Clause

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 4, 2014
     | 3,812 views

    this sermon tells us as a child of God we should be king, giving and loving with out the right heart we will never be expose these gifts. It's all about the heart.

    The Real Santa Claus Matthew 1:18-23 INTRODUCTION: Most of the time, this is the picture that comes to mind when we think of Santa Claus ... Actually, the “REAL” Santa Claus looks like this... This is Saint Nicholas. Saint Nicholas was born 300 years after the birth of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Advent Moments In Our Life

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 4, 2014
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     | 34,353 views

    What do we do when it feels .as if our world is falling apart? Where do we go when it seems as if darkness .is our only companion and God is nowhere .to be found? Beloved, .the dark times of life are threshold moments. They are Advent Moments!

    The Superintendent of the large Christian School... was concerned about the disarray he found in so many of the classrooms... he visited. Papers were often strewn on the floor,... and the Student's desks... were surrounded by clutter. Feeling strongly... that learning could not take place in such ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Tim Strickland avatar

    Cleaning God's Cup

    Contributed by Tim Strickland on Dec 6, 2014
     | 3,956 views

    Calling God's people to a Holy Life.

    Cleaning God’s Cup So many people today go to work, they come home, they cook, clean, work on homework with the kids, and if they have a little bit of time left over for themselves. They will sit down in front of the television, which offers very little that is of any worth anymore. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wise Men - How Seekers Find Jesus Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 9, 2014
     | 9,793 views

    The Wise Men came from afar to seek Jesus. Are you seeking him today?

    We’ve seen the Christmas poster “Wise Men Still Seek Him.” When we think of the Wise Men we think of those who were seeking Jesus. TODAY we want to look at their example as we continue our series FINDING JESUS. The question you must answer today is whether or not you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "The Gift Of Love"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 9, 2014
     | 5,274 views

    A Christmas Sermon

    "The Gift of Love" Luke 2:1-20 One morning, when I was staying at my sister's house near Cincinnati, Ohio I heard strange noises outside. So, I opened up the door and looked out. It was garbage day, and overflowing trash cans and recycle bins were lined up and down the street in front of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    You Can Alter Your Moods And Emotions!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2014
     | 6,590 views

    Who are you punishing by accepting bad moods? You must control your emotions by faith. Do you blame others for your moods?

    MOODS: WHAT ARE MOODS? HOW DO WE GET INTO THIS MOOD? CAN WE CHANGE OUR MOODS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Ever wonder why they were called the SONS OF THUNDER? Mark 3:17 And James the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Derrick Thompson, Sr. avatar

    Facing The Giant.

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,602 views

    What giant or giants are you faced with? Remember the battle is not yours it is the Lord, and He will fight the battle for you, and victory will be yours.

    First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning - August 24th, 2008 Welcome....... This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it....(repeat) Are you glad to be in the house of God......elaborate.. Let us pray Our theme this year is, Say It In Love. The scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Be Real"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 26, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,218 views

    A sermon about authenticity.

    Luke 18:9-14 "Be Real" So, who are you, really? I'm not talking about the person who appears to have everything perfectly under control, or the persona who has been created, layer-by-layer, through the painful, embarrassing or shameful experiences of life... ...the protective shield we build ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    John Chapter 9 Sermon 11/2013

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Nov 11, 2013
     | 5,678 views

    The light is being dimmed in this world by evil. The light in this world is being dimmed by nonbelief. The light in this world is being dimmed because of freedom of religion but, Jesus is not a religion....He is the light of the world...

    John 9.....11/2013 A pro golfer on tour some years ago was as immature as a six-year-old. He could do nothing wrong to hear him tell it and always had an excuse for any loss: after playing one day...it was a lousy course, the other golfers were cheating he said and the weather was terrible. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rascal

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2013
     | 4,751 views

    A sermon on the parable Jesus told about dishonest manager in Luke 16:1-9 focusing on stewardship theme (First part of sermon from Eugene Peterson's book, Tell It Slant, pg. 99-105; Last part of sermon from Tom Ellsworth's book, Inverted, pg. 107-110)

    HoHum: Eugene Peterson- I was approaching John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore looking for a parking place. I was a preacher coming to visit a church member who had recently had surgery. The street was lined with parked cars. I circled the hospital 3 times and no parking place opened up. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Is Jesus Enough?

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 21, 2013
     | 6,865 views

    I use a series of movements to weave the story of Charles Colson's conversion into the story of the crowd following Jesus looking for that which lasts. I seek to show how the "Bread of Life" is the solution for the longings of humankind.

    IS JESUS ENOUGH? JOHN 6:1-71 Read verses 1-15 Read verses 25-35 Read verses 60-69 "CHUCK 01" He was commonly referred to as Chuck. He was 41 years old, the first in his family to go to college (Brown University) and was one of three partners in a very successful law firm; so successful that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Are You Walking Like Jesus?

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Nov 25, 2013
     | 5,046 views

    You have begun to allow little things to slip into your life you know displease the Lord • Simply, you aren't living like/Lord wants His people to live. • Some of you aren't even saved!

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell point Baptist Church 1 John 2:6 Are you walking like Jesus 24th November 2013 Intro: We become like those we are around. • I grew up/w/o realizing it/began/walk like/father. • picked up many characteristics from him • Some desirable, others no so much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Got Enemies? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 2, 2013
     | 6,034 views

    A study of Psalm 7 verses 1 through 17

    Psalm 7: 1 – 17 Got Enemies? 1 O LORD my God, in You I put my trust; Save me from all those who persecute me; And deliver me, 2 Lest they tear me like a lion, rending me in pieces, while there is none to deliver. 3 O LORD my God, if I have done this: If there is iniquity in my hands, 4 If I ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    Which Pew For You?

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2013
     | 7,570 views

    A sermon on Christ-like humility.

    Which Pew for You? Luke 14:1, 7-14 Do you have your favorite pew? Most of us do. For my wife and family, most of my ministry is has been second row, right hand side. I could usually count on her being there with the kids in tow, until the kids got old enough to want to sit with the youth or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist