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  • Darryl Dash avatar

    Building A Life Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Darryl Dash on Nov 6, 2000
    based on 371 ratings
     | 44,238 views

    Learn how to build a life of faith by looking at the 3 secrets of faithfulness from the life of Abraham.

    Building a Life of Faith (Hebrews 11:8-18) We’re in week three of a series on built for life - on how to build a great life. All of us want to build great lives, and the Bible tells us how we can do that. Today we’re going to talk about building a life of faith. How do you get God’s approval? By ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mud Pies And Miracles (Pt. 1) Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jun 2, 2002
    based on 138 ratings
     | 19,169 views

    This sermon basically reveals the causes for suffering and the fact that obedience is necessary in order for God to work a miracle in your life.

    May 26, 2002 John 9:1-12; 35-38 “Mud pies and miracles” INTRODUCTION I want you to do something for me. I want you to close your eyes. Now, imagine yourself going about your daily activities this way. The alarm goes off tomorrow morning, but your sudden blindness does not prevent you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying Fathers, The Ultimate In Homeland Security

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 8,351 views

    Today we want to look at 6 praying fathers from scripture and see what they teach us about praying for our kids (When The Church Prays - pt 3)

    When The Church Prays – part 3 “The Ultimate In Homeland Security” Today, is Father’s Day “Happy Father’s Day!” I thought I’d start out today by sharing a few precious dad moments.. Moments that would only happen to a dad and only a dad would appreciate… PRECIOUS DAD MOMENT #1 One night a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer Power Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 12, 2002
    based on 161 ratings
     | 27,403 views

    This sermon demonstratest the power of prayer, showing how God can and will do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine if we just PRAY!

    Prayer Power Acts 12:1-25 July 7, 2002 Intro: A. [Traveling On Your Knees] Last night I took a journey to a land across the seas. I didn’t go by ship or plane I traveled on my knees. I saw so many people there In bondage to their sin, And Jesus told me I should go, That there were souls to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This Ain't No Fish Story

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Mar 4, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,164 views

    Why is it that we don’t share our faith in Christ more? Maybe Jonah can shed some light on the subject. Learn 5 attitudes that keep us from reaching others from his life.

    This Ain’t No Fish Story! I want to tell you a story this morning about a fish. But it’s anything but a “fish story”. Most of us can probably remember the story of “Jonah & the Whale” from our Sunday School days, but maybe now that we’re all grown up, we kind of put it in the same category as ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Simeon Krastev avatar

    Faithful To The Calling Or Spiritual Deserters

    Contributed by Simeon Krastev on Jan 29, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 6,443 views

    A challenge to dedicated life and ministry.

    The most needed ingredient in the Church today is dedication. WHAT IS DEDICATION? There is this story about the hen and the pig. The hen and the pig were walking together and they were meditating on the question "What is the meaning of commitment?". As they were walking and talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Cry For Deliverance

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 176 ratings
     | 130,955 views

    Are you serving God in rigour and hard bondage? It is time to cry on to the Lord for deliverance!

    THE CRY FOR DELIVERANCE "And the Egyptians made the children of Israel to serve with rigour: and they made their lives bitter with hard bondage, in mortar, and in brick, and in all manner of service in the field: all their service, wherein they made them serve, was with rigour" (Exodus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are We Worth It? Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 13, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 34,880 views

    The encounter that Jesus has with the thief on the cross has an amazing and life changing message for us (I Am Jesus - 35).

    Are We Worth It! Jesus, His Encounters (7) I Am Jesus – Message 35 For you know that God paid a ransom to save you from the empty life you inherited from your ancestors. And the ransom he paid was not mere gold or silver. He paid for you with the precious lifeblood of Christ, the sinless, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Act 2:38

    Contributed by Chris Manning on Oct 15, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,232 views

    What does the Word of God say concerning salvation

    Acts 2:38-39 KJV Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. (39) For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Influencing Others Exemplified By Daniel

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,100 views

    What makes a person influential? What caused Daniel to be such a powerful influence all the days of his life?

    Influencing Others Exemplified By Daniel Daniel 1:8-21[1] 8-14-05 Intro “You are the salt of earth.” “You are the light of the world.” That’s Jesus’ description of his followers in Matthew 5. Both metaphors are about influence. In that culture salt was primarily used to preserve meat—to keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Surviving Unhealthy Relationships Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,193 views

    Dealing with difficult people requires special skills. Sermon uses biblical examples to discuss how to deal with (1)Aggressive Controllers (2) Indirect Manipulators (3)Emotional Leaches.

    Surviving Unhealthy Relationships Series: Cultivating Healthy Relationships #3 1 Samuel 25:14-25[1] 2-13-05 Intro The subject of our message this morning is How to deal with difficult people (while taking roll of duct tape and baseball bat out of bag)[2]. For the last couple of weeks we ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Passover Seder Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Apr 13, 2006
    based on 22 ratings
     | 16,544 views

    The first of the Seven Holy Days given to God’s people to celebrate. Ths Passover Seder is written in typical Haggadah fasion with a relationship to Christ in each step of the dinner.

    Passover 2006 April 12th, Sundown INTRODUCTION We know from the scriptures that Jesus was Jewish. He observed Moses’ Law faithfully and no sin could be laid to his account. (1 Peter 2:22) Colossians 2:16 – 17 “16 Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Michael Stark avatar

    But, Is It Murder?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 24, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,975 views

    Consideration of the biblical teaching of societal responsibility to hold the murderer accountable.

    Genesis 9:1-7 But, is it Murder? “God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth. The fear of you and the dread of you shall be upon every beast of the earth and upon every bird of the heavens, upon everything that creeps on the ground and all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dale Harlow avatar

    Overcoming The Urge To Kill Series

    Contributed by Dale Harlow on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,353 views

    When jealousy or anger rears its ugly head, what do we do? The story of Cain provides us with some valuable answers.

    A woman testified to the transformation in her life that had resulted through her experience in conversion. She declared, "I’m so glad I found Jesus. I have an uncle I used to hate so much I vowed I’d never go to his funeral. But now, why, I’d be happy to go to it any time." Have you ever felt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    Proclaiming The "Unknown God"

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jul 29, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,883 views

    Paul is in Athens.

    I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. It’s been said that GOD is like Coke...He’s the real thing. GOD is like General Electric...He brings things to life. GOD is like Bayer Aspirin...He works wonders. GOD is like Hallmark Cards...He cares enough to send the very best. GOD is like Tide...He gets the stains ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational