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  • Mike Hays avatar

    Habakkuk "Yet Will I Rejoice!"

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Sep 29, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 30,593 views

    God acted in the history of Judah to turn His people’s hearts back to Himself. The people would not heed the many opportunities God sent their way and when the prophet cried out to God -- He answered. God’s answer shocked Habakkuk. This sermon sets the sc

    Habakkuk: “Yet I Will Rejoice!” The prophet of God was disturbed in his spirit. He had felt the revival fires that had visited Judah during King Josiah’s day fade from a roaring blaze to mere flickering embers. He had watched the Temple slowly become empty and the hearts of the people become full ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Calling All Shepherds

    Contributed by Tom Balog on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 24,540 views

    To challenge the heareres to identify themselves not always as the lost sheep but to see themselves as "lead sheep" or shepherds by caring and loving God’s "sheep", using Jesus Christ as their example.

    Before we go to the Word, let us open with a word of prayer: Gracious God, you are the Good Shepherd. As we come now to your Word, help us, your sheep, to hear your voice so that we may receive the message you have for us. Lord, I ask that you use me as your vessel, so that those who hear will ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kent Lenard avatar

    A Need Greater Than Grief

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 20, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,889 views

    The Stages of Human Grief, and the way that God accelerated the process for the Disciples, because of the task he had for them. The Importance of Witnessing

    The Need Greater Than Grief Mat 26:56, 69-70, John 19:25-27, John 20:18 - 19, John 21:1-22, Mark 16:19 - 20, Acts 1:8 October 15, 2002 I. I think that most of you know that I am a chaplain for a Hospice. People tell me all the time they can’t see how I do that. A. I do have to admit that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clyde Grimes avatar

    A Practical Guide To Fasting-Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 53 ratings
     | 6,197 views

    #4 of 4 sermons on biblical fasting.

    A Practical Guide to Fasting (Part 2) (Topical) I. Where Does It Say, “Fast?” A. Explicit commands B. Expected conviction II. Why Should I Fast? III. When Should I Fast? IV. How Do I Fast? A. Types of fasts B. Accompanying attitudes and actions C. A strategy for successful fasting V. Common ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Steve Moldenhauer avatar

    Narnia: The Triumph Of Aslan - An Example Of True Love Series

    Contributed by Steve Moldenhauer on Dec 31, 2005
     | 3,541 views

    A look at the character of the Lord Jesus Christ as portrayed by Aslan in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis.

    The Triumph of Aslan - An Example of True Love What is your view of God? J.B. Phillips wrote a book a few years ago titled, “Your God Is too Small.” In it he describes the different negative ideas we have of God; Resident Policeman, Grand Old Man; Managing Director… [To that I could add, Nagging ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Narnia: The Stone Table Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Jan 2, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,513 views

    Part 3 in a series on The Chronicles of Narnia is a basic look at the sacrifice of Jesus, and leads into communion.

    For the past couple of weeks we’ve been talking about Finding God in Narnia. We’ve been looking at The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – either the movie or the book – and we’ve been drawing out of them some Christian themes that we can learn from. Two weeks ago we look ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Suffering Successfully Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,478 views

    1st in a 5 part series from the book of James on making practical application to real problems.

    RELIGION THAT REALLY WORKS - Week 1 SUFFERING SUCCESSFULLY JAMES 1:1-7 & 12 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: Do you believe in God? According to a Fox News survey, 92% of Americans say they do. And since you’re here in church today it’s probably not too big a leap to think that most of you believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    It's Time For A Change

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,551 views

    This sermon deals with recognizing that even when things are going well, it may be time for a change.

    It’s Time For A Change 1/08/05 2 Kings, 22:1-20 1 Corinthians 11:27-32 Back in 1980, there was a guy, whom I will call Mountain Jack, who had been living on Mt. St. Helens for almost all his life. Mountain Jack was true mountain man in every since of the word. Then one day a geologist ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Words Of Christ Have Legs

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 3,577 views

    how Jesus words are powerful and effective for life

    November 16, 2003 John 5:25-29 25 I tell you the truth, a time is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who hear will live. 26 For as the Father has life in himself, so he has granted the Son to have life in himself. 27 And he has given him ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    God's Power In Our Weakness Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 13,567 views

    In the Bible is a man who tried and tried to follow Christ closely but failed time and time again… miserably. His name is Peter. Yet God showed His power in Peter’s life. If he can do that with Peter, he can do that with you.

    A spiritual leader named Henry Varley shared some words that still serve to challenge God’s people. Here are the words: “The world has yet to see what God will do with and for and through and in and by a man who is fully consecrated to Christ.” God used these words to change a man named D.L. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    What To Expect And Why

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,591 views

    This sermon examines the Psalmists’ expectations about life as recorded in Psalm 23. Because of the character of our God we should not be dreading tomorrow but anticipating it with great hope.

    What to Expect and Why Psalm 23 5-26-02 Intro: Begin by Asking you to consider a QUESTION What do you anticipate happening in Your Life in the Future? What do you see coming your way in the days ahead? 1. We Live in a World that is Constantly ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Breakfast At Tiberias Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,438 views

    Trying harder may not be the answer. Used movie clip from "The Pink Panther Strikes Again" to illustrate this. Expository sermon examines three experiences of the disciples (1)Failure (2) Success (3)Companionship with Jesus.

    Breakfast at Tiberias Fortifying the Foundation # 46 John 21:1-14[1] 9-12-04 Intro The video clip you are about to see is from the movie, The Pink Panther Strikes Again[2]. Peter Sellers stars as the bungling Chief Inspector Clouseau who has set out to stop a mad man and save the world. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Richard Tow avatar

    A Visitation Of God

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 24,753 views

    A look at four groups of people impacted by the visitation of God on the first Christmas. These four groups are represented one way or another in every visitation of God.

    A Visitation of God Luke 1:68[1] 12-19-04 [PC1] Intro In Luke 1:68 Zacharias praised God concerning the coming of Christ and prophesied saying, “Blessed is the Lord God of Israel, for He has visited and redeemed His people...” (NKJV) The word translated “visited” is “epeskepsato” and it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    Where Your Treasure Is Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 7, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 40,487 views

    Your heart moves toward what you cherish, and God wants you to move toward Him.

    Sometimes we’ll hear talks on stewardship that basically try to guilt us into giving. That’s not our intent today. I want to follow the example of Jesus and remind us how to increase our joy in giving because we know that we are getting more and more for our future. Do not store up for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    12 Steps To God's Way Of Living – Part 3

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 29, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,138 views

    Part 3 of a 6 part series on the 12 Steps as a Spiritual Discipline

    (Slide 1)30 years ago this month, I had my first car wreck. With my mom’s car. It was the first Friday of January 1976 after Christmas vacation and I was coming home from basketball practice (I was manager of the team) even through school was cancelled because of the weather. I was not going too ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God