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  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    I Complained

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 14, 2011
    based on 19 ratings
     | 36,077 views

    The fact remains that too many of God’s people like to complain. We especially like to complain in order to make the problems of life someone else fault. We need to turn our complaints into Praise.

    TITLE: I COMPLAINED SCRIPTURE: PSALMS 77:1-15 Our main focus this morning will be upon VS. 3 – I am sure that we all can find ourselves in the midst of this verse. I lift up as a thought to you this morning – I Complained– I know we don’t like to admit it but Truth be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Victory At Calvary

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 15, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,949 views

    As we talk/understand Spiritual Warfare must start & end at the cross of Christ. Satan has no right, authority over the believer no matter what he may claim or contend.He is a trouble-maker, trespasser on God’s earth and has claimed to be the king of thi

    The Victory at Calvary Introduction: A As we talk/understand Spiritual Warfare must start & end at the cross of Christ. 1 Satan has no right, authority over the believer no matter what he may claim or contend. a He is a trouble-maker, trespasser on God’s earth and has claimed to be the king ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Smith avatar

    God Will Find A Way

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Nov 15, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,136 views

    The new thing God promised to do in showing a way out of the spiritual wilderness and deserts people find themselves in

    God will make a way when there seems to be no way! Sometimes we feel trapped in a situation with no easy or good solutions out of it. This is when we must depend on God and claim the truth of this promise. This truth is given scriptural base in Isaiah 43:18, 19. Please stand in honor of the reading ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Best Reach Out To The Rest Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 28, 2011
    based on 77 ratings
     | 18,435 views

    God commands us to "Encourage one another". This is such a vital concept ithat God not only expects us to do it for His church, He shows us how to do it. What has God done to encourage us, and how can we obey Him in doing the same for His people?

    OPEN: Years ago I read this poem: “In a world where bad deeds are celebrated and good deeds relegated to page 49 of the paper, Where first place goes to push and shove and the cost of things is put above the cost of time together. From time to time, the best of us Reach out and touch the rest of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Isaiah's Messiah - Longing For Advent (Is. 64:1-9)

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Dec 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,550 views

    Here is the prayer which was answered with the birth of Jesus. Isaiah 64:1-9 shows the community, collect and confirmation of God's exiled people longing for deliverance.

    Isaiah 64:1–9 Oh, that You would rend the heavens and come down, That the mountains might quake at Your presence — 64:2 As fire kindles the brushwood, as fire causes water to boil — To make Your name known to Your adversaries, That the nations may tremble at Your presence! 64:3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Blessing At Bethesda (It’s Your Season)

    Contributed by William Wyne on Dec 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,477 views

    This sermon is designed to encourage individuals to have hope for the impossible.

    The Gospel of John presents Christ differently than the other three gospels, they of course almost provides us with a biographical diary of Christ journey. Matthew and Luke found it important to show us Christ in his lineage of persons in the family. In Matthew, his gospel traces Jesus from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ask For Help

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 22, 2012
     | 7,437 views

    1. Heed His Word & Not Your Heart 2. Open Yourself To Possibilities 3. Prepare For A Change 4. Enjoy His Leading

    Living Without Hope Man can live about forty days without food, About three days without water, About eight minutes without air, But only one second without hope. Ask For Help - Moses asked his friends Aaron and Hur to support him. Exodus 17:11–16 - Jesus took Peter, James, and John aside ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Jones avatar

    The Lord Got Me Out Of That Mess

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Oct 21, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 43,245 views

    When you come out of a bad situation God puts a new song in your mouth.

    Psalm 40:1-3 Today we are allowed a peek into these verses which leads into the heart of King David. Scholars think that this Psalm was written during the time David was running and hiding from Saul. In the text David is speaking about a time in his life when he felt trapped in a helpless and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Doest Thou Here, Elijah? Series

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Nov 1, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,390 views

    Following Elijah’s greatest victories he goes into a deep depression and runs from the will of God. The Lord asks him a question we should all consider, "What doest thou here, Elijah?"

    From the Desk of Rev. Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org WHAT DOEST THOU HERE? Sermon One I Kings 19:1-18 Intro: Following Elijah’s remarkable battle with Ahab and Jezebel’s prophets on the Mount of Carmel, Elijah killed the prophets of Baal, according to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When We Open The Door Of Our Heart And Let Jesus In.

    Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,465 views

    What happens when we open the door of our heart to Jesus

    Revelation 3:20. Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. Will you open the door of your heart and let him come in? When we open the door of our heart and let Jesus in. 1. “Our Sins are taken ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Jones avatar

    Being A Soul Survivor Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Terry Jones on Nov 8, 2008
     | 3,342 views

    In Prime Time Christianity, Pastor Terry will look at our impact for Christ in the world around us with some help from this seasons more popular prime time Television Series. In this third message of the series Pastor Terry looks at the keys of Kingdom s

    Have you ever wanted to be on Survivor? It’s a pretty brutal test of physical and mental strength. It’s emotionally challenging as you are taken from your everyday life, your family and friends and the everyday conveniences we have all become so accustomed to. Personally, I’m not rushing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Curt Cizek avatar

    First In Line

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,801 views

    A short graveside message.

    -Our culture is fascinated with the afterlife. They can’t get enough of it. -Hollywood makes movie after movie about it. -Authors write books about it. -The national enquirer writes “news” stories about it. -One of the big news magazines like Time or Newsweek will have a story related to it just ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Giving Thanks In Uncertain Times"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,746 views

    A Thanksgiving sermon in the midst of economic hardship.

    Psalm 118:1-6, 15-17 “Giving Thanks in Uncertain Times” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org It’s just about time for the turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and my favorite—pumpkin pie. Most of us will be celebrating ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    A Motley Crew, In Chains

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,912 views

    Tychicus, Onesimus, and Aristarchus chose to chain themselves to ministries of encouragement, inclusion, and support.

    If you follow the rock music scene, I guess I should hurry to assure you that the sermon today is not about a heavy metal group, nor is it about some kind of kinky fetish. The theme, "A Motley Crew, In Chains" is evoked by the long list of names which Paul singles out as he finishes the Colossian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Shipwrecked But Not Destroyed

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 22, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 25,733 views

    successfully standing in a storm is the ability to realize that God has everything under control. (1)Keep your eyes on god (2) Refuse to blame God (3)Focus on the eternal.

    Shipwrecked but not destroyed Acts 27:27-44 We listen to what happen to Paul and all of us at one time in our lives understand what he went through. Some may be sitting here right now , and they are saying to themselves- pastor, you don’t get it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene