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  • Tim Smith avatar

    Fasting Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 21, 2012
     | 16,192 views

    Fasting on a regular basis draws us closer to God and strengthens our faith and resolve to do God’s will. Fasting, like going to the gym, builds the muscle of your faith. Too often, the focus of fasting is on the lack of food. Instead, the purpose of fast

    Fasting: A Means of Grace Matthew 6:16-18 In both the Old Testament and the New, to fast means to abstain from food. This is so clear that it would be useless to quote the Scriptures from David, Nehemiah, Isaiah, and the prophets and even the New Testament. All agree that to fast means not to eat ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God As Your Warrior Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 12, 2012
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     | 11,320 views

    No matter how deep of a hole you find yourself in, if you have a relationship with God He will hear, He will find, and He will rescue you, though the victory may not be what you expect, it is accomplishing God's will

    Psalm 18 is the longest Psalm we have dealt with so far at fifty verses. It appears to have been written by David (though some argue against this) at a time after his lengthy battles with enemies that surrounded Israel and Saul’s battle against him for the kingship. It really speaks to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Steward In The Square

    Contributed by Francis Balla on Nov 15, 2012
     | 4,239 views

    If you ever get to Venice, one of the places to see is Saint Mark’s Square, the spot Napoleon called “the drawing room of Europe.” But if you go there, make sure your belly is covered up. It’s not that there’s exactly a dress code, but there is an expecta

    If you ever get to Venice, one of the places to see is Saint Mark’s Square, the spot Napoleon called “the drawing room of Europe.” But if you go there, make sure your belly is covered up. It’s not that there’s exactly a dress code, but there is an expectation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One In Ten

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Nov 18, 2012
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     | 13,790 views

    The one who shows gratitude to God is the one who benefits the most.

    ONE IN TEN Luke 17:11-19 This Thursday is Thanksgiving, a national holiday set aside for the specific purpose of giving thanks to God for all that He has done ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanksgiving Joy Killers (And How To Beat Them). Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Nov 19, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,019 views

    There are three things in this passage that will steal your joy for Thanksgiving.

    Giving thanks has always been a part of God’s people. Ill. The story is told of two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?" The sad fellow said, "Let ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Watch Your Weak Moments Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 22, 2012
     | 13,316 views

    The story of Esau teaches us some valuable lessons about the weak moments of life. Let’s consider these lessons today and take them to heart. The first lesson we learn from Esau’s life is that we need to tame our physical desires.

    5-8-03 Watch Your Weak Moments Text: “And Esau said to Jacob, ‘Please feed me with that same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 26, 2012
    based on 26 ratings
     | 14,848 views

    The impetus of time, can be one of God’s pin pricks to keep us from living an insignificant life. Impetus can be defined as increased activity in response to a stimulus.

    The Impetus of Time\Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda Text: Ps 72:20 The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended. Impetus can be defined as increased activity in response to a stimulus. How many of you like the food network TV show called Chopped? They get a basket of crazy insane ingredients that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christ Our King Will Return

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 27, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,559 views

    Sermon for Christ The King Sunday The first illustration carries the theme of "urban legends" about the King of Denmark wearing a Jewish armband in WW II. True or false? When Pilate questioned Jesus he thought he was dealing with "urban legends" that

    In Jesus Holy Name November 25, 2012 Text: Acts 1:11 Redeemer “Christ Our King Will Return” Perhaps you have heard this story. It's a great story: Many years ago, when Hitler's forces occupied Denmark, the order came that all Jews in Denmark were to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Framed - Pt. 3 - Mind Frames Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,976 views

    You are shaped by these forces. They determine your outlook, actions, and habits. Are you framed correctly?

    Framed Pt. 3 – Mind Frames As I have stated there are many forces trying to wield influence to shape us or frame us. There are billions of dollars spent each year in an attempt to frame our desires, our style, our wants and our likes. However, I also told you that although I know that your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Will God Come? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 4, 2012
     | 5,196 views

    We long to be liberated from our brokenness adn to experience redemption for ourselves and our relationships. We keep waiting for God to come and fix things.

    “Questions About God: When Will God Come?” Luke 21:25-28 In that great movie “Field of Dreams”, Ray Kinsella hears a mysterious voice prompting, “If you build it, he will come.” So Ray builds a ball field in the middle of his Iowa cornfield. Soon persons from ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Contagious Faith Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,403 views

    #13 in series.

    Colossians 4:2-6 – Contagious Faith And we are in the final lap of the race, the final stage of working our way through Colossians verse by verse. Next week, we will spend some time looking at qualities of Christian friendships. And the following week, we will be examining what it means to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Miracle Of The Moment

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Dec 6, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,932 views

    Have you ever stopped to consider how important timing is to everything that exists? Do you plant tomato plants in November? Outside? Do you paint the outside of your house in January? Does any sane person go swimming in the icy River in February? No? Why

    The Miracle of the Moment - Galatians 4 Sermon series: the Miracle of Christmas Scriptures: Galatians 4 Introduction (look at watch until 60 seconds have passed). Exactly one minute has passed. Isn't that amazing? My watch tracks time. It has a second hand that moves every second. Sixty seconds ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Merry Christmas Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 17, 2011
     | 5,988 views

    Merry Christmas

    A Christmas Message that Keeps on Giving - His Person. Last time we looked at Jesus Christ Pre-existence; now His Person. I. His Deity. A. Proper names. 1. God. The name God is applied to Him (Jn.1:1; 20:28/Rom.9:5/Tit.2:13/Heb.1:8-9). "And we know that the Son of God has come, and has given us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    The Wonder Of Our Serving God Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 19, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,540 views

    The ultimate example of God's love for and search for mankind has come in the incarnation of his Son. He has SO loved us that He sent His one of a kind Son to redeem us.

    Read John 3.16-21 Jeff Strite (Via SermonCentral.com) mentions: “I once read the story of a man had been driving on an out-of-the-way 2 lane highway running thru the rural countryside. He noticed an old tumbledown shack standing in the middle of an open field. He had to smile to himself as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Christmas Lamb Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,288 views

    Jesus has given us the greatest Christmas gift; the gift of Himself.

    The Christmas Gift Text: John 1:14-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: Why would we feel like it’s an imposition to go to Church on Christmas Day? How ironic to think of Worshiping Jesus as an interruption to His birthday celebration! It reminds me of a story I heard about a mother who was running ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist