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  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    Possessing God's Promises Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Jun 1, 2005
    based on 76 ratings
     | 34,010 views

    Promise! Even the word is full of hope. Don’t you love a promise, especially when you know that the promise maker is also a promise keeper?

    "Taking Your Promised Land" - Joshua series, message # 1 Promise! Even the word is full of hope. Don’t you love a promise, especially when you know that the promise maker is also a promise keeper? Years ago a good man named Phil Herrick told our family, "I’m going to send you all to Disney World ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    To Look Back Or Not To Look Back

    Contributed by Clifton Cooley on Dec 25, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,340 views

    At years end everyone looks back. When Chrsitians should and when they should not look back.

    To Look Back Or Not To Look Back, That is the Question. Gen 19:17; And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed. 1 Chron 16:11-12; Seek the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Times Up

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,114 views

    Those that wait on the Lord are included in the kingdom.

    Acknowledgement – I found great value in a Christmas Sermon series by Darren Ethier – A fellow contributor to this site. His sermons are called “Christmas Perspectives Series.” Times UP! Luke 2:21-39 To get everyone up to speed as to where we are for the sermon today. I have been sharing with ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The God Of The Second Chance Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 29, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
     | 32,544 views

    Three Things Jonah found out about God… 1. Jonah Found out God Gives Second 2. Jonah Found Out God Still Had A Plan For His Life 3. Jonah Found Out How Much God Can Do With One Person.

    A Study of Book of Jonah Sermon # 4 “The God of the Second Chance” Jonah 3:1-4 The last time we were with Jonah he was deep in prayer deep in the fish’s belly. In that prayer he finally got things right with God. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bryant Payne avatar

    Chosen Vessels: The Keys To Satan's Destruction

    Contributed by Bryant Payne on Jan 5, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,645 views

    People always underestimate the value and importance of our young people. This message will show how valuable they are to the kingdom and one of the many darts (SEX) that Satan uses to cause division among them.

    Chosen Vessels: the Keys to Satan’s Destruction Most people today underestimate the importance of the youth. Most people mixed their immaturity w/ their value. Elders get the full blast of the power of God in a well cushioned pew w/ excellent singers while they stuff the youth in little shacky, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Royal Refusals

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,203 views

    One of God’s greatest refusals set men free.

    Mark 15:23 ¡V ¡§And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but he received it not.¡¨ l. INTRODUCTION ¡V THE THINGS THAT ARE MISSED -People who read books generally find something occurring with their reading patterns. A reader will usually understand what the author says and means. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Uncut Pages Of Life

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,898 views

    There are moments of opportunity waiting to be opened in our lives.

    Philippians 3:13-14 – “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,” “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” l. INTRODUCTION ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Calming The Storm

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,995 views

    The storms of life somtimes cause us to fear. But, like His disciples on the sea of Galilee, we can find peace in Jesus’ purpose, presence, and proclamation!

    Calming the Storm by Scott R. Bayles #122 Church of Christ Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:7 Invitation Song: "Master the Tempest is Raging" Helen Steiner Rice, in A Book of Courage, speaks through the poem Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled. She writes: Whenever I am troubled and lost in despair; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Training Time For Reigning Time (Part 2)

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jan 17, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,506 views

    Reward for successfully running the race of the Christian life

    Introduction Here it is—my one and only sports trophy. [Show trophy] I played football in high school and our team was okay—nothing like Southern Columbia or Berwick. We never won a championship. And I played lacrosse as well. Our school fared better in lacrosse, but we could never seem to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Thomas Black avatar

    The Divine Interplay Of Prayer In God's Unfolding Plan 2 Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,755 views

    This is the second 1/2 of a two part sermon addressing the link between God’s sovereignty to act without us and his requirement that we pray so that he can act.

    Returning to our study of Genesis tonight, we are in chapter 25 and the story of Esau and Jacob, the story begins with the prayer of Isaac that his wife might bear children and in this setting ends with a tragedy of faithlessness – and an interesting peek into God’s sovereignty working out in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,076 views

    How do Jesus’ prior acts prepare us for what the Spirit will do in His physical absence? 8 ways in which the Stage is Set for the Spirit of God

    SETTING THE STAGE FOR THE SPIRIT OF GOD—Acts 1:1-3 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of Jesus earthly acts/ministry. There is an account of Jesus’ acts which precedes the acts recorded in this account. How do Jesus’ prior acts prepare us for what the Spirit will do in His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    Faith Is The Victory

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Feb 12, 2005
    based on 114 ratings
     | 25,299 views

    A sermon on faith including eight principles of faith drawn from Jericho’s fall.

    Faith Is the Victory 1 John 5:4-5 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? Hebrews 11:1-3 Now faith is the substance (the basis) of things ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    Tracing The Ancestors Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on May 25, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,777 views

    This message traces our ancestry in Adam and being in Christ. And asks the question who are we in? The 1st or 2nd Adam? How much more is there in Christ.

    ROMANS 5:12-20. TRACING OUR ANCESTORS. INTRODUCTION: TRAVELLING THROUGH ROMANS WE HAVE SEEN TWO EXTREMES. 1. NEGATIVE EXTREME AS PAUL HAS TAKEN US INTO THE DARK VALLEYS OF HUMAN DEPRAVITY INTO THE GUTTER OF THE FALLEN WORLD AND HE HAS EXPLAINED NO MATTER WHO WE ARE WHETHER JEW OR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eldron Gill avatar

    Galatians 3:10-14, Cursed By Law Or Blessed By Faith Series

    Contributed by Eldron Gill on May 26, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,447 views

    Galatians 3:10-14, Cursed by law or blessed by faith

    Cursed By Law Or Blessed By Faith ? Galatians 3:10-14 Intro. * A misunderstanding of the OT law is not unique to the Pharisees of Jesus’ day. * They knew the OT law and even memorized it but they misunderstood the purpose of that law. * Today, there are millions of people who really have no idea ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    The Flow Of Mercy Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 28, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,967 views

    God’s favor rests on those who live in the flow of His mercy. I. The Downward Flow of Mercy: Mercy Offered. II. The Inward Flow of Mercy: Mercy Received. III. The Outward Flow of Mercy: Mercy Extended. IV. The Reciprocal Flow of Mercy: Mercy Rewarded.

    Living in the Father’s Favor: The Flow of Mercy Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. I. The Downward Flow of Mercy: Mercy Offered. II. The Inward Flow of Mercy: Mercy Received. III. The Outward Flow of Mercy: Mercy Extended. IV. The Reciprocal Flow of Mercy: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God