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  • William Hannaford avatar

    Finding A Heart For Service

    Contributed by William Hannaford on Apr 1, 2002
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    A call to believers to surrender their rights to personal peace and affluence in order to serve God’s purpose for their lives.

     FINDING A HEART FOR SERVICE Colossians 1:9-14 April 30, 2000 Introduction: This morning we are going to consider three stories. A soldier’s story A Scripture’s story, and A missionary’s story As we consider the question: how do we find a heart for service to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James May avatar

    Keep On Keeping On

    Contributed by James May on Jun 20, 2001
    based on 224 ratings
     | 33,806 views

    An old U.S. Marine Corps saying is, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going." I believe Habakkuk gives us that same advice.

    Please note that portions of this sermon were based upon a sermon by Rev. Miles Anderson and his sermon titled "Will We Stand for Jesus?" You can find his sermon at Sermoncentral.com also. Illustrations and added portions of this sermon are gleaned from many sources as well as personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James Dunn avatar

    How To Sustain Spiritual Momentum

    Contributed by James Dunn on Nov 27, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
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    This message points out 5 Biblical principles for sustaining spritual momentum in the Christian life.

    HOW TO SUSTAIN SPIRITUAL MOMENTUM Sermon Outline Notes Hebrews 12:1-2 (NLT) How Do I Sustain Spiritual Momentum? 1. I will find strength from those who have GONE BEFORE “Even if it was written in Scripture long ago, you can be sure it’s written for us.” Romans 15:4a (Msg) What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What You Can Trust Jesus To Do Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 10, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 6,164 views

    Fourth sermon in series on Paul’s trustworthy truths from his letters to pastors.

    8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel, 9 For which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s Word is not chained. 10 Therefore I ENDURE everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curt Cizek avatar

    A House Of Prayer For All People?

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Aug 9, 2008
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     | 6,560 views

    We judge by what we see. God judges by the heart. His way is better. Let us join God is inviting others into His family.

    -Is God’s house for everyone? -Is anyone welcome in chapel? -Does God accept anyone and everyone who steps foot in His house? -Before you answer, let me tell you a little story -Last week during fellowship, I told some of you about a scene from the Dark Knight, the new Batman movie -Have any of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Good Soldier

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
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    A funeral message for a fallen soldier.

    -Karen, family and friends, we gather today to remember the life of Donald, to celebrate his many accomplishments and mourn our loss. -Most of you knew him very well. Unfortunately, I never had the opportunity to meet him but I look forward to the day that I finally do. -As I sat down with Karen ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Vine Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 4, 2010
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    TO LIVE A DISICPLED LIFE IS TO LEARN THE TRUTH OF THE VINE--YIELD IS EVERYTHING.

    Vine John 15:1-8 INTRODUCTION Kudzu was introduced to the United States in 1876 at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Countries were invited to build exhibits to celebrate the 100th birthday of the U.S. The Japanese government constructed a beautiful garden filled with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    David & Goliath Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,133 views

    David knows the Philistine army is subject to the power of God. In faith he offers to face the giant in battle with God’s armor.

    An Earthy Spirituality~the life of King David “David & Goliath”, I Samuel 17 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “It is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord’s,” vs 47 We all have giants to battle, and in God’s strength we ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Triumph!

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 6, 2015
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     | 8,372 views

    Paul paints a word picture of believers, as former enemies conquered by grace, as conquerors, and as a fragrant aroma.

    Note: I lit a piece of incense at the beginning of my sermon...also this has some Christmas references, but is not a Christmas sermon per se. Some of you may be familiar with the Grand March from Verdi's opera Aida. In the first act there is an elaborate, triumphant procession to mark the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 19, 2014
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     | 5,360 views

    We utilize what God has issued us for the conflict. We need protection. Which breastplate are we trusting? Our own, or Christ's righteousness? Don't go to war without the Breastplate of Righteousness.

    In today’s military, a critical element of force protection is body armor. The Army issues Kevlar flak vests to soldiers to protect their upper body. DuPont, the manufacturer, claims they’re lightweight, but I’d disagree. It doesn’t take long to feel weighed down. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    A Time To Lament Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 2, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,719 views

    When the bottom drops out, we need to lament before God.

    A Time to Lament (Psalm 79) 1. My high school assignment 
was to ask a veteran about World War II. Since my father had served 
in the Philippines during the war, 
I chose him. After a few basic questions, I very gingerly asked, “Did you ever kill anyone?” Dad got ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tim Walker avatar

    1st Sunday After Christmas - The Flight To Egypt

    Contributed by Tim Walker on Dec 25, 2020
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     | 5,292 views

    This sermon gives us an understanding of why we have no reason to fear the future.

    1st Sunday After Christmas The Flight to Egypt Matthew 2: 1-23 The story of countless innocent babies being murdered is how the Christmas story ends. We often don't include that as part of the Christmas reading or Christmas plays because it just wouldn't fit. We'd rather not think ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Mount Up Airborne Calvary Mount Up

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 25, 2021
     | 2,491 views

    Today we are grunt soldiers in the foxholes of life, but one day we shall be airborne!

    I AM A SOLDIER "I am a soldier in the army of my God. The Lord Jesus Christ is my Commanding Officer. The Holy Bible is my code of conduct. Faith , prayer and the Word are my weapons of warfare. I have been taught by the Holy Spirit, trained by experience, tried by adversity and tested by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Williams III avatar

    Jesus' Legacy Of Love

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 6,243 views

    Outside the bounds of Jesus’ love, there is a hunger that is never satisfied because it longs for true joy and happiness and yet it never gets fulfillment.

    JESUS’ LEGACY OF LOVE Text: John 15: 9-17 "An ancient clay tablet inscribed about 4000 B.C. tells of a mystic who believed that the secret of life could be discovered by going without food, he died. Those who attempt to live without love meet the same fate". (Herb Miller. Actions Speak ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Survive This Evil World

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,552 views

    Survive This Evil World 1) With sharp eyes 2) With a melodious mouth

    Wednesday’s newspaper reported that there were 74 deaths in Iraq in one day. What is the total body count up to now in Iraq and Afghanistan? It has to be in the thousands if not the tens of thousands. Because of this, Iraq and Afghanistan are not exactly places you and I would consider for holiday ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran