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  • John Baker avatar

    Living The Simple Life Series

    Contributed by John Baker on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,790 views

    Series on Christian Stewardship This is s two part story written as the capstone of the series.

    Sermon Title: Living the Simple Life Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: March 6, 2005 Subject: Living the Uncomplicated Life Introduction Once upon a time their lived a wealthy prince. He was given everything his heart could desire. He was educated by the best scholars in private tutoring and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    One More River To Cross

    Contributed by James May on Jan 18, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 16,613 views

    We crossed the Red Sea in Salvation and Baptism. Now we are walking through the wilderness on the road to the Promised Land, but we have one more river to cross before we get home. Are you ready for the crossing?

    ONE MORE RIVER TO CROSS By Pastor Jim May There is an old song that we once sang that went like this: There’s one more river to cross; one more mountain to climb One more valley that I have to walk through Then I’ll leave my troubles behind One more battle with the devil, and I know He’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living The Spirit-Filled Life - Back To School Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 19, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 18,424 views

    Sixth and final message in the Back to SCHOOL series – Living the Spirit-filled Life - Galatians 5:25

    INTRODUCTION: We live in a world of high-tech communication. Many of us carry a cell phone with us everywhere we go. How many of you have ever found that as you drove down the highway you had inadvertently set your phone down, but you had either not ended the previous call or the phone made a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Are You Thankful Enough To Be A Servant?

    Contributed by Dave Preece on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,438 views

    I shared this sermon a couple of Sundays before Thanksgiving, on the day of a church Thanksgiving dinner.

    Are You Thankful Enough . . . To Be A Servant Romans 1:14 NKJV, NLT Philippians 2:5-8 KJV, NIV I always like to open up with something funny. So here it goes. Some of you have probably heard the original version of this joke ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Can God Do With Your Fish?

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,520 views

    Being available to God - The Loaves & Fish

    What can God do with your fish? – Luke 9:10-17 Gladstone Baptist Church – 4/12/05 pm I’ve got a question for you tonight? Who likes Anchovies? Those little fish that people put on pizzas. You either love them or hate them. Okay, who like sardines? When I was a kid, a typical Sunday lunch ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will Christians Go Through End Times

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,799 views

    Dealing with the question of whether Christians will go through the end times and how to prepare for it

    Why I think Christians Will Go Through the Tribulation” 11/26/06 “As Jesus was leaving the Temple grounds, his disciples came along and wanted to take him on a tour of the various Temple buildings. But he told them, "All these buildings will be knocked down, with not one stone left on top of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Pursuing Holy Thoughts, Part One Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,037 views

    Part One of Two-Part Message in Pursuing Holy Thoughts, distinguishing between that which is presented as truth and truth as Scripture accurately presents it.

    PURSUING HOLY THOUGHTS (Part One of Two) *INTRO> In the Antarctic summer of 1908, Sir Ernest Shackleton and three companions, plus two ponies, attempted to travel to the South Pole. However, weeks after they set off, with their rations all but exhausted, they turned back toward their base, their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kings Highway

    Contributed by James May on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 14,175 views

    Are you walking the King’s Highway, or are you traveling down the Highway to Hell, moving blindly along?

    The King’s Highway By Pastor Jim May There’s an old song that we sing from time to time that goes like this: My road is wider, my load is lighter Walking up the King’s highway Jesus to guide me, His angels beside me Walking up the King’s highway If you’re not walking, start while I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Characteristics Of Jesus' Sheep

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,678 views

    We as believer in christ are called to a specific way of life becuase of our belief. A fiath s more than a Intellectual thing.

    Characteristics of Jesus’ sheep John 10:22-30 says: John 10:22 - 30 (NIV) 22Then came the Feast of Dedication£ at Jerusalem. It was winter, 23and Jesus was in the temple area walking in Solomon’s Colonnade. 24The Jews gathered around him, saying, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God Touches Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,667 views

    1 of 5 on the five senses. This message is based on the man Jesus healed from leprosy and focuses on his compassion for him.

    God Touches July 1, 2007 God Reached Out and Touched a Leper 40 A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” Mark 1:40 Dramatic Presentation: A Leper’s Life: Ron Peters There are two days that will forever stand out in my life, though ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    The Parable Of The Sower And The Seed Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,427 views

    Today we have the first occasion where Matthew uses the word parable. And, as we have seen in the past, the first time that something occurs in the Bible is very important to note and pay special attention to.

    The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like… – Part 1 The Parable Of The Sower And The Seed Matthew 13:1-23 The very first phrase of the first verse of our passage today says a great deal about our Lord and His approach to ministry. We have already seen what a full day He has had. We know from the flow of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Vengeful Vinedressers Venerate Virulent Violence Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jun 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,104 views

    What started out to be a wonderful Vineyard full of good workers who had everything at their command to produce a bountiful harvest of wine for the Master, turned sour. Good people became bad. Workers took over the Vineyard and expelled everyone else.

    MARK 12:1-12 VENGEFUL VINDRESSERS VENERATE VIRULENT VIOLENCE I. THE ALLEGORY: * A. Area. B. Actions. C. Anticipation. II. THE ADVERSITY: ** A. Absence. B. Assumption. C. Acrimony. III. THE AFTERMATH: *** A. Advent. B. Anger. C. Angst Jesus leaves little to be discussed or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Fear Not And Be Not Dismayed

    Contributed by Gary Kins on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,114 views

    This is a sermon on hope at the a time when people are anxious about death.

    Fear Not and Be Not Dismayed "Then David said to his son Solomon, Be strong and courageous, and act; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you until all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished." 1 Chronicles ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fire From Above

    Contributed by James May on Oct 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,361 views

    We need the Fire of the Holy Ghost to fall on us once again, consuming us for the glory of God

    Fire from Above Sunday, October 29, 2006 – AM By Pastor Jim May We need the fire this morning. It’s getting colder outside, but I’m not concerned about the cold air; I’m concerned about the cold spirit and the cold heart in the church. I know that the church, in general, at least those with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Esther - The Fearful Heroine Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 29, 2006
    based on 66 ratings
     | 32,836 views

    Esther had good reason to be afraid of her husband. But she overcame her fear based on the sound advise of her uncle Mordecai... and so can we.

    As you’re turning to Esther 4 this morning, I want to give you a little background to the story we’ll be reading. Nearly 500 years before Christ, and about 50 years after Ezra had led the Jews back to Jerusalem from their captivity in Babylon (they’d been sent into captivity due their sinful and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ