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  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Poolside Miracle Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 14,162 views

    4 of 5 messages on the Miracles of Jesus. This message is on the healing of the man at the Pool of Bethsaida. It focuses on the importance of obedience and the power of God in our lives.

    Poolside Miracle [Announcer] Are you tired of stubborn belly fat? Tired of missing meals to fit into your favorite outfit? Tired of late nights at the gym and seeing little to no results? Well, my friend, we have the solution you’ve been waiting for. Imagine sleeping in, eating fast food, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Slay Your Giants

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,480 views

    A message that looks at the grandaddy of all upsets and uncovers several truths that will help us slay the gaints that are standing in the way of us being all God wants us to be.

    How To Slay Your Giants IN - February of 1980 I was in the Navy living in Saratoga Springs New York. 90 miles away in Lake Placid a group of 12 American amateur hockey players took the ice to face the toughest and best hockey team in the world, Russia’s national team. It was the Olympic games and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Demonic Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,541 views

    Many churches operate with demonic wisdom rather than with heavenly wisdom. James confronts us, calling us to recognise the evil that can destroy us.

    JAMES 3:13-16 DEMONIC WISDOM “If you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fierce Urgency Of Now

    Contributed by Rohan Diedrick on May 18, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 31,188 views

    This sermon was inspired by a speech made by Dr. Martin Luther King in 1967. It deals with the fact that humanity is indeed running out of time when it comes to his eternal security. There is an urgent call for us to awake from our slumber because as Dr

    The Fierce Urgency of Now Romans 13:11-14 Before we get started let me give you a little background on the topic. I must first of all confess that I was not the creative genius behind this topic, Dr Martin Luther King was. I must also confess that the first time I heard it was not from a quote ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Am I?

    Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Mar 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,120 views

    The BIG IDEA: Decide to live like the person God made you to be!

    “WHO are you?” January 27, 2008 Dr. Randy Deal You were fearfully and wonderfully made! Genesis 1:27, Psalm 139:13-16, Isaiah 49:15-16 The Story of Mephibosheth 2 Samuel 9 God’s grace is far more than His forgiveness; it’s His unmerited favor! 1 Corinthians 15:9-10, 2 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lies We Believe About Circumstances Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,168 views

    Lie #1: If my circumstances were different, I would be different. Do you believe this?

    2. Opening Story a. In the children’s book by Judith Viorst called Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day the young boy at the center of the story is having a bad day. i. “I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now there’s gum in my hair and when I got out of bed this morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Until He Comes Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,136 views

    A meditation on the promise of Christ’s return and the hope that we draw from contemplating this truth at the Lord’s Table.

    1 CORINTHIANS 11:26 UNTIL HE COMES “As often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.” For almost two thousand years, followers of Christ, the Risen Son of God, have gathered in assembly to instruct one another in righteousness, to build one another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Avoid The "Slow Fade" Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,605 views

    Daniel's response to his vision demonstrates how to avoid having our relationship with God slowly fade away.

    Go ahead and turn in your Bibles to Daniel 8 as we continue our journey through the Old Testament prophets. This morning, rather than read the entire passage all at once at the beginning, we’ll deal with our passage section by section. As always, the first thing that we want to do is to put ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Love? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,688 views

    Why did God choose the way of love? Because it’s a powerful force in the universe because it’s who He is! It’s His nature.

    Why Love? Series: Why? Opening Video: Real Love from sermonspice. Thesis: Why did God choose the way of love? Because it’s a powerful force in the universe because it’s who He is! It’s His nature. ST. VALENTINE'S STORY TOLD IN HIS WORDS: Let me introduce myself. My name ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reviving The Power And Fire Of The Holy Ghost For Our Lives - Ephesians 5:2 Series

    Contributed by Hugh Laing on Feb 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,023 views

    WHERE AND WHAT SHOULD THE CHURCH BE DOING TODAY?

    INTRODUCTION...Today we are going to continue our talk about the HOLY GHOST and how we allow Him to dwell in us. But before we do I must say this...when we walk into God's House to worship we should leave ALL else behind. We should be here to commune with God only and if we are here for any other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Vs Lust Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 16, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 37,794 views

    When you compare love verse lust you very quickly discover that one leads to happiness, blessings and fulfillment in life while the other leads to discontentment, guilt, curses and despair in life. Which will you choose?

    Sermon: “Love vs Lust” Series: 4 letter words+ Thesis: When you compare love verse lust you very quickly discover that one leads to happiness, blessings and fulfillment in life while the other leads to discontentment, guilt, curses and despair in life. Which will you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grow Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Aug 18, 2011
     | 9,162 views

    First message in a series through Colossians. We are expected to GROW

    OPEN: Today we are going to be starting in a new series of messages as we start to look at the letter to the Colossians. Every time a pastor starts a new year there is a great deal of prayer that goes into asking the Lord, "What is it that you want me to do with your people this year? On what ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Have You Lost Jesus In Your Life?

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 23,984 views

    How easy it is to sometimes lose Jesus in our lives.

    “Have you lost Jesus in your life?” Luke 2:41-52 This morning we are going to look at a unique story about Jesus. It is unique because it is the only recorded story describing an event that took place during the childhood of Jesus. It is also unique because Luke is the only writer to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Hunger

    Contributed by Mark Jobe on Sep 15, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 47,297 views

    You are made to hunger for God. May your holy hunger be unleashed. You have a hunger for God so awaken it. Bring it to life and reignite your appetite.

    Opening ILLUS: A kindergarten teacher gave an assignment. The assignment was to draw a picture of a celebrity or an important person that had impacted your life. The children got busy drawing pictures, coloring and sticking out their tongues like little kids like to do when they're drawing. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hope That Stands In The Storm Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 16, 2011
     | 5,836 views

    Through God’s message of Ephesians 4:13-15, the people of God can have "Hope that Stands in the Storm" though a: 1) Unity of the Faith (Ephesians 4:13a), 2) Knowledge of Christ (Ephesians 4:13b), 3) Spiritual Maturity (Ephesians 4:13c) and 5) Authentic Lo

    Audio Link: http://sermon.net/Kratz/sermonid/2782483/type/audio I was encouraged this week to join a protest against Pepsi co. about a new Pepsi soda can which omits the words "under God" from the American Pledge of Allegiance. This intrigued me for my kids have recently been on a strange Pepsi ...read more

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    Denomination: Other