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  • Tim Zingale avatar

    I Can Sleep When The Wind Blows

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 8, 2005
    based on 135 ratings
     | 15,563 views

    A sermon for the 9th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 11 The parable of the weeds and wheat

    9th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 11 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 "I can sleep when the Wind Blows"   24 ¶ Another parable he put before them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field; 25 but while men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    C – Confession / T – Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,356 views

    Series nspired by a short book by E.W. Price Jr.

    Sermon Series: “The A.C.T.S. of Prayer” (Inspired by a short book by E.W. Price Jr.) Sermon #2: “C – Confession / T – Thanksgiving” Series Text: Acts 1:14 Today’s Text: I John 1:8-10 OPENING JOKE: “A Lawyer will listen” A pastor was using a children’s sermon to teach the little boys and girls ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 15, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,891 views

    Commitment and ’mutual respect’, and practical ways to build these in marriage. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 3 Song of Solomon 5:16 3 Key Words to unlocking the door of marital friendship: • Companionship—time together. New info: wives—share in your husband’s work…he finds much of his identity in his job • Conversation—talking together. Women need more of this, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Set Free

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 12 ratings
     | 6,076 views

    Jesus’ actions not only set free a demon possessed man but also Jesus’ followers.

    Set Free Mark 1:21-28 January 28, 2006, p. 1552 Our text for today is Mark 1:21-28. You need to know that this text takes place on the Sabbath day. The Church day. The Jewish Holy Day. This text tells us about a church service when Jesus spoke. Before we look at what happened in the service, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Curtain Torn In Two

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 17,832 views

    A sermon on the curtain of the temple being torn in two and what this means for us. (Material taken from Mark Garland in NIV Application Commentary and SermonCentral Contributor Pat Cook in Unveiling God’s Heart)

    Sermon for 6/4/2006 Curtain Torn in Two Mark 15:33-41 Introduction: A. Focus in on verse. 38. B. So a curtain was torn! Big deal! Let me say that all of the members of the power team could not tear this curtain, or veil. C. This curtain hangs from the ceiling. IT was 60 feet long, 30 feet ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lion Called Jealousy

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,611 views

    How do we seek to build unity and stop divisiveness?

    A decade ago I was working part-time at an apartment complex where Susan and I lived while I was completing a degree at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. It was an interesting job and I worked with, and for, some interesting people. In May of 1992 things came to a head at this place. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Shadows, Souls And Where They Go Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,540 views

    1st of 5 messages leading up to Resurrection Sunday. This message is on the Rich Man and Lazarous and focuses on what we know about Hades.

    Shadows, Souls, and Where They Go It’s clear that people struggle with death Some are afraid. Some are fatalistic. Some are in denial. Some are just way out there… Looking for some way – any way – out of death and denial of the fact that there is an end to this material universe. Recently I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Part 1 Harnessing The Eighth Wonder Of The World Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,532 views

    Task: To create interest for supporting the ministry of Asbury.

    [S] This summer the Fink’s took one of the most memorable vacations we’ve ever had. We only had two predetermined places to be. The first was to go to Alcove NY to try and locate the home my wife Luckie grew up in. And the second was my sister’s home in Buffalo. Other than that we could go where ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Cornelius: Good Is Not Good Enough

    Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,612 views

    Cornelius was a good man but he still needed to accept Jesus as his personal Lord.

    Cornelius Acts 10 Cornelius was: He was a MAN OF CHARACTER (v. 1-2) Devout – Dedicated Cornelius was diligent to obtain his position. He was a MAN OF PRAYER (v.2-4) He was a MAN OF ACTION (v.5-8) immediately obeyed God He was a MAN OF INTEGRITY He did exactly as he was told in the vision ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Healing Spiritual Wounds

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jul 8, 2010
    based on 34 ratings
     | 41,606 views

    The spirit can be wounded just like our physical body can be wounded. If you have a broken leg it will impact your comfort level, your mobility, your activity level, many aspects of your life. A spiritual wound will also affect you on a multidimensional l

    Healing Spiritual Wounds 1Th 5:23 ¶ Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. What is the difference between soul and spirit? Hard to define the scriptures go both ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Being Smart About God's Will Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 9, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,693 views

    Knowledge of the Gospel, love for others and prayer are the keys to coming to know God’s will for our lives -- then we must act on it in order to please Him.

    Being Smart about God’s Will Love and wisdom; God and you Colossians 1:9-12 The Colossians had experienced hope. The Gospel delivered to them had presented them with the promise of the kingdom and that promise had given them hope, which in turn gave rise to active faith and love. This faith and ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Following Jesus

    Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007
     | 5,450 views

    A look at the real life results of a decision to follow Jesus.

    When I was in elementary school, we didn’t have Upward basketball. The only league we had was the Westerville Parks and Rec. And for me the Westerville parks and rec league presented a problem. The problem was that I wasn’t allowed to play until the 4th grade. For those of you who don’t know, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Being A Servant Who Hears

    Contributed by Jordan Wirkkala on Dec 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,015 views

    How Samuel heard the voice of God

    Intro: -Since Pastor Craig is out of town, I would like to take this opportunity to give him a bad time. -We were working at a mental institution on top of the roof, putting on Christmas lights. I think that he thought that I was too close to the edge and that I would fall and he yelled out, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Passover Lamb

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 11, 2008
    based on 56 ratings
     | 17,054 views

    Lessons from Palm Sunday and the Feast of Passover: We can better see what Jesus has done for us as we examine the significance of the setting of Passion Week.

    The Passover Lamb Matthew 21:1-11 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mothers Are Special

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on May 19, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,623 views

    Why did Moses take the position that he did in choosing to suffer with God’s people rather than being identified with his step parents? It had to be through the influence of his mother.

    Mothers Are Special ILL. Erma Bombeck wrote a column telling of God in the act of creating mothers. She wrote that on the day God created mothers He had already worked long overtime. And an angel said to Him, "Lord, you sure are spending a lot of time on this one." The Lord turned & said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God