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  • David Cramer avatar

    Having Quiet Time With God

    Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,481 views

    A learning on listening.

    Having Quiet Time With God As Jesus moved forward with his ministry the pressure must have grown even greater and greater. The crowd must have grown bigger and bigger. We know after Jesus’ first healing experience in the temple that his reputation spread through out the countryside. That must ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Show Thyself Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,021 views

    This week we are using Saul who became Paul as a model of several competancies to emotionally healthy spirituality. These are things that we need to develop to show our true colors of who we are in Christ.

    Back to School Show Thyself Acts 11:19-26 November 1, 2009 Last week we looked at issues of emotional awareness and the need to know ourselves. We need to know what we are feeling, why we are feeling these things, how we should deal with things, being reflective in order to accurately assess ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Tomorrow - Forward Steps 4 Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
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     | 3,981 views

    This is the fourth and final week of our Stewardship Series 2009. Based upon the classic Christian poem "Footprints in the Sand," we know we can step out boldly since God will always walk beside us.

    We are closing out our 2009 Stewardship Series. I thank everyone who has made a point of making their commitment of time and talents for this next year. I remind those of you who haven’t… there’s still time to be one of the cool kids! As we close out our stewardship series this year, there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Message From Beyond The Grave

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 27, 2010
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     | 4,714 views

    A Message from beyond the Grave 1) Halleluiah! 2) Hang in there!

    How do you keep in touch with your friends? Do you prefer the convenience of emailing, or the immediacy of texting? Perhaps you’re among the millions who rely on a social networking site like Facebook. Did you know that you can now stay connected even after you die? Really! Companies like ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Compassion A Sign God Is Present

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,643 views

    A sermon that highlights why compassion is important in the church

    Romans 9:1-5 In today’s readings from Matthew and Romans we see that compassion for others is a sign of the Christian faith. Listen again to the dialogue between Jesus and His disciples, reading from Matthew 14:15-16. 14When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "The Subtle Sin Of Codependency"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jul 31, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,505 views

    We might assume that Eve wanted to know evil, however, was that her primary motive? It is my opinion that Eve wanted to become “God” so that she could be good, not necessarily so that she could be evil! And that is a subtle thought!

    My personal definition of co-dependency for your consideration: When a person focuses on someone besides God, in an attempt to become the god of a person who is in distress, until the person they are trying to help, ultimately becomes their god. Our Church has begun a “Celebration Recovery” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Youth Of Power And Promise Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 19, 2009
    based on 41 ratings
     | 92,865 views

    Youth have both the power and promise to play an integral role in the betterment of our society, community and our church.

    Sunday, June 3, 2007 “Youth of Power and Promise” Text: I Samuel 17: 12 - 26 As we begin to recognize our youth during this youth month, I’m proud to announce that in our midst are youth of power and promise. In some instances we see the promise, but do not acknowledge their power. We act as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Armor And Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,648 views

    Paul saved the heat of battle for the end of the masterpiece known as the Book of Ephesians. This message can help any serious believer to be more effective in God’s Army.

    Truths from Ephesians Part 8 Armor and Spiritual Warfare Pastor Eric J. Hanson (Ephesians 6:10-24) Read verse 10. “Finally” This word rings out with authority. It carries within itself the weight of finality. As Paul wrote the last section of Ephesians, which starts with this weighty word, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Immanuel - God With Us

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 28, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 67,841 views

    It is God’s desire to be with man, not separated from him. From Genesis to Revelation, He sought to be with man. This is His most frequent promise in the Bible. Are you willing to be with Him?

    Matt 1:22-23 Immanuel – God With Us 28 Dec 2008 1796 There are many names given to Jesus in the Bible. • Each one gives us a clearer & fuller picture of who He is and what He means to us. • His name JESUS means “God saves!” He is God’s salvation for us. • He is the Messiah, the Christ, meaning ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What A Friend We Have In Jesus

    Contributed by Paul Theiss on Feb 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,931 views

    Funeral Sermon

    “What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear. What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer.” What a friend indeed. A friend that reached out to Rosa when she was just a little girl, and called her by name in her Baptism. A friend that got to know her as ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Enduring Trials Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,725 views

    When we face trials in our lives, do we complain or do we trust that God will help us through?

    Did you hear of the man who was dyslexic, agnostic and an insomniac? Yes, he stays awake all night long wondering if there really is a “Dog.” Michael Josephson, the founder of the “Josephson Institute of Ethics” in Southern California writes about an old legend that tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Unity

    Contributed by Michael Bolin on Mar 26, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,070 views

    A cry for unity in the local body.

    Good morning. How is everyone this morning? Thank each of you for being here. I would like to ask you a few questions this morning. I would like to quote to you some sentences and you tell me if they are in the Bible. "Money is the root of all evil." 1 Timothy 6:10 "Do unto others as you would ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Living A Spirit-Filled Life - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Shell Osbon on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,142 views

    God’s desire is that every Christ-follower live a life that is filled with the presence of the Holy Spirit.

    10.23.05 AM Smyrna Assembly of God Pastor Shell Osbon “Living A Spirit-Filled Life - Part 3” Acts 19:1-6 Intro Acts 19:1-6 Paul has met a group of people in Ephesus who are followers of Christ but they are completely unfamiliar with the Holy Ghost. No doubt Paul explains the Spirit of God to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Good Dad Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,267 views

    How one Father and Son were changed by meeting Jesus face to face. This sermon was preached on Father’s Day.

    A Good Dad “face to Face” Sermon series June 17th 2007 / Father’s Day Intro: We are starting a new sermon series this morning called “face to Face” There isn’t any better way to communicate than “face to face” We have continually made new ways to communicate over the years; we have, Letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Dangers Of Drifting

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,728 views

    We cannot be effective for Christ if we drift

    The Dangers of Drifting Hebrews 2:1 gives us a specific warning for just this type of spiritual situation. We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. How many Christians have drifted their way to a loss of their faith? How many here today ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God