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  • Danny Anderson avatar

    Plugging Into The Power Source

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,573 views

    The power to change must possess the power to remove the old and bring in the new. This becomes even more difficult when it comes to personal change. The old has become engrained in us. Our past cannot be undone. We have essentially become a product of ev

    Plugging Into the Power Source Text: II Corinthians 5:14-21 (NCV) Introduction: An old farmer decided it was finally time to take his family into the big city. They loaded up the old truck and rumbled into the swank downtown shopping district. Upon entering a huge department store, they could not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Year

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 270 ratings
     | 178,828 views

    This sermon focuses on a new beginning.

    Can you believe it? Having just celebrated Christmas Day, we look to the end of our past year and the beginning of a new year. This morning , as we reflect upon this new year, I would to share with you once again a message entitled A New Year. It is my hope that this year’s resolutions will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Mighty Men Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 15,965 views

    1 of 4 messages on making mighty men. This sermon and series is for the men of the church and encourages them to step up and become Godly men.

    Mighty Men of God Making Mighty Men of God 22 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a brave fighter from Kabzeel who did mighty things. He killed two of the best warriors from Moab. He also went down into a pit and killed a lion on a snowy day. 23 Benaiah killed an Egyptian who was about seven and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Give Me Some Word

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 9, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 16,814 views

    It is the Word of God that keeps us and sustains us.

    Rev. Wayne A. Lawson Pastor, First Baptist Church Ardmore, Oklahoma Pastor@firstbaptist.org TITLE: GIVE ME SOME WORD SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 1:1-5 St. John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2. The same was in the beginning with God. 3. All things were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Christmas Lessons

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,421 views

    While the Christmas story gives us the events of the birth of Jesus, it also gives us lessons to learn which can be beneficial for all of us.

    LUKE 2:1-7 CHRISTMAS’ LESSONS I. ANTICIPATIONS: * A. Aliens. B. Adolescents. C. Aged. III. ANGELS: ** A. Adaptability. B. Amount. C. A cappella. III. APPRENTICESHIPS : *** A. Acceptance. B. Adversity. C. Attainment. Besides the birth of the Baby Jesus, what other things does the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kelly Benton avatar

    Sharpen One Another

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 22, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
     | 19,672 views

    Purpose: Have the listener realize we all need a friend to help us stay sharp in Jesus.

    "Sharpen One Another" Scripture: (Proverbs 27:17) Purpose: Have the listener realize we all need a friend to help us stay sharp in Jesus. Introduction: The mayor of Philadelphia and his wife were sitting at a McDonald’s restaurant one day when the mayor noticed his wife in deep conversation ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Love In Focus (Love In Various Relationships) Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 11, 2008
     | 4,151 views

    Like my glasses, Love focuses in different ways, varying in both intensity and style.

    Love In Focus (topical) NOTE: When preached, I only got through half of this in 30 minutes, so I am doing part two (with some expansions) this week. 1. Affectionate Writing Can Reduce Cholesterol According to new research, writing down affectionate thoughts about close friends and family can ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jason Jones avatar

    An Equal Opportunity Savior Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,786 views

    Exposition of the story in Acts 10 of Cornelius’ conversion and its ramifications of that upon the church as a whole

    Text: Acts 10:1-48, Title: An Equal Opportunity Savior, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/17/08, AM A. Opening illustration: A local business puts a sign in the window, stating the following: “HELP WANTED. Must be able to type, must be good with a computer and must be bilingual. We are an equal opportunity ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Satan Can't Beat 'em, So He... Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,940 views

    Exposition of Nehemiah 5 about the internal conflict within the ranks of the Jewish rebuilders

    Text: Nehemiah 5:1-19, Title: Satan Can’t Beat ‘Em, So He…, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/7/07, PM A. Opening illustration: In the 13th Century, Nicolo Polo (father of Marco Polo) was visiting the court of the grandson of Genghis Khan - Kublai Khan. Kublai Khan was the Emperor of China and he had never met ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Words Have Power - Job Chapter Nineteen Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 20,540 views

    This is a study into Job chapter nineteen.

    Jewels From Job Job – Chapter #19 This chapter could be outlined: 1. Wronged by comforters. (verses 1-4) 2. Wronged by God. (verses 5-13) 3. Wronged by family and friends. (verses 14-22) 4. Right with God. (verses 23-27) 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 "How long will you torment my soul, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Todd Bishop avatar

    Extreme Makeover: Soul Intoxification Series

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 30, 2007
     | 3,874 views

    Everyone has something in their life that needs to be made new.

    Several weeks ago we started our new Super Series – “Extreme Makeover: Soul Edition.” In that first week we learned that we need a SOUL TRANSFORMATION … that means being “Jesus with skin on” more than simply wearing a “Jesus costume.” God desires for each of us to wear much more than a Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Amazed By Grace Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 19,051 views

    The truth about Jesus will have a powerful effect on those who receive it and live it.

    Amazed by Grace Acts 8:9-13 Intro: These Samaritans had been amazed and seduced by magic and sorcery for a long time and had become addicted to Simon and his deception. However, they were even more amazed by the straightforward truth of the good news, and they believed on Jesus. Simon himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Finding God's Will Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 14, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,625 views

    Exposition of Acts 1:12-26 as it relates to determining the will of God for your life

    Text: Acts 1:12-26, Title: Finding God’s Will, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/20/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about Chris West, and the days that I moved in to my seminary apt with him as a roommate, and finish with the plaque on his bedpost underneath the skull… B. Background to passage: The scene ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Peace And Love Of God

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,651 views

    Advent message on the hope and love of Jesus Chrst. In a time of celebration, there can also be the peace of God to a world that doesn't know peace.

    The Peace and love of God Psalm 121:1-8 Introduction- Today, Josh and Michelle lite the first candle of Advent. The candle of hope. The 4 weeks of Advent point us to Jesus Christ. Hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Bobby Daniel avatar

    What Do You Want? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jul 9, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,601 views

    Part 2 of 6 in a series of sermons on Psalm 23.

    What Do You Want? Psalm 23:2 Intro: What do you want? How’s that for a question? Do I mean for lunch, or maybe Christmas? No, not really…what I mean is what do you want out of life? Is this a question you’ve asked yourself before? Maybe this is the first time you’ve thought of this, I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist