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  • C.A. McCracken avatar

    Praying The Price For The Supernatural

    Contributed by C.a. Mccracken on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,004 views

    If we want to go beyond the norm into the realm of the supernatural we must PRAY the price.

    “Praying The Price For The Supernatural” John 16:20-21 20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy. 21 A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mabel Anderson, Lamb Of God

    Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,094 views

    This is a funeral sermon I delivered to a standing room only crowd for one the most beloved grade school teachers in our community.

    “Mabel Anderson, Lamb of God” It seems to me totally fitting that we should be paying our last respects to Mabel on Thanksgiving weekend. For that is what we are doing here today. We are giving thanks to Almighty God for sharing this beautiful woman with us. As I sat down this week to put pen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    What I Can Do While Waiting On God

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 4, 2005
    based on 440 ratings
     | 93,033 views

    Waiting for God doesn’t mean sitting around doing nothing… it means doing what we can, while we can, as best we can…while always being careful to not run ahead of God

    “What I Can Do While Waiting On God” Acts 1:1-4 OPENING JOKE: A group of travelers were being made to wait on their airplane, which was late due to another flight being canceled. The crowd looked horrible and impatient as the time went on and on. Finally an angry passenger pushed his way to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Changing Our World

    Contributed by Steven Boyns on Apr 23, 2005
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,645 views

    You and I were placed (on this Earth; in this country; in this state; in this city; in our neighborhood; on our street) in order to “Change The World For Christ”.

    A few years ago, General Colin Powell, the former Armed Services Chairman of the Joints-Chief-of-Staff, was making a public speech to a packed audience of listeners. During the midst of his speech, which happened to be on the topic of “Race Relations in America,” an overzealous gay rights advocate ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Must Remain In The Vine Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Feb 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,327 views

    Part 4 in a series learning to "Discover & Experience God’s Will". As God is the Masterful Gardener and Christ the True Vine, by our REMAINING IN THE VINE, God will produce fruit!

    INTRODUCTION A. THE SERIES 1. Eph 2.10 – “He Wants You To Know” - Artist/Masterpiece – God, thru Christ, desire to work through you to make you the Masterpiece He has planned. 2. Rom 12.1-6 – “What Is Expected?” - The Relationship expected is that of a Living Sacrifice not only to God but to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sharpening The Spiritual Senses

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,308 views

    You and I must come to God with a heart for repentance. We must ask, “What must I do to become mature?”

    Sharpening the Spiritual Senses What it means to Become Spiritually Mature Rev. Sean D. Lester June 8, 2003 Hebrews 5:11-14 We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because you are slow to learn. [12] In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gay, But Not Happy

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,600 views

    An encouraging (but reforming) sermon for people who are ’gay’ but not happy.

    Today, I will be using the term ‘gay’ in both its original form and its contemporary form, so let me define it both ways for you this morning. Originally, GAY meant: to be characterized by colorful and lighthearted excitement: MERRY. As in, “Have a GAY day!” In the old days, wishing your neighbor ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Take Up Your Cross

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jul 22, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,691 views

    Just what does the Lord expect of us?

    Take Up Your Cross Luke 9:23-26 Rev. Phillip A. Wright Introduction: This morning we are going to look at one of the better known verses in Scripture. “Take Up your Cross.” Today we will look at the entire passage and dig out just what Jesus is saying and not saying. Attention: Jesus used this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcomers – Not Victims! Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 7, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,698 views

    Evil is never overcome by more evil nor by playing into the power and victim games that others would use to entrap us. Evil is only overcome by goodness that lets our abusers know we will remain in control of how we choose to respond

    OVERCOMERS – NOT VICTIMS! Matthew 5:38-48 1. What has been your gut reaction to the recent spate of school shootings we have suffered in Wisconsin, Colorado, and now most recently in the small Amish community of Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania where 5 little girls where brutally shot to death? • How ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Better Bread

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Nov 3, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,704 views

    Jesus offers us more than the flash of the world.

    Better Bread John 6:25-35 “You are what you eat!” is the old slogan that we have been hearing for years. Many of the fast food chains are trying to become more “healthy choices” facilities. Just this week KFC announced that beginning in the New Year, they would change their frying methods by ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Indicators Of True Faith Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,588 views

    Exposition of Gal 5:22-25 second in a two part series comparing the lives of believers and unbelievers

    Text: Galatians 5:22-25 Title: Indicators of Genuine Faith, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/24/07, PM A. Opening illustration: "The Spirit produces one fruit, not nine fruits. The fruit, however, has nine facets or qualities. If a believer is walking in the Spirit, he will possess all nine of these qualities. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following Jesus To The Rivers Edge Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 17, 2007
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,695 views

    By following Jesus to the river’s edge we witness the picture, purpose and power of his baptism.

    If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. This sermon is taken from chapter two. You can find it here: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Koinonia Ekklesias I Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,052 views

    Exposition of Acts 2:42-43 about the qualities and character of the early church

    Text: Acts 2:42-43, Title: Koinonia Ekklesias, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/1/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Some story about the reformers kicking off the Reformation with a conviction to recapture the spirit of the NT church. B. Background to passage: Luke gives us a glimpse of the life of the early ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Until Christ Be Formed In You

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,919 views

    How is the life of God formed in the heart of man?

    "My little children, for whom I am again in anguish of childbirth until Christ is formed in you." God calling to himself those chosen to be his very own is a pervading theme in Scripture. Like variations on a musical theme, it keeps resurfacing throughout the pages of the Bible (Genesis 12; Titus ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    8 Principles For Personal Prosperity In 2008

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,777 views

    Rarely does anyone stumble into success! Success comes when one plans, prepares and is persistent about it! Learn how to be personally prosperous in your walk with God!

    Tomorrow night at 11:59 pm, over one billion people all across the world will be watching as the “ball” drops in New York City’s Times Square. That got me to wondering about the history of the New Year’s Eve “ball” and what I discovered was intriguing: • The 1st “time-ball” was installed on top of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist