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  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    There Is Wonder Working Power In Prayer

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 28, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,476 views

    Overcoming things that block prayer

    Does your religion lead others to Christ? Do your life and the way in which you treat others influence them for good? One morning a little clock in a shop window in a small town stopped for a half hour. Children on their way to school stopped to play and others talked because they all believed ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Are We There Yet?

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 16, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 16,215 views

    This Psalm emotionally starts out in a deep valley of despair. Then begins to ascend the mountain of faith. Finally arrives at the summit of blessing!

    July 20, 2003 Sunday Evening Title: “Are We There Yet?” Text: Psalms 13:1-6 Introduction When we were on vacation, one of the questions that we frequently received from our children was "are we there yet?" Or "how much longer?" or "are we ever going to get there?" Did you ever notice ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Holiness And Discipline Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Mar 26, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,240 views

    One of the most forgotten teachings of our Lord is that of church discipline. In this message we discuss the purpose for it, the process by which it is done and when discipline is to be practiced.

    Holiness and Discipline Text: Matthew 18:15-20 Introduction: It is difficult to read a paper or watch the news today without hearing something about an upcoming, and according to some, inevitable pandemic of the avian influenza virus. You might know it as the "Bird" flu. This influenza A virus ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Is The Goal Of A Disciple? Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 16,014 views

    The GOAL: make disciples who will make disciples What it will take: The Dedication of a Soldier; the Discipline of an Athlete; the Diligence of a Farmer

    Discipleship Series # 6 (#5 unavailable) What is the Goal of a Disciple? II Timothy 2:1-6 SCRIPTURE READING: II Timothy 2:1-6 INTRODUCTION: David Glass was the CEO of the Wal-Mart from 1988 – 2000. Back in 1962, he heard that a guy named Sam Walton was about to hold the grand opening for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You In The Will? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,020 views

    Are you in the Will of God? Do you want to receive an inheritance from God? Live in the will, be in the Will.

    INTRODUCTION „X SLIDE 2 „X There are times when life is a real struggle. The health starts to go bad, bills start pouring in, and debt starts to accumulate. Problems start to happen in the marriage. Your children start to cause you a lot of trouble. You job is no longer as secure as you once ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In A Kingdom Church Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,670 views

    Why doesn’t the church look anything like the Kingdom Jesus spoke about? Here are a few things that need to change.

    Dakota Community Church July 1, 2007 Kingdom of God IV In A Kingdom Church This morning I want to continue our series of messages about the differences between the “Kingdom of God” and its citizens and the “Kingdoms of this world” and their citizens. The focus this week will be on the local ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Don't Forget Who You Are

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Sep 4, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,571 views

    Through the prophet Jeremiah, God told the people to remember how they had been cared for and loved, and not to go after other gods who could not offer salvation.

    Don’t Forget Who You Are Jeremiah 2:4-13 September 2, 2007 I thought long and hard about admitting this to you today. But I remember the day well. It was Monday, July 30; the day that the divorce of Britney Spears and K-Fed became final. I saw that on the internet and got sucked in. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Fields avatar

    Effective Christianity

    Contributed by Scott Fields on Oct 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,651 views

    Why is Christianity in America declining? Why are professions of faith and baptisms on the decline. Christianity is not a religion but a relationship. Church is not a place we go or something we do it is God's people doing His will.

    I have a very serious question to start us off with this morning. Why is Christianity on the decline here in America? I am sure there are probably as many answers as there are people. • Could it be because Christianity is competing with so many other religions? • Could it be because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Walls Series

    Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Jan 10, 2012
     | 5,553 views

    Last week I talked a lot about how God works in us and as long as we have built on the right foundation, it will not matter what is built on that foundation, even if it is wood hay and stubble, we will be saved. The main point however was that we can have

    The Walls A Study of Rev. 4:9-11 Third in the series THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH Introduction: Last week I talked a lot about how God works in us and as long as we have built on the right foundation, it will not matter what is built on that foundation, even if it is wood hay and stubble, we will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "Aiming For Perfection"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,226 views

    Three targets to shoot for.

    “Aiming for Perfection” September 16, 2012 Last week I had an interesting experience. I have a lot of interests and my life is never dull - but a lot of people are unaware of my interest is shooting. I grew up handling guns since I was a young boy. I shot expert with every gun they ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Baggage

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
     | 16,372 views

    The first message as the full-time speaker at a church where I had previously been filling in, preached the first Sunday after a move. Autobiographical, allegorical, and life-applicable.

    Hebrews 12:1-3 – Baggage Let me tell you something right from the start: we hate moving. I know we only moved less than 10 minutes away, but that didn’t make things radically different from moving away. Sure, we used several pick-up trucks instead of a U-Haul, and we made several ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What It Means To Be God's! Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 27, 2009
     | 5,354 views

    What are some of the identifying marks of belonging to God? This text gives us a clue.

    (PowerPoint files are available by emailing me) What it means to be God’s! Romans 15:14-21 * This is Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day is the day we remember those who have been killed in our nation’s service. We honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for “freedom.” You see, it meant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    We Experience It Together Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,126 views

    It's important for us to foster a sense of teamwork and togetherness to fulfill our mission.

    SERIES: IT: Finding It, Keeping It, and Sharing It (freely adapted from Craig Groeschel’s It: How Churches and Leader Can Get it and Keep it) “WE EXPERIENCE IT TOGETHER” ACTS 2:42-47 OPEN We’re in our third message in our series, “IT: Finding It, Keeping ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    Destruction That Brings Peace Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,664 views

    The reign of Asa and it’s resulting spiritual revival in Judah demonstrates that peace with God, other believers and unbelievers cannot be achieved until we first destroy that which prohibits the growth and life of peace.

    DESTRUCTION THAT BRINGS PEACE First in Series – “Peace That Expands & Lasts: Lessons from Asa” 2 Chronicles 14:1-5 Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, Sunday 8/3/2008 AM INTRODUCTION: As we naturally struggle to find and understand our current place in the history of PBC & God’s work ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Dietz avatar

    Our Spiritual Metamorphosis: Step 2 – Learning Series

    Contributed by Paul Dietz on Sep 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,331 views

    3rd in the Spiritual Transformation Series of Sermons

    Our Spiritual Metamorphosis: Step 2 – Learning 2 Timothy 2:14-26 The time is here! The summer is over and school is back in session! The time for our children’s learning process is back on schedule. Teachers are all geared up to instruct their students in all the skills of mathematics, language ...read more

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    Denomination: *other