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  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Prepare Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,895 views

    This is the 1st in a Lenten Series, and deals with ’preparation".

    It was said that Martin Luther King never prepared, but always preached based on what the Holy Spirit gave him to say. One day upon walking in to a large Cathedral to preach for a crowd, he asked God what he was to preach on, the answer came "You should have prepared". John Wooden once said ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Lost

    Contributed by Anoop Samuel on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,655 views

    The first and most important aspect of being lost, is realizing that you are lost. If you have a GPS, it will tell, “Make a u turn if possible”. Some will tell you, “Make a legal u-turn if possible”. This would be the first indication to you that you have

    If a fish in taken out of water and it would definitely feel out or place or lost. If left on land, it would die within a few minutes. There are fishes that cannot survive in salt water. Also, there are fishes that can survive in many types of waters. If you have an aquarium, you have to make sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Truth About The Father's Heart

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,397 views

    The truth about the Father’s heart is that He wants you to come to Him and get to know Him as He truly is: Lover, Forgiver, Restorer, Hero and Eternal King

    The Truth About the Father’s Heart Intro.: Man’s great misconception is found in Psalm 50:21, “You thought I was altogether like you…” Isaiah 55:9 is much more accurate, “But as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.” God ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Crowned Church - #2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 12, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,857 views

    Adapted in part from Warren Wiersbe (and others)...a look at the letters Jesus dictated to specific churches...with the ensuing question, "what would He write to us?"

    The Crowned Church Revelation 2:8-11 > For the one who has trusted Jesus Christ as their Personal Savior, been partakers of the heavenly gift, and are the receiver of eternal life; for all these people we have one huge and common desire. This desire is to hear our Lord say, “well done” when we see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Harvey avatar

    What Jesus Has To Say About Sex.

    Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,948 views

    Confronting the lies of culture with the truth of God’s word.

    “What Jesus Has to Say about Sex” August 5, 2007 Me: This is a difficult and scary topic. Today needs to be transparent and honest so that we can get to the bottom line, which is a life more like Christ. This is not an area that I have complete mastery over in my life and I am not sure anyone can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Creating A Dynamic Spiritual Life

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,877 views

    If the body of Christ will do one thing right before doing other things she will see Christ get invovled in what gets done!

    Creating a Dynamic Spiritual Life Text: Proverbs 6:6-8, 30:24-25 6 Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise, 7 Which, having no captain, Overseer or ruler, 8 Provides her supplies in the summer, And gathers her food in the harvest. Proverbs 30: 24-25 There are four things ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joe Hayes avatar

    How Do I Know I Have Truly Forgiven Someone? Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,307 views

    Five test to Know I Have truly Forgiven Someone? You can listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (Sep 2008)

    How Do I Know I Have truly Forgiven Someone? After Repentance, forgiveness & Reconciliation a Question that comes Up…. How Do I Know I Have truly Forgiven Someone? The Quick Answer is When you don’t need to think “have I forgiven them for …….” Unforgiveness can be out of sight / mind until ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Joy To The World

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 23, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,838 views

    The angel’s announcement to those frightened shepherds was intended to produce great joy.

    Joy to the World Luke 2:10 Intro As we gather here this morning, following Christmas, I still find myself thinking back to the wonderful joy that was brought to us in the form of that perfect babe in the manger. And I think of those shepherds at work out in the fields, when the angels came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Bartee avatar

    Effective Teaching Begins On Your Knees Part One

    Contributed by Timothy Bartee on May 15, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 2,951 views

    Remind the teacher of the necessity of prayerasapartof their preparation. Excellent for teacher training sessions.

    Effective Teaching Begins on Your Knees Mark 4:15 Someone once defined a “rut” as a grave with both ends knocked out. Most teachers, in the church setting, have been teaching for many years. As a pastor I am truly thankful to those who have served faithfully week after week. But there is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Clashing Of The Kings

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 15, 2012
     | 2,398 views

    Two kings existed a long time ago that were so opposite. Today, there are two who want to be king of your life. Which one will you place upon the throne?

    Clashing of the Kings (El Choque de los Reyes) Mt. 2:1-16 The idea of a scrooge is not new. It is as old as the Bible. On that very first Christmas, there was a man who tried to kill all that is central to this special holiday. He is not ficticious. He was a man who became king, but was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Hopkins avatar

    The Mystery Of The Incarnation Made Real

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Jan 4, 2013
     | 3,267 views

    A short sermon contrasting a new born baby with the depth of the wonder of God's nature.

    As some of you know, my wife and I had our first baby in August - Joanna. She’s such a little thing: defenceless, can’t move very far on her own, can’t feed, drink or clothe herself, can’t talk, and doesn’t know the Christmas story. But she has got out attention, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Root Of Jealousy

    Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Apr 17, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,141 views

    Jealousy is that pain which a man feels from the apprehension that he is not equally beloved by the person whom he entirely loves.

    Introduction Joseph Addison says, “Jealousy is that pain which a man feels from the apprehension that he is not equally beloved by the person whom he entirely loves.” From the very begging of time jealousy has been a common ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Epic Encounter Of Jonathan Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,592 views

    GOD WILL FIGHT FOR US!

    Epic encounter! 1 Samuel 14:6”Then Jonathan said to the young man who bore his armor, "Come, let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised; it may be that the LORD will work for us. For nothing restrains the LORD from saving by many or by few." Today we have a beautiful lesson from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Saw That Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 26, 2012
     | 4,456 views

    Did you know at times we tend to view things wrongly? The good seems to be bad and bad seems to be good. Not all apples that look gorgeous and delicious on the outside are entirely tasty on the inside; at times the inner portion is rotten and also sour

    Saw that…. 1 King 19:3”when he saw that, he arose and ran for his life, and went to Beersheba, which belongs to Judah, and left his servant there. 4 But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness…” Mightiest of achievements is ephemeral! Can I get your attention ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Run Baby Run

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,586 views

    Sermon on the perseverance of the saints

    RUN BABY RUN! Heb 12:1-2(KJV) 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God