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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Five Powerful Keys For 2011

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 30, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,401 views

    God has filled you with the Holy Spirit and given you an anointing to know what is coming so that you can strategically prepare and plan for what is ahead. It is time for the Body of Christ to wake up and start walking and moving in the Power of the Holy

    Opening illustration: This is reputedly a true story of something that happened a few years ago at USC. There was a professor of philosophy there who was a deeply committed atheist. His primary goal for one required class was to spend the entire semester attempting to prove that God could not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is Your Church A Cruise-Ship Or A Battleship?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 5, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,924 views

    Which image better describes a church? Your church? I know, it’s a metaphor. All metaphors break down at some point. When making a choice, our natural inclination is to choose the cruise ship over the battleship any day.

    Opening illustration: watch an illustrative audio-video clip Introduction: On the surface we would believe that the early church in Acts was blessed with outstanding growth due to the anointed preaching of the apostles; their balanced practices that would evolve into much of our church programming ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Minute Masterpiece

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 2, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,011 views

    When we gave our lives to Jesus that wasn’t the end of it. God is not finished working on us; we each are masterpieces in the works.

    Each of you was given a piece a paper and a pencil as you entered the sanctuary this morning. Don’t worry; I am not giving a test. But I am going to ask each of you to make a masterpiece this morning. I have asked ______ to volunteer for us today, to be our living model. Your task is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    The Real Deal

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 4, 2011
    based on 318 ratings
     | 86,626 views

    Far to many times I have heard someone share that they know someone who says they are a Christian, but their life is impure. It literally destroys the witness of Christ when believers do not live out their faith. So, are you the real deal? Updated February 2023.

    Dr. Evan Kane ... was the chief surgeon ... of Kane Summit Hospital ... in New York City. He had practiced his specialty ... for 37 years. Over the course of time, ... he came to question the wisdom of using general anesthesia ... for every surgery. He believed people would recover quicker ... ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    The Joy Of Learning Contentment Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 13, 2010
    based on 44 ratings
     | 34,416 views

    This sermon give four insights on learning contentment. 1. Learn Not to Compare Yourself To OTHERS 2. Learn To Adapt To CHANGE 3. Learn To Draw On Christ’s POWER 4. Learn To Trust GOD

    The Joy of Learning Contentment In 1965 the rock band, The Rolling Stones, released a song – (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction. It was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. It became the Rolling Stones first number one hit in the United Sates. In this world there are many people that seem to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Here Am I; Send Me!

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 3, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,540 views

    Let us cast off inadequate views of God and embrace His sovereignty, Holiness, and Power in our lives and in the world.

    Here Am I; Send Me! Isaiah 6:1-13 Introduction “No controversy swirls around the date for Isaiah’s encounter with God in the temple. It happened in 740 B.C., the year in which King Uzziah died. Unresolved controversy, however, does come from the question, "How does Isaiah’s experience in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Power Of Praise & Prayer Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 28,273 views

    These verses are an appeal to come freely & boldly with prayer & praise before the Throne of Grace in all life's situations. Life is to be handled with prayer. It does not matter if you're suffering, cheerful, sick or reclaiming sinners; life is to be han

    JAMES 5: 13-16 THE POWER OF PRAISE & PRAYER After James' stern rebukes he continues his words of compassion and counsel for his devoted striving brothers. He has already addressed prayer (1:5-8, 4:2,3). Here we find further instruction on the high and holy privilege of prayer. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parting Words Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 12, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,511 views

    We commemorate Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection annually and claim to personally experience the resurrection of Christ in our own lives. If however there is hostility toward the church and organized religion, something about the resurrection of Christ

    • I showed a comic slide to start, which asked the question, "Did anyone hear what the chairman of the board’s parting words were?" The point is how we can walk through an experience, meeting, etc., and totally miss what it was all about. The big question facing us this morning is that very ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    The Meaning Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 9, 2014
     | 3,962 views

    The first part of my New Year message for 2014 focuses upon the meaning of discipleship

    [A note to the reader: Please note this is not intended to be an expository sermon. I do use the Bible text in question but I relate this to a particular time at a particular church and what God is doing in our midst. If it helps you, great!] A few things that you’ll rarely, if ever, hear in ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Winds And Waves Of Life

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 13, 2014
     | 4,733 views

    Paul says if all you ever pray about is what you need but you never stop and thank God for what you have you’ll always be anxious

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church November 2, 2014 The Winds and Waves of life ***All Sermons are in condensed form**** Read…Phil. 4/Paul showing us how to be brave. • Share a story/Bible/series being brave….. • Learn best thru stories/Experiential ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Be Strong In The Lord

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 11, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,313 views

    Let’s think about what is required to be strong in the Lord. It requires: 1- Taking a stand against the devil 2- Putting on the armor of God 3- Praying in the Spirit

    INTRO. - Be strong. Be strong in the Lord. We can choose to be strong in ourselves or we can choose to be strong in the Lord. TAKE YOUR CHOICE! Most people (or many) choose to be strong in themselves. They want to be in control and do their own thing. They pride themselves on being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Convicting Ministry Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 11, 2010
    based on 64 ratings
     | 26,135 views

    Jesus assures His followers that He would not leave them alone, but would send His substitute, the third member of the God-head. The Holy Spirit came to empower the church for life and witness

    JOHN 16:7-11 THE [CONVICTING] MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT [1 John 4: 1-6] There was much disappointment among the Apostles when Jesus disclosed that He must return to the Father. Jesus’ great work of redemption required His death so that through His resurrection from the dead death ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    The Day Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,306 views

    Paul, Pt. 26

    THE DAY OF THE LORD (1 THESSALONIANS 5:1-11) Greeting Queen Elizabeth II’s visit in 2007 was quite a chore and challenge to the Americans. “Do people wear pants, dresses or business attire to meet the queen?” was a common question guests fortunate to be invited to meet the queen asked. Dinner ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ruben Castro avatar

    Cinco Maneras De Amar A Nuestra Mamá Series

    Contributed by Ruben Castro on May 10, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 22,934 views

    Aquí observamos a Jesús en la cruz, cargando todos los pecados de la humanidad sobre sus hombros, pero también lo vemos asegurando el bienestar de Su madre después de Su muerte. Como Dios, Jesús está lidiando con asuntos eternos, pero como hombre, el nos

    5 Maneras de Amar a Nuestra Mamá Juan 19: 26-27 María, la madre de nuestro Señor, fue testigo de la crucifixión de su hijo. ¿Puede usted imaginarse como se habrá sentido? Jesús se dirige a Juan y le dice, “cuídala—ten cuidado de ella”. Luego se dirige a Su madre y le dice: “deja que Juan tome mi ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    The Anchor Holds

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jul 4, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 29,164 views

    Exploring the analogy of an anchor in our walk with God.

    THE ANCHOR STILL HOLDS TEXT: Hebrews 6:15-20 Hebrews 6:15-20 -- And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise. For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife. Wherein God, willing more abundantly to show unto the heirs of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal