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  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    The Gift Of Life (Joy) Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,451 views

    What do those angels mean when the announce "great joy?" Joy as a gift from God.

    The Gift of Life (Therefore Joy) December 14/15, 2002 Intro: I remember it clearly. Our elder’s board was gathered for a one-day retreat focussed on setting goals for our church. We began by sharing what some of our personal goals were for the next year, and one of our Elders made a statement ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just War (Or Just Another Act Of Madness?)

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 24, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 3,232 views

    We grapple with the ethics/morality of being involved in a war because it keeps us from becoming what we¡¦re fighting against. Deal with these questions: What is a "just" war? Will we achieve "Infinite" Justice.

    September 23, 2001 Scatter thou the people that delight in war. Psalm 68.30c What is America going to do about the terrorists? When President Bush addressed the nation Thursday night he ended with these words: Freedom and fear, justice and cruelty, have always been at war, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    God Said Don't Worry

    Contributed by Cedric Portis on Oct 2, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,994 views

    Worry is the sin of not trusting God. Worry cannot help your situation.

    God said “Don’t Worry” Matthew 6:25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? Matthew 6:26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Dialogue With God

    Contributed by Cynthia Hinson on Oct 19, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,389 views

    A contemporary sermon in first person exploring the character of Moses as he hungers for the presence of God.

    (This sermon is preached standing in the chancel, with the preacher’s back to the congregation during all but the closing of the message. It is an animated dialogue - almost a monologue - between the preacher [representing Moses] and God. A second person, by way of wireless mic and in an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tom Doubt avatar

    To Be Like A Camel

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Nov 21, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 20,224 views

    We, like the Israelites on their exodus, are like a camel, led and controlled by the Master.

    Dr. Tom Doubt July 16, 1995 TO BE LIKE A CAMEL Exodus 17:1-6 BACKGROUND: As you are opening you Bibles to the 17th chapter of Exodus, allow me to provide you with some background for the passage. 1. God had delivered the Israelites from captivity in Egypt; once they had been slaves, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?"

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on May 7, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 11,702 views

    “My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?” I. This is an amazing question II. It has an amazing answer

    April 9, 2004 — Good Friday Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Matthew 27:46 “My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?” I. This is an amazing question II. It has an amazing answer “Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    How's Our Perspective?

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,614 views

    This sermon is about keeping perspective in our ministry.

    Isn’t it great when we meet someone who has their life in perspective? I mean they don’t have an inflated view of who they are or their importance. It’s a Wonderful Life is one of my all time favorite Christmas movies, if not one of my favorite movies period. Most of us are familiar with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Faithful But Frustrated

    Contributed by Elder Tye Cowans on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 13,792 views

    When you are faithful but frustrated

    In every believers… life a period of frustration will come…if you haven’t experienced it….yet... just keep on living…… For the time will come …….when you will feel…… as though …..all you do.…and all you try to do…. Don’t amount to a hill of beans…...You may feel…. that there isn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Behind Enemy Lines Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,444 views

    Examining the reality of life on a fallen planet, waking up to the realization that we are living in a war zone - behind enemy lines.

    Dakota Community Church September 9, 2007 Behind Enemy Lines When I started announcing that I was going to teach on Spiritual Warfare what came to mind for you? Was it prayer, fasting, or maybe worship or some other church type of discipline? Those things are a part of spiritual warfare but they ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Out Of The Rubble

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,367 views

    Sermon on recovery

    Heb. 11:32 Judges 13-16 Unfortunately history is full of stories about people who at the peak of their career do something which jeopardizes everything they have achieved. In my adult life I have watched politicians loose their influence and even offices, (Nixon and Clinton), I have witnessed ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    #12 -- Humility Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,632 views

    Jesus teaches us three things about humility: it starts at the bottom, it grows out of gratitude, and it is an act of faith.

    “Oh, it’s hard to be humble . . .!” Have you ever heard that little tune, “Oh, it’s hard to be humble, when you’re prefect in every way?” It’s a little tune I remember from growing up. And I read a couple of stories this week that sort of illustrate this song very well. The first was about Henry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    New Testament Church Planting Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,811 views

    Exposition of Acts 11:19-30 about the first Gentile church plant, its discipleship, and its mission

    Text: Acts 11:19-30, Title: NT Church Planting, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/9/08, AM A. Opening illustration: India--So I wrote in my journal, describing the aftermath of the October 1999 cyclone whose 200 mph winds and 30-foot tidal surge devastated the coastal areas of Orissa , India . Originating in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrin Hunt avatar

    Prince Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,313 views

    Part 4 of a Series based on Isa. 9:6

    Jesus, Prince of Peace Isa. 9:6 Illus. Typical of last minute Christmas shoppers, a mother was running frantically from store to store. Suddenly she realized her three year old son was no longer holding her hand. In a panic she retraced her steps and found him standing near a frosty window, gazing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persevere To Victory

    Contributed by Virgil Hurley on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,929 views

    To help people persevere through the difficulties of discipleship to the victories it provides.

    PERSEVERE TO VICTORY Exodus 5:1-10, 20-21 As if by enchantment Moses materialized from Egypt’s shimmering sands: from a forty year exile; resolute in a God-given commission to liberate Israel; performing signs that convinced their elders and the people. Eye-blinding lightning and ear-splitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Heflin avatar

    The God Outside Your Box

    Contributed by David Heflin on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,372 views

    This sermon challenges us to stop worshipping the god in our box, and instead worship the one the who cannot be contained by the entire universe.

    The God Outside Your Box Rom. 11:33-36 PSCOC 2/18/07 Intro: God in a box. We like boxes. When we move, we put everything neatly in box, and neatly label it. We use file boxes. We eat boxed lunches. We receive and ship packages in boxes. We wrap presents in boxes. We organize our shelves by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ