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  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Future Joy

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 23, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,327 views

    We find joy by saturating our minds and hearts with the future promises of God.

    This morning, I’d like to talk about joy. How does that statement make you feel? Hopeful? Glad? Or does it arouse feelings of apprehension? Joy is a funny topic. You would expect that people would enjoy hearing about joy; that they would welcome a discourse on such a positive topic. But I’ll bet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running The Race

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 21, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 35,672 views

    A sermon on running the race of life, using the Tour De France and the life of Lance Armstrong as illustrations.

    Today’s message is entitled "Running The Race." This morning, we’re going to see from the Scriptures that all of life is a race to be run. Now, I realize that you may not feel much like running, at eleven o’clock on a Sunday morning in July. In fact, you may not ever feel much like running. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Radical Giving

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Jul 23, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 15,766 views

    How do we fill up our Churches with radical givers determined to make a difference for the kingdom? Read or use this sermon to inspire a wave of generous- sacrificial giving.

    "Radical giving" Acts 4:32-37 Pastor Bob Hunter (read scripture) (opening illustration) In our home these days, there is such a thing that rules called toddler control. Our children are young, and from a very young age human beings understand that possession is 90% of the law. Only in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    In Search Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,573 views

    Paul shows us what is most important when searching for a deeper relationship with Christ and the gifts of the Spirit.

    February 8, 2004 1 Corinthians 14:12-20 Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up the church. For this reason anyone who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret what he says. For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Baptism Of Fire

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 25,034 views

    We want the baptism of the Holy Ghost but do we want the baptism of fire?

    A Baptism of Fire Matthew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: Luke 12:49-51 I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Can't Stop The Truth

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 31, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,830 views

    God keeps the momentum going.

    CAN’T STOP THE TRUTH Acts 5:33-42 S: Evangelism C: Gamaliel’s counsel under God’s control Pr: GOD KEEPS THE MOMENTUM GOING. ?: How? KW: Movements TS: We will find in the narrative found in Acts 5:33-42 three movements that describe the response to the truth being lived out in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Bless Us With Victory

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 164 ratings
     | 12,985 views

    We need victory over the troubles of this life.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Someone said, "Life is unfair. I lost my car keys at a ball game and never found them. I lost my sunglasses at the beach and never found them. I lost my socks in the washing machine and never found them. I lost three pounds on a diet -- I found them and five more." Life does ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Believe In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,517 views

    A look at what you need to acknowledge about Jesus to be a Christian

    If you were to ask most people in Canada, Nova Scotia or Bedford today what religion they are the ultimate answer that you would receive would be “Christian”. That particular answer would in no way reflect a relationship they had or didn’t have with God, nor would it reflect any solid concept of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    It Takes A Big Man Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,776 views

    It takes a big person to forgive.

    Philemon 1-7 It Takes a Big Man Woodlawn Baptist Church August 28, 2005 Introduction I don’t know if you are familiar with whom Elizabeth Barrett Browning is. If you’ve been to any of the weddings I’ve conducted you have heard me use some of her poetry. Elizabeth was raised by a tyrannical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forever Living In A Whatever World

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,930 views

    Living a life that contrasts with the cynicism and darkness of the surrounding culture.

    Forever Living in a Whatever World Philippians 1:27-28; 2:12-16; 3:20-21; 4:11-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Whatever! That’s one of those little “young people’s” words that exists for one purpose and one purpose only—to drive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Life We Live

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,403 views

    The Gospel of Cross from Galatians calls for responsible, faithful freedom in Christ.

    The Life We Live Galatians 2:20 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Galatians is small but important. Martin Luther said he considered it the most important book in the New Testament. It contains only six chapters and one hundred ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James May avatar

    New Things

    Contributed by James May on Jul 24, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,690 views

    All of us love new things. God loves to give new things too. We have a New Convenant through the Blood of Jesus and once we accept Jesus, there are a lot of "new things" that can be ours as well.

    New Things By Pastor Jim May Don’t you just love to have something that’s new? Which of us does not like the smell of a new car? And who among us would not like to have a new home with all the modern conveniences? What about new clothes that fit better and haven’t been through the washer and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    More Than Conquerors

    Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,050 views

    What is your everything? The love that God has for you in Christ Jesus? If your everything is more than that, then rest assured, you are not convinced and you are not a conqueror.

    Title: More than Conquerors!! Scripture: Romans 8:31-39 (Romans 8:31-39) 31 What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all--how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Christmas From Heaven's Eyes

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 19,434 views

    The birth of Christ takes on new significance when we see Christmas through heaven’s eyes.

    Christmas Through Heaven’s Eyes John 1:1-5 Did you here the news? Christmas has been canceled . . . in Bethlehem. Because of the violence and fighting between the Palestinians and Israeli forces, officials in the west bank city of Bethlehem just south of Jerusalem have announced that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Dilema Of Divorce

    Contributed by Richard Harsell on Jun 26, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,040 views

    Divorce is not "The Second Unpardonable Sin."

    "The Dilema of Divorce" Mark 10: 1-12 Richard F. Harsell friendshippastor@yahoo.com The issue of divorce among believers has been a centuries-old problem within the Church which remains a spiritual "hot potato" still today. Here in America, statistics tell us that 43% of first-time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist