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  • Tim Zingale avatar

    "Hush Child, God Ain't Dead!"

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 26, 2006
    based on 94 ratings
     | 22,426 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 8 Jesus healing 2 people

    4th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 8 Mark 5: 21-43 "Hush child, God ain’t dead!" 21 ¶ And when Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered about him; and he was beside the sea. 22 Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and seeing him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Back Biting Series

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 21,563 views

    Back biting is the stealth bomber of the unholy armed forces because the attack always comes when your back is turned...

    Many unfortunate things happen in many churches around the world, simply because people are people. There are the unattractive things Christians do, which ultimately result in the dismembering of the body of Christ. They are the sins we commit, which drive people away from the church where people ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Are You Flying Stand-By?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 6, 2006
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,927 views

    Many "hope" they will be saved, but don’t have the assurance God wants them to have because they don’t have the right attitudes.

    Let’s start today’s message by talking about confidence. When I was in the Navy, I was a flight weather forecaster, and I gave weather briefings to pilots all the time. If you have ever been around a bunch of military pilots before, you are very aware of what ultra-confident folks they are. I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Glory Of The Story Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jul 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,773 views

    Stories have helped shape our lives. They are emotionally driven and have caused us to look at who we are and how we want to live. In this series we will look at how stories particularly Christ parables would used to challenge, charge and change the peopl

    Power of the Parables Pastor Ryan Akers Part 1- The Glory of the Story James 3:4-6 (Read The Foot Book) How many of you remember being read to as children? (Story time in 2nd grade in Mrs. Imgarten’s class reading Where the Red Fern Grows) Some of my most vivid memories or a time in my life ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    The Starving That Satisfies Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 15, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 19,349 views

    4th sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Refreshed in 8/08. PowerPoint and Video Clips available on request.)

    Shift Week 4 THE STARVING THAT SATISFIES MATTHEW 5:6, John 6:35 INTRODUCTION: (:33 intro) {Play 45 seconds of “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction”} Every time I hear that song by I think, “Wow, our music in the 60’s was so much deeper than the music today...” Okay, maybe not but I do believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Ten Powerful Keys To Experiencing Victory In Battles

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 16, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 29,621 views

    1. FAITH 2. THE WORD OF GOD 3. THE HOLY SPIRIT 4. THE NAME OF JESUS 5. THE BLOOD OF JESUS 6. THE INTERCESSION OF JESUS 7. PRAYER AND FASTING 8. PRAISE AND WORSHIP 9. LIVING CLOSE TO GOD 10.THE ANGER AND JUDGEMENT OF GOD

    TEN POWERFUL KEYS TO EXPERIENCING VICTORY IN BATTLES ************************************************** OUTLINE 1. FAITH 2. THE WORD OF GOD 3. THE HOLY SPIRIT 4. THE NAME OF JESUS 5. THE BLOOD OF JESUS 6. THE INTERCESSION OF JESUS 7. PRAYER AND FASTING 8. PRAISE AND WORSHIP 9. LIVING CLOSE TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Quest For Righteousness

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,055 views

    People often misperceive righteousness as goodness or perfection. This sermon encourages righteousness as faith & actions combined... (Book of James.)

    When we read about righteous men and women of the Bible, such as King David, Father Abraham, even Rahab (a former prostitute!), we tend to forget their shortcomings and trick ourselves into believing that goodness and perfection determine how close we are to God! Illustrate the story of Moses at ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    God, Why Do You Allow Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 24, 2006
    based on 66 ratings
     | 24,065 views

    How can a just God permit suffering in our lives?

    OPEN: A woman who was employed as a dental receptionist told this story: I was on duty when an extremely nervous patient came for root canal surgery. He was brought into the examining room and made comfortable in the reclining dental chair. The dentist then injected a numbing agent around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Road Signs Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Tim Najpaver on Jul 27, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,776 views

    To help the believer naviagate through life safely by paying attention to the "road signs" God lays out in his word.

    God’s road signs Part 3 Jeremiah 31:21-22 This week we have been talking about signs. The 70s singing group, The Five Man Electrical Band were prophetic when they sang, Signs, Signs, everywhere there’s signs Because signs are everywhere. I walked around my church last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trusting God And Bearing Fruit Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 28, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,043 views

    In this sermon we examine two more keys to spiritual growth.

    Scripture Today we continue in our series of sermons on “Keys to Spiritual Growth.” My foundational text for this series is 2 Peter 3:18: "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen" (2 Peter 3:18). Introduction In his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Lee Henry avatar

    Forgive Me For I Have Sinned

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 31, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,348 views

    The story of the prodigal son is presented as an example of repentance.

    Forgive Me For I Have Sinned Luke 15:11-32 Introduction: At some time in the distant past, someone decided to divide a circle into 360 equal parts and call them “degrees.” Terminology related to the circle has wormed its way into our language. For instance, when we come to a street corner and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Sends Out His Workers

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 31, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,408 views

    Pentecost 7(C) - Jesus sends out his workers into his harvest fields equipped with his powerful word.

    JESUS SENDS OUT HIS WORKERS July 23, 2006 - PENTECOST 7 - Luke 10:1-12; 16-20 * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: The Lord has called us, and that is why this morning and every Sunday we hear the address: Fellow-Redeemed and Saints ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Battle For Your Mind

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,033 views

    Have you wondered why you lose those spiritual battles and fall into sin? Maybe because you lost the battle before it began!

    Battle for Your Mind I. Introduction a. Have you ever wondered why you don’t always do what you know you ought to do? b. Have you ever struggled with horrible and conflicting thoughts that come into your mind, uninvited? c. Have you ever wondered why if the Christian life is supposed to be joyful, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Patience In Suffering Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 8, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,433 views

    While we are suffering, James says that there is one thing we must do, and two things we must not do.

    Introduction: A. Dr. Robert Lightner, a long-time faculty member of the theology department at Dallas Theological Seminary was involved in a terrible plane crash. 1. He was in a single-engine plane that flipped over during takeoff. 2. He was badly injured and bruised beyond recognition. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good People

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Aug 14, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,628 views

    Integrity of life is necessary for a joyful life.

    Title: Good People Text: Matthew 5:8 Truth: Integrity of life is necessary for a joyful life. Aim: To challenge them to live more consistently and clean. INTRODUCTION Other preachers and I speak to the generation of Watergate and Monica-gate. Surely we have an easier time convincing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist