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  • Daniel Colvin avatar

    Where Do The Wars Come From? Series

    Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,972 views

    Who or what is your battle and look closely inside yourself do the wars and little battles start with you? And can the battle end with you?

    Where do the wars come from? James 4:1-5 Introduction In an old monastery near Bebenhausen, Germany, you may see two pairs of deer horns interlocked. They were found in that position many years ago. The deer had been fighting; their horns got jammed together and could not be separated. (James 4:1) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Have A Very Gadarene Christmas

    Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Nov 13, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,153 views

    The essentials of the Christmas story are present in the deliverance of the man who had the Legion.

    It’s been said that “Familiarity breeds contempt.” Now, that’s not always the case. Certainly, in a close relationship, like a marriage, intimate, loving familiarity becomes one of the “load-bearing walls.” It’s what keeps the structure standing upright. It’s what supports the weight and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Genesis Sermon 3: The Origin Of Water

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 20, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 1,971 views

    This is a sermon about the creation story.

    A. INTRODUCTION The origin of atmosphere and hydrosphere. The earth uniquely has a great body of liquid water (oceans) and an extensive blanket of oxygen - nitrogen gaseous mixture (air); both are necessary for life. These never developed on other planets, but the earth has them by special ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genesis Sermon 4: Origin Of Vegetation

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 20, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 1,425 views

    This is a sermon about the creation story.

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 1:11-13 "And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so. And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Begins With Jesus

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 2, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,895 views

    Some would say that Zacchaeus was really living. But when he discovered Jesus he learned what life really meant.

    “LIFE BEGINS WITH JESUS” Luke 19:1-10 INTRO: 1.By even today’s standards, we could say that Zacchaeus was “really living”. (rich- powerful-successful) 2.But, by the end of the story Zacchaeus had found something that made him willing to lose it all to keep what he found. 3.He had discovered ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Build A Church

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 23, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,586 views

    The Church Of Jesus Christ is more then a building...

    How to Build a Church Church Growth April 7, 2002 I. It was heard that He was in the house (Mark 2:1,2 NKJV) 1 And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. 2 Immediately many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Body Building

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 20,141 views

    Corinth was a fractious church that you’d have thought God would have given up on... but He didn’t. Why?

    (need yard stick & tape) OPENING: You may remember a few years ago when Snoopy, the lovable beagle in the Peanuts cartoon, had his left leg broken. Hundreds wrote letters to Snoopy or sent sympathy cards. Snoopy himself philosophized about his plight one day while perched on top of his doghouse ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Light In The Darkness

    Contributed by Eric Ledermann on Jul 23, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,841 views

    God is a light in the darkness of our lives and culture. Jesus highlites three things through his ministry which is evident in all four Gospels: 1) We are ALL God’s children; 2) God loves us no matter what; and 3)Love is the most powerful weapon in the w

    I. Hearing the Word of God. A. We hear the Word of God in our hearts. B. We each hear differently. C. Telephone game D. Disciples never understand what Jesus is saying, but he loved them anyway and they heard and felt that! II. Accepting the voice we hear in our hearts as the Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Genesis' Crreation

    Contributed by John Fruner on Aug 18, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,352 views

    Working out conflict between science and Genesis Creation account.

    Many people now believe the creation account in Genesis is a charming myth with no evidence for validation. However, I think we can look at Genesis in a reasonable and logical manner, seeing that it actually does support scientific research. The origin of the universe and especially of human life ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Preachers Kid And You

    Contributed by Tim Bartee on Sep 14, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,844 views

    How does the congregation relate to the PK? As a pastor do you ever stop and put yourself in your kid’s shoes? This message has specifics that answer bith these questions.

    The PK (Preacher’s Kid) and You Have you ever had one of those days where it seemed that nothing goes your way? Recently I was having one of those kind of days until I heard the testimony of a pastor who shared the story of his daughter and son. His daughter, at the age of six, was struck by an ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Richard Rutledge avatar

    The Church

    Contributed by Richard Rutledge on Nov 4, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,752 views

    We have home schools, home business, and home shopping but the church cannot be relegated to the home.

    The Church Heb 10:25 Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another-- and all the more as you see the Day approaching. I realize that I will be preaching to the choir today but I believe that it is important for us to be reminded from time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A New Walk Of Life Series

    Contributed by Greg Yount on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,394 views

    Part 1 of a 7 part series on walking by faith and not by sight. This first part deals with continual change as a mark of a person walking in the Spirit.

    Introduction: Many people are trying to figure out what this “Christian” thing is all about. What should we experience after we have been saved. We hear about change, but what should change? Then once I have changed, will it get old? What about it all? Another angle on this question, though ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Simon Rundell avatar

    The Journey To Jerusalem

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,606 views

    Sermon preached on the first day of ordained ministry, likeneing the journey to Jerusalem to our spiritual journey.

    Sermon: Ordinary 13, Year C Text: Luke 9:51-62 Given at Holy Spirit, Southsea, 1st July 2001 In the name of the +Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. When Fr. Lewis [training incumbant] asks you gently to do something, you know that it would be best to do it. When he suggests ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Outward Harmony / Inward Peace Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 14, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,927 views

    HARMONY OF FELLOWSHIP AND INNER PEACE REQUIRE TOTAL COMMITMENT

    BIG IDEA: HARMONY OF FELLOWSHIP AND INNER PEACE REQUIRE TOTAL COMMITMENT I. (:1-5) HARMONY OF FELLOWSHIP REQUIRES OUR TOTAL COMMITMENT TO ONE ANOTHER WITH A SPIRIT OF: - STEADFASTNESS - JOY - AND PATIENCE A. (:1) Steadfastness -- We Must be Totally Committed to Stand Firm in the Lord 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fully Committed To Him (Pt Iv) Series

    Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Jun 7, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,132 views

    Part four in a series of sermons encouraging God’s people to have a deeper level of committment to the Lord.

    “Fully Committed to Him (Pt.3)” Sermon – 29 August 2004 (From sermons 2 and 3) 1. He Sought The Lord – 2 Chron 14:7 7 "Let us build up these towns," he said to Judah, "and put walls around them, with towers, gates and bars. The land is still ours, because we have sought the LORD our God; we sought ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God