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  • J Bernard Taylor avatar

    On Dealing With Bitter Waters

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Oct 6, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,102 views

    How do you deal with the bitter waters of life?How do you deal with distress, disappointments, and frustrations. How did Moses deal with bitter waters in the wilderness?

    On Dealing with Bitter Waters Is there anything more refreshing than a cold drink of water? On a hot summer day with the sweat pouring down your brow and your dry throat crying for relief from the thirst, is there anything more refreshing than a cold glass of water? A coke is good. An energy ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Grace And Me Series

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Oct 7, 2008
     | 5,178 views

    This is the final sermon in the series looking at the book of Titus and how we all, young and old, should live a life of example that follows the Scriptural guidelines, and how it all revolves around the grace of God

    Grace and Me Titus 2:11-14 This is our final study in the series Short and Sweet And this morning we are looking at the book of Titus This letter was written by Paul and the recipient was Titus A young pastor facing the assignment of setting in order the churches on the island of Crete It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experiencing The Majesty Of God Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Oct 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,823 views

    Consider how David shows us the majesty of God.

    INTRODUCTION A. Our culture, I am sure you need not be told, has forgotten God. 1. In Christian Reader magazine, a woman from Oklahoma told this about her daughter: Our nine-year-old recently received her first autograph album and immediately began recording personal data. We could tell she has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Five Unshakeable Convictions Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 24, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,012 views

    In this sermon we see that there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus because of five unshakeable convictions.

    Scripture The first verse of the greatest chapter in the Bible—Romans 8:1—says, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Everything else that follows in the rest of Romans 8 tells us why there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. There are a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Owens avatar

    We Don't Have To Be Afraid Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,220 views

    We can overcome our fears through our dependence on God.

    A. The story is told about a General who was making an inspection the 82nd Airborne Rangers at Fort Bragg, N.C. 1. As the General reviewed the ranks of paratroop trainees, he carefully scrutinized one West Virginia recruit standing proudly at attention, jump wings and boots shined to perfection. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lightening Your Load Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 28, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,748 views

    Everybody’s overloaded. Nobody has any margin in their lives. Everybody is trying to do so much. We don’t have time to do what’s most important because every moment is packed. This is madness. It can’t be God’s will for our lives. In our Scripture toda

    Lightening Your Load Matthew 11:28-30 I have a friend who tells the story of borrowing a vacation trailer from a church member and taking his family on vacation to Lake Tahoe. He hooked this rather large trailer up to his car which he had never done this before and they headed north. He didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Are You Going To The Party? Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,153 views

    The invitation is still open but still being ignored by many who think they’re going anyway.

    Are you going to the party? Luke 14:15-24 I heard about a rabbit and a snake meeting in the forest. The rabbit said, "We don’t know how we look. Why don’t we describe each other to the other so we’ll know how we look?" The snake said, "Good idea. You’ve got a pink nose, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Why Should I Believe In The Resurrection? Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 13, 2009
    based on 76 ratings
     | 9,741 views

    Examines the evidence and reasons why we should believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the importance of believing to our life, both eternally and presently

    Why Should I believe the Resurrection? The Resurrection is Evidenced by Facts The Empty Tomb The Tomb was Secured The Disciples were Scared The Effects on the Lives of the Disciples The Existence of Christianity today The Resurrection is Essential to Living Life Eternal The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Invitation To An Autopsy

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,019 views

    Some say the resurrection is untrue - what does common sense say?

    19When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 20After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Stephen Collins avatar

    Iworship Part 3: How Iworship Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,306 views

    A lifestyle of worship always results in relationship, repentance, rulership, and renewal.

    iWorship Part 3: How iWorship Icebreaker: Quick. What comes to mind when you hear the word, “Worship?” Probably “music,” right? But you know, music is just one method we’re supposed to use to worship God. But since last week we focused so extensively on music, I want to share some pretty ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Freedom's Enemies Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 15, 2009
     | 5,097 views

    This message encourages believers to stand firm in their freedom by staying away from the law and the legalist who would take it away

    Freedom’s Enemies (Galatians 5:1-12) One morning, during an adult Sunday school class, a pastor in San Angelo, Texas, picked up the podium and walked back and forth with it. When someone asked, “What are you doing?” he replied, “Well, sometimes you just need to take a stand.” (Rebecca ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    3:16 The Numbers Of Hope

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 18, 2009
    based on 44 ratings
     | 51,542 views

    This sermon is based on Max Lucado’s book 3:16 The Numbers of Hope. I tried to distill his entire book into one single sermon. Of course, all the credit for this one goes to Max.

    John 3:16 by Scott Bayles adapted from Max Lucado First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Max Lucado just released a new book titled simply 3:16. The entire book focuses in on just one single verse from the Bible--John 3:16. I had the pleasure of reading an advanced copy, sent to Family Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    A Call To Give Yourself To God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 18, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,867 views

    The Apostle Paul gives us six truths that are vital for living the Christian life.

    Scripture Let’s continue our study in Paul’s letter to the Romans. We are in Romans 12. Paul is now going to make a grand declaration about the first principles of Christians living. He’s going to issue a Christian manifesto on living the Christian life. You can’t get more practical—or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Three Funerals And A Famine Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
     | 10,828 views

    God is a specialist in the unfeasible, in the impractical, in the nonviable, in the unworkable, in the unthinkable, in the unimaginable, and, in the inconceivable.

    We had been living in New Jersey for about three weeks and were wanting to try out different things to get the “East Coast” experience. We both grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, and honestly, New Jersey was a complete mystery to us. Some friends recommended that we eat at a diner, for diners ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pollution In The Soul Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,861 views

    Jesus is confronted by the religious elite that His disciples weren’t washing correctly. Jesus tells the Pharisical hypocrites they have more problems than that to worry about.

    Pollution in the Soul Then the Pharisees and some of the scribes came together to Him, having come from Jerusalem. Now when they saw some of His disciples eat bread with defiled, that is, with unwashed hands, they found fault. For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they wash their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist