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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Ruth Chapter One: "Open Your Eyes" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,050 views

    To overcome bitterness, we need to open our eyes to see the personal concern of others and the providential care of God.

    Today we are beginning a series of messages based on the book of Ruth. This book as often referred to as one of the greatest love stories in the Bible, if not one of the greatest love stories in all of literature. When such an observation is made, of course, it is the love relationship between ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Ready For The Big Game

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 10,956 views

    Don’t miss the big game because it will determine your destiny and it is coming sooner than you think. So be ready!

    Are You Ready for the Big Game? Thesis: Don’t miss the big game because it will determine your destiny and it is coming sooner than you think. So be ready! Hands on Illustration: During the service throw the football to someone and ask them are you ready for the Big Game! Are you ready if ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Recognizing Myths About The Prayer --The Pitfalls Of The Jabez Territory Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 9,503 views

    Part 2 of the challenges of the prayer of Jabez—the pitfalls of the Jabez territory and recognizing some of the limitations of this prayer

    (Power Point slides and audience outline available for $10 donation to my church’s worship fund--email me or visit church’s website) Today I continue with part 2 of the challenges of the prayer of Jabez—the pitfalls of the Jabez territory and recognizing some of the myths about this prayer. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Finding Joy In The Junk Of Life Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 29, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 14,802 views

    If we want to grow we must enroll in God’s core curriculum of rejoicing, perseverance, character and Holy Spirit Hope.

    Finding Joy in the Junk of Life Romans 5:3-5 Rev. Brian Bill 10/1/06 Have you ever noticed how often the Bible is misquoted in everyday conversations? • “Cleanliness is next to godliness.” Sorry, moms, but this verse is not in the Bible. • “God helps those who help themselves.” That didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encouragement Works

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 24, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,758 views

    exhortation to encourage others will help in spiritual battle against the tide of discouragement

    Encouragement works Eph.6:21-24 21Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know how I am and what I am doing. 22I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you. 23Peace to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Ray Scott avatar

    A Mother's Day Card From God

    Contributed by Ray Scott on May 5, 2003
    based on 367 ratings
     | 73,187 views

    This sermon is designed to encourage Mothers, not increase their guilt or anxiety about Mother’s Day, which can be a traumatic day for some people.

    “A Mother’s Day Card From God” Proverbs 31:10 INTRODUCTION: Today is “Mother’s Day”! I have a PROBLEM with Mother’s Day! It’s not that I don’t LIKE Mother’s Day … or that I DISAGREE with it … or that I DREAD it. My PROBLEM is … that I don’t know how to preach a good Mother’s Day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Elder avatar

    The Man Who Would Not Listen

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,714 views

    When God convicts us of our lifestyles, we choose to listen or not. The choice to listen will bring great blessing and rewards into your personal life, your family and your area of influence.

    The Man Who Would Not Listen 2 Kings 14:11…Amaziah, however, would not listen Palm Sunday Jesus Shows Up It was Palm Sunday and Sue’s five year old son had to stay home from church, with a neighbor, because of strep throat. When the family returned home carrying palm branches, he asked what ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Making A Difference

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 4, 2002
    based on 72 ratings
     | 11,118 views

    Simple keys to sharing faith in Christ with others

    Making a Difference Becoming a Hospital pt. 2 September 28/29, 2002 Intro: We’ve been spending the last few weeks talking about the importance of sharing our faith in Christ, and making a difference in our world for eternity. Today I want to talk a little more about that, and giving us each some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ten Keys To Reaching Youth

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 205 ratings
     | 77,834 views

    Ten Keys to Reaching Youth (I Cor. 9:22,23) Young people struggle with loneliness, feelings of worthlessness, relativistic confusions, anger, hurt, meaninglessness, indifference, and unmet needs. Paul gives us insights into reaching them for Jesus Christ.

    Ten Keys to Reaching Youth - I Cor. 9:22,23 Many young people struggle with loneliness, feelings of worthlessness, relativistic confusions, anger, hurt, meaninglessness, indifference, and unmet needs. Only 12% of people under 18 are coming to church in America. Even worse, only 10% of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hanging By A Thread

    Contributed by Bob Groves on May 6, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,180 views

    Hope in life & all situations

    Ever felt: You were barely making it…Just hanging on… Like the World in Which You Live was About to Crumble Around You… Rope w/ a Knot @ End… Hanging by a Thread? Today - Look at a WOMAN - Literally Doing that… Whole World is About to Collapse… Her Entire Future Comes Down to a Thread… Scarlet ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Strategy Of Power

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 25, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,053 views

    A sermon on Ephesians 1:18-23 (adapted from an article in Truth for Today, February 1995)

    Sermon for 5/23/2004 Ephesians 1:18-23 The Strategy of Power Introduction: A. Linda Down discovered real power and she needed it. She had dealt with the limitations of cerebral palsy all her life. One day, she got this crazy idea of running the New York Marathon. But Linda walked with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Thornton avatar

    God Uses Many Hands For The Battle

    Contributed by Larry Thornton on Nov 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,143 views

    God uses everyone in the battle against the powers of darkness; we all can do something.

    MANY HANDS ARE NEEDED FOR THE BATTLE 2-21-04 NKJV (1491 BC) Exodus 17:8. Now Amalek came and fought with Israel in Rephidim. 9. And Moses said to Joshua, "Choose us some men and go out, fight with Amalek. Tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in my hand." 10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Roper avatar

    Trials, Perseverance, And Maturity

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,072 views

    We face many trials in life, the key to victory is faith.

    Trials, Perseverance, and Maturity James 1:2-4 NIV James 1:2-4 NIV 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Making A Difference

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,799 views

    Helping and inspiring people to evangelism

    Making a Difference Becoming a Hospital pt. 2 September 28/29, 2002 Intro: We’ve been spending the last few weeks talking about the importance of sharing our faith in Christ, and making a difference in our world for eternity. Today I want to talk a little more about that, and giving us each some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Run With A Perseverance Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,916 views

    We need to exhibit perseverance if we want to win the prize at the end of the Amazing Race!

    INTRODUCTION • As we continue examining the Amazing Race that we are all a part of, we are going to look at an important aspect of the race that we need to keep in mind if we want to finish and win the race. • WE have seen that we need to know where we are going and that the race is much more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ