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  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Where Is Dr. Phil When Jacob Needs Him Series

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 25, 2008
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    Jacob had periods in his life when he could have used some psychological intervention by someone like Dr. Phil. But in the end, he grew up, put his past behind him and became a great man.

    Where is Dr. Phil When Jacob Needs Him? Genesis 25:19-34 February 24, 2008 Our son Matthew did his first two years of college (actually it took him three years to do his first two years) at Vincennes University. We were living in Elkhart at the time and VU had a satellite campus there. So Matt ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Low Risk, High Reward Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 19, 2007
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    Not everyone who uses the name of Jesus will enter into heaven. Putting into practice Jesus’ teachings to love others it what it takes. What have you got lose?

    Series on the Mount Low Risk, High Reward Matthew 7:21-23 November 18, 2007 Maurice Blondel said, “If you really want to understand a man, don’t just listen to what he says but watch what he does.” We have seen over and over how Jesus wants us to put into practice his teachings. However, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "The Wind In Our Face"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 21, 2009
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    Three things to do when the storms of life come.

    “The Wind in our Face” April 26, 2009 Hebrews 12:1-4, 2 Timothy 3:14 “Well, the snow is just about melted off of Black Butte. The old timers in this area keep a watch on the conditions on Black Butte to determine when they can plant or not. Last week, with the temperatures in the mid 80’s, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Passover Lamb

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 11, 2008
    based on 56 ratings
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    Lessons from Palm Sunday and the Feast of Passover: We can better see what Jesus has done for us as we examine the significance of the setting of Passion Week.

    The Passover Lamb Matthew 21:1-11 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Wallace avatar

    Waiting On God

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006
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    Sometimes God calls us to wait on Him to act on our behalf.

    Waiting on God OPENING JOKE: A group of travelers were being made to wait on their airplane, which was late due to another flight being canceled. The crowd looked horrible and impatient as the time went on and on. Finally an angry passenger pushed his way to the front of the line, slammed his ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Romans 6:15-23 Series

    Contributed by Zak Saenz on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,046 views

    Romans 6:15-23

    Romans 6:15-23 15What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means! 16Don’t you know that when you offer yourselves to someone to obey him as slaves, you are slaves to the one whom you obey—whether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Principle Of Excellence Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,885 views

    This is a revamp of an earlier message I did from Bob Russell’s book, "When God Builds A Church."

    INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  I want to share a couple of passages with you this morning to ponder this morning.  SLIDE #2  Colossians 3:17 (NASB) 17Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Somebody Loves You

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 9, 2007
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    Many people face Valentine’s Day alone with no one to love them. But there is Someone who loves them.

    “Somebody Loves You” February 11, 2007 Thirty five years ago, I met a wonderful girl. She was beautiful, sexy, talented, deeply committed to the Lord, and named after a queen. After spending some time with her I decided to make her the queen of my castle. It will be thirty five years ago this ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Our Grief Is Not Without Hope!

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 1, 2006
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    A Funeral Sermon for a Christian (Sudden Death)

    This sermon is NOT an original, as I have borrowed from an outline I discovered in my studies...This was an actual funeral sermon but I have removed the name... Date Written: November 1, 2006 Date Preached: November 2, 2006 Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Funeral Service for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lee Henry avatar

    Fiery Faith

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006
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    The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego give us important lessons in faith.

    Fiery Faith Daniel 3:16-18 President Harry Truman had a number of “sayings” that are attributed to him. On his desk was the sign, “The buck stops here.” He also said, “If you can’t stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen.” That is a saying that three men in Babylon would have understood very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Returning Thanks Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,629 views

    What does it mean to return thanks? The could be the one thing that God uses to help us recognize that He is the source of it all!

    Returning THANKS Luke 17:11-19 When I was little, we didn’t go to church much. I don’t remember anyone ever “asking the blessing” around our table. I guess we just ate like hogs, with no thought of thanking God for his provision. The only times I recall “grace” being said before a meal was when ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Sacrificial Lamb"

    Contributed by Dave Martin on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,480 views

    Sermon about the blood of the "Sacrificial Lamb" as seen throughout scripture and ending with the substitutionary death of Jesus Christ - followed by the Lord’s Supper.

    Pastor Dave Martin ~ Cross Creek Community Church ~ August 20, 2006 “Sacrificial Lamb” 1Co 11:23-32 Turn to Gen 3:21 “Sacrifice” - The definition for sacrifice is broad – the act of offering something to a deity; the ritual slaughter of an animal or a person; To forfeit for another thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Dean Morgan avatar

    Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 6, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,398 views

    Difficult times (horrible days) are often God’s way of making you what He longs for you to be. Don’t pull the plug before the work is done.

    Difficult times (horrible days) are often God’s way of making you what He longs for you to be. Don’t pull the plug before the work is done. In her children’s book, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, Judith Viorst captures one young man’s really bad day. Alexander starts ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Philip Cooper avatar

    Samson, God's Stumbling Hero

    Contributed by Philip Cooper on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,137 views

    Samson’s life story reminds us of the consequences of poor choices.

    SAMSON, GOD’S STUMBLING HERO Judges 14:1-20 Introduction: Have you ever felt like a spiritual failure? If so, let me introduce to you others who have shared the same experiences in their lives: Samson, Jacob, Jonah, Martha, Peter, Thomas. Each of these people pictured for us in the Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus And Funerals

    Contributed by Vincent Oliver on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 46,412 views

    This message is a challenge to reclaim those areas of our lives that we may have given up for dead. Idea taken from a message by Pastor Jessie Bottoms.

    “Jesus and Funerals” Pastor V. P. Oliver Luke 7:14, 15 (11 – 17) “And He came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And He said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. And He that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And He delivered him to his mother.” Luke, the writer of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist