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  • C. Scott Ghan avatar

    God Shall Supply

    Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,679 views

    In whatever circumstance we should find ourselves in, God will supply all our needs.

    TITLE: God Shall Supply 080105b TEXT: Philippians 4:11-19 11I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let's Not Fall Out Over This

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 20, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,663 views

    This sermon deals with the need to communicate clearly with each other.

    “Let’s Not Fall out Over This” GNLCC Numbers 32:1-34 Ephesians 4:25-32 Joshua 22 Have you ever made a decision, that was misunderstood or misread by someone else, and the person got upset with you. The next thing you know, there has been a falling out of some kind between you and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Love Is Sacrificial

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 25, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,944 views

    When Jesus asks, "do you love me," it fills us with repentance and an eagerness to show our Lord that we do love him. Peter was forgiven and given a new opportunity to feed Jesus sheep. Who are your sheep? How can you respond?

    August 28, 2005 Proclaim Peace Through Jesus - in Love - based on John 21:15-19 After Jesus rose from the dead he asked Peter three simple questions - “do you love me?” When Peter answered with a resounding “yes,” Jesus then replied, “feed my sheep.” Although this reinstatement to ministry ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Kneeling Down In The Ungodly World Series

    Contributed by Bumble Ho on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,199 views

    The habit of private prayer will help us have a Godly life in an Ungodly world. In prayer, we 1) Kneel under God to withstand the ungods; 2) Kneel in private to stand in public; 3) Kneel heavenward to walk earthbound. The intent of this message is to enco

    vacMidway - Aug. 28, 2005 1) {Tell the story} 1a) {Open illustration – start with a clip of our Summer Sport Tournament } You remember this basketball game. One minute left, we lead by 8 points, then lost the game because the other side start pulling technical fouls and we couldn’t score enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    John 14 - The Way, The Truth And The Life

    Contributed by Hannah Pinkstone on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 169 ratings
     | 32,340 views

    Jesus is the way, truth and life; This passage enables us to take heart in times when we are not sure of our way ahead. The Holy Spirit guides us and helps us to see Jesus, and call on His name. Jesus is our way to the Father and enables us to know God.

    Read John 14. In the last week of his life, Jesus had withdrawn from public ministry to spend time teaching his disciples and closest followers. He wanted to tell them the things that they needed to know to be prepared for what lay ahead –his death, the coming of the Holy Spirit, persecution, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Was Lifted Up

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 11,645 views

    Palm Sunday Sermon about the sacrifice of Jesus.

    Jesus Was Lifted Up… Numbers 21:4-9, John 3:14-15 April 13, 2003 (Palm Sunday Note: this message inspired and partially based on an address by Rev. Keith Drury, of Indiana Wesleyan University, given at a seminar on teaching the Bible to adults. Introduction Today is Palm Sunday, and on this day ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Woman With A Dream

    Contributed by James May on Apr 16, 2003
    based on 22 ratings
     | 14,969 views

    Pilate’s wife had a dream. If he had only listened what a difference it could have made in their lives.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Change Your Mind Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,019 views

    examine the role God¡¦s Word plays in changing our minds, brining us to a place of repentance, so that we can effect positive change in our relationships.

    How to Change Your Mind (Acknowledging the Word of God) Introduction: This is week seven in our series "Eight Essential Exercises for Building a Better Body.¨ We’re continuing to explore the need to build healthy, God-honoring relationships because all of life is lived out in the context of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Worry And Stress

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 12, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,846 views

    Worry and stress: two pests in our lives.

    INTRO.- Worry and stress. Two pests that we don’t like. ILL.- A man went shopping for a gift for his wife and picked out a very nice sweater. After looking at it he asked the salesperson if she could show him a more expensive sweater. She said, “No, but I can put this one away and you could come ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Beat Down? Series

    Contributed by Greg Huguley on Jul 24, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,730 views

    First in a series of sermons about the things in life that beat us down. Here we explore how other people beat us down and how we respond in a CHristlike and God-honoring way

    LifeBeaters: Taking Back The Life God Promised You (Wk. 1, 7/13/30) Beat Down? 2 Corinthians 4:8-10,17 Introduction—What’s A Life Beater? Lifebeaters? The things in this life that beat you down. There are a lot of them you know, Things like worry, stress, depression, anger, guilt . . . They have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Adjust Your Attitude!

    Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Feb 4, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,477 views

    Empower and encourage the beleivers to adjust their attitudes with the power of Jesus Christ.

    NIV Philippians 2:5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7 but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in appearance ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick Long avatar

    Jesus: How To Be A Follower In Times Of Despair Series

    Contributed by Rick Long on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 79 ratings
     | 6,287 views

    Fourth in the series "Meet the Cast." As you study Jesus’ life you realize that even though He did not lay aside his deity, He did humble himself as a man, to serve all humanity. So Jesus understands what we are facing in our lives.

    I love the way “The Passion of The Christ” movie begins, with the reminder that 400 years before Jesus was born his sacrifice was foretold in a vivid way. Isaiah 53:5 (LB) But he was wounded and bruised for our sins. He was beaten that we might have peace; he was lashed--and we were healed! ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Cross Of Christ

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 448 ratings
     | 22,657 views

    Consider the cross: 1- The death of the cross 2- The blood of the cross 3- The power of the cross

    INTRO.- ILL.- The parents of a ten year old public school boy who was failing fifth grade math decided to enroll their son in a private Catholic school after exhausting all methods. The youngster stormed home the first day of school, walked right past them, charged straight to his room, and locked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Self-Esteem

    Contributed by Norman Lorenzo on May 22, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 69,213 views

    A sermon that teaches us the five steps in establishing self-worth

    Self-Esteem 5 Steps in Establishing Self-Worth 1 Corinthians 1:27 GREETINGS SCRIPTURE “Subalit pinili ng Diyos ang sa palagay ng sanlibutan ay kahangalan upang hiyain ang marurunong, at ang mahihina sa turing ng sanlibutan upang hiyain ang malalakas.” INTRODUCTION Sa hapong ito nais kong ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Acts Of Mothers Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 1, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 33,063 views

    The acts of mother’s have pointed to the truth that man and woman were made in the image of God and the sacrificial nature of mothers for their families reflects the sacrificial love God has for the world.

    The Acts of Mothers Skit: Brian and Angie on the acts of Mothers A Video of different people telling what they appreciate about their mothers from New Life Community Church. On the lighter side of life: "The hand that rocks the cradle usually is attached to someone who isn’t getting enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational