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  • Christopher Kennedy avatar

    Opening The Eyes Of The Blind

    Contributed by Christopher Kennedy on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,338 views

    Christ opens our eyes to see Him in the midst of a world of spiritual blindness.

    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This morning I’d like to talk to you about a certain creature, a specimen you don’t see on the seminary campus very often. I’m talking about … an unbeliever. A non-Christian. Someone who does not have saving ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Lord Of The Breakthrough

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 34,758 views

    A powerful anointing is crucial in the life of a saint of God.

    THE LORD OF THE BREAKTHROUGH TEXT: 2 Samuel 5:17-21 2 Samuel 5:17 21 -- “But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold.” “The Philistines also came and spread themselves in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    David's Prayer Life

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Mar 10, 2006
    based on 55 ratings
     | 20,397 views

    Sometimes we need to pattern ourselves after other great men. What made David great was not his warrior tactics, his position or his name. It was his prayer life.

    David’s Prayer Life Acts 1:13-14 When people refer to Pentecost and the first church, many times they get so tangled up with the results instead of focusing on the actual application that it took to get to the results of Pentecost. Never forget, verse 14 tells you why they were able to experience ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Storm Is Almost Over

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 116 ratings
     | 59,657 views

    Somtimes to get out of our storms of life we first have to get out of the boat.

    The Storm is Almost Over Matthew 14:22-31 It seems that this is a time for storms. Whether it be: Family Finances Sickness Depression Temptations… You are just battling away and looking for not only for a way out but some are just looking for answers. For some of us, we have been in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Prevent From Being Smacked By A 2x4!

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,697 views

    So many people say to us,"Don’t judge me!" But as believers in Christ it is our responsibility to hold other believers accountably to their actions, but we must make sure we ouselves are walking in obedience with Christ before we judge others.

    HOW TO PREVENT FROM BEING SMACKED BY A 2X4! 15"If your brother sins against you,[b] go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. 16But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ’every matter may be established by ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Palms In The Garden [palm Sunday]

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 357 ratings
     | 27,499 views

    The only palms that really mattered eternally during passion week were Jesus’ palms. A study of all His hands touched and accomplished, and what they were about to do! Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

    Palms in the Garden Matthew 26:36-56 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PalmsInGarden.html See all our Easter sermons, PowerPoints, and much more at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Special.html ----- Just outside Jerusalem was a little garden…the garden of Gethsemane. Jerusalem has always been a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking Through The Valley

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 10, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,445 views

    This is a 9/11 remembrance message

    Walking through the Valley Psalm 23:4 September 10, 2006 Morning Service Lisa Beamer’s coat closet is now filled with things she never wanted to own. There are large plastic containers filled with thousands of postcards and letters from people all over the world. There are also songs, poems, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Soldier's Song

    Contributed by Antonio Carlisle on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,809 views

    Preached at the Funeral of Mrs. L. Barrington.

    A Soldiers Song For the Funeral of Sis. L. Barrington By: Dr. Antonio Carlisle Senior Pastor of the Greater Truevine Missionary Baptist Church in Lake City, FL 6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Soul Is Satisfied

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,086 views

    This Psalm, like chapter 62 probably belongs to the time of Absolom’s rebellion. The theme of this psalm is satisfaction. David with his loyal followers had left Jerusalem by the Jericho road. The Jericho road led through the northern part of the wilder

    MY SOUL IS SATISFIED--PSALM 63 Introduction: The Writer and Occasion is stated in the Superscription It says “A Psalm of David when he was in the wilderness of Judah.” This Psalm, like chapter 62 probably belongs to the time of Absolom’s rebellion. There are several reasons why this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    Eternal Life Is - Christ's Life!"

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Apr 19, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,968 views

    This sermon explains the truth about eternal life, gives the believer assurance of eternal life and at the same time presents the gospel to the unbeliever from the Exchanged Life perspective of Christian truth.

    I. The Introduction How many of you have seen the sad, saga of Anna Nicole Smith’s life, death and hopeful burial broadcast across the news for the past two weeks? The saddest thing is, there seems to be no hint of eternal life in anything that’s been broadcast. However, God’s original purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Have Seen The Lord!!

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Apr 28, 2007
     | 3,832 views

    Easter Sermon, based on Mary Magdelene’s pronouncement she had seen Jesus at the Tomb and the evangelistic message of bringing Christ to others.

    How many of us have ever tried to imagine ourselves, being amongst those in that upper room so many centuries ago. Have you ever tried to imagine, what was going through the minds of the disciples? The emotion in that room must have been incredible. Mary Magdalene has already shared that Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Cross Part 1: The Paradox Series

    Contributed by Rob Culler on May 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,476 views

    Jesus set an example and challenged us with the idea that we must die to live and we must lose our life to save it.

    The Paradox of the Cross I. Introduction Today, we will begin a series of messages concerning a topic that is absolutely critical to our faith. It is a topic that is sometimes a source of confusion and disbelief as well as comfort and inspiration. To some this topic is no big deal while ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    10 Weapons That Can Disarm The Devil Pt. 1 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 24, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,841 views

    Discipled warriors battle the enemy that is waging war against God’s kingdom.

    "How To Use 10 Weapons That Can Disarm the Devil in Your Life" (Many of ideas in this series are from Chuck Lawless’s book The Discipled Warrior, (Grand Rapids, MI, Kregal Publications) 2002. 1 of 4 Eph. 6:10-18 (NIV) October 2, 2003 Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Danny Williams avatar

    Power Of Patience Series

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006
     | 4,623 views

    Patience the fruit of the spirit

    Patience - Fruit of the Spirit July 20, 2003 AM, - Danny L. Williams Gal. 5:22 - Are you a patient person? Maybe we should ask your wife, or your husband or children, are you a patient person? I really believed I was a patient person, up until this week, I guess I got tested early, My ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walking In Absolute Hope

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,612 views

    As we take a look around our world today, we can easily surmise that there simply is not much hope for people out there. As we consider the ongoing wars and battles being fought, the increase in violent crime, the proliferation of outright sin acted out r

    Walking in Absolute Hope Text: 1 Corinthians 15:58 Introduction: The Corinthian church was filled with problems. There were divisions; sin was being tolerated; false doctrine abounded and even strange, fleshly practices were being openly practiced during their worship. Paul wrote this letter to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist