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  • Tim Diack avatar

    The Church You've Always Longed For ... Is An Encouraging Church Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Sep 10, 2012
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     | 6,902 views

    According to Scripture we have a tremendous ministry of encouragement to one another as we grow to become a “church of encouragers.” What is this encouragement based on? How do we go about it? What impact does such encouragement have on our relationshi

    The Church You’ve Always Longed For … Is An Encouraging Church! - Hebrews 10:19-25 Series: The Church You’ve Always Longed For #1 I once read somewhere that the average person meets some 10,000 people during the course of their lives. Most of those encounters are unremarkable ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    When Trouble Comes

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,544 views

    How to react in times of trouble

    1. Be Open to the Lord 1-2 A. Perform a Self Examination B. Petition for Divine Examination 2. Be Focused on the Lord 3 A. Powerful Motivation B. Personal Application 3. Be Separate From the World 4-5 A. The Appathetic B. The Rebellous 4. Be Passionate in Your Worship 6-7 A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    The Beginning Of… Mankind Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 14, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,373 views

    God humbles and gives great hope to mankind, created in his image.

    Scripture Introduction “There are one hundred and ninety-three living species of monkeys and apes. One hundred and ninety-two of them are covered with hair. The exception is the naked ape…homo sapiens.” So wrote Zoologist Desmond Morris in his effort to analyze human behavior through the actions ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    My God, My God Why Have You Forsaken Me?

    Contributed by David Trexler on May 20, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,426 views

    Funeral service for a 16 year old girl who died in her sleep

    Message: Cassandra Polster born into God’s world September 29th 1991. Entered into God’s Kingdom May 8th 2008. Jesus says in today’s gospel, “Do not let your hearts be troubled,” but right now that is about the most ridiculous words that could ever come out of my mouth. Of course our hearts are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Wes Richard avatar

    Seek The Welfare Of The City Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on May 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,739 views

    Jeremiah’s message to seek the welfare of the city applies to the church’s urban setting of drugs, violence, and alienation.

    Drugs bring Death Unless you have been out of town for a long time, you know that lots of things have happened in our city during the past several months. Some are hopeful, some confusing, and some are troubling. In addition to recent acts of violence, we hear charges of racism, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    So Far So God

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on May 28, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,508 views

    In Jeremiah 31, the Israelites are in exile in Babylon, but God promises to bring them back to Jerusalem. It is one of the most hopeful chapters in Scripture.

    For other sermon resources visit www.theaterchurch.com or www.chasethelion.com __________________________ This message concludes our SFSG: So Far So God series. In Jeremiah 31, the Israelites are in exile in Babylon, but God promises to bring them back to Jerusalem. It is one of the most hopeful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do Not Worry

    Contributed by Paul Zwarich on May 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,954 views

    This sermon highlights a person who had been graced by God to mourn without bitterness, to sorrow without anger, to trust without resentment, and to rest in the peace of Christ which surpasses every man’s understanding.

    Lectionary 8 Matthew 6:24-34 Money! One thing that I have learned as a Pastor is that people worry about money. Even when I meet with couples that are planning to get married money is a number one concern. Worrying about money is said to be one of the biggest concerns in our society today. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Does This Sitiuation Define The Moment?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,352 views

    Bad things happen to good people? Good things happen to bad people. The situation is neutral, it is what we do in negative situations that define the moment!

    DOES THE SITUATION DEFINE THE MOMENT? OR DO WE DEFINE THE SITUATION? RENEW! RESTORE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Good things happen to bad people. Bad things happen to good people. What ever happens is neither good or bad it is what we do as we face the negative? Often the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Start Of It All Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,797 views

    1st in sermon series through Genesis. Looks at our Creator God and His significance in our lives.

    THE START OF IT ALL For the next couple of months, with a few interruptions, I intend to preach through the book of Genesis. Genesis is a great book, in the greatest and best-selling book ever written. In Genesis you are first introduced to God. In Genesis you have the beginning of creation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Missing Piece

    Contributed by Duane Brown on Jan 21, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,221 views

    The third sermon in a series from the writings of Chuck Swindoll’s Life on the Ragged Edge

    I am convinced this morning that all across this great country of ours are there are people who are trying to put all the pieces of life together and they are coming up one piece short. Have you ever worked a puzzle, maybe you spent hours on it, and you just about have it completed and it looks ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    What Can Believer Do When They Get The Blues?

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Feb 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,868 views

    Faith in the resurrected Christ gives the courage to face the blues in life.

    “They call it stormy Monday, yes but Tuesday’s just as bad. They call it stormy Monday, yes but Tuesday’s just as bad. Wednesday’s even worse; Thursday’s oh, so sad.” If you are blues fan, you recognize those lyrics written by blues guitarist T-Bone Walker. The Blues is a genre of music born from ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Full Of Faith And Power

    Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 25, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
     | 8,246 views

    If the early church can be full of faith and power, so can the church today.

    Full Of Faith And Power Acts 6:8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. If the early church can be full of faith and power so can the church of today. We are getting ready for growth. We are expecting to grow again. We are endeavoring to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    From Sadness To Singing

    Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 25, 2009
    based on 27 ratings
     | 17,478 views

    It is normal to fell forsaken when we feel forgotten and all of our efforts seem to be useless. But there is One who is touchable and approachable when we’re struggling with feelings of infirmity.

    From Sadness To Singing Psalm 13:1 How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? [2] How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me? [3] Consider and hear me, O Lord my God: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    The Arrival Of Easter Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 48 ratings
     | 20,742 views

    This sermon gives several arrival points on the first Easter Sunday.

    The Arrival Of Easter I want to begin this morning by stating a historical fact: Christ is RISEN – Christ is risen indeed! Because Christ has risen – because of this historical fact – we as Christians – throughout the world join together – on this day – and every Sunday to worship a Risen ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Quiet!!!

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,788 views

    We need the quiet hope and assurance that life has meaning as we rely completely upon the Lord, Christ Jesus to direct and control our lives.

    Quiet!! Micah 5:2-5a / Luke 1: 39 – 55 Intro: It never fails to happen. You are just sitting down to dinner, have just said the blessing and are ready to dive into your favorite meal and the phone rings. You answer to discover it is a telemarketer wanting to tell you that you have been chosen ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed