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  • David DeWitt avatar

    Stopping Stagnant Growth

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,863 views

    The church like all living things has been created to grow

    Stopping Stagnant Growth Matthew 13:1-9 August 6, 2006 Morning Service Introduction Would you rather be a tumbleweed or an oak in your influence on others? That’s the question posed by Galen Anderson, who wrote, "A man’s life is like either the tumbleweed or the oak tree. Some people ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Power Of Forgivness Series

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,396 views

    Power in forgiving

    Power of Forgiveness Psm 32:1-5 We’re talking about the forgiveness of God. Admitting we are in need of God’s forgiveness implies that we have in some way failed. That’s why we need God’s forgiveness, because we’ve all sinned or failed God in one way or another. What does the Bible say about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Very Afraid

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,938 views

    Ananias and Sapphira’s quick death was not about giving....it was about being genuine, and not hypocrites

    THE WINDOW Bible-Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships November 21, 2004 1Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. 2With his wife’s full knowledge he kept back part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Stand Up For Jesus

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 10,953 views

    Faith in Christ enables us to stand up for him.

    An elderly man decided to oppose the system. He wasn’t being a rebel. He wasn’t out on a mission to be different. He was only following the Word of God that had passed down to him. But this made him stand out all the more. Of course, I’m speaking of Daniel. He lived in a unique period of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Antidote To Worry

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 510 ratings
     | 34,405 views

    Why do we worry? How can we stop?

    How many people here this morning would like to learn how to worry more? How many of you feel that your life would be improved if only you could spend more time worrying? None. · Whether you know worry as an occasional visitor or a constant companion, · whether you find it to be mildly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Temptation Management-101—2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 8, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,274 views

    Part 2 of a 4 part sermon dealing with the importance of managing temptation effectively so that it will not become sin, thus freeing God to work in our lives.

    Temptation Management 101-II—Luke 4:1-13 We must learn to control/manage life’s temptations. Control our falling into the temptations—Sexual/Drug/Alcohol/Food/ Social-Relationships/ Financial, etc....— so they do not become sin, hindering God’s work in us. Jesus was able manage temptation so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Showdown In The Sanctuary

    Contributed by Charles Trout on May 25, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,676 views

    A young boys affection for Western Pictures turns into an illustration of the showdown between David and Goliath. Our Churches are following the scripts of the old serial western films and the characters are identified!

    My Father grew up in the early Fifties and like most youngsters Saturday afternoons found him at the theater for the matinee which usually consisted of the great westerns of the time. These westerns have been a part my growing up as well. My Father’s terminology for a good western movie is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Coping With Failure

    Contributed by Gordon Moyes on Nov 27, 2000
    based on 68 ratings
     | 7,387 views

    How does the Christian respond when we fail? By faith!

    The word that rhymes best with "Australia" is "failure"! During the Olympics, our success in the pool, on the courts, on the track and other fields of competition, saw us in an unusual situation: we were victorious! The flag flying at the top brought cheers. The national anthem brought tears to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Eternal Conspirators Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 28, 2000
    based on 126 ratings
     | 4,203 views

    If God is not involving you in changing someone's eternal destiny, could it be because you're not asking him to?

    When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. "What are you arguing with them about?" he asked. A man in the crowd answered, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Come And See

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 28, 2000
    based on 136 ratings
     | 8,023 views

    This is the invitation of the post-modern church to a world hungry to experience something and somone beyond the empty promises of this world - Come and See!

    “Come and See” In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Seed Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 169 ratings
     | 40,093 views

    Jesus tells of the Kingdom being like a tiny Mustard Seed. This sermon explores what something so small could mean in describing something so majestic

    TOP 10 CLASSIFIED ADS – From true classified ads in daily newspapers 10. Wanted. Man to take care of cow that does not smoke or drink. 9. Try us once, you’ll never go anywhere again. 8. Dog for sale: eats anything and is fond of children. 7. Illiterate? Write today for free help. 6. Stock up ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Prodigal Prophet

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,099 views

    God calls us not to do what we want, but what He knows will build His kingdom. The question is, will we do it or run like Jonah?

    First Baptist Church The Prodigal Prophet Jonah 1:1 - 16 July 7, 2002 When I am told to do something I don’t want to do, you know what I do . . . I rebel. I do everything but what I’m supposed to do. I see that all the time with Joshua and Zachary — Joshua go to the bathroom, Joshua get your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    We've Got A Secret Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 20,597 views

    There’s a secret to being contented and thankful. Do you know what it is?

    (During the Song Service, we sang “Blessed Assurance,” “Tell Me The Story,” and “Near the Cross” = and I prefaced their singing by noting that they were all written by Fanny Crosby) OPEN: In Budapest, a Jewish man went to his rabbi and complained, "Life is unbearable for my family & I. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Turning Around

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,687 views

    A sermon for the Second Sunday in Advent A sermon about John the Baptist and Repentance

    Second Sunday in Advent Mark 1:1-8 ’Turning Around"   1:1 ¶ The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, "Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way; 3 the voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Fear Not!

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,176 views

    We can live by fear or faith, the choice is ours! God wants us to live victoriously by faith!

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 The Matrix Movie illustration START DVD. Time: 1:10 Start Time: 0:53:38 End Time: 0:54:48 Start Cue: Feet zooming in on building top End Cue: Man laying on pavement • Each day we have to decide if we are going to let the fear of what is before us keep us from living the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ