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  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Building Momentum

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 4, 2003
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    Getting and keeping the ball rolling

    29, December 2002 Dakota Community Church Building Momentum Introduction: Common theme on testimony night – highs and lows -Over all positive, the goal is consistence in the storms and the celebrations! Matthew 7: 24-27 24"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    A Call To Reach Anyone Series

    Contributed by Terry Stivers on Sep 5, 2003
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     | 4,385 views

    We are called to be ambassadors for Jesus Christ to anyone. Christ gives us an example. Studies in the Gospel of Mark

    A CALL TO REACH ANYONE Mark 2:13-17 INTRO: 1. Read a small booklet several years ago by Joseph Stowell entitled (I hope this is right) Loving Those You Would Rather Hate. He talk about the issues of homosexuality, race, ethnic diversity, etc. 2. I read a story the other day about a homeless ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Godly Marriage Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 25, 2010
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    Marriage is God’s idea, knows what’s best for a marriage, and so, if we are Christians and married, our goal is to have a godly marriage as indicated in Ephesians 5.

    Many of you have probably seen the commercial with a couple having a drink with their dog by their side. The conversation went something like this: The woman asked, “If you, Max our dog, and I were in a canoe and it tipped over, who would you rescue first?” The guy quickly replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    It Is Faith That Matters, Not Intelligence

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jul 1, 2008
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    A sermon for the 8th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 9, Series A

    8th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 9] July 6, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you came among us in the person of your Son, Jesus the Christ, to reveal your will for our lives, and through ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Model Of Motherhood

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 31, 2009
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    Annual Mother’s Day message for 2009

    A Model of Motherhood Proverbs 31:10, Hebrews 11:23 May 10, 2009 Morning Message: Mother’s Day Big card with child’s printing for lettering, front had a little boy with untied shoes, a red wagon, toys strung everywhere and smudged and dirty face The caption states: Mom, I remember the little ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #1: ‘into The Wilderness' Series

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Feb 27, 2009
    based on 46 ratings
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    A SERMON FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT 2009. We accompany Jesus into the wilderness and an encounter with the Tempter

    Mark 1:9-15 (Genesis 9:8-17) Journeying with Jesus through Lent #1: ‘Into the Wilderness’ Sermon Series: Lent 2009 Both our stories from the Bible have common themes for us today, as last Wednesday (Ash Wednesday) we began our Lenten preparations, and as the global economic crisis seems to cast ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Precious In The Sight Of God

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 15,402 views

    A short lesson on the importance of a Christian woman to have the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God.

    Today, I want us to consider something “precious in the sight of God.” God created the Universe. All things belong to Him. He sees all things before Him. Interesting to me is that as God sees all things, the Bible reveals that there is something that is “precious in the sight of God.” The meaning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Leading From Your Strengths Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 16, 2010
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     | 5,688 views

    There are several observations we can make about David in this conflict

    (I attended a clergy roundtable sponsored by the Ockenga Institute of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary where we discussed this passage, and the following sermon is more of a group effort, our collective thoughts on the various strengths David drew from) We’re quite familiar with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Great Payday Here

    Contributed by Thomas Bartee on Jan 24, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,815 views

    This message will explore some of the many benefits that a person can begin enjoying immediately after trusting Christ for salvation.

    Text: Matthew 16:24-27- " Then said Jesus unto his disciples, if any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. For what is a man profited, if he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Leaning To The Wind"

    Contributed by Thomas Bartee on Feb 4, 2011
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     | 9,624 views

    This message vividly illustrates the folly of leaning too heavily on our own understanding, leaving God out of our lives.And the blessings of trusting God!

    Introduction: My sermon title is, "Leaning To The Wind." If you have your Bibles, please turn with me to the third chapter of the book of Proverbs, verses five and six. (ILL). Circuses and carnivals often have a special attraction called, "The Tight Rope Walker." A ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Trinity Is To Be Worshipped

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 31, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,822 views

    Trinity Sunday

    Concordia Lutheran Church Trinity Sunday, May 30, 2010 The Trinity Is To Be Worshiped! John 8:48-53 † IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT † As the day of Christ approaches, my you be blessed through His word, and may you treasure its content, as it tells you of the grace, the love ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pocket Full Of Rocks

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Jul 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,288 views

    5 Smooth stones used facing Giants

    POCKET FULL OF ROCKS II Sam. 21:15-22; I Sam.17:40 Introduction: Ever wondered why David picked up 5 smooth stones from the Brook, I started looking into this thought a little bit more and found some enlightening things about this thought. I have found in II Samuel 21:15-22 tells of 4 more giants ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are The Landowners Managers

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 4, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,408 views

    A sermon for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 22, series A

    21st Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 22] October 5, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the power of your Holy Spirit, enable us to hear your Word with open hearts and minds, especially as ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Scott Carroll avatar

    I Refuse These Bonds

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,140 views

    POWER OF DELIVERANCE

    4/15/07 Gal 5:1 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. (KJV) "His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins."—Proverbs 5:22.  THE first sentence ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Life" Time!

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 24, 2007
     | 2,250 views

    Philip Yancey wrote about trying to explain a life of spiritual ecstasy to a person who spends all day taking care of a cranky, bedwetting Alzheimer’s parent. There’s gotta’ be more to life.

    Play a clip of Stacie Orrico’s music video, "More to Life" – fade after second line LIFE. The word conjures up a flood of ideas. Marilyn Meberb pushes the buttons of our first reaction to the word LIFE. “Cornered. Boxed in. On our last leg. In a pickle. Between a rock and a hard place. Sitting on ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army