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  • TOBEY BENITEZ avatar

    From Mudhut To Bighouse

    Contributed by Tobey Benitez on May 8, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,645 views

    Don’t forget where you came from

    FROM MUDHUT TO BIG HOUSE EXODUS 2:1-3 AND THERE WENT A MAN OF THE HOUSE OF LEVI, AND TOOK TO WIFE A DAUGHTER OF LEVI AND THE WOMAN CONCEIVED AND BARE A SON; AND WHEN SHE SAW HIM THAT HE WAS A GOODLY CHILD, SHE HID HIM FOR 3 MONTHS. AND WHEN SHE COULD NO LONGER HIDE HIM, SHE TOOK FOR HIM AN ARK OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Not That Complicated!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 16, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,773 views

    Jesus simply says, "Follow me."

    Title: It’s Not That Complicated! Text: John 1:43-51 The Big Idea: Jesus simply says, “Follow me.” Introduction Sometimes I think we make much more of what it means to be a Christian than is necessary or even intended. Perhaps you’ve been following the hiring of Josh McDaniels to replace Mike ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Carlson avatar

    Even Great Faith Struggles With Hard Truths

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,114 views

    Job illustrates the answer to, "what is reality".

    Even Great Faith Struggles with Hard Truths! Job 14 Scripture Introduction: Please turn with me to Job 14. Have you ever experienced a run in with reality? The reality that life is tough and no matter what you do it remains tough… Have you noticed that your body is decaying and you can’t stop ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Will The Real Men Please Stand Up

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 16, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 31,015 views

    A message for Father’s Day, calling men to become Biblical Men.

    Will The Real Men, Please Stand Up?!? Ezekiel 22:30 * Turn with me to Ezekiel 22. This entire chapter leads us to God’s ultimate conclusion in verse 30. Review with me the words of Jehovah God to His chosen people. (READ) * It’s Father’s day, a day to honor dad. For me in my capacity as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Managing Anger God's Way Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,992 views

    Third in a series on managing anger.

    “Managing Anger God’s Way” Pt 3 REVIEW Ephesians 4:26 tells us to be angry. Only four verses later we are told to “put away all anger and wrath.” Which is it? Be angry or put anger away. We have learned that there are two sources of anger. There is Spirit-generated anger and flesh-generated ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • David Owens avatar

    Respecting God's Order Of Things Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 9, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,501 views

    As Paul addresses the problems at Corinth, he now begins to address the problems in their worship.

    Introduction: A. You know, funny things happen in church from time to time. 1. Whether it be the collection that gets dropped and the coins that roll around. 2. Or the fussy child that has to be taken out of the auditorium and shouts on the way out, “I don’t want to go out…somebody help me!” 3. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    A Christian Mind (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,096 views

    This sermon examines the Christian worldview so that we can understand what constitutes a Christian mind.

    Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying Romans 12:1-2. In Romans 12 the Apostle Paul begins applying the doctrine that he has been teaching for the previous 11 chapters. Now, it is not that he has made no application in the previous 11 chapters; he has. However, as he begins chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Hamby avatar

    Praying For Other's: The Power Of Intercessory Prayer

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 29, 2009
    based on 49 ratings
     | 93,658 views

    Dealing with the meaning of true intercession.

    Praying for Other’s The Power of Intercessory Prayer Philip Yancey in his book on prayer tells of a young American soldier in Iraq who learns that his wife back home has advanced cervical cancer. Doctors gave a bleak prognosis. In desperation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Spreading The New Life Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 17, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,034 views

    Paul concludes his general call by setting forth the dynamics of life with a mission. He speaks to them as a partner in ‘manifesting the mystery’ of Christ to those around them. The dynamics involved include: prayer, sacrifice, seeking opportunities,

    Theme: Paul concludes his general call by setting forth the dynamics of life with a mission. He speaks to them as a partner in ‘manifesting the mystery’ of Christ to those around them. The dynamics involved include: prayer, sacrifice, seeking opportunities, and sensitivity (i.e. appropriate ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    As Good As It Gets Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,272 views

    Moses, Pt. 12

    AS GOOD AS IT GETS (NUMBERS 16) I received an unexpected call from a church a few years ago. The chairman of the church’s search committee asked if I knew a candidate they were interviewing for the church’s vacant senior pastor position. He asked me about the candidate’s leadership, his strengths ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Why Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
     | 3,235 views

    Why Jesus? What makes Jesus unique is not only important to what we believe but it is at the heart of who we are as Christians. This sermon looks at the uniqueness of Jesus through four names associated with Jesus, names that Jesus either used of himself

    Why Jesus? Colossians 1:15-23 Who was Jesus video? Title Slide On the one hand we are part of a culture which has discredited Jesus and who he was. On the other hand, we live in a culture which has distorted and watered down the teachings of Jesus. We have been told that it doesn’t matter what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Be A Survivor

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,779 views

    This message illustrate how we can survive any situation that comes our way.

    Text: “So He destroyed all living things which were on the face of the ground: both man and cattle, creeping thing and bird of the air. They were destroyed from the earth. Only Noah and those who were with him in the ark remained alive” (Genesis 7:23). We often hear the word “survivor” used. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Richard Tow avatar

    A Mother Named Jehocabed

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,494 views

    Mother’s Day sermon revolving around Moses’ mother. There is a motherhood crisis in America where many have come to view children as a distraction rather than a blessing.

    A Mother Named Jehocabed Hebrews 11:23 5-10-09 Intro I found some interesting titles for books about motherhood. Whoever wrote these books must have been mothers because they seem to grasp the job description quite well. We begin with this one: Motherhood is Not for Wimps. How many moms out ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    Jesus Man Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,496 views

    Grace is one of the most important aspects of our lives but how do we see it in Jesus? Grace is a part of His character.

    Topical: GRACE February 10, 2008 Jesus the man of Grace Have you ever noticed that everyone seems to have this certain, innate sense that they are owed something? People seem to think that because they are a human being they deserve a certain thing, or to be treated in a certain way. Have you ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Gregg Bitter avatar

    God Knows Your Heart

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 11, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,813 views

    How can I have a heart like David’s rather than like Saul’s? Let’s learn what the Holy Spirit does as he works in our hearts through Baptism and God’s promises. A. The Lord’s not fooled by outward appearance B. The Lord’s Spirit changes us to the core

    Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Theme: God Knows Your Heart A. The Lord’s not fooled by outward appearance B. The Lord’s Spirit changes us at the core Season: Epiphany 1 Date: January 10, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/God-Knows-Your-Heart-1Samuel16_1-13.html Grace and peace to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran