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  • Clifton McKinley avatar

    God's Antidote To Loneliness

    Contributed by Clifton Mckinley on Oct 17, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,100 views

    God’s answer to our loneliness and feelings of abandonment

    Title: God’s Antidote To Loneliness Text: 1 Kings 19:1-4; 8-10; 13-14; 18 Introduction: Elijah great man of God, burst on the scene in 1 Kings 17, No rain, raise a dead boy, in 18 great victory for God. Everything was going his way, he was the man, he prays and the rain returns, he beats a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    "The Dawning Of New Life"

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 26, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,594 views

    A look at the effects of the resurrection.

    When the resurrection of Jesus dawned upon the understanding of His followers, the results were immediate. They ran to tell the message. This was the characteristic of that day. Everyone was running somewhere. The darkness had been so deep, that everyone was eager to spread the news, the dawn ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christopher Raiford avatar

    A Life That Is More Than Normal

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Oct 26, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 8,739 views

    Living a life touched by God

    A Life that is More than Normal 21st Sunday after Pentecost October 24, 2004 Luke 17:11-19 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Arens avatar

    What A Friend We Have In Jesus' Friends.

    Contributed by Michael Arens on Feb 12, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,479 views

    What friends are for.

    This morning’s Gospel, while not really very long is filled to overflowing with things for us to consider. There’s no question that the climax of the story centers on the action inside the house where Jesus is resting. That’s what he is supposed to be doing. Resting. Jesus has come back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Waiting Room Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,473 views

    This is the fourth in a series of sermons that look at the life of Joseph and how dreams come true. This message deals with the problems and posibilities of waiting for God.

    Joseph¡¦s Journey How Dreams Come True Pt 4 ¡V The Waiting Room This morning though I want to talk to you about the most dreaded place in American society ¡V The Waiting Room. You know when you walk in that your in trouble ¡V anyplace you go for an appointment where there are couches, magazines, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Anderson avatar

    Then

    Contributed by David Anderson on May 4, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 5,225 views

    The present may dog us with problems, but our future glows with promise.

    Sermon: “Then... Then... Then” Rev. D, Anderson Isaiah 35:5-7 (James 5:7-10, Matthew 11:2-11) Reading from the prophet Isaiah: 5 Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. 6 Then will the lame leap like a deer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jimmy Davis avatar

    Hallelujah

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on May 9, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 14,449 views

    Psalm 30 is a Psalm of praise in the form of a song that was used at a dedication service in the Temple. When in the pits of life, don’t use God like you would use a spare tire in the trunk of your car.

    Sermon.972 “Hallelujah” From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, April 29, 2001 Psalm 30 I’m reminded of a wonderful story of a Southern Baptist church who tried and tried to get a man to attend their church, but he just would not attend. A deacon of the church went to visit this man and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Always To Soon To Quit

    Contributed by Mike Holley on May 24, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 10,480 views

    Winston Churchill addressing the graduating class of West Point walked to the podium and said "never, never, never, never quit" We should take heed as well in our ministry callings.

    IT’S ALWAYS TO SOON TO QUIT 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. 2 Thessalonians 3:13 But ye, brethren, be not weary in well ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Melinda Richardson avatar

    Peace Even In Troubled Times

    Contributed by Melinda Richardson on Aug 20, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 18,568 views

    Jesus promised us peace even in the midst of troubled times.

    Illustration 1 As Christians we experience situations that could bring perplexity and turmoil. Jesus never said we would no longer have trials after making a decision to follow Him. He did, however, leave a promise that we could experience peace because of Him. By applying three elements found ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Simon Rundell avatar

    Misunderstanding Miracles

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,020 views

    Acts 14:8-20

    Sermon 8th August 1999: Acts 14:8-20 Good Evening. They say that if at first you don’t succeed, try and try again; and if at first you havn’t bored the congregation totally rigid, then you get a second chance to come and practice preaching. So we come together in the name of the +Father, the Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • John Knight avatar

    The Joy Of Christmas

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,025 views

    Christmas is a message of liberty!

    The Joy Of Christmas December 15, 2002 Isaiah 61:1-11 "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good tidings to the afflicted; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Howard McGlamery avatar

    Grace In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Feb 10, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 16,864 views

    "The people that were left of the sword found grace in the wilderness." In the midst of the wilderness experiences of life we can find comfort in the grace of God, encouragement in the everlasting love of God and hope in the promises of God.

    Grace In The Wilderness Jeremiah 31 Introduction One of the most unusual men in the Bible is a man of God / prophet named Jeremiah. Let me run through some of the facts of his life before we get into the subject of today’s message. 1. He was born a priest in a small town north of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Seafarers Sunday

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,184 views

    The Word of God can speak for itself

    The Word of God This morning I would like to look at our Old Testament lesson and to focus on Isaiah 55:10-12 which says As the rain and snow come down from heaven and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish – so that it yields seed for the sower and bread ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Experience The Joy Of Peace

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 23, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 4,462 views

    Learn how to have peace with God, peace with others and peace of mind

    Experience the Joy of Peace If you’ve been here the last four weeks, you would have learned some very practical and eternal truths for experiencing a life of joy. We talked about how joy is a matter of our spirit, the part of us that relates to God. We need to know, joy requires effort and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #5problem Of The Heart Is The Heart Of The Problem Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 18, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,256 views

    We close the 5 part series on the problem of the heart is the heart of the problem.

    #5 THE PROBLEM OF THE HEART IS THE HEART OF THE PROBLEM By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part five of a five part series. TEXT: Prov. 4:23 .. Keep they heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Luke 21:26 Men’s hearts failing them for fear, for looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God