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  • Roger Roark avatar

    Sharing Our Faith

    Contributed by Roger Roark on May 31, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,710 views

    We shouldn’t be selfish with the gospel.

    Sharing our faith- by Roger Roark text - 1 Cor. 3:6-9 (nlt ) and 2nd Kings 7:3-9 1 Cor. 3:6-9 My job was to plant the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God, not we, who made it grow. [7] The ones who do the planting or watering aren’t important, but God is important ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Five Factors Of Praise Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,755 views

    We’ll never praise God more intimately in public than we do in private.

    The Hallelujah Factor Series Based upon Jack Taylor’s book The Hallelujah Factor The Five Factors of Praise June 24, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A (IL) B Last week... 1 We’ll never praise God more intimately in public than we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • R. York Moore avatar

    The Power To Change A World Series

    Contributed by R. York Moore on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,105 views

    There is a power to change the world of the cosmos that is shell-shocked and decaying because of all that is evil. The great news is that Jesus Christ has come into this world not only to take away the soul-sickness of men but also to bring the Kingdom of

    The Power to Change a World ľ The eyes. They eyes tell it all. There is an entire world within every eye we look into. These amazing beings God has created, these humans, each represent for us an entire cosmos, a galaxy of potential beauty, of ability, of love, and creativity. As we gaze into ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Desperate Faith

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 11, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,522 views

    The desperate days do come. But, in those desperate awful days of no relief comes the experience of trusting God … even unto death.

    The first time I had a pastor search committee come to consider me for their church, I went to my pastor for advice. I told him I two sermons. One was better than the other. I asked if I should preach the best sermon first or save it for when the church called me to preach for their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    Giving God Thanks For Deliverance

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 12, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,039 views

    Keeping our minds fixed on God with thanksgiving

    Giving Thanks for Deliverance Psalm 30:1-12 It was getting near the end for David. He had been a king for many years. He is tempted by Satan to number his fighting men of which David sends Joab to do. After this count David was convicted in his heart that he had displeased God. God gave David ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Enduring Faith

    Contributed by Aaron Bryan on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,074 views

    Looking at the life of Paul we can see seven things that kept him going for God.

    Enduring Faith (2 Corinthians 4) By Bro. Aaron Bryan Paul not only was known to write about endurance, he lived it. In 1 Corinthians 9:24, it was a race to run, in Galatians 6:7-10, a field to sow, Ephesians 6:10-20, an armor to withstand, Philippians 3:12-14, pressing towards the mark, 2 Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Life Together Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,237 views

    Being together in the church is being together in the family of God.

    Life Together Purpose Driven Life #18 Cornwall December 13, 2003 “How wonderful it is, how pleasant, for God’s people to live together in harmony. For harmony is as precious as the fragrant anointing oil that was poured over Aaron’s head, and ran down onto his beard, and onto the border of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Circle Of Life Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 15, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 23,299 views

    2nd in series of 5 on John 3-4. When I see a movie or hear a young person talk about the "circle of life" I really can’t help but think of Nicodemus – an intelligent and perceptive man who really want to understand about life. He is the man who came to

    From Mortal to Immortal A Study of John 3-4 The Circle of Life Have you heard of the “circle of life”? What do you think of when you hear about the "Circle of Life?" In an unofficial and unscientific survey I’ve conducted during the past week most people think of the "Lion King" when they hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Building On A Community Of Care Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,900 views

    As a church, we are called to care for each other.

    Building on a Community of Care 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4 I am now working toward the day when communities of God’s people, ordinary Christians whose lives regularly intersect, will accomplish most of the good that we now depend on mental health professionals to provide. And they will do it by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lift Up Your Head

    Contributed by Michael Petty on Oct 28, 2004
    based on 135 ratings
     | 37,371 views

    A sermon of encouragement to believers and lost a like to find hope in times of discouragement and life’s struggles.

    Lift Up Your Head Psalm 3 I. Introduction Have you ever found yourself at a point in life where you were so beaten and so discouraged that good news and encouragement were just no where to be found? Well if I have just described where you are today, then you are in luck because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Karpf avatar

    When You Don't Get It, God Does Get It

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Aug 31, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,190 views

    God is faithful even when we don’t understand what He is doing, and His way is best for us.

    I want to thank you for this opportunity to share from God’s word with you today. KC and Simone send their greetings as well but they could not be here today. They’re probably sleeping right now. I have come to appreciate my being here with you all at SEFC more and more. The adjustment to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    What To Do When Troubles Come Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,189 views

    Paul was in prison, had enemies attacking, and saw death coming, but remained upbeat. How did he do it?

    Philippians 1:12 –26 April 6, 2008 What to do when troubles come… In this passage, Paul has 3 problems Problem 1: Paul is in Prison – Turkish prison – possibly Ephesus This is a good thing, right? I can’t help but think of the Canadian woman who has been in jail without trial for two years ...read more

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  • Danny Anderson avatar

    Going Vertical - Soaring To New Heights

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Nov 27, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,623 views

    I don’t know if our fascination with physically going vertical has any relation spiritually, but I will tell you that there is an innate desire built into every human to go vertical. God has designed a part of us that just won’t be satisfied until we lear

    Going Vertical - Soaring to New Heights Introduction: Humans have an uncanny fascination with the thrill of going vertical. Something about having the pull of gravity acting upon the human body as other forces, whatever they may be, struggle upward. (Slide 2) There are those who struggle to climb ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Babatunde Olugboji avatar

    Vessels, Vessels, Vessels

    Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 27,521 views

    This sermon explores the concept of treasure in earthen vessels, within the concept of preaching the gospel

    This message is about vessels! I am sure you must have guessed from the title. Our main bible text is from 2 Corinthians 4: 7-9: But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Paul Is Debtor Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 25, 2014
     | 6,477 views

    John Gibson Lockhart, in his famous biography of Sir Walter Scott, said, “He was making himself all the time, but he didn’t know what he was until the years were past.” And such it is with every life.

    Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist