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  • Darren McCormick avatar

    When Is Enough, Enough? Series

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 19,381 views

    The letter to the church at Smryna Part 1.

    AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church 3rd in series on seven letters "When is Enough, Enough?" (The Letter to the Church at Smyrna, Part 1) Rev. 2:8-11 [SERIES SLIDE WILL TRANSITION TO TITLE SLIDE] This morning we’re going to look at the shortest of the seven letters found in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gaining Victory Over Depression Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,863 views

    Using Neil Anderson’s book "Overcoming Depression" to help gain victory over the spiritual and emotional battle of depression.

    We are concluding our series “Victory in Jesus” this week, I am actually cutting the series short because Mother’s Day is next week. I didn’t think we would want to be studying depression on Mother’s Day. Our series has focused on God’s promise that through Jesus we have victory over sin and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Interceding For Intervention

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,899 views

    This message makes a comparison of the backslidden condition of Israel of long ago, with that of present-day America,and makes a plea for seeking God for revival in our nation.

    INTERCEDING FOR INTERVENTION Text: Isa.59: 16 & 19 Intro: Biblical scholars tell us that Isaiah 59 describes the moral degeneracy present during the reign of Manasseh, King of Judah. Along with the tremendous wickedness of Manasseh’s reign came many social injustices that resulted in a general ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    A Summary Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 28, 2007
    based on 23 ratings
     | 7,201 views

    In this sermon, Paul gives us a six-point summary of the gospel--the good news of God.

    Scripture In his commentary on Romans John MacArthur points out that a quick look at any newspaper or a passing glance at a weekly news magazine reminds us that in our world most news is bad and seems to be getting worse. What is happening on a national and worldwide scale is simply the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Owens avatar

    David The Caveman Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,923 views

    There is much that we can learn from the way David reacts to his circumstances in the cave of Adullam.

    Introduction: A. I thought we would start with a little humor from some cartoons I came across this week. 1. “Peter finds his faith much stronger in the winter.” Walking on the water is nothing if the water is frozen! 2. “Another Eskimo baptism gone bad.” The preacher should have kept his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ruth: Quitting Is Not An Option Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,718 views

    This part 1 of a series on the life of Ruth. The theme is how God providentially moves in the lives of those who commit to Him.

    RUTH: QUITTING IS NOT AN OPTION Ruth 1:1-22 By Pastor Ralph Juthman INTRODUCTION: Illustration- Ladies/Men Answer this Question, what is the title of your favotite movie, TV show or book ( other than the Bible). There are obvious differences. Personally, I like movies/tv shows and books that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Search For Fulfillment Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,913 views

    Fulfillment says that your deepest need is met and that you need look no further

    SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “THE SEARCH FOR FULFILLMENT” ECCLESIASTES 2:1-26 Two prisoners are shackled to the wall of a deep dark dungeon. They’re spread-eagled, securely fastened by manacles and chains. Their hanging suspended, side-by-side, a few feet above the damp floor of the dungeon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Revive Us Again

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 20, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,904 views

    Five reasons why we need to cry out for revival

    Revive Us Again Psalm 85:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 12, 2008 *Our revival with Greg Wilton starts next Sunday, and we are praying for true, spiritual revival. -- But what does that mean? In the Old Testament revival means “to have life, sustain life, live forever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. George Calhoun avatar

    No Pain, No Gain Series

    Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 25, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 34,261 views

    C.S. Lewis wrote: “God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pains: it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world.”

    Luke 8: 40-56 What motivates you to make changes in your life? Think back to a time when you made a change in your life and ask the question, “What motivated me to make that change?” I’ve always been interested in what motivates people to make changes in their lives so this past week I did a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keys To Unlocking The Harvest

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 26, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,174 views

    Jesus states that the harvest is ready, and that He has called workers to go into the fielsto reap the harvest.

    TITLE: Understanding the Harvest TEXT: Matthew 9:35-38 THEME: KEYS TO AN ABUNDANT HARVEST P.S. INTRODUCTION: “My name is Ralph, and I am NOT a Farmer.” This was brought so clearly home, while pastoring my first church, in Gracefield Quebec. My congregation was made up of dairy and beef farmers, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God And Suffering: The Role Of Prayer In Suffering

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 31, 2010
     | 8,999 views

    How can prayer help us when we're feeling pain, when we're overwhelmed?

    God and Suffering: The Role of Prayer in Suffering Today we’re continuing our series on God and Suffering. For the first two weeks of this series we looked in some depth at why there is suffering in the world, and then we looked at God’s role in the suffering human race, how it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Green avatar

    Prayer Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by Paul Green on Jul 14, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,571 views

    Prayer and suffering need not be exclusive of one another. As one connects with the other – as our suffering connects with our praying, then a cry goes out to the heavenly realms which God cannot ignored.

    When you pray… The prayer of suffering Romans 8:18-27 Over the past few weeks we’ve been looking at various forms of prayer. Can I just remind you that prayer is simply a means by which we communicate with God and God communicates with us. When we communicate with each other, we do so in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop Johnathan Hester avatar

    Pardoned And Paroled

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Sep 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,943 views

    I walked into God’s Grace dirty and hungry. Stained in sin. My righteousness as filthy rags. And Jesus cleaned me up. I walked out a brand new man...robed in white, His righteousness. And so, I’ll keep my promise to my Lord. I’ll go. I’ll spread the Word.

    PARDONED AND PAROLED Romans 5:1-5:5 PARDONED AND PAROLED SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES: Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Gerald Steffy avatar

    Pictures Of The Meaning Of Christ's Coming

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,138 views

    There are many beautiful pictures of what the coming of Jesus Christ as Messiah to bring salvation really means.

    PICTURES OF THE MEANING OF CHRIST’S COMING Luke 1:57-80 Proposition: There are many beautiful pictures of what the coming of Jesus Christ as Messiah to bring salvation really means. Objective: My purpose is to help God’s children appreciate a fuller meaning of what Christ’s coming means to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop Johnathan Hester avatar

    The Special Of The Day

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Feb 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,332 views

    What is the ’Special of the Day I asked, with excitement ringing in my voice. Salvation, was his reply. I’ll take it, I practically cried out.

    Romans 5:1-5:5 The Special Of The Day SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES: Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic