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  • Jeremy James avatar

    Daddy's Hands

    Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,638 views

    Father’s Day Sermon

    In preparing this message a single song kept coming to me. Its one of those songs that once its in your head you can’t get it out, and what’s worse is it is sung by a group that I don’t really like all that much. The song is probably familiar to most of us here; its by “The Judds”, the song is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Essentials For The Godly Leader Series

    Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 18, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,542 views

    This passage gives some principles on how a godly leader can motivate God’s people to do God’s work.

    Essentials For The Godly Leader Nehemiah 2:1-11 Preached Wednesday, December 4, 2002 Introduction: Ephesians 6:12 - For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kindle Afresh The Spirit

    Contributed by Al Lowe on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,504 views

    In preparation for a revival, to remind the congregation of their Spiritual gifts and the importance of kindle these gifts.

    2 Timothy 1:6 PROPOSITION: The gift of the Christian must be kindled afresh. OBJECTIVE: To kindle afresh the gift. The Great Apostle is writing another letter to one of his favorite students, Timothy. Timothy is the pastor of the Christian church in Ephasus. It is true that the directives of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Exploring The Power Of Praise Series

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,217 views

    Looking at Praise

    Exploring the Power of Praise Jan. 2, 2000 Psalm.150:1-6 As we begin our new series on Worship, I want us to look at our exaltation of the Lord as a whole. Whenever you hear the word’s Praise & Worship, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Is it singing a song, Lifting your Hand’s, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Listen, Jesus Is Praying

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,841 views

    Be quiet, Jesus is praying

    LISTEN, JESUS IS PRAYING John 17 “Some brethren pray by yard; but true prayer is measured by weight, and not by length,” so spoke Charles Haddon Spurgeon. The greatest prayer ever recorded is found in our text, and it takes about six minutes to reverently read it aloud. There is not much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Extreme Makeover

    Contributed by Catherine Davis on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,527 views

    As we anticipate the coming of the Lord, we should try to hold to high standards in our lives. We cannot, however, live these holy qualities on this earth now by ourselves. We are unable to fix ourselves now. But we have the promise of things yet compl

    Title: Extreme Makeover Theme: As we anticipate the coming of the Lord, we should try to hold to high standards in our lives. We cannot, however, live these holy qualities on this earth now by ourselves. We are unable to fix ourselves now. But we have the promise of things yet completed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus, The Sin-Bearer, Is With Us Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 9, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,740 views

    Advent series. This sermon is also titled "From the Cradle to the Cross"

    Sermon preached by Rev. Larry C. Brincefield on 12/12/04 at Belleview Church of the Nazarene. Title: Advent 3: Jesus, the Sin-Bearer, with us or (From the Cradle to the Cross) Text: John 1:29 Introduction 1. One day a little boy was excited to show his father what he could do… So, he kept ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "What Kind Of Praying Must We Do?” - Part Three Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,047 views

    We need to intercede desperately for people when God lays them on our heart.

    We’ve been looking at our Lord’s response to His disciple’s request to teach them to pray. Jesus shared a parable with them from which we discover three important truths about what kind of praying we must do. First, we learn that our prayers need to be daring. Daring in size, in stubbornness, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Can Make It

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Oct 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,328 views

    This message was developed from a message by Joel Stockstill. When God sets the plan in place, it is then a matter of us staying committed & faithful. We must be focused on what the mission is & how God wants it to be carried out.

    We Can Make It! Jonah 3:1-2 NLT In the governing scripture of Destiny we see a very important word that we must stay aware of as we travel this journey God has set before us. Habakkuk 2:3 NLT This vision is for a future time. It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled. If it seems slow in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Discovering Genesis, Part 11 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 24, 2011
     | 4,633 views

    Part 11 of this series discusses Noah's sin, and his sons response to it which gives us a unique opportunity to examine ourselves and our own reaction to sin.

    Discovering Genesis, Part 11 Genesis 9:18-29 Introduction - Last week, we set up the foundation for what mankind had done - Simply stated, we provoked God’s wrath through disobedience and rebellion - God sent men like Enoch and Noah to preach to them; but still they rebelled - Hebrews 11:7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grace Grants Gratefulness

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,284 views

    Ephesians is a letter from Paul that tells about all we have as part of the Family of God. In it seven times he talks about our walk. As God’s children our life should be charactirized by a walk of gratefullness/thanksgiving. Grace is what grants a gra

    Intro: Ephesians is a wonderful letter written by Paul that talks about us being part of the family of God. One of the main themes of the letter is the Lordship or headship of Christ. The only way the body will ever be truly united in missions, evangelism, praise, and thanksgiving is to be under ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Have Freedom! What Is Our Response? Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 4, 2010
     | 4,237 views

    Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapter 9. On Independence Day 2010, we compare the issues Isaiah had in the people he was living amongst, and how America is seeing the very same challenges. Our response, as believers of Christ, must be to follow the Lord

    We Have Freedom! What is Our Response? (Independence Day, 2010) Isaiah 9:13-21 Introduction - Today, we celebrate our nation’s birth; as well as look forward … - Title: We Have Freedom! (So, What is America’s Response?) - God is calling us to respond; and His people we must ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When God Calls Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,108 views

    God calls us all to something within the body of Christ. Do we listen and respond to God or go spiritually deaf?

    When God Calls Griffith Baptist Church – 1/27/08 A.M. Service Text: Daniel 1:1-4 Key verse: Daniel 1:3 – “And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel . . .” The Introduction 1. Some quick historical background: A. Jehoiakim ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Looking For Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,814 views

    A lesson warning us that our focus in life will determine our destiny and our reward: - what Jesus will say to us when we see him face to face! What are you looking for & Where are you looking For iT?

    INTRODUCTION A. The Sermon on the Mount Is About The Heart 1. OT Fulfillment (5.17-48) a. Jesus took 6 OT laws and interpreted them for His disciples in the light of the new life He came to give. b. He dealt with the attitudes and intents of the heart and not simply with the external act as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Faith Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015
     | 8,414 views

    AS WE CONTINUE OUR SERIES ON FACING YOUR FAITH – A CHALLENGE TO AUTHENTIC FAITH AS A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST, WE WANT TO SEE WHAT IT MEANS TO HAVE “GREAT FAITH”. THIS WAS A PHRASE THE LORD USED TO DESCRIBE TWO INDIVIDUALS, BOTH NOT JEWS,

    FACING OUR FAITH IN 2015 GREAT FAITH MATTHEW 8:5-13 AND WHEN JESUS ENTERED CAPERNAUM, A CENTURION CAME TO HIM, IMPLORING HIM, 6  AND SAYING, "LORD, MY SERVANT IS LYING PARALYZED AT HOME, FEARFULLY TORMENTED." 7  JESUS *SAID TO HIM, "I WILL COME AND HEAL HIM." 8  BUT THE CENTURION SAID, "LORD, I AM ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist