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  • Thomas Hensley avatar

    Stress

    Contributed by Thomas Hensley on Oct 9, 2006
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    How to deal with stress

    Swindoll in Stress Fracture: Whoever dubbed our times “The Aspirin Age” didn’t miss it very far. It is correct to assume there has never been a more stress-ridden society than ours. For many, gone are the days of enjoying bubbling brooks along winding pathways or taking long strolls near the beach. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fly High - Acts Part 14 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 10, 2006
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     | 3,117 views

    The book of Acts is about how we as followers of the Lord need the power and the influence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. When we receive the promise and allow Him to guide us then the church grows daily.

    “Fly High” Acts part 14 On the Lighter side of life: See e-mail pictures Opening Illustration: Video Illustration from Blue Fish TV on what it means to be ordinary or extraordinary. Scripture Text: Acts 16 1He came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where a disciple named Timothy lived, whose mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Practice Of Slowing Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 15, 2007
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    We need to practive slowing (solitude) to spend quiet time with God in order to draw closer to him and allow him to transform us.

    Hurry has actually become a sickness, a disease for us in the U.S…which is ironic with all these “time savers” we have. “Time magazine noted that back in the 1960s, expert testimony was given to a subcommittee of the Senate on time management. The essence of it was that because of the advance in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Living A Spirit Filled Life Part Ii

    Contributed by Mahlon Richardson on Nov 16, 2007
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    The Produsction and process of a Spirit filled life

    Living a Spirit Filled Life Part II John 10:10-11 10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. NKJV Intro: Living a spirit filled life, for just a moment I would like you to look at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Real Oil Crisis

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 28, 2007
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     | 4,732 views

    An exploration of maintaining a deep spiritual commitment while awaiting the return of Christ.

    Recap of where we have been: Two weeks ago – Jesus crying out with the prophet Isaiah that God’s house will be a house of prayer. Last week – We dove into Jesus preparatory teaching to His disciples that as time winds down, and the consummation of the kingdom approaches, it is critical that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Presence Of God

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
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    God’s Presence...what an amazing, energetic, fun, yet terrifying place.

    11 Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. – Psalms 51:11 • What does it mean to be in “The Presence of God?” o All of my life, the presence of God has been a mysterious place that only “Godly” people could visit. o Only Priests were allowed to enter the “Holy of ...read more

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    The Practice Of Confession Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 4, 2007
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    Confession is a necessary ongoing practice to break down the wall of sin between ourselves and God, helping us to grow in deeper in Christ.

    In the Bible, one of the primary messages that shines through is God’s unconditional love for each one of us no matter how much we fail him and his desire for us to walk in close relationship with him. We have been focusing over the last several weeks on how we grow spiritually which means how we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Practice Of Celebration Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 4, 2007
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     | 4,372 views

    In this last of the practices we find that the final product of the spiritual disciplines is joy in the Lord and we need to express joy in celebration.

    We’ve finally come to the end of our series focusing on the practices God has given us to grow spiritually. We’ve looked at the practices of prayer, reading and reflecting upon God’s Word, following the guidance of the Holy Spirit, living simply and giving generously, serving others, confession, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Table Fellowship With Christ

    Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007
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    Why does Jesus want to come in and dine with us as it says in the book of Revelations. Three purposes accomplished through spending time together with Christ.

    I love spoons. Not only do they help mix your chocolate milk, but they are essential in one of my favorite games, which just happens to share their name. Spoons, if you are not familiar with the game, don’t worry, you will learn about it this morning. I decided it would be better to make a short ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "Set Free!"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 6, 2007
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     | 4,616 views

    How to become free from the bondage of addictions

    “Set Free!” July 8, 2007 It was about 150 years to the days before the Civil War. It could have been any one of the great cities of the South like Savannah, Atlanta, Birmingham, Jackson or New Orleans. As you approach the center of town you hear a commotion as a crowd gathers for a public ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Paul's Prayer For The Philippian Church #2 Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
     | 2,897 views

    Paul prays that the church would choose excellence,integrity, and the fruit of righteousness.

    #6 4-29-07 Paul’s Prayer for the Church of Philippi (2) Text; Philippians 1:9-11 Introduction; Summary: Paul was a man of prayer and he prayed for their spiritual maturity. That they would abound more in God’s love. III. Paul Prays that they would choose Excellence A. Excellence is built ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ronald Thorington avatar

    Pressing Towards The Goal Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,270 views

    How do you achieve the goal of knowing Christ?

    #24, 9-23-07 Pressing Towards the Goal Introduction; What is your purpose for living? Is it just to survive? Is it just to enjoy your self? Are you just floating aimlessly through life? God has a higher purpose for us! How can we know and achieve that purpose? Text; Philippians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Christopher Nerreau avatar

    Walk In A Manner Worthy Of Your Calling

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Apr 4, 2008
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     | 7,402 views

    All of us are either walking toward or away from God. In today’s sermon we will look at the three themes Paul provides to determine which direction we are walking - Love, Light and Wisdom.

    “A Walk Worthy Of Our Calling” Ephesians 5:1-8,15 04/06/2008 by Chris Nerreau TITLE: Your Walk SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 5:1-8,15 DATE: 04/06/08 May the words of our lips and the meditation’s of our heart be always acceptable in thy sight, giving praise glory and honor to Your name our Rock and ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Faithfully Submit Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,415 views

    Submission is not a popular word in our society.

    1. Submission is not a popular word in our society. a. Everything screams at us to do what WE want, the way WE want it, how WE want it, any way WE want it. b. It could be something as simple as the slogan, “Have it your way.” Or still another “Just Do It!” c. And when we hear that, it feeds a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Process Of Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Apr 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,376 views

    The feeding of the 5,000 was not just an outward miracle, Christ was teaching His disciples and growing them spiritually. This sermon is looking specifically at the process Christ used to teach the disciples and then demonstrate that it is the same proces

    “ The Process Of Spiritual Growth” John 6:1-14 04/13/2008 by Dcn. Chris Nerreau TITLE: The Process of Spiritual Growth SCRIPTURE: John 6:1-14 INTRODUCTION: May the words of my lips and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in thy sight, giving praise glory and honor to Your name, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox