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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Leading Others Upwards Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 8,622 views

    Leaders have an obligation to instruct others and not cause people to stumble. This is only possible when we stand in awe of God’s name.

    Leading Others Upward There are some things that only a mom can teach… My mother taught me about anticipation: “Just wait until your father gets home!” My mother taught me about medical science: “If you don’t stop crossing your eyes, they’re going to stay that way.” My mother taught me about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How God Works Among His People Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,303 views

    The sermon provides an exposition of 1 Corinthians 12 against the background of controversies surrounding how the Spirit works.

    Holy Spirit Series 2000 How God Works Among His People 1 Corinthians 12 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO How does God work among his people? That’s an important question. How you answer it affects your view of the Christian life. It determines what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting Well & Staying Well Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 23, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,068 views

    The answer to this crippled man’s need is not in the troubled water but faith in the person, Jesus Christ. His struggles and decisions are not unlike our own as we respond to God.

    Getting Well and Staying Well Fortifying the Foundations #12 John 5:1-15 7-13-03 Intro: As we read our text this morning I will touch on a couple of technical matters that are helpful to understand but not necessary to the flow of the message. John 5:1-15 5:1Some time later, This is a somewhat ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    My Mistake, I'm Sorry

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 16,798 views

    This sermon deals with the need we have to talk openly with one another as oppose to jumping to conclusion and injuring our relationships in the process.

    My Mistake, I’m Sorry GNLCC 2/1/2004 Joshua 22:7-18 James 1:19-21 Text Joshua 22:1-34 Is there anyone here today who has had to say these words or something like this words , “my mistake, I’m sorry” this past week? Is there anybody here, who should have said these words this week, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Pursuing Purity In An Impure World Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 31,998 views

    We can con our coworkers, fool our friends and family, play charades with church members, and even deceive ourselves, but we can’t masquerade before the Lord because He sees right through our masks.

    Pursuing Purity in an Impure World I remember seeing a cartoon that shows a pastor and his wife deep in conversation. The wife says, “Today let’s do something different. Why don’t you be charming at home and grouchy at church?” Ouch. That really doesn’t apply to me…because I’m often grouchy in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Handle Stress?

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 19, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 22,824 views

    Stress is a reality of life in our hustle and bustle life styles. We find pressures pressing in on every side. We find ourselves pressed to the wall because of these anxiety producing phenomena’s. So how do we handle stress? Jesus demonstrated to us throu

    How to handle Stress? Thesis: Stress is a reality of life in our hustle and bustle life styles. We find pressures pressing in on every side. We find ourselves pressed to the wall because of these anxiety producing phenomena’s. So how do we handle stress? Jesus demonstrated to us through his life ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sudden Impact 6 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,771 views

    When Jesus said “I am the vine; you are the branches” he created another sudden impact moment between God and Israel by stating to them all that he is the source of life and truth in regards to serving God and the Israelite religion did not represent the

    Sudden Impact 6 Thesis: When Jesus said “I am the vine; you are the branches” he created another sudden impact moment between God and Israel by stating to them all that he is the source of life and truth in regards to serving God and the Israelite religion did not represent the true way to God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Know Your Purpose Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 3, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 20,632 views

    You can’t understand or comprehend your purpose in life by starting with YOU! It is essential that you start with GOD!

    13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful. I know that full well. 15 My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Coming To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,488 views

    Andrew’s witness to Peter and Philip’s witness to Nathanael provide rich lessons for effective evangelism.

    Coming to Jesus Fortifying the Foundations #4 John 1:35-52 3-21-03 Intro: We come to a passage this morning that is full of instruction on coming to Jesus and leading others to Christ. How do we interact with people so that they can come to the Lord? How does the Lord deal with us and with ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Real Jesus Takes Charge Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 13,212 views

    The cleansing of the temple gives us a glimpse of Jesus’ character that is often overlooked or even denied. We see the Real Jesus in his confrontation with the money changers just as surely as in His compassion toward the weak.

    The Real Jesus Takes Charge Fortifying the Foundations # 6 John 2:12-22 4-6-03 Intro: Please turn in your Bible to John 2:12. This morning we come the amazing story of Jesus cleansing the temple—driving out the moneychangers and those who were selling sacrificial animals in the Court of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Too Busy Not To Pray

    Contributed by Shaun Smith on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 18,153 views

    Amidst the busyness of secular and Christian life, God is calling us to be still and know that He is God.

    ***It should be noted that parts of this sermon have come from the fantastic resource Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire by Jim Cymbala.*** My prayer for today is that we would all be challenged. Not that we would come to church expecting to leave feeling warm and fuzzy. But that, at the end of our time ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James May avatar

    Procuring The Blessings Of God

    Contributed by James May on Sep 21, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,725 views

    Have you ever considered why some receive a blessing while others nearby don’t. This sermon speaks concerning the pre-requisites for receiving God’s blessings.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    I Can't Get My Robe Dirty! The Chipped Windshield

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 7, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,995 views

    I share the story of standing with a guilty man on death row, and how I hope some day Jesus will stand by me.

    WHO ME? I CAN’T GET MY ROBE DIRTY! The chipped windshield? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I write this after leaving the funeral home, I talked with a man that has not been in church for four months. I asked him why? He said that his church was growing and that he liked to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    From Zero To Hero Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,609 views

    This is pt 3 of 4 for the From Zero to Hero series. The worlds view of hereos is short sighted and twisted. God’s true heroes are the ones that are solely focused on serving Him. They are the Spiritual hereos that will be remembered not for 15 minutes but

    FROM ZERO TO HERO PART 3 (Noah) HERO WHO PERSEVERED NOTE: 4 OF THE 5 MAIN POINTS WERE ADAPTED FROM DOUG FIELDS, OLD SCHOOL GOOD GUYS MESSAGES. ALL THE BODY IS ORIGINAL FROM PASTOR RYAN AKERS, BUT THE POINTS ARE ADAPTED. Genesis 6:5-22, “5Now the LORD observed the extent of the people’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Is Holiness?

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 29, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 72,627 views

    This message gives a practical explanation to those seeking to learn how authentic holiness is lived out in the life of a committed Christian.

    What is Holiness? This morning I would like for us to take a look at one of the most amazing, overwhelming, misunderstood appeals in scripture. Leviticus 11:45 NIV I am the Lord who brought you up out of Egypt to be your God; therefore be holy, because I am holy. That’s quite a challenge! ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene