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  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    Don't Just Do Something, Sit There

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 5, 2003
    based on 184 ratings
     | 37,194 views

    There are two things we should remember about prayer. One -- we should retreat from the busy-ness of the world on occasion to have quiet time of prayer with God. Second -- AMEN doesn’t mean ’good-bye God’ but rather ’Action.’

    A few years ago I was in a conversation with some folks and we started talking about Sunday morning worship and each of us began sharing what was his or her favorite part. One person said it was the Apostles’ Creed, because it was at that moment that he was able to stand up and declare his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Driving On One-Way Streets Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,244 views

    Learning how to become strong for the off-road times of life from 1 Timothy.

    September 14 & 15, 2002 2 Timothy 4:1-8 “Driving On One-Way Streets” Maybe you’ve heard of the busload of politicians who were driving down a country road when, all of a sudden, the bus ran off the road & crashed into a tree in an old farmer’s field. The old farmer, after seeing what happened, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Who Began A Good Work In You Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 14, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,067 views

    Humans are vulnerable and weak. God is powerful and mighty. Can we trust that God will really take care of us, that we won’t get squished when His hand is upon on lives?

    Sermon for CATM – September 14. 2008 - Philippians Series: “He Who Began a Good Work…” Philippians 1:1-11 Would you believe that this Scripture was written by a man who began his relationship with the church by being its enemy? Who once delighted over the murder of Christians. Who felt it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prescription For Passion Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,022 views

    We have to be reminded of the passion that God has given us. There are great opportunities to meet the needs of so many people, but you have to keep your passion.

    A Servant’s Heart: Prescription for Passion Exodus 18:13-20 I believe Moses was one of the best models of a servant who lived out his life calling. Moses was one of the best models in the Old Testament of a passionate servant through whom God implemented great things. Moses lived out his calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Hal Seed avatar

    Three Ways To Hinder Your Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Oct 3, 2008
    based on 49 ratings
     | 22,517 views

    The Parable of the Soils describes four ways to respond to God. Three of them hinder spiritual growth. In this parable Jesus is saying, "You must take responsiblity for your personal spiritual growth."

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church, Taking Care Of Business Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,918 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the twelfth in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “The Church, Taking Care of Business” Acts 6:1-7 July 29, 2007 Baptist stranded on a desert island is rescued after years by a helicopter pilot who notices three huts on the island. "What’s the first", he asked. "That’s my house", came the reply. "And the second?" "I’m Baptist, and that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Stories Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006
     | 2,909 views

    Jesus begins to teach in parables.

    The Stories of the Kingdom: The Parable of the Sower Beartown Road Alliance Church Sunday, July 30th, 2006 Intro: My wife and I just celebrated our 10 year anniversary this week. I love my wife and am amazed that she has been hanging around with me for as long as she has. Some of you may have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Benefits Of An Intentional Life Series

    Contributed by Rob Culler on Mar 21, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 16,310 views

    Last in a six-part series of living intentionally and not just letting life happen to you.

    The Benefits of an Intentional Life INTRODUCTION: For the past 5 weeks I have preached messages under the broad heading of LIVING AN INTENTIONAL LIFE. During this time, we have seen the fact that God has always worked in an intentional manner—that is, he has never had an accident or made a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It's Too Late To Give Up

    Contributed by Cathy Mangum on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,228 views

    This sermon encourages the Christian to hold on and stand firm in the race.

    It’s too Late to Give Up Ecclesiastes 9:11 I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all. Thorns in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Crossroads Of Anxiety.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
     | 3,290 views

    Mary & Martha. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 10 verses 38-42. Ill: Photographs can be very deceptive, • Whoever said; “The camera never lies”, • Never had a studio portrait done of themselves or their family. Studio portrait are perfect prints: • Every hair is in place, people ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Dirty Tricks Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,128 views

    When Satan comes against God’s people, he doesn’t use a rule book. The Bible describes him as the father of lies. He is a liar. So why would we expect a liar to fight fair? In our passage today, we can see four dirty tricks of the enemy.

    http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ Believe it or not, I used to be pretty rough as a kid. We moved around a lot. And one of the things that can happen when you move a lot is you can get in a lot of fights. People want to see what the new kid is all about. They want to see how he fits in. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Since The Party's Over

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 2, 2009
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,725 views

    Since the party’s over, let’s attend to business, some spiritual business in the new year more than we ever have. 1- Get more spiritual 2- Reach more people 3- Perform more service

    INTRO.- ILL.- On New Year’s Eve, Daniel was in no shape to drive, so he sensibly left his van in the car park and walked home. As he was wobbling along, he was stopped by a policeman. ’What are you doing out here at four o’clock in the morning?’ asked the police officer. ’I’m on my way to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Roots - Part 3 - Prayer And Pentecost Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,826 views

    Beneath the surface. Overlooked but powerful and essential. Unseen but they can split concrete and destroy roads. Essential to sustain life. They produce all of the seen life and fruit. What is beneath the surface is directly responsible for what you

    Roots Pt. 3 - Prayer and Pentecost I. Introduction You really don’t understand the power of a root until have to try to cut through one. I have been faced with that challenge before. The smallest root can be extremely tough. The root is the lifeline and it tenaciously holds on to the tree and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Consecrated Ones Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 2, 2009
     | 11,303 views

    Isaiah’s prophecy reveals that God will accomplish His will - with or without us.

    Take your Bibles and open them to Isaiah Chapter 13 as we continue our journey through the Old Testament prophecies regarding the “Day of the Lord”. In his first 12 chapters, Isaiah deals primarily with God’s judgment against Israel and Judah for their unfaithfulness to Him. But now in Chapter 13, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From Wiffle Ball

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on May 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,674 views

    I loved wiffle ball as a child, some of those lessons apply to our walk with Christ

    LESSONS FROM WIFFLE BALL (All my sermons use illustrations from sermon central and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) When I was a young child I loved to play wiffle ball. We would set up a small “ball park” in the back yard and pretend we were great base ball players. You can do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ