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  • Michael West avatar

    It's In You Because Of Who Is In You Series

    Contributed by Michael West on Sep 29, 2008
     | 7,335 views

    Inside each one of us is a fighter. Not a passive Christian soldier taking it upon the cheek at every turn, but a Christian soldier prepared and ready, supposed to be ready for battle—not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces.

    Sunday January 13th, 2008 Series: the Fight Is On part two Scripture: Matthew 11:12 Sermon: It’s In You Because of Who Is In You Speaker: Pastor Michael West, River of Life Inside each one of us is a fighter. Not a passive Christian soldier taking it upon the cheek at every turn, but a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Overcoming Discouragement

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,903 views

    When discouragement comes we have an encouraging word to get us moving again.

    Overcoming Discouragement Griffith Baptist Church – 10/5/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 4:10-23 Key verse: Nehemiah 4:20 - In what place therefore ye hear the sound of the trumpet, resort ye thither unto us: our God shall fight for us. Premise: When discouragement comes we have an encouraging ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich Anderson avatar

    "Punch Holes In The Sky"

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,065 views

    "If You Love Me, Feed My Sheep"

    Test pilots, punching into the atmosphere, climbing to undreamed heights in jet planes and space craft, have a phrase they use to describe their work. Do you know what it is? They call it “punching holes in the sky.” That is what we were meant to do with our lives, to climb beyond humdrum and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Promise Of Glory Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,625 views

    Be encouraged. The work we do for God is dependent not on our personal resources, but on God’s abundance and glory.

    A Promise of Glory Haggai 2:1–9 It is the truth that our minds soften the past by helping us not to dwell on that which troubles us. Our forgetfulness deceives us into thinking that times were better. Here is the timetable to date: • Aug 29 Haggai brings a word of encouragement to recommence ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Does God Use Failure? Yes! Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,540 views

    It’s been said that God is not looking for ABILITY but for AVAILABILITY; He’s looking for a willing and ready heart.

    1. Ever read a book and start to sort of dialogue with the author? a. It happens sometimes in the middle of a good movie too. b. The author has so captivated us & brought us into the middle of a story that we begin to interact with the characters. c. Hey why are you doing that? Don’t go there! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ernest Canell avatar

    Where Will God Take You?

    Contributed by Ernest Canell on Jan 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,517 views

    WHere is God taking you to. A fresh understanding to help us move forward in GOd’s direction

    Where will God take you? Luke 2:26-28 When you say, "It’s time for us to move, not just feed," the flock will mumble. But a pastor, by definition, is a shepherd who is not only feeding, but also is taking people somewhere. My goal in preaching is to help people capture God’s vision and align ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jose Imperial avatar

    Keep Your Lamp Burning

    Contributed by Jose Imperial on Nov 6, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,028 views

    Its hard to burn for God always but you don’t need to run, you don’t need to hide, and you don’t need to quit just because it is. Knowing who you are will keep you burning for God always.

    LAMP THAT BURN CONTINUALY Objective: 1.To give awareness to brethren that they are light, and they have a purpose. 2.To give instruction to those who want to burn continously 3.To give encouragement to those who face a shortage of light because of shortage of oil cause by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Terry Jones avatar

    Being A Soul Survivor Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Terry Jones on Nov 8, 2008
     | 3,398 views

    In Prime Time Christianity, Pastor Terry will look at our impact for Christ in the world around us with some help from this seasons more popular prime time Television Series. In this third message of the series Pastor Terry looks at the keys of Kingdom s

    Have you ever wanted to be on Survivor? It’s a pretty brutal test of physical and mental strength. It’s emotionally challenging as you are taken from your everyday life, your family and friends and the everyday conveniences we have all become so accustomed to. Personally, I’m not rushing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Curt Cizek avatar

    First In Line

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,826 views

    A short graveside message.

    -Our culture is fascinated with the afterlife. They can’t get enough of it. -Hollywood makes movie after movie about it. -Authors write books about it. -The national enquirer writes “news” stories about it. -One of the big news magazines like Time or Newsweek will have a story related to it just ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Giving Thanks In Uncertain Times"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,818 views

    A Thanksgiving sermon in the midst of economic hardship.

    Psalm 118:1-6, 15-17 “Giving Thanks in Uncertain Times” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org It’s just about time for the turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and my favorite—pumpkin pie. Most of us will be celebrating ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    A Motley Crew, In Chains

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,945 views

    Tychicus, Onesimus, and Aristarchus chose to chain themselves to ministries of encouragement, inclusion, and support.

    If you follow the rock music scene, I guess I should hurry to assure you that the sermon today is not about a heavy metal group, nor is it about some kind of kinky fetish. The theme, "A Motley Crew, In Chains" is evoked by the long list of names which Paul singles out as he finishes the Colossian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    "Yes, God Is Working Even In That” - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,505 views

    Romans 8:28 is meant to be a comfort and encouragement to us.

    1. Romans 8:28 is meant to be a comfort & encouragement to us. • It’s like a soft pillow to rest a weary head. • Yes, God is at work in this. Yes, God is using this somehow. • Yes, God cares about me. Yes, God hasn’t forgotten me. BUT… I know that it’s not always that comforting to hear this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Yes, God Is Working Even In That” - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,726 views

    The comfort and encouragement of Romans 8:28.

    “Yes, God is working even in that” is the comfort and encouragement of Romans 8:28 • As everything around us swirls in confusion & pain and difficulty… God is on the throne, in love, working… Things can get real tough… as things don’t line up the way that we had planned or anticipated. • Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jay McCluskey avatar

    Bones: Getting Some Life Into Your Life

    Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,495 views

    A sermon based on the story in Ezekiel 37 about the valley of dry bones. This message describes what brings back life to dry bones and to dry lives.

    In the town of Sedlec in the Czech Republic there is a famous cemetery that dates back to the 13th century. Some 40,000 people who died from the Black Plague in the 14th century and in the Hussite wars in the beginning of the 15th century were buried there. Around 1400 a Gothic church of All Saints ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Forshee avatar

    Knowing Jesus For Yourself

    Contributed by Charles Forshee on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 19,515 views

    The Most Important thing you can know in life is WHO JESUS IS.... Not who someone says He is...... ....or what others say about Him.... ...but TO KNOW Him Personally.....to know Him for YOURSELF....

    Matthew 16:13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. 15 He saith unto them, But whom say ...read more

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