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  • Kyle Sullivan avatar

    "Time Keeps On Ticking!" Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010
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    Making the most of my time.

    John Maxwell - "Outside of your genetic predisposition the number one factor that determines your longevity is how well you like your work.” Ephesians 5:15-18 “Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 23, 2009
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    The power of Christ is available to add meaning and depth to our lives. We need only seek to know God and allow God to lead for us to experience that power.

    Ephesians 1: 15 – 23 / Power Intro: Do you remember the first car you ever owned? Mine was a 1963 Volkswagen Beetle. It was red with white leather interior. That little car would really move going downhill or on level ground! But when you had to climb a hill, it was a different story! --- ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Alive All Your Life Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 6, 2008
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    What is the abundant life Jesus promised? Not activity, not longevity, not prosperity, not congeniality. It is generosity; giving returns fulfillment.

    I was just making small talk, asking the kind of questions you ask when you have finished commenting about the weather and you are scared to discuss politics or religion. I asked him, “Have you lived here all your life?” Quick as a flash came back his answer, “Not yet. Not yet I haven’t.” Oh, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Calls Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 29, 2008
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    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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    Searching Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 5, 2008
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    Part 2 in series The Journey Toward Christ, this message teaches that frustration and fear are almost always part of the journey, and explains why.

    THE JOURNEY TOWARD CHRIST Sermon Two: Searching Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers December 16, 2007 Two weeks ago on the first Sunday of this series, we talked about spiritual darkness. Remember the point of that message? The hardest thing in the world to do is to see, and admit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Get Ready For A Shift!

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008
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     | 74,641 views

    Do you feel like you are in turbulent place in your life and nothing seems to be going right? I have good news for you! God is shifting you into a place of blessing! Get ready for a shift!

    Scriptures: Isaiah 40:1-5 Psalm 126:1-6 As we read in the scriptures, Isaiah was prophesying to a people who were in a backslidden state. They knew that they were the apple of God’s eye through the covenant that Abraham had with God. Abraham obeyed God and God counted him as righteous. Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Journey For The Abundance Of Life

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 22, 2008
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    no matter what people want to think, we are on a journey. what we do on that journey affects eternity for us and those that are around us. Jesus desires that we live life abundantly.

    JOURNEY FOR THE FULLNESS OF GOD JOHN 10:1-10 INTRO- JESUS IN THIS PASSAGE OF SCRIPTURE PAINTS A PICTURE FOR EACH OF US THIS MORNING. HE SHOWS US THAT THERE IS ONLY ONE WAY TO CHRIST. YOU CANNOT ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Putting God First

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 22,739 views

    We face many different dilemmas because our prorities are mixed up.

    Putting God First (See also "Love grown Cold") Hag 1:5-6,9 Hag 1:9-10 Overview Haggai was a prophet who spoke to the tiny Jewish community, which had settled again in the Promised Land after the Babylonian Captivity. His message was a reminder of the importance to; Put God First God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Discover Life

    Contributed by Johnny Chase on Aug 27, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,647 views

    I preached this message at the launch of our new church name Discover Life Church.

    Discover Life! Intro. - How the name change came about When I was praying about a new name for our church I wanted to find a name that connected to the community so I went to the Chamber of Commerce website. Here is what I found. Chamber of Commerce website There’s something inside you that begs ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Saw The Lord!

    Contributed by Don Spires on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 24,322 views

    To help us understand some important ingredients to worship that God will accept.

    I SAW THE LORD Isaiah 6:1-8 Verse 1 says, “In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple.” Do you know about King Uzziah? He was just sixteen years old when he became King in Judah. His father, Amaziah, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Family Of God

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Sep 15, 2008
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     | 9,526 views

    This sermon discusses the importance of loving one another, supporting one another and caring about one another as members of the family of God.

    Title: The Family of God Text: 1 Peter 4:7-17 (16) Date: 8/2/08 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church We sometimes use the phrase the family of God to refer to the church. I want us to read a passage of Scripture this morning that actually uses that phrase to describe those of us who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Empty Cisterns

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,239 views

    You may be sitting here fully understanding that you could be going down the wrong road. You have seen warning signs that your life may not be pleasing to God. And you want this to change.

    Three Warnings of Empty Cisterns Jeremiah 2:4-13 All Scripture Marked NLT: Tyndale House Publishers. (2004). Holy Bible : New Living Translation. "Text edition"--Spine. (2nd ed.). Wheaton, Ill.: Tyndale House Publishers. All Scripture Marked “The Message”: Peterson, E. H. (2002). The Message : The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Party Line Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Oct 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,643 views

    If you were brought up in George Mueller’s orphanage as opposed to one of the state-run facilities for orphaned children, would there be a difference? Definitely, all of your opinions, philosophies, values, and ethics would be worlds apart.

    Romans Series Title: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The Party Line Scripture: Romans 1:2 Romans 1:2 2 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures In politics, the line or the party line is an idiom for a political party or social movement’s agenda, as well ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Don't Waste Your Life Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 24, 2007
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     | 16,936 views

    Part 1 in the series The Purpose-Driven Life. This message looks at what it means to waste your life and how to avoid it.

    Don’t Waste Your Life The Purpose Driven Life, part 1 David K. Flowers (Rick Warren) Wildwind Community Church October 14, 2007 I don’t know about you, but I hate wasting my time. I especially hate it when others waste my time. The older I get, the more this bothers me, maybe because the older I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    "Un-Comfortably Numb"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,304 views

    A sermon about giving one’s life to Christ, and the importance of bringing children up in the faith.

    “Un-Comfortably Numb” Luke 19:1-10 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Parkview UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN Zacchaeus was chief among tax collectors, and I’m sure his parents never would have dreamed that he would turn out the way he did. You know why? Because Zacchaus’ name means “Pure” or ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist