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  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    Praying Without Losing Heart

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 23, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,908 views

    Praying without giving up

    A young man went into a drugstore to buy 3 boxes of chocolate: small, medium, and large. When the pharmacist asked him about the three boxes, he said, “Well, I’m going over to a new girlfriend’s house for supper. Then we’re going out. If she only lets me hold her hand, then I’ll give her the small ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Christian Freedom In The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 27, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,793 views

    The letter has changed emphasis from doctrine to practice. The first part of chapter 5 has promoted freedom from legalism. Since the restraints of the law are lifted I can now do what ever my inclinations, passions, & desires lead me to do. This is licen

    GALATIANS 5: 13-15 CHRISTIAN FREEDOM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT [Romans 6:15-23] At the close of an important speech to congress on January 6, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt shared his vision of the kind of world he wanted to see after the war was over. He envisioned four basic freedoms enjoyed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is There A Judas Among Us?

    Contributed by Larry Wise on Sep 3, 2009
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    Salvation message about those who are close to being saved, but have never been cleansed.

    Is There A Judas Among Us? Mark 14:10,11 Would you name your son Judas? One pastor began his sermon with that question and then followed with this illustration! Does being called a particular name really make any difference? Ask the daughter of Texas Governor James Hogg, who was the first native ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nurturing Spiritual Appetite

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009
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     | 16,236 views

    The lack of spiritual hunger in many Christians may be due to worldly appetite killers. Comparing the way junk food kills a person’s appetite for healthy food, the author looks at how today’s obsession with entertainment may be affecting Christian’s appet

    Nurturing Spiritual Appetite Matt. 5:6 8-2-09 Intro We take as our text this morning, Matt 5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.” That verse describes a blessing that I want to live in for the rest of my life. I don’t want to ever lose my ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Should I Not Be Concerned?

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 28, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,206 views

    Jonah

    SHOULD I NOT BE CONCERNED? (JONAH 4) What is a missionary? Here are some traditional and non-technical definitions from the web: “A missionary is a person who, in response to God’s call and gifting, leaves his/her comfort zone and crosses cultural, geographic or other barriers to proclaim the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    It Just Seems Right Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,098 views

    If the Kingdom of God has come then we should expect things to be different.

    January 3, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 4:12-25 Subject: The Kingdom of God Title: It Just Seems Right Have you made a New Year’s resolution that you are determined to keep this year? Have you broken it yet? I don’t know why but it seems as though we are prone to fail in some of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Spiritual Dwarf Mentality

    Contributed by James May on Jan 13, 2010
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     | 28,967 views

    Thinking small makes us small, especially in matters where we face the enemy of our souls. God is looking for some Spiritual Giants.

    Spiritual Dwarf Mentality Wednesday, January 13, 2010 By Pastor James May Giants are in the land; giants that are thundering threats into the ears of all men. Can you hear them roar? Do you feel their taunting down deep inside? Long ago, in a land far away, two armies were set in battle ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Getting To Know Jesus - #2, Jesus' Baptism Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 22, 2010
     | 4,944 views

    I had to ask myself, ‘Why did JESUS need to be baptized?’ After all, this IS the Messiah, the Creator of the World, the Living Word, the Lamb of God, the Lion of Judah, Emmanuel (God with us)…GOD! Why does God come to a body of water to be dunked by a guy

    Matthew 3:1-17 The Baptism of Jesus (Life of Jesus, #2) Jan.17, 2009 Story: In the fifth century AD, St. Patrick baptised King Aengus of Ireland on his request. The saint willingly complied. His courtiers assembled with royal state to assist at the ceremony. St. Patrick carried in his hand, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Proof Is In The Pudding

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 50 ratings
     | 16,040 views

    I think you can tell when someone has been with Jesus…the proof is in the pudding, and you can see it all over their face! Taste and see that the Lord is good! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    The Proof is in the Pudding 2 Corinthians 3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ProofInPudding.html The world wants proof, and we have it, I believe. And I rejoice in sharing proofs from science, archaeology, medicine, history, etc. But I don’t need those proofs personally anymore, because I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Exhortations To Be Patient & The Example Of Farmers Being Patient! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010
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     | 22,001 views

    James exhorts Christians to understand that patience is an continual process and that the farmer provides a good example for us on being patient and he warns that we must not become guilty of the blame games when things get difficult.

    INTRODUCTION #27 1. Open your bibles to James 5:7-9. 2. In this passage James gives the exhortation to be patient until the Lord returns. 3. James also gives the example of farmers being patient. 4. James also tells Christians that they must be patient with one another and not start blaming one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The 1000 Year Reign Of Christ

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 4, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,916 views

    A discription of the event coming in the future. For the believers, Jews, satan, antichrist and false prophet

    The 1000 Year Reign of Christ Text: Rev 20:4 4And I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was committed to them. Then I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their witness to Jesus and for the word of God, who had not worshiped the beast ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Cook avatar

    Found Faithful To The Word Series

    Contributed by David Cook on Feb 20, 2010
     | 5,274 views

    The Word of God transforms lives.

    13 For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe. 14 For you, brethren, became imitators of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Must Be Born Again

    Contributed by Asun Delong on Feb 22, 2010
     | 10,205 views

    [Jesus] addressed [Nicodemus] to [teach] him that [he must be born again to enter the kingdom of heaven].

    Introduction: One of the greatest tragedies in religion today is that many church members, including religious leaders, do not know how to get to heaven, even though the Bible plainly tells us. Need: Man is dead in sin and is in the need of a spiritual birth. Textual Idea statement: [Jesus] ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How To Hear God Speak Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,877 views

    Whether God’s Word gets through to us or not depends on our attitudes. Is yours a closed mind? A superficial mind, a distracted mind, or a willing mind? It is only when you really listen and obey can your life be changed and you become productive and use

    [Adapted from Rick Warren’s sermon of the same title.] This morning we’re beginning a new series, "Conversing with God". I will cover it in 4 sessions. • Frankly, nothing is more important in our walk with God, than be able to hear and understand what God is saying. • Let’s look at Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Bible: An Ancient Book With A Current Message

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010
     | 4,540 views

    The third of three sermons on the Bible and its importance

    As I begin this morning, I am asking you to dip into your historical awareness (realizing as I do that not everyone loves history) with this question. (Slide 1) In your opinion, what has been the most important military battle in history? No one mentioned (Slide 1a) The Battle of Salamis. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God