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  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Forgiveness, Celebration And Embrace - Father's Day

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 4, 2012
     | 7,825 views

    Even if our kids are old and have families of their own, they still look at us as their father, and their relationship with the God of the Universe is shaped by our character.

    Forgiveness, Celebration, and Embrace Father’s Day June 17, 2012 Intro: I find father’s day quite a difficult day to preach. There are lots of reasons – first is the great diversity in our various experience of father. Some here today had wonderful, affectionate, Godly fathers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Tree Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 8, 2012
    based on 21 ratings
     | 22,758 views

    The olive tree, cultivated in groves or orchards throughout Palestine, was an accepted emblem of Israel. Ones connection to God's tree brings great blessing. Yet the blessings that salvation provides are not a ground for boasting but rather should cause t

    ROMANS 11: 17-24 GOD'S TREE [Isaiah 56:3-8] Chapter 11 has been addressing the place of Israel in salvation history. Despite all Israel's faults, she has never been less than God's chosen means of bringing blessing to the world, and everything else that He has chosen to do must be seen in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Caution Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 9, 2012
     | 6,641 views

    Satan, his attacks, alertness, self-controll

    “CAUTION” 1 Peter 5: 8 (p859) July 8, 2012 INTRODUCTION: I found one of my favorite slideshows online while preparing for this message…it was entitled….”Today Ridiculous Caution Signs” Want to see “them? Well, I’m going to show them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Unique Physique Of The Meek Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,870 views

    If we will trade in our own demands and expectations for Christ’s meekness, we will discover a strength that can change this world.

    Living in the Father’s Favor: The Unique Physique of the Meek Matt. 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth Intro: As we continue our study of the beatitudes or the blessings, hopefully we will see that the character Jesus calls us to reflects a higher standard than many will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Remember Those Who Have Gone Before Us

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,692 views

    Memorial Day message focusing on those who have invested in our lives for Christ.

    Remember Those Who Have Gone Before Us Hebrews 12:1-2 May 25, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction I got ahead of myself in my preaching schedule. I had thought I was going to preach about ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    God's Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 28, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,998 views

    We need so desperately, the forgiveness of God daily. It is cleansing and vital to our walk with Him.

    God’s Forgiveness Griffith Baptist Church – 6/1/08 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 32 Main Verse: Psalms 32:5 - I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. The Introduction In A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fear Not, God's Got Is With Them Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 2, 2008
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     | 4,127 views

    Fears are common - we all have them - but do we take them to the Lord?

    1. “I’m afraid Daddy”. Those were the words of my daughter not too long ago. Really it happens every now and then. • A noise or a sound startles her so she walks across the house to our bedroom and then startles me. That’s just how it GOES EH? • She’s there staring at me until my eyes open and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Parable Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 12, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,286 views

    What do the parables of the Kingdom mean? Is someone in my church a wheat or a weed? What does Yeast symbolize spiritually speaking? Learn about them from the sermon - Parable of the Kingdom

    Matthew 13:24 – 58 --- PARABLE OF THE KINGDOM ILLUSTRATION: Story of Zig Zeagur:He was encouraging a friend to go to church but his friend did not want to because he said, the church is full of hypocrites. Zig Zeagur said, “Well, that is okay. There is room for one more!” This ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Where Do You Fit In

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jul 19, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 17,705 views

    Paul teache in 1 Co 12:12-26 that we are all part of the body of Christ and the body must be Inclusive, and that each part is Important, Interdependent and Interconnect to each other.

    Where Do You Fit In 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Intro: In the comic strip Peanuts, Charles Shultz created many memorable characters like Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and many more. One of the cartoons featured Lucy and Linus. It shows Linus sitting around watching TV and Lucy comes in and sits ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    As Christ Loves The Church (Role Of Husbands) Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 23, 2012
     | 4,654 views

    Presents the roles of husbands in a Christian marriage.

    Introduction When you preach sporadically, all kinds of factors can lead to your sermon choice. As Tenth’s Executive Minister I typically try to think of a timely subject either related to the time of year or the circumstances of the church. I must confess a personal reason for choosing this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Rise And Shine!

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jul 25, 2012
     | 5,030 views

    We need to prepare for the coming of the Lord before it is too late.

    I'll never forget one day in my High School English Literature class. One of my good friends, Lee had a habit of falling asleep in class. Well, Lee's desk was right in the middle of the room and our class was the last one of the day, the room was warm, and the teacher wasn't so exciting. Lee ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The People Called Christians Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 3, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,362 views

    “Christian” is one of the most abused words in our language. It is often used to signify people who are non-Jewish, non-Muslim, or nonheathen. It doesn’t necessarily mean, “Those who profess to believe in Christ.” All you have to do to have this hit ho

    The People Called Christians Acts 11:19-26 Introduction “Christian” is one of the most abused words in our language. It is often used to signify people who are non-Jewish, non-Muslim, or nonheathen. It doesn’t necessarily mean, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Is It Time For You To Make A Difference? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,549 views

    What happened to you this week that you wish could happen every day? Did anything that happened to you make a real difference in your life? Did you make a difference in someone else’s life?

    What kind of week have you had? Did every day go as planned? Were there good days and not so good days or bad days and worse days? What happened to you this week that you could have easily done without? What happened to you this week that you wish could happen every day? Did anything that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jim Erwin avatar

    Growing In Faith To Pray Series

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 15, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,701 views

    How to overcome the common struggles to pray.

    Growing in Faith to Pray Making the Impossible a Reality – Part 1 Deuteronomy 7:6-14 ILLUSTRATION. PRAYERS FOR RAIN There had been a severe drought, and the members of a rural congregation were deeply concerned that their crops would be ruined. One Sunday, therefore, the minister said to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Joy In Serving Christ Part Ii Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 17, 2007
     | 3,093 views

    Why does God command us to work for rewards? Whom will Christ reward?

    Finding Joy in Serving Christ Part II II Timothy 4:8 Purpose: To describe the importance of loving Christ. Aim: I want the listener to rejoice in their future rewards from Christ, or surrender to Christ. REVIEW: 1:1-2:13 I. How Should a Christian React to Stress? 2:14-26 II. How Should a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible