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  • Mike Hays avatar

    The Great Exchange!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 15,821 views

    God will exchange our mourning and sorrow for His grace and peace.

    The Great Exchange! Luke 24:13-34 Imagine with me for a moment if you will. For years you have been slaving at your job with nobody ever noticing your diligence or the backbreaking work you undergo on a daily basis. The hours are long. The work wears you out every day. The pay is barely enough for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Happy Birthday America!

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 600 ratings
     | 45,350 views

    Reminding the people of God concerning our spiritual heritage and the need to depend upon His power and guidance.

    Happy Birthday America! Psalm 33 HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA! You will be 225 years old this Wednesday. That’s a long time for a nation to remain free. But, when you take the long, historical view, you’re just a CHILD among the nations. Egypt, China, Japan, Rome, or Greece—they all had much longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Wonderful Counselor

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 2, 2001
    based on 130 ratings
     | 26,584 views

    What does the title "Wonderful Counselor" tell us about Jesus?

    This morning, we begin a new sermon series; during the Advent season, we’ll be looking at four of the names of Christ, found in the Old Testament book of Isaiah. These names are prophetic descriptions of the King who was to come; they told God’s people what kind of deliverer He would send them; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Presenting Eyes And Ears: Vantage Point From The Hiding Place Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,149 views

    When we are overwhelmed, in our panic we do not see what is before us, nor can we hear any word of counsel; someone -- innocent, devoted to us -- needs to create a stable point, a hiding place for us. Ultimately that is what Jesus Christ in His cross does.

    We have abilities that we barely even use. Our senses are capable of doing much more than we allow them to do. I want to try a short experiment with you. I want to test your eyes and your ears. First, I am going to give you thirty seconds to look around this room and take it all in. Many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If We Ever Needed Love, It's Now

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 20, 2001
    based on 149 ratings
     | 13,449 views

    If we ever needed love, If we ever needed hope, If we ever needed Jesus, it’s now.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX (Immediately preceding the message the Church Choir sang “If We Ever Needed” by Amy Susan Foster & Jeff Lippencott, arranged by Lori Goss. Pub. by Prism Music. Copyright: Centergy Music & Jeff Lippencott Music) “If we ever needed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer Changes People Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,089 views

    The Life of Samuel, Part 1 of 5.

    PRAYER CHANGES PEOPLE (1 SAM 1:1-22) Kurt Cobain, the founder and leader of the grunge band Nirvana, was the most acclaimed and creative singer of his generation. His parents divorced when he was eight and two of his father’s uncles committed suicide. Marriage and the birth of a daughter were ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Don't Let Anger Stab You In The Back

    Contributed by Steven Kelso on Dec 4, 2006
     | 3,193 views

    An Inductive sermon on How To Overcome Anger

    A "Do it yourself" catalog firm received the following letter from one of its customers: "I built a birdhouse according to your stupid plans, and not only is it much too big, it keeps blowing out of the tree. Signed, Angry The firm replied: "Dear Angry, We’re sorry about the mix-up. We accidentally ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "The Strength Of His Might" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 8, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,651 views

    His power is working in us and for us, to sanctify us and eventually bring us home. (#12 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

    “...and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might which He brought about in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead, and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places...” In 1981 Arnold ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Relationships Where Grace Is Not In Place Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 7,966 views

    Shaping the people around us into being the people we would like them to be is not our job - it’s God’s.

    Grace Based Relationships Part 1 October 6, 2002 Relationships When Grace Is Not In Place Genesis 3 (16) Over the next few weeks I will be speaking through a series called Grace Based Relationships. The series is taken from a book by Jeff Van Vonderen called “Families Where Grace is in Place.” ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Hearing Voices

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 10,429 views

    Speaking may not be our only problem. Hearing could be a problem.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Casey Stengel lived from 1890 to 1975 and was a longtime major league baseball manager (particularly the New York Yankees). Casey held a position on the board of directors for a California bank. Casey described his duties this way: "There ain’t nuthin’ to it. You go into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Richardson avatar

    Rejoice, For Today Is The Day Of Salvation!

    Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 14, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 14,304 views

    At just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. The sacrifice of Jesus enables God to once more look upon man and to hold out His heart and hands to man and say "Come, now is the day of salvation."

    Title: Rejoice, for Today is the Day of Salvation! Scripture: Romans 5:1-8 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "He Carried Our Sins To The Wood" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 15, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,608 views

    Sermon 9 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

    “For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, 22 WHO COMMITTED NO SIN, NOR WAS ANY DECEIT FOUND IN HIS MOUTH; 23 and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Doug Henry avatar

    A Burning Heart Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 18,757 views

    When we are in the presence of Jesus, we will know by the fire in our heart.

    A Burning Heart Spiritual Heart Surgery Luke 24:13-35 I want to get a conversation started as we begin this morning by asking a question. If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three things would you take with you? Now, I don’t want any people on your list. I just want you to think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Amazing Grace Series

    Contributed by Ken Sirmans on Mar 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,804 views

    A message of grace based on the life of William Wilberforce.

    Amazing Grace Ephesians 2:1-9 Somewhere between 10 and 15 million people were taken from their homes and surroundings, placed on ships, chained together, and transported to a place they had never been where they would serve as slaves. During this passage, the conditions were too inhumane to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    A Supplicating Supplicant Suffers Shame Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,243 views

    He came running to Jesus, fell at the Master’s feet, and professed great spiritual hunger. When asked about his lateral dealings with his fellow man, he assured Jesus he was spotless and holy regarding these issues of his life.

    MARK 10:17-22 A SUPPLICATING SUPPLICANT SUFFERS SHAME I. THE SUPPLICANT: * MARK 10:17, 20 A. Show. Mark 10:17 B. Sincere. Mark 10:20 C. Successful. Mark 10:20 II. THE SAVIOUR: ** MARK 10:18, 19, 21 A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist