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  • Jeff Pearce avatar

    Will I Confess?

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 30, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,190 views

    HOW TO TALK THE TALK AND WALK THE WALK!!!!!!!!!!

    WILL I CONFESS? INTRO: HOW MANY PEOPLE COULD I TOUCH? 1: WHO’S WATCHING YOU? A) WE ARE THE ONLY BIBLE SOME EVER READ B) WE ARE THE ONLY JESUS SOME EVER SEE C) PRETTY SACRY IF YOU THINK ABOUT IT D) LOST PEOPLE LOOKING AT YOU AND ME AND HOW WE LIVE AND REACT TO THINGS POINT: SOMETIMES CHRISTIAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Elements Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
     | 3,676 views

    The sermon speaks the source of joy, and the first element of joy, the joy of recollection.

    #3, 4-1-7 Elements of Joy (1) Text; Philippians 1:1-4 Introduction; Joy in Christ, in the NT verb rejoice used 96 times, joy 59 times Review; Paul’s greetings to the church v1-2 I. Paul a bond-servant of Christ A. Christ being Lord a major emphasis in Paul’s writings B. Being a servant or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dont Miss The Hundred Fold Harvest

    Contributed by Jose Imperial on Jan 4, 2008
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     | 4,874 views

    Faith in Focus ...although it is a good ground the reason some were not yielding a hundred , because they wait for the ground to do its job.

    Mat 13:8 But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold. I grew up in place where the big mangoes were harvested. When I was still a child ,we used to grow mango without using any chemical spray, I remembered the time when my father ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Certainties In The Face Of Life's Struggles

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,751 views

    Christ’s resurrection points us to hope, certainty.

    Certainties in Face of Life’s Struggles. JOHN 20:10-18 Life is full of uncertainty. So much of what we hope for crumbles before our very eyes, and we wonder if there is anything we can count upon. When life hits you square in the face, is there any hope? In our text, the risen Lord appeared to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Filled With The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,645 views

    The verse says: do not get drunk with wine. Wine is okay – gladdens the heart, a little recommended by Paul to Timothy for his health. Drunkenness with wine leads to ‘asotia’ or opposite of ‘sozo’ which is excess, dissipation, being profligate, prodigal

    Introduction: Last Sunday we considered ‘signs of faith’ exploring the signs that Jesus said would follow those who believe. We realize that the signs began on the day of Pentecost after the disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit. Today we look at being filled with the HS so that the signs ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Ten Commandments

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 25, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,677 views

    Why were the Ten Commandments given?

    The Ten Commandments - Exodus 20:3-17 There is a lot of confusion about the Ten Commandments today. Many people believe that the have to follow the law, so they can go to Heaven…this is not the message that the Bible gives. God never intended for us to be able to keep them. The question then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Ibeleme avatar

    Get Started

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,120 views

    Destroying The sin Of Procrastination

    GET STARTED - DESTROYING THE SIN OF PROCRASTINATION ECC. 3:1-9; PROV. 19:18 To Procrastinate - to put off, delay, postpone, adjourn, dally, drag your feet, defer, hang fire, dwadle - NB: There is no positive definition of this word. By Rev. Knowledge to Procrastinate means: to Hesitate - Jam. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Whats That Smell?

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,488 views

    Each believer is leaving a spiritual scent. What kind of secent are you leaving? One of death or one of life?

    What’s that smell? Opening: 1. Have you ever thought of what do you smell like to those around you? 2. We ALL emit a scent or smell – if you don’t believe it, lean over to your neighbor and have a whiff 3. How good is your sniffer anyway? Human nose – good Dog nose – 300 times more ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Keeping The Wolves At Bay

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,555 views

    deaking with the uncertainties of life by faith

    Keeping the wolves at bay Dealing with the uncertainties of life by faith Opening… 1. Wolf hunting An organization in Montana offered a bounty of five thousand dollars for every wolf captured alive. Two hunters named Sam and Jed decided to head for the hills and make some money capturing ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Power Of Agreement

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Aug 19, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,371 views

    Shows how Jesus will show up in agreement.

    The Power of Agreement Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Conquering Church Conflict Before It Conquers You

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,899 views

    Church conflicts are inevitable. However, they can be solved if churches will step up to the plate and deal with them early.

    Conquering Church Conflict Before It Conquers You Acts 6:1-7 Introduction: Today, I want to talk to you about two little words that no one wants to hear, but everyone, who goes to church long enough, will most likely have to deal with…CHURCH CONFLICT. Those two words are enough to send cold chills ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Roberts avatar

    Revivals We Need

    Contributed by James Roberts on Dec 13, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,794 views

    What kind of revival do we Need? This kind!

    THE REVIVAL WE NEED Psalm 85:6 INTRODUCTION: A. In light of the times, we need a revival B. Definition of Revival: 1. Walter Boldt - “God at work restoring His church to health.” 2. Finney - “Return to the first love resulting in conversion of sinners.” C. What kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All About Praise

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,711 views

    Psalm 150 calls us to praise in all ways and at all times.

    Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power, praise him for his surpassing greatness. Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, praise him with tambourine and dancing, praise him with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Pearce avatar

    Living In Hope

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,251 views

    HOPE THAT IS ALIVE.

    LIVING IN HOPE 1 PETER1:3-12 FOCUS: WE HAVE LIVING HOPE IN JESUS CHRIST. INTRO: WHAT IS LIVING HOPE? 1: VIBRANT A) ENERGETIC, B) FULL OF LIVELINESS C) ENERGY POINT: LIVING HOPE IS EXACTLY WHAT IT SAYS IT IS, IT’S ALIVE IT’S LIVING AND BREATHING, GROWING AND SPREADING. THINK OF IT THIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Voice Of One Crying In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009
     | 5,882 views

    The ministry of John the Baptist.

    THE VOICE OF ONE CRYING IN THE WILDERNESS Text: Matthew 3:1 – 12 Introduction: · All the preparations for a new baby · Preparations by God the Father · Angels, stars, census, details according to prophecy (virgin, Bethlehem) · Cap it all off with a special messenger – John the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist