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    The Essentials Of A Happy Marriage Series

    Contributed by W F on Jun 12, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,591 views

    If you want a phenomenal family start building a phenomenal marriage! (Part 4 Building Phenomenal Families)

    BUILDING PHENOMENAL FAMILIES (Part 4) Three Essentials for a Happy Marriage (Ephesians 5:21-33) “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called woman, because she was taken out of man.” (Genesis 2:23). A. COMMITTED LOVE Commitment is important because at some point ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Mother's Day

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 35,477 views

    This message spoke to the body of Christ to consider all women within the church as mothers, sisters and daughters.

    Mother’s Day May 11, 2002 Once upon a memory Someone wiped away a tear Held me close and loved me, Thank you, Mother dear. M... is for the million things she gave me, O ... means only that she’s growing old, T ... is for the tears she shed to save me, H ... is for her heart of purest gold; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Foundation Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,443 views

    As we begin the book of Philippians we immediately discover the true source of Paul’s joy.

    Philippians 1:1-6 Sunday, January 13, 2002 Have you ever asked yourself - "Why does pastor preach through a particular book?" Sometimes - there is a particular need in our congregation. Sometimes - the content of the book is needed as our theological anchor in the days in which live. Sometimes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of The Star

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 19, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,916 views

    Brief message for candlelight service.

    The Purpose of the Star Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11 Introduction After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Dried Out But Not Dried Up

    Contributed by Jeremy Lile on Jan 6, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,924 views

    A sermon that stresses the importance of staying in the word and remaining prayerful. Otherwise, we are weak and then the enemy will try and tear us down and strip us of all our joy.

    Text: Ezekiel 37:1-3,7-10 (NIV) 1 The hand of the Lord was upon me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the Lord and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. 2 He led me back and forth among them, and I saw a great many on the floor of the valley, bones that were very dry 3 He ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Manner Of Christ's Second Coming Series

    Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,491 views

    The second coming of Christ will be both personal and visible.

    MANNER OF CHRIST’S SECOND COMING REVELATION 1:7 A. I KNOW OF NO OTHER BIBLE SUBJECT ABOUT WHICH THERE IS MORE CONFUSION THAN ABOUT THE MANNER OF OUR LORD’S SECOND COMING 1. The secret rapture theory: a. This theory would have us believe that the second coming of Christ will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Family 101 (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Larry Stockstill on Mar 2, 2009
     | 3,422 views

    Family Money Matters

    Family 101 (Part 4) Money Matters There was once a rich man who had a manager. He got reports that the manager had been taking advantage of his position by running up huge personal expenses. —Luke 16:1 Message Running a family is like managing a business. You are managing your own company! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life's Truths

    Contributed by Joseph Persaud on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,297 views

    Four important truths we need to live by.

    Introduction: There is only one certainty in life and that is the certainty of dying one day. LIFE IS SHORT: Abraham: Genesis 18:27 And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, which am but dust and ashes: David: 1 Samuel 20:3 And David sware ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Time When Kings Go To War

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,185 views

    This message encourages men to get prepared for the battle of Mardi Gras

    A Time When Kings Go To War 2 Sam 11:1 Introduction Beginning next Sunday night, we are going to begin to prepare men to go to war I want you to know that Satan is alive and well and there is a spiritual war that is always raging What is at stake? The souls of men, women, and children I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do The Right Thing

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,020 views

    BEING A GOOD INFLUENCE FOR CHRIST IN YOUR HOME, COMMUNITY, AND CHURCH.

    DO THE RIGHT THING INTRO: WHY DO WE PAY SO MUCH ATTENTION? 1: EYES ON OTHERS A) WE LOOK AT OTHERS POSSESSIONS B) WE LOOK AT OTHERS GAINS C) WE LOOK AT THEIR GOODS AND BADS POINT: WE LOOK AT OTHERS AND WE TEND TO MAKE A DECISION ON WHETER OR NOT THEY ARE GOOD PEOPLE OR BAD PEOPLE, HOLY OR ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Why Churches Should Grow

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,063 views

    here are some simple reasons why every church should be a growing church

    Intro: I believe every church should be a growing church. Not because of buildings or programs or even worship or preaching styles. The church should grow because of the many things it possesses that people need in life. Here is a list of why every church should be a growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Relationships Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,124 views

    In this message, we discover how to love the right way.

    *STORY OF ME LOSING MY SHORTS IN JR HIGH DURING THE GAME* Have you ever had some embarrassing moment? We’re going to take a few minutes and let you write down your most embarrassing moment. Don’t put your name on it, but just write it down and put it in this box. There are few events more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Will June 6th Mark The Beginning Of The End Time?

    Contributed by Karen Buck on May 20, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,174 views

    06-06-06: IS IT END OF THE WORLD, AS WE KNOW IT? Will June 6th mark the beginning of the End Time? Summary: June 6, 2006 is nothing more than another day on the calendar, but for some people and groups it marks a day to bring attention t

    Scripture: II Thessalonians 2:2-3 & 15 I. EXAMPLES OF HOW JUNE 6th WILL BE CELEBRATE A. Expecting mothers who are expecting on this day are worried they are going their child will have the mark of the beast. B. 20th Century Fox Studios will be releasing the remake of the 1970s horror film, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Look Ahead, 2007 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 5, 2007
     | 3,804 views

    The introduction for our church’s study of the Book of Revelation - also giving our mission for 2007.

    2007 - A Look Ahead 3 John 4; Revelation 1:1-3 Turn to the 3rd book of John and hold your place there Introduction Today we are going to look ahead at the coming year, and begin the understanding and study of the greatest promise yet to come, and that is the revealing of Jesus Christ not as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Way! Up Way!

    Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,180 views

    THERE IS ALWAYS A WAY THROUGH WHEN EVERYTHING IS DEADLOCKED AND RIGID.

    NO WAY - UP WAY LUKE 5:18-19 Some men came carrying a paralytic on a mat and tried to take him into the house to lay him before Jesus. When they could not find a way to do this because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and lowered him on his mat through the tiles into the middle of the crowd, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal