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  • Darrell Jones avatar

    Send Down The Rain

    Contributed by Darrell Jones on Feb 24, 2003
    based on 101 ratings
     | 15,941 views

    Some people are content to play in the lawn sprinklers, while others are praying for God to "Send Down The Rain".

    Send Down The Rain (1Kings 18:41-46) (James 5:17-18) says, "Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not upon the earth by the space of three and one half years. And he prayed again and the heavens gave rain, and the earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Feeling Worn Down?

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,097 views

    We all carry baggage, but Jesus has offered to take that load off of your shoulders.

    (Message starts with church member carrying 5-6 heavy suitcases labeled: anger, failure, worry, doubt, guilt, etc...member tries to get seated with baggage. Q & A with Pastor about carrying baggage. Pastor takes baggage from membe and puts it around the cross). Like Sean many of you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Slowing Down For Reflection" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 21,181 views

    We need to slow down in order to assess where we are spiritually.

    liff and Saltillo UM Churches First Sunday of Advent December 1, 2002 “Slowing Down for Reflection” Luke 21:25-26 Introduction: When I was growing up, there was a woman at our church who would always say, “STAY ready so you won’t have to GET ready.” She was saying basically what today’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Greg Madden avatar

    Put Down That Coffin!

    Contributed by Greg Madden on May 30, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 10,628 views

    A message of encouragement to those who have allowed the devil to kill thier faith. It ain’t over till it over saint!

    PUT DOWN THAT COFFIN! Lk. 11:7-11 Vs.11 “..the day after..” Church, there’s always a day after with God! 1.Day after depression 2.Day after doubt 3.Day after difficulties God has not promised us tomorrow, be He hold tomorrow in His hands! Ill.- Old song “There’s got to be a morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Tearing Down The Walls Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 15,503 views

    Christ came, tore down the walls, and united people in Himself.

    Tearing Down the Walls - Eph. 2:11-18 Steve Simala Grant, Aug. 26, 2001 Intro: (don’t read, but read/explain relevant parts – point of desire for removal of walls) Robert Frost. 1875– 64. Mending Wall SOMETHING there is that doesn’t love a wall, That sends the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Hand-Me Downs

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 146 ratings
     | 53,879 views

    Jesus has given us some godly clothes that we are supposed to wear at church and all the time. Wearing these clothes will make us look more like Jesus.

    June 8, 2003 Colossians 3:12-17 “Hand-me downs” INTRODUCTION When I was growing up, my family wasn’t exactly poor, but we weren’t well off either. One of the results of our financial condition was that I rarely got new clothes. New clothes were reserved for Christmas and Easter. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Robinson avatar

    Breaking Down Walls

    Contributed by Robert Robinson on Aug 13, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,524 views

    For people so greatly advancing in technology as we are, we seem to be declining at the same rapid pace morally.

    This morning we are going to take a look at Breaking Down Walls, I will be reading from Ephesians 2:11-22; Therefore remember that you, once Gentiles in the flesh--who are called Uncircumcision by what is called the Circumcision made in the flesh by hands-- that at that time you were without ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Elijah - Down But Not Out Series

    Contributed by Bob Groves on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 12,676 views

    Dealing with tough times in life. Especially when you are down emotionally.

    Series... People Like YOU & ME ELIJAH...RemindS ME of a "WORD" – TIRED. Today – Look at ELIJAH a MAN Greatly Used of God – Who Ran into a Dark Time in LIFE... We can Learn from Him what to do & not to do – When You’re Down – Not Out Read I Kings 19:1-10 And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Sowers avatar

    Upside Down Thinking

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Sep 1, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,581 views

    The gospel transforms racist believers

    Upside down thinking I have it figured out only to find out that you had exactly the opposite idea? Wazungo (awe - respect) - I found out that the boogie man was me! WW2 > 300K Japanese in the US, 600K Italian 5.2 million Germans. > 100,000 Japanese - no Germans or Italians - went to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Let Down Of Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,862 views

    Most of us will come or have come to the point in life where we realize that life is disappointing, that our dreams will not all come true, and that our impact on this world is marginal. The let down of life will get to us sometime, somewhere. We Christ

    The Let Down of Life (Ecclesiastes 1) Intro Note: most of these illustrations were borrowed from Sermon Central; further info on Larry Walker, the man who ascended 16,000 feet in a lawn chair with weather balloons can be found at truthorfiction.com Do a search there--it is a great illustration ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Put Down The Rocks

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 155 ratings
     | 24,597 views

    A look at the woman caught in Adultery and how it applies to our lives

    Her mind refused to accept what had happening. It had to be a nightmare, it couldn’t be reality. She squeezed her eyes shut knowing that when she opened them everything would be all right and she’d wake up from this horrible dream. On the count of three. One, two, three, she opened her eyes and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Danny Williams avatar

    Down Sinner's Lane

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 7, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
     | 2,878 views

    Intro To the Psalm’s

    Down Sinner’s Lane Victory Temple A/G Waco, Tx 76703 October 10, 1999 PM Danny L. Williams Psalm1:1 · Strolling with the wicked (ungodly) A. Who are the wicked? 1.Wicked are.... · Haters of God. · Hostile toward Christians · Hopeless in themselves let the wicked forsake his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    And God Came Down

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 88 ratings
     | 6,927 views

    How much time do we really spend considering the reasons why Jesus was born—the reasons why God came down—why God had to become a man?

    And God Came Down Christmas Eve 2000 Selected Verses Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church December 24, 2000 Introduction: Christmas—it’s a time for celebration. It’s a time for family and friends. It’s a time for the community to draw closer together. Christmas is so ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Ups And Downs Of Obedience Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,649 views

    A look at Elijah and how his obedience wasn’t determined by his feelings.

    What type of person does God choose to confront politicians with His word? If you were to picture in your mind that type of person who would it be? Billy Graham? Perhaps he’s held audiences with every American President for forty years. Tony Campola? Maybe, he’s one of the three pastors who ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    A World Upside Down

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 9,038 views

    This is an advent sermon.

    Imagine with me, if you would. You are an employee at a store. The store has had an incredible year; profits are through the roof. The store is having the best year ever. The CEO of the company announces a visit for next week. You are thrilled because you are going to get the recognition you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan