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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Struggling Joy

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 22, 2008
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     | 4,340 views

    How can I make sound Christian decisions?

    21For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain. 22If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which I prefer. 23I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; 24but to remain in the flesh is more ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Missing Element

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,555 views

    This powerful message will help you to understand why you need the Holy Spirit and how to receive the Holy Spirit!

    “The Missing Element” I. Introduction A missing element can make a world of difference. When something crucial is missing it can have devastating effects. If you don’t believe that ask: a. A Chemist b. Your mother when she is trying to make bread and discovers that the recipe calls for yeast ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Giddy Up Gideon

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 27, 2008
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    Do you feel comfortable sitting on the sidelines not taking a stand not stating an opinion? Have you given in to the pressure of todays society and found yourself like Gideon fallen away from God? Have you decided its better to hide than fight for what

    Giddy Up Gideon In todays scripture passages we see two very different reactions by two different men who decide to follow God. Let us look at the Old Testament account of Gideon. The name Gideon means Destroyer, Mighty warrior or Feller (of trees). Well as the story opens we see that Gideon ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Hope For Families Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,152 views

    Exposition of Ps 78 about the failures of fathers to be an example, and the need to train our children differently than present

    Text: Ps 78:1-8, Title: Hope for Families, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/22/08, AM Opening illustration: Play the trailer for the bible study • Nine out of ten parents of children under age 13 (85%) believe they have the primary responsibility for teaching their children about religious beliefs and spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "The Requirements Of Revival” - Part Two Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 20, 2011
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     | 5,977 views

    Prayer is essential if we are to see revival among God’s people.

    Last time we considered the first requirement for revival among God’s people mentioned in 2 Chronicles 7:14. God’s people must “humble themselves” before God. Now today, we will turn our attention to the second requirement for revival - prayer. (READ TEXT) Perhaps no subject is preached on more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    Micah: Right Conduct Out Of A Right Heart For God Series

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Apr 4, 2011
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     | 6,614 views

    God calls His people to know Him authentically, with good works, yet most importantly, from a right heart that beats for Him alone.

    Psalm of Praise (Opening) Psalm 84:1-4 (NKJV) 1 To the Chief Musician. On an instrument of Gath. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. How lovely is Your tabernacle, O LORD of hosts! 2 My soul longs, yes, even faints For the courts of the LORD; My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. 3 Even the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tolerance - 4 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 8, 2010
     | 4,644 views

    We do not – we cannot - put God in a box. He is “I AM” What sound doctrine does, what teaching in line with the Words of Jesus does; is KEEP US IN A BOX.

    Dakota Community Church August 8, 2010 Tolerance – Part 4 Tolerance has come to mean the acceptance of every viewpoint as equally true and valid. True tolerance means treating with integrity dignity and humility a person whose opinion I consider to be untrue and invalid. 1. What about the “no ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Signs, Signs Always Looking For A Sign Series

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 12, 2010
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     | 6,489 views

    People respond in different ways to God's revelation. Failure to believe God’s word and to take it seriously results in a deep spiritual blindness.

    Signs, Signs Always looking for a Sign The Book of Mark Mark 8:11-21 I. Introduction: A. Besides being the name of one of the books of the bible revelation is how God makes Himself known to us. 1. Revelation means the disclosure of something unknown or hidden. 2. The Holman Illustrated Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Be Afraid. Jesus' Glory Days Are (Still) Here!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 16, 2010
     | 3,410 views

    The vision the Apostle John received on Patmos reminds us that Jesus is standing in our midst and reigning on our behalf.

    Today is the last day of regular season games in the NHL. That means the Stanley Cup playoffs are upon us. Of course Oiler fans won’t have anything to cheer about this year. Nor did they have much to cheer about the year before that. 2006 was their last good year in recent memory. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    If I’m Following God’s Voice, Why Do I Keep Running Into These Obstacles? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 27, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,077 views

    Facing the struggles that so often following our step of faith.

    THE WAY IT SHOULD BE: Following God’s voice leads to feelings of peace. - Judges 6:23-24. - In both v. 23 and v. 24, we see peace emphasized. When we follow God, this is what we expect: that our hearts would be filled with peace. - We may be expect a warm fuzzy glow from our conversation with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Race For The Prize

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,340 views

    Winning a race requires purpose and discipline. As Christians, we are running toward our heavenly reward. Don’t merely observe from the grandstand; don’t just turn out to jog a couple of laps each morning. Train diligently – your spiritual progress depend

    Opening illustration: We can become distracted and look away from the goal of becoming like Christ. If you saw the movie Chariots of Fire, then maybe you remember the great runner Abraham. He had won so many races. His coach held up such discipline. But he finally lost one of the races because he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prophesying God's Judgment Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,168 views

    Jesus came as a Savior during His first coming. Saving grace has been available since then. Apparently that grace will come to an end when Christ returns and His Judgment will kick in. This is the reason we must get the Word out to all the perishing souls

    Opening illustration: D.L. Moody was a great evangelist from Chicago. He went to England once and met a young man there that wanted to preach in his church. Moody agreed thinking that he would never see him again. To his dismay he received a letter that said the young man would be in his town ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Big 7

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,336 views

    A sermon on the basis for unity from Ephesians 4:4-6

    Sermon for 8/2/2009 Ephesians 4:1-6 (vs. 4-6) Introduction: From that great philosopher Charlie Brown “In a Peanuts cartoon Lucy demanded that Linus change TV channels, threatening him with her fist if he didn’t. “What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?” asks Linus. “These ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • C Jordan avatar

    The Last Days: Getting Ready For The Second Coming

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 5, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,935 views

    We are living in the last days. How do we get ready for the second coming of Jesus? By looking for opportunities to provide people with hope and healing.

    THE LAST DAYS: GETTING READY FOR THE SECOND COMING OPENING TEXT: “Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him, even they who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. Even so, Amen.” (Revelation 1:7). • One of the basic fundamental doctrines of the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    They Had Been With Jesus

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,312 views

    When we’ve been with Jesus everything about us changes & people will notice the change. You’re Empowered, Educated & Encouraged

    This was sparked from another sermon I read. Same title but not the same sermon. “THEY HAD BEEN WITH JESUS!” LWC, May 17, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: I’ve heard it said that “BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER!” It’s true. You won’t see an Eagle hanging out with a Buzzard! You won’t see a Cardinal ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God