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  • Blake Inscore avatar

    Bright Hope For Dark Days

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,248 views

    This sermon was based on the outline by Randy McWhorter for the California Mission Offering.

    Introduction: A man approached a little league baseball game one afternoon. He asked a boy in the dugout what the score was. The boy responded, “Eighteen to nothing – we’re behind.” “Wow,” said the spectator, “I’ll bet you’re discouraged.” “Why should I be discouraged?” the little boy replied. “We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let's Talk About Jesus

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Oct 20, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,436 views

    Let’s talk about Jesus. We need to talk about what God has done in the Word and what He has done personally for us. The world is looking for something active and alive. We have what they need so lets talk about Him. I cannot be ashamed of what God is doin

    Let’s Talk About Jesus Psalm 77:11-14 1 I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember thy wonders of old. 12 I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings. 13 Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary: who is so great a God as our God? 14 Thou art the God that doest ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Get Real! Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,334 views

    Getting Real about the reality of who Jesus is and the reality of living the Christian life

    Get Real! 1 John 1:1-10 Slide Have you ever witnessed people who appeared to be pretenders in the Christian faith? Their words don’t match what they say they believe Or Maybe what they say they believe doesn’t match what the Bible says, yet they say they are Christians. There are people from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Suffering For Right And Wrong

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,823 views

    There will be times in our lives when we suffer for doing good deeds, but follow Jesus’ example and continue doing good deeds.

    Text: “Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?” (I Peter 3:13). How many people here this morning like to do good deeds? We like to do good deeds because we were raised with that thought in mind. Our parents taught us the difference between good and evil. Our Sunday school ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Lessons From A Slave Girl

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on May 3, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,783 views

    Many of us get limited by our situations and inabilities. Many of us feel guilty if we do not do something "Great" for the Lord. many of us struggle with the issues of living among the Pagans. What are the lessons that we can draw from the story of an un

    Communion Let us turn to 1 Corinthians 11: 17-34 for a brief meditation on the meaning of the Lord’s supper before we partake in the same. Jesus instituted the Lord’s supper on the night of the Passover meal . Just as Passover celebrated the deliverance of from slavery from Egypt, the Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This Is What It Means

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,050 views

    The coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost enables us to fulfill the great commission and our mission in the world.

    Acts 2: 1 – 21 / What Does This Mean? Intro: Have you ever had one of those Hmmmm experiences? You know, one of those experiences that makes you wonder and say hmmm? A lady took her rather expensive watch to a jeweler to have it repaired. She told the jeweler that she keeps winding her watch ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Clearly Seeing Jesus

    Contributed by Mike Dubose on May 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,523 views

    Jesus gave sight to the blind! Many of us can see with our eyes, but our hearts are spiritually blind. This sermon helps illustrate the importance of being able to see clearly - and we can’t do that until we’re able to Clearly See Jesus.

    Clearly Seeing Jesus John 9: 1-12 March 2, 2008 This morning we have another one of those beautiful stories of Jesus healing someone. Today, he heals a man who was born blind… A man that had never been able to see… And man that could truly say, “I once was blind, but now I see!” In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Remember Those Who Have Gone Before Us

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,811 views

    Memorial Day message focusing on those who have invested in our lives for Christ.

    Remember Those Who Have Gone Before Us Hebrews 12:1-2 May 25, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction I got ahead of myself in my preaching schedule. I had thought I was going to preach about ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    Stating The Truth

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jun 16, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,254 views

    Stating the truth is a goal for most Christians. This is what sparked the reformation. And one of the events that is turning point in the reformation is the presentation of the Augsburg Confession, which is a statement of how important God is and that Je

    Today we are remembering an important and significant event for Christians and for us as Lutherans. It is when a group of lay political leaders publicly read and supported what was stated in the Augsburg Confession. On this day, 476 years ago, at around 3 o’clock in the afternoon on the 25 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Doing God Work Series

    Contributed by Rev. Tim Thompson on Aug 22, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,800 views

    GOD IS LOOKING FOR A PEOPLE THAT ARE FOUND DOING THE WORK OF GOD.

    HERE IN OUR TEXT NEHEMIAH HAS BEEN CALL TO BUILD A WALL FOR GOD. IF CAN LOOK BACK WE CAN SEE THAT FRIST CALLED WAS TO PRAY. FAST AND VISION CAME BECAUSE OF PRAYING AND LOOKING TO GOD YOU SEE NEHEMIAN SAW WHAT WE SEE IN THE CHURCH TODAY NO PRAYING NO FASTING AND NO VISION NO FAITHFULNESS. GOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Being The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,507 views

    Part 3:Sermon on the Mount Series - We were commanded by Jesus to be the light unto this world.

    The Great Commission Part 3 – Sermon on the Mount – Salt & Light Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † Jesus cleanses the Temple at the beginning of His ministry † Jesus explains the Holy Spirit to Nicodemus † Jesus explains Salvation to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Meant To Be Used Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,907 views

    Light is of no use if it is not prominently displayed. This message examines our stewardship of the Light we have been given.

    Meant to be Used Mark 4:21-25 Mark 4:21 (HCSB) He also said to them, “Is a lamp brought in to be put under a basket or under a bed? Isn’t it to be put on a lampstand?” Concealing the Light * Hiding * The light burns, but is hidden from view * Of benefit to no one else * Extinguished * ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Duane Smith avatar

    The Ministry Of A Child Of God Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,510 views

    The purpose of this message is to help us understand that the church is to minister to all walks of life and all kinds of people as God gives us the opportunity and to encourage us to reach out to the needy in our communities.

    THE MINISTRY OF A CHILD OF GOD Acts 9:32-43 INTRODUCTION: A. The summer Olympics ended this past week in Beijing, China. 1. And it is natural for the games to be nationalistic – we each root for those who are of our own nation taking pride in those who win a. Who could not shout when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremias Fababier avatar

    Small But Powerful Series

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 43,683 views

    The power that lies in our tongue. it could destroy or build lives

    TOPIC: SMALL BUT POWERFUL Text: James 3:1-12 Introduction: Ano Ang pinakamabigat na tinapay? Hopia! Ano ang isa sa pinakamakamandag na hayop? (ILL. Most Potent Venom – A scientist has found out that poison from the skin of a tiny South American tree frog is far more toxic than any other known ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Disoder In The Church Series

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008
     | 3,343 views

    How we should handle disorder in the church.

    TOPIC: DISORDER IN THE CHURCH Text: James 4:1-10 Introduction: (ILL. Wrong Attitude – Many of us Christians are like the little girl who started fighting with a friend. Her mother who heard about the quarrel talked with her little girl about it trying to show her she was wrong and her need of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational