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  • Wayne Burnett avatar

    Zacchaeus

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 16,939 views

    WE ARE REMINDED IN THIS STORY THAT THERE ARE MILLIONS OF ZACCHAEUS’ IN THE WORLD. HAVE WE HAD AN EFFECT ON THEIR LIFE?

    ZACCHAEUS LUKE 19:1-10 I. ZACCHAEUS A. Not much known about him B. He was a man made rich by greed and selfishness. A man who knew he wasn‘t doing right, feeling guilty, knew his situation but didn’t have the heart to get out -his wrong was not being a tax collector but was in over taxing ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Prayer Changes Things

    Contributed by Larry Horn on Nov 3, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 49,055 views

    This sermon helps us understand that if we live for God, Prayer is an effective way to overcome.

    God is Still on the Throne and Prayer Changes Things  In today’s modern world sometimes it is hard for us to realize the power of prayer.  Man has accomplished so much that often we look for solutions to life’s problems in the natural world before even seeking God.  I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Foolishness Of Hidden Sin

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,456 views

    Sin has a devastating effect on the conscience. No matter how carefully covered, it will ultimately be exposed.

    The Foolishness of Hidden Sin John 15:22 John 15:22 -- “If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin.” Ps 19:9-14 -- “The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.” “More to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Anger Management Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,176 views

    The sermon looks at the devastating effect of anger on Christian relationships and the high calling of Christian relationships.

    Anger Management Matt. 5:21-26 PSCOC 5/6/07 Introduction: Minor League Manager looses it! I watched a minor league manager completely loose control when a base runner was called safe on a steal. He disagreed. So, he came out and began yelling in the umpire’s face, which is sometimes just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Amazed By Grace Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 18,971 views

    The truth about Jesus will have a powerful effect on those who receive it and live it.

    Amazed by Grace Acts 8:9-13 Intro: These Samaritans had been amazed and seduced by magic and sorcery for a long time and had become addicted to Simon and his deception. However, they were even more amazed by the straightforward truth of the good news, and they believed on Jesus. Simon himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Behind Our Prayers

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 22, 2006
    based on 71 ratings
     | 4,286 views

    We Christians can pray, but the effectiveness of it depends on something important BEHIND OUR PRAYERS.

    BEHIND OUR PRAYERS James 5:13-18 We Christians can pray, but the effectiveness of it depends on something important BEHIND OUR PRAYERS. A. FAITH BEHIND OUR PRAYERS (15) "The PRAYER OF FAITH shall save the sick..." -The effectiveness of our prayers greatly depends on our FAITH. Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anne Robertson avatar

    Live It!

    Contributed by Anne Robertson on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,464 views

    It isn’t enough simply to believe. Our faith must be lived to be an effective witness.

    LIVE IT! TEXT: Colossians 3:1-17 Back in 2001, I had a conversation with a man named Tim, the bookkeeper at the place where I had rented a cabin, who told me about his past with the church. He grew up Irish Catholic, and as a child was very involved in the church. He was an altar boy, and he told ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Identiy, Vision And Purpose Series

    Contributed by George Mansfield on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,026 views

    To optimize our effectiveness and maximize our faithfulness to God we must live with purpose.

    SERIES: NEW THINGS FOR A NEW YEAR LESSON: IDENTITY AND PURPOSE. INTRODUCTION: It is inconvenient at this time of year to make new plans, both personal and corporate. We call them “New Year’s Resolutions.” We desire to do better in the future than the past. Allow me to suggest three areas of focus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    War

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jun 21, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,516 views

    What of the Fallen? The causes and effects.War will take place all the way untill the end.

    War What are the causes and effects of War, How do we deal with the loss of life? The Bible from the beginning is filled with war, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Prayer About Me Series

    Contributed by Darron Edwards on Apr 9, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,943 views

    A sermon for those who understand the effects of losing fellowship with God and longing to have it restored

    A PRAYER ABOUT ME PSALMS 51: 1- 9 (Emphasis 1- 4) Introduction: It’s me, Oh Lord, Standing in the need of prayer. Not my mother, father, sister, or brother - but me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. · In this Psalm, Psalm 51, David proclaims a personal prayer. · In Psalm 51, David ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There's A Difference In Hear Say And Truth Series

    Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,280 views

    The third message in a series from "The Sermon On The Mount" dealing with the effects of our attitudes.

    INTRODUCTION: Have you ever heard something that you thought to be truth, and possibly even told someone else what you had heard, only later to find out that it wasn’t true? It was just hear say ! I remember eating pop rocks when I was a little boy. You know those little hard candies that began to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Was More Than Enough

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Feb 16, 2002
    based on 334 ratings
     | 28,048 views

    Miracle of the feeding of the 5000. In the hands of the Master, our effectiveness is not measured by the size of our resources.

    Title: There Was More Than Enough 02/17/02 West Side Text: Matthew 14:13-21 A.M. Service Purpose: In the hands of the master, effectiveness is not measured by the size of our resources. ******************************************************* Introduction: (Use a real life story to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Edwin Strickland avatar

    The Power Of A Choice

    Contributed by Edwin Strickland on Feb 15, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 10,805 views

    This sermon looks at the ability of the believer to make choices based on the wisdom of God for an effective life.

    The Power Of A Choice Genesis 13:10-13 I want to begin today by telling you that we live in a very sensual society. On a daily basis people make decisions thinking only of what will gratify their physical appetites. So many of the choices that are made never look beyond the here and now. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gary Smith avatar

    "Defining Discipleship" Part Two Series

    Contributed by Gary Smith on Apr 10, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,067 views

    The message encourages Christians to spread the Gospel and to inspire one another in effective soul winning.

    Wed. Night Bible Study Prepared For Jan. 23rd, 2002 (Christian Discipleship) Defining Discipleship (Part Two) Matt 4:19 (NKJV)19 Then He said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men." Acts 1:8 (NKJV) 8 "But you shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Howard Harden avatar

    Who's Really In Control?

    Contributed by Howard Harden on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 15,578 views

    This text demonstrates two examples of how God’s sovereignty effects our lives.

    After the tragedy of September 11th, there was a camera crew that walked the streets in New York and asked people spiritual questions at random. I’ll never forget what one man said when asked where God was when those horrible attacks took place. He said, “I used to believe in God, but not anymore. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist