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  • David Flowers avatar

    Introduction To Rhythm Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 2, 2008
     | 3,328 views

    Part 3 in series The Shape of Things to Come. The question isn’t whether we make commitments, it’s what kind of commitments we make.

    Introduction to Rhythm The Shape of Things to Come, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers September 20, 2008 You will sometimes hear about churches that pride themselves on being “New Testament churches.” I’m not against using that title, necessarily, but there is a minor problem with ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Great Donkey Chase Caper

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,517 views

    When God sends us on a donkey chase, sovereignty prevails.

    1 Samuel 9:1-5 KJV Now there was a man of Benjamin, whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphiah, a Benjamite, a mighty man of power. [2] And he had a son, whose name was Saul, a choice young man, and a goodly: and there was not among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Graduation 2009

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jun 2, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,466 views

    Advice for Graduating Seniors and us adults alike. Everything I nee to know about walking with Jesus I learned from golf

    GRADUATION 2009 (All my sermons use illustrations from Sermoncentral.com and all scripture is from the NIV unless otherwise noted) This year Rebecca and I graduated our first child, now there are only six to go and we are proud of each of them as they get closer and closer to that day. For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Identity Theft - Mugged By The Mirror Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,544 views

    A message about how a Christian can be mugged by the mirror, and have an inaccurate assessment of their worth.

    Continuing in our series entitled Identity Theft. As you may recall from last week… the fastest growing crime in America is Identity Theft… a means by where who we are is taken by another. But of course our identity is far more than our credit card number or bank account. And in truth… the real ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Calling God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 40 ratings
     | 36,985 views

    Uses a cell phone to illustrate the basics of effective prayer. Addresses the tendency of people to rely on repetition and ritual to get God’s attention.

    OPEN: (a deep voiced man was positioned in a side room with microphone and monitor. This opening illustration goes on for a couple of pages but worked well to set up the rest of the sermon) "Our Father who art in heaven..." "YES?" (look up and around suspiciously then bow and say) "Our Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Removals" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,338 views

    Sermon 10 in a study in Colossians

    “…and in Him you were also circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, in the removal of the body of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ; 12 having been buried with Him in baptism, in which you were also raised up with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Keeping On Keeping On Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,269 views

    Lessons we can learn from Peter and John’s example in refusing to stay silent or testifying in Jesus’ name.

    *Intro>The French Foreign Legion has an inspiring motto: “If I falter, push me on. If I stumble, pick me up. If I retreat, shoot me.” -Obviously, neither Peter nor John were members of the French Foreign Legion, but they demonstrated a similar determination. -After being used by God to heal a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clothed In Fine Linen Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 15, 2008
     | 5,072 views

    In the New Testament, the Church is not spoken of as a wife, but as a bride, betrothed or engaged, being made ready for her wedding day, the celebrated and much anticipated day when Christ comes for His church at the end of the age.

    Review Last week, we did something that probably stretched a few of you. It certainly stretched me. When God laid the impression upon me to do this, I was both apprehensive as well as excited. I knew a blessing would flow from it, and I knew that many of us would be uncomfortable. Yet, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Head--Bad Heart Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on May 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,883 views

    The local church at Ephesus had a rich history of strong Christian leadership from Paul, through Timothy to John. They had been very effective in keeping their doctrine pure. But, in their zeal to keep themselves doctrinally pure, they left their first l

    It seems as if the news is filled every day with scandals. Government scandals, corporate scandals, all kinds of scandals. It seems that even our own WVU is involved in a scandal. And this one doesn’t have anything to do with the football team. It seems that the governor’s daughter was awarded ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Doors: Releasing Your Child Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,834 views

    #4 in a six week series on marriage and parenting. This message discusses the difficult task of releasing your child.

    "THE DOORS: RELEASING YOUR CHILD" Home Improvement - Week 4 1 SAM. 1:10-11, 24-27, Luke 15:11-13 INTRODUCTION: You know, of all the areas that we have talked about in this child rearing portion of our home improvement series, certainly for me and I think for all of us as parents.. releasing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Party On

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008
     | 3,977 views

    John chapter 2

    Party On! The Miracle at the Wedding in Cana of Galilee - John 2 Intro: This morning, if you have your Bibles, turn with me to the gospel of John, chapter 2. Last week we began our study of John’s gospel. We saw his purpose in 20:30-31 - Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Coming To The End Of Ourselves" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,298 views

    Sermon 14 in a study in Colossians

    “So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. 14 Beyond all ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Celebrate! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 12, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,758 views

    Learning what it means to have true celebration. Part 5 of 13 on Spiritual Disc.

    Spiritual Discipline: Celebration February 3, 2008 There was a farmer who had a neighbor who was a chronic complainer, he would always find something wrong with anything. He was a cold, wet blanket on a cold, wet night. The man had absolutely no joy within him. So the farmer decided he would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Positioning For Miracle Increase

    Contributed by John Davis on Dec 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,179 views

    God is the source for the believer and He still intervenes in the lives of people who pray and call on His name.

    TEXT: Mathew 6:33 Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you. God is the true source of Increase, Gen. 1 shows us that everything exists because of Him. Col 1:16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Doubt Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 7, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,542 views

    When you have a bout with doubt, remember that doubt doesn’t disqualify you.

    Christmas Questions: Doubt Luke 1:34 Rev. Brian Bill 12/7/08 Can you tell me who said the following? This person was asked if he believes that after he dies, he will hear God say to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant.’ After a long pause, he responded, ‘I hope so.’ (Billy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist