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  • Bruce Smith avatar

    Where Are You Going?

    Contributed by Bruce Smith on Nov 10, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 24,261 views

    Where is your life taking you, are you heading in the right direction?

    WHERE ARE YOU GOING? If we were to stand in an Airport check in line what would be the most likely question that people would ask us? That’s right "Where are you going" But if I were to stand in the foyer of a Hotel in Bancock or Singapore the question would be more like "Where have you come ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Does The Devil Know Your Name?

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 10, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 25,622 views

    The devil knew exactly who the true believers were he had to watch out for. He still knows who the true believers are.

    Does The Devil Know Your Name? July 13, 2003 Acts 19:11-16 Chester’s FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: [11] God did extraordinary miracles through Paul, [12] so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and their illnesses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Behold Your God!

    Contributed by Don Spooner on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 10,414 views

    Isaiah told Zion to strongly proclaim the Lord Jesus by shouting, "Behold Your God!"

    Isaiah 40:9. O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift [it] up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God! 10 Behold, the Lord GOD will come with strong [hand], and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Old Story For A New World Series

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 103 ratings
     | 6,437 views

    The message remains the same in spite of the changes in our society. (3 of 3)

    AN OLD STORY FOR A NEW WORLD © Mark Beaird Text: Acts 17:24-33  In the early days of the Tennessee Valley project a dilapidated homestead was going to be torn down. They were damming the river and the valley would be flooded out. A new split-level ranch was built for the Appalachian ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    The Accomplishments Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Nov 25, 2005
    based on 60 ratings
     | 10,746 views

    What does worship do for the Lord and for us? This sermon seeks to answer that question.

    The Accomplishments of Worship Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 Introduction: On December 14, 1996, a 763 foot grain freighter, The Bright Field, was heading down the Mississippi near New Orleans, Louisiana, when it lost control, veered toward the shore and crashed into a riverside shopping mall. At the time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Maniac, A Miracle And A Mission

    Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on Apr 22, 2005
    based on 164 ratings
     | 28,810 views

    This sermon addresses what God can do with a broken life when that person comes to faith in Jesus Christ.

    Mark 5:1-6, 17-20 A MANIAC, A MIRACLE AND A MISSION H Lee Clay The wealthiest spot on this planet is not the oil fields of Kuwait, Nigeria, Iraq or Saudi Arabia. Neither is it the gold and diamond mines of South Africa, the uranium mines of the Soviet Union or the silver mines of Africa. Though it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Beyond Recognition

    Contributed by Juan Lane on May 4, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,405 views

    Sometimes when we think that man has overlooked us we are wrong. It may be that we really blessed beyond recognition.

    Blessed Beyond Recognition Scripture Reference: John 20:11 - 16 (KJV) John 20:11 But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre, 12 And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    The Accomplishments Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 59 ratings
     | 5,896 views

    What happens when we worship? THis sermon seeks to answer that question by looking at a familiar passage.

    The Accomplishments of Worship Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 Introduction: On December 14, 1996, a 763 foot grain freighter, the Bright Field, was heading down the Mississippi near New Orleans, Louisiana, when it lost control, veered toward the shore and crashed into a riverside shopping mall. At the time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Day God Came Near

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,475 views

    (1) In prayer, we are engaging an active God who respond. (2) In prayer, do not limit the way God respond to you; and (3) in prayer, God converse with you as His friend.

    [I’ve take most thoughts in this sermon from John White’s book People in Prayer.] Last week we look at one of God’s promise when a person prays: • Heb 11:6 “...anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” • God gives us a promise, that if ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Henderson avatar

    How To Change For Good

    Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 17, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,760 views

    This message focuses on the only change that really lasts.

    Keep the Change! “How to Change for Good” John 3 David Henderson, Pastor/teacher There are just certain things we ALL KNOW in life. * you don’t tug on superman’s cape * you don’t spit into the wind * you don’t pull the mask off the old lone ranger * AND YOU DON’T MESS AROUND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Great Anouncement Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,866 views

    God made the greatest announcement of all history to shepherds outside of Bethlehem

    The Grand Message of Our Great God Luke 2:8-15 December 9, 2007 Morning Message Introduction In his book, Science Speaks, Peter Stoner applies the modern science of probability to just eight prophecies regarding Christ. He says, "The chance that any man might have ...fulfilled all eight prophecies ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Is 99.9% Good Enough? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 4, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 45,650 views

    This message looks at the level of commitment that Jesus expects out of His followers.

    Americans have developed a softer view of commitment in regard to the church. George Barna after nearly twenty-five years of collecting and studying spiritual data and trends believes that the statistics show that Americans are showing a much more limited commitment to faith. Barna explained. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • C Jordan avatar

    Origins #3: Dinosaurs In The Bible Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 28, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,586 views

    If God made the dinosaurs with all other land animals and human beings on day six of creation, then are there dinosaurs mentioned in the Bible?

    ORIGINS #3: DINOSAURS IN THE BIBLE (November 2010 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) THE MYSTERY OF THE DINOSAURS: This morning on Discovery Channel there was a program: “Last Day of the Dinosaurs!” People – especially children – love dinosaurs. They have fascinated our generation! From ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Tomorrow - Forward Steps 4 Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,024 views

    This is the fourth and final week of our Stewardship Series 2009. Based upon the classic Christian poem "Footprints in the Sand," we know we can step out boldly since God will always walk beside us.

    We are closing out our 2009 Stewardship Series. I thank everyone who has made a point of making their commitment of time and talents for this next year. I remind those of you who haven’t… there’s still time to be one of the cool kids! As we close out our stewardship series this year, there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Carl Greene avatar

    Power Abuse & Half Truths

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Jun 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,802 views

    The story of an honest man, Naboth, killed as a result of an abuse of power and perhaps, because of a king... Ahab ... telling half truths. It also warns of the potential of abuse of power/influence by Christians.

    This is one story of several that trace the confrontation between the prophet Elijah and king Ahab. Ahab is usually a pretty bad guy. These stories have there origins in chapter 17. There, Elijah seems to burst on the scene from out of nowhere, and curses a drought into existence in the presence ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist