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  • Troy Borst avatar

    The Compassionate Christ Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,944 views

    Looks at the compassion in Christ’s life and encourages believers to follow His example.

    THE COMPASSIONATE CHRIST JOHN 5:1-9 INTRODUCTION… Looking at pictures of Christ before Christmas READ JOHN 5:1-9 CENTRAL QUESTION: WHAT WAS IT THAT PROMPTED JESUS TO HEAL THIS MAN? BIBLICAL NARRATIVE SEGMENT I would like you to see the place that Jesus found as He entered Jerusalem. This was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living In Victory Instead Of Defeat

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 29, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 9,009 views

    Easter Sermon to encourage people (especially unbelievers) to live in the love and power of Christ.

    Living in Victory Instead of Defeat 1 Corinthians 15:1-20 Easter Sunday – March 31, 2002 Introduction Before I get into the message, I want to share a story I came across while I was preparing for today. A Sunday School teacher asked her class to write one sentence each on "What Easter Means to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Mark #2: Uncommon Commitment Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 28, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,104 views

    This sermons encourages the type of commitment that all beleivers should have for the cause of Christ.

    Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Mark #2: Uncommon Commitment July 1, 2001 Intro: A. [A Flag of Rags, Citation: John McCain. From the files of Leadership.] In the final years of our imprisonment, the North Vietnamese moved us from small cells with one or two prisoners to large rooms with as many ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grasping The Handle Of The Door God Has Put Before You.

    Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 13, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 3,407 views

    A sermon that encourages us to walk through the doors that God has for us to enter.

    The distinctive call of God. Grasping the handle on the door that God wants you to open. tHERE ARE CERTAIN DOORWAYS THAT YOU WALK THROUGH THAT CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOR EVER. There is the doorway of your playcentre or Kindergarten where you enter the world of education and socialisation with your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Commit Your Plans To God

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 21,850 views

    This is a sermon that encourages the hearers to commit their plans to God. Could be used for a baccalaureate message.

    “COMMIT YOUR PLANS TO GOD” Prov. 16:3 INTRO – Army – “Be all that you can be.” Boy Scouts – “Be Prepared.” Someone once said – “Wherever you are, be all there.” Another person once said, “Be alert. We need more lerts.” I think I’ve heard Ken Bailey say, “If I weren’t an LSU Tiger, I’d be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Fear To Faith

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,771 views

    Gideon’s experience encourages us to trust in the power of God to deliver and bless.

    June 3, 2001 Moving from Cowering to Courage. Judges 6:1-16, 7:1-24 Reading: 2 Tim. 1: 7 For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline. 8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me His prisoner; but join with me in suffering for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seek First The Kingdom

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 15,907 views

    Encourages us to seek our success not in stuff, but in pursuing God’s Kingdom.

    Seek First the Kingdom! MT 6:24-34 "No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money. 25 "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Man In The Mirror Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 30, 2005
    based on 71 ratings
     | 11,846 views

    This sermon will encourage men and father’s to examine the character of the man they see in the mirror.

    When you examine the man you see in the mirror, are you pleased with what you see? Obviously we are not speaking of looks. We are speaking of character. We are speaking of a life that is pleasing before God. In Genesis 39 we find a man who decided to live a God honoring life. He chose to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Press On Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on May 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,439 views

    Part of a series in Philippians, we’re encouraged to press on in our pursuit of Christ.

    Press On! Phil. 3:12-14 Jeanette Case) “Last year when I called my parents to wish them a happy New Year, my dad answered the phone. "Well, Dad, what’s your New Year’s resolution?" I asked him. "To make your mother as happy as I can all year," he answered proudly. Then mom got on, and I said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praise The Lord Anyway! Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,096 views

    Part of a series in Philippians, we’re encouraged to praise the Lord no matter what.

    Praise the Lord Anyway! Phil. 4:4-7 Little Johnny and Susan proudly walked into the house with a new house plant they had bought for their mother. “We even used our own money,” Johnny said. But then, Susan, with a sad face replied, “There was a bouquet that we wanted to give you that was real ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chew On This Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,683 views

    Part of a series in Philippians, we’re encouraged to "chew" on things that honor God.

    Chew on This Phil. 4:8-9 (Davon Huss, SC.com) Rules of chocolate (appropriate for post-Valentine’s Day): •If you’ve got melted chocolate all over your hands, you’re eating it too slowly. •Chocolate covered raisins, cherries, and strawberries all count as fruit, so eat as many as you want. •The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    When Time Runs Out

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,408 views

    When time runs out, what will you be doing? This is a message of encouragement to be ready.

    WHEN TIME RUNS OUT 1 Peter 4:7-11 INTRO: Some years ago Willie Day Smith, a Dallas radio preacher, made a startling announcement: the rapture was to occur on April 1, 1980, around two o’clock in the afternoon. Smith was quoted as saying: “Things are coming to an end; time is very short, we’re in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Epperson avatar

    The Reproach Of A Fanatic

    Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,407 views

    Sermon that encourages the believer,to not be ashamed of faith and zeal,but to be consumed by it.

    THE REPROACH OF A FANATIC Text: Psalms 69:7-12 Intro: v.9) He said, “the zeal of thy house hath eaten my up”. David loved the things of God and the House of God so much that he actually came to a place in his walk that he felt as if he was eaten up by it , that he was so in love ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Understanding Heart

    Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 21,055 views

    A message of encouragement for those finding it hard to understand scripture, and making decisions in life

    Understanding Heart Foundational Text: 1 Kings 3:5-14 In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee. (6) And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    Emmanuel - The Gift

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 24, 2007
    based on 95 ratings
     | 35,461 views

    A pre Christmas preparation, and encouragement to see ’The Gift’ rather than the gifts!

    EMMANUEL - The Gift Christmas will soon be with us, and that thought can fill you with dread; or with excitement! The thought of all the wrappings that are now added on to the real Christmas is enough to make anyone feel a little dejected! The original idea of giving gifts to celebrate is still a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible