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  • Travis Markes avatar

    Baccalaureate 2011

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011
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    Preached this at the Baccalaureate service

    Baccalaureate 2011 Graduation is an exciting time. It’s a time that you have looked forward to for years. How many times have you said, “I can’t wait until I graduate because then I will be able to do…” Guess what? That time is now and it’s here. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does God Use Failure? Yes! Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,332 views

    It’s been said that God is not looking for ABILITY but for AVAILABILITY; He’s looking for a willing and ready heart.

    1. Ever read a book and start to sort of dialogue with the author? a. It happens sometimes in the middle of a good movie too. b. The author has so captivated us & brought us into the middle of a story that we begin to interact with the characters. c. Hey why are you doing that? Don’t go there! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Squeezed

    Contributed by David Dailey on Oct 19, 2011
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    What comes out of our spirit when the enemy or the cares of life begin to put the squeeze on us?

    SQUEEZED 1 Kings 20:26 And it came to pass at the return of the year, that Benhadad numbered the Syrians, and went up to Aphek, to fight against Israel. 1 Kings 20:27 And the children of Israel were numbered, and were all present, and went against them: and the children of Israel pitched before ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Restitution Of All Things

    Contributed by Prophetess Jodi Lynn on Oct 23, 2011
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     | 15,369 views

    It is time for restitution of all things. There is coming a refreshing of air to the body of Christ!

    19REPENT YE THEREFORE, AND BE CONVERTED, THAT YOUR SINS MAY BE BLOTTED OUT, WHEN THE TIMES OF REFRESHING SHALL COME FROM THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD. 20AND HE SHALL SEND JESUS CHRIST, WHICH BEFORE WAS PREACHED UNTO YOU: 21WHOM THE HEAVEN MUST RECEIVE UNTIL THE TIMES OF RESTITUTION OF ALL THINGS, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Becoming A Community Church—value One Another Series

    Contributed by Charles Mims on Feb 3, 2011
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    Becoming a community church by valuing one another.

    Becoming a Community Church—Value One Another February 6, 2011 Ephesians 4:16 16from whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by what every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A Cold Dish Of Vengance."

    Contributed by Kevin Smith on Nov 16, 2009
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    Encourage people that though they’ve been hurt and wounded by their enemies, it is more advantageous as the text implies, to let God get vengeance instead of taking matters in your own hands.

    Transition & remarks Reading of scripture/prayer/seat people. I. Introduction: -Present sermon title/theme. We are living in a day and time where a great number in the body of Christ are seemingly finding themselves in situations where it appears as though the enemy, the adversary the devil himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Widow With Nothing But Empty Vessels

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 18, 2009
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     | 17,831 views

    This message is intended to encourage the body of christ in these trying times.

    Introduction: God wants to fill your emptiness with the oil of His Holy Presence. The Widow in our text, was empty. She was without a husband. She was broke and broken. Her finances had vanished. She had no bread and no bread winner. She had no employement or opportunity to be employed. However; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Expectancy Of God

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on May 7, 2009
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     | 10,696 views

    Consecrate yourselves, set yourself apart to God, and expect God to do great and mighty things in you and through you.

    Introduction: There was once a jockey who had an unbelievable winning record. Just before the end of any race, the jockey would lean way over and seemingly speak to the horse and then almost instantly the horse would have a sudden burst of energy and win the race. A reporter asked the jockey ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Need For Daily Victory

    Contributed by Rufus Huckaby on Nov 12, 2009
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     | 5,899 views

    Everyday we have to expect Victory!!!

    A Need for Daily Victory Psalm 68:1-3 Day by day we are faced with struggles. And because of these struggles we are in need of daily victories. The last time I preached the enemy was revealed and we found out that Satan has heavenly attributes but because of his self infatuation he was kicked out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hold The Rope

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 30, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 37,959 views

    In this sermon you will learn to uphold other believers as they serve Jesus Christ.

    (In introducing this sermon give everyone a piece of rope.) State: a rope is such a common ordinary item. Yet, a rope can fulfill a worthy task. Today we are going to look at a passage where a rope played a significant role in an act of service. The text is found in Acts 9:25. “Then the disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope And Expectation Forever.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 12, 2014
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    As Christmas approaches many people become discouraged despite the festivities yet we have everything to live for according to all of today's readings. Read on!

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 13th December 2019 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: As Christmas approaches many people become discouraged despite the festivities yet we have everything to live for ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Someone Is Praying For You - Praying For One Another

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
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    We need to cover one another with prayer. How else will we make it, unless we are lifting up one another to the Lord, believing that He will make the difference in us and in those around us?

    Someone is Praying for You I. Examples of Prayer -The Fact of Prayer Colossians 1:3 3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, -The Frequency of Prayer Colossians 1:9 9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Messengers: Overcoming Depression

    Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 12, 2016
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     | 6,622 views

    The story of Elijah gives us keys to overcoming fear, discouragement, depression and loneliness in our lives.

    GOD’S MESSENGERS: OVERCOMING DEPRESSION OPENING STORY: A drunk stumbles into a baptismal service on Sunday afternoon down by the river. He proceeds to walk into the water and stand next to the preacher. The minister notices the old drunk and says, "Mister, are you ready to find Jesus?" The ...read more

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    Borrowed Swords Or Proven Slings

    Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017
     | 4,768 views

    A sermon to encourage people to believe in and use what they have.

    Borrowed Swords and Proven Slings 1 Samuel 17:17-51 (32-40) Of all Bible classics, this particular story would fall near the top of the list. This story comprised of a boy killing a giant is here forever canonized in scripture. David is only a small insignificant Shepard boy on meals on ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Persevere: Quitting Is Not An Option Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 8, 2017
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     | 53,318 views

    We are continuing in our series on Discovering Your Destiny and we are thinking about what it means to Persevere. This sermon focuses on a simple statement of Truth: Quitting is not an option. The Christian life, is not the easy option.

    Persevere: Quitting is not an option We are continuing in our series on Discovering Your Destiny and we are thinking about what it means to Persevere. Today we are focussing on a simple statement of Truth: Quitting is not an option. Pastor and Author, Warren Wiersbe said “Those times when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal