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  • David Marks avatar

    Reach

    Contributed by David Marks on Feb 10, 2008
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     | 11,339 views

    Sermon is to encourage people to reach always in their lives for two things. Reach Up to God and Reach Out to people.

    Reach!—meaning “to stretch.” It implies an inconvenience. It involves movement. You can’t lean back, relax, get comfortable—and then reach, without giving up some of the comfort (at least for a moment). Reaching involves a little extra effort to get to something you want. How much extra energy you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Is It So Hard?

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 15, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,588 views

    This message is meant to bring us face to face with the problem of sin and encourage us to go to Christ for freedom and victory!

    WHY IS IT SO HARD? Proverbs 13:15 INTRODUCTION: A. Over the past few months I have heard quite a few people tell me that life is hard 1. Life, Why is it so hard? a. Is the over arching principle of life found in 1 Cor 10:31 hard to understand - Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose And Design Of Marriage Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on May 20, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,197 views

    The purpose of this message is to outline God’s purpose and design for the family and to encourage the church to return to our godly foundation.

    THE BIBLICAL FAMILY: The Purpose & Design of Marriage Gen 2:18-25 INTRODUCTION: A. Psalm 127:1 Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. 1. Like never before in the history of America, our families ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Answering The Call

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,799 views

    I delivered this sermon following my own ordination ceremony. It encourages people to answer the call of God on their life.

    Answering the Call, Mathew 16:24-26 Introduction When I met Bill Ellerman I was a Sergeant in the Marine Corps, stationed in Yuma Arizona. Bill was a retired Baptist preacher who happened to be the father in law of a woman who my wife worked with at the time. Bill was a wonderful man. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Wonderful Counselor Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,687 views

    This four-part Christmas series was designed to give comfort and encouragement during the dark Christmas season following 911.

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph, Do What You're Told

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 21, 2007
     | 2,157 views

    Joseph is held up as an example of the type of person we are encouraged to be by stepping beyond self and thinking of the welfare of others.

    Matthew 1: 18 – 25 Joseph, Do What You’re Told Intro: What manger scene or Christmas pageant would be complete without Joseph, “father of Jesus.” Fathers all say and do pretty much the same things. Here is my list of the top 5 things father’s say. “Ask your mother.” “Do I look like I’m made ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Being Fruitful Disciples

    Contributed by Alan Bing on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,715 views

    to encourage people to remain obedient to Jesus through all hardships so that they may bear fruit and live joyfully.

    John 15:1-11. Being fruitful disciples. Aim: to encourage people to remain obedient to Jesus through all hardships so that they may bear fruit and live joyfully. Intro: I wonder how many of you got ‘How to’ book or video or DVD for Christmas like ‘How to take perfect digital photos’ or ‘How to ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Truth About Truth Series

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 7, 2003
    based on 105 ratings
     | 18,745 views

    In this message I define what absolute truth means and encourage believers to live it out and bear witness to it.

    Intro: We are starting a new sermon series this month called “Truths that Make a Difference.” This morning I want to talk about the truth about truth. Please turn in your Bibles to John 18:28-38. (READ) I want to focus on a few of these verses. Read verse 38. Pilate asked, “What is truth?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Reality Of Hell

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 146 ratings
     | 8,833 views

    To look at the picture of hell painted for us through inspiration so that we will be encouraged to live in such a way as not to go there.

    The Reality of Hell Text: Rev. 20.15 Thesis: To look at the picture of hell painted for us through inspiration so that we will be encouraged to live in such a way as not to go there. Introduction: (1) It is said that for the Christian, earth is the only hell that he/she will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus' Authority Over Demons Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,922 views

    To demonstrate that Jesus’ authority extends even to the spirit world in order to encourage all people to enthrone Him as Lord.

    The Gospel of Mark #4: Jesus’ Authority Over Demons Text: Mark 1:21-28 Thesis: To demonstrate that Jesus’ authority extends even to the spirit world in order to encourage all people to enthrone Him as Lord. Introduction: (1) Jesus is now in Capernaum, which seemed to be “his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Four Spiritual Checks - #2 The Reliability Of God's Promises Series

    Contributed by Mark Thornton on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 165 ratings
     | 17,631 views

    This is the second in a series on Paul’s Trustworthy sayings. It encourages us to find peace and hope in God’s promises.

    INTRODUCTION. (ILLUS.) When I began my first year at Bible College, I quickly became friends with another guy who was in my class -- let’s call him John. John and I were both from Brethren In Christ churches, we both came straight from high school, and we were both enrolled in the same program ...read more

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    Good News For God's Children

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 7,728 views

    There are those trying times when even the children of God need encouraging with some good news from "home".

    GOOD NEWS FOR GOD’S CHILDREN Prov. 25:25 INTRO. There is no denying the fact that there are those times when the child of God longs to hear some good news. We live in a sinful world made even more corrupt by the rulership of sinful men. Crime, drugs, murder, arson, wars and rumors of wars, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shine The Light!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 12,022 views

    A message encouraging us to not just "rail against the darkness" but to be active in bringing the light of God’s Word to society.

    Shine the Light Matthew 5:14-16 October 27, 2002 Introduction You’ve probably noticed that the days are getting shorter. Actually, the days are still the same length. They are 24 hours long, just like they’ve always been. But the darkness is getting longer. Night falls earlier, and the light ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Quest For Righteousness

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,030 views

    People often misperceive righteousness as goodness or perfection. This sermon encourages righteousness as faith & actions combined... (Book of James.)

    When we read about righteous men and women of the Bible, such as King David, Father Abraham, even Rahab (a former prostitute!), we tend to forget their shortcomings and trick ourselves into believing that goodness and perfection determine how close we are to God! Illustrate the story of Moses at ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Why Pray?

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,947 views

    This sermon examines Paul’s prayer in Eph. 3:14-21 and encourages the hearer to ask "Why Pray?"

    ¡§WHY PRAY?¡¨ Eph. 3:14-21 INTRO ¡V Play ¡§Let Us Pray¡¨ by Steven Curtis Chapman. ¡§I¡¦m praying for you¡¨ ¡V How many times do we say this to someone? As a church, right now we are praying for Brooks, Bonnie, Youth choir, bldg. program, VBS, Jeff & Carol Evans, Chechens, Richard & Christi ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist