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  • Joel W. Lohr avatar

    Clinging To Christmas

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Dec 28, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 6,313 views

    A New Year’s sermon encourageing people to cling to the new life that is our’s through a relationship with Christ.

    Now that Christmas has passed us by, there are many people who are prepared to go back to the way that things were a few weeks ago before the Holiday season forced its way into our lives making our schedules very very hectic. But, the encouragement for us comes from scripture today to each of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregory Tucker avatar

    It Is Well

    Contributed by Gregory Tucker on Jan 6, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,107 views

    This sermon is to encourage the saints of God to stay with Christ and reach out for those who don t know him.

    It is Well When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrow like sea billows roll, whatever my lot Thou, hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul. Christ paints two pictures in this passage. One picture is of extreme weariness. ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Praising The Three-In-One! Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 146 ratings
     | 8,562 views

    A very simple message to encourage us to praise God for His revelation in the Trinity as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

    TERTULLIAN, ONE OF THE THEOLOGIANS OF THE EARLY CHURCH, EXPLAINED THE TRINITY IN A METAPHOR. GOD THE FATHER HE DESCRIBED AS "A DEEP ROOT, THE SON AS THE SHOOT THAT BREAKS FORTH INTO THE WORLD, AND THE SPIRIT AS THAT WHICH SPREADS BEAUTY AND FRAGRANCE." THE TRINITY; ONE OF THE HARDEST THINGS TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    The Work Of The Holy Spirit - Isaiah 61

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 28, 2001
    based on 257 ratings
     | 32,939 views

    1.ENLIGHTENMENT 2.ENCOURAGEMENT 3.ESCAPE 4.EXCHANGE 5.ESTABLISHMENT 6.EXALTATION 7.EXAMPLE

    THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - MEDITATIONS ON ISAIAH 61 OUTLINE 1.ENLIGHTENMENT 2.ENCOURAGEMENT 3.ESCAPE 4.EXCHANGE 5.ESTABLISHMENT 6.EXALTATION 7.EXAMPLE THE MESSAGE THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - MEDITATIONS ON ISAIAH 61 1. ENLIGHTENMENT- PREACH THE GOOD NEWS The Holy Spirit comes upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Deep And Strong Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 9,576 views

    PAUL’S PASSION FOR PROTECTING THE SAINTS AGAINST DECEPTION FOCUSED HIS MINISTRY ON ENCOURAGING DEPTH AND STABILITY IN CHRIST

    BIG IDEA: PAUL’S PASSION FOR PROTECTING THE SAINTS AGAINST DECEPTION FOCUSED HIS MINISTRY ON ENCOURAGING DEPTH AND STABILITY IN CHRIST INTRODUCTION Lots of shallow Christianity today. Easy for people to be blown about by every wind of doctrine; to be confused and deceived by persuasive arguments ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Haines avatar

    Surprising Answers To Prayer

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Jul 23, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 6,558 views

    An inductive message using biblical narrative to encourage Christians to turn to God in prayer because he will answer them.

    Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to cooperate with God in order to receive answers to their prayers. Response: Individuals will ponder Jesus’ question to the man by the pool of Bethesda – "Do you want to get well?" If they do they can come to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mark Thornton avatar

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

    Contributed by Mark Thornton on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 165 ratings
     | 17,749 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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    Denomination: *other

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    Salvation: A Heart Transformation Or A Head Transaction

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Mar 18, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,625 views

    The Purpose of this message is to encourage us to examine our profession of salvation and make sure it is a possession of Christ and not just words.

    INTRODUCTION: A. This morning I want to bring a message concerning salvation, though it might not be in the manner you are used to or expecting. 1. I want to read you the beginning of an article that is posted on facingforever.org. It was written by Michael J. Vlach in an article entitled, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Carroll avatar

    God's Grace Is Sufficient For Me! Do We Really Believe That? Series

    Contributed by Chris Carroll on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,903 views

    Sermon encourages us to not handle life’s problems on our own, but to trust in God and fall into His grace

    So Tyler found one of my early childhood books the other day. It’s called the “It’s All About Me” book by Dr. Seuss. It allows you to be interactive with the book. As Tyler was going through it he saw that I had done it when I was about his age. In it he saw my foot drawn out, my hand drawn out, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Women In Ministry

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,129 views

    This is a bilbe teaching that provides a look at various Scriptures which encourage and seem to limit women’s role in ministry.

    Women In Ministry Glenville New Life Community Church Life-Sharing Many Christians are divided over different roles that women should fulfill in the life of the church. That division will probably continue until Jesus returns. Our intents is to look at the passages of Scripture that support the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Duane Smith avatar

    Why Is It So Hard?

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 15, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,631 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

  • DAVID ASWAT avatar

    Don't Give Up! Shape Up!

    Contributed by David Aswat on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,341 views

    Four implications of Our Lord’s Return a Second Time Should Encourage us to Live Spiritually right.

    TEXT: Rev. 7:1-"Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him...." THEME: God’s Word is Truth! PROP.: Be prepared for the Return of Christ T/SENT.: By examining the following Scriptures, we may see the elements surrounding the Return of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Lin Smalec avatar

    True Reality - The Amazing Race Series

    Contributed by Lin Smalec on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,609 views

    Through the lens of a popular reality TV show, this sermon encourages believers to commit to the amazing race of the Christian life.

    Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA TRUE REALITY - THE AMAZING RACE 13 November 2005 How many of you have ever been in a foot race or marathon? Wow! I really admire people who can put out the physical effort needed to run in a race like that. Words like endurance, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Marty Baker avatar

    Healed Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Nov 11, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 23,300 views

    This sermon encourages people to ask God to touch their lives. It is a topical sermon that features OT and NT scriptures on Healing.

    Healed Dr. Marty Baker / October 16, 2005 www.stevenscreek.net Have you ever experienced a miracle? I have. In the early 1980s, my wife was stricken with Hepatitis. The doctors told her that she would need to drop out of college and expect a long recovery. I remembered Acts 19:11,12 Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    God's Promises For The Future

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 18, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 13,100 views

    An encouragement to trust the Lord, based on the scriptures. God has a future ahead of us, promised and secured by His Word.

    GOD’S PROMISES FOR THE FUTURE Isaiah 30:18-26 18 The LORD still waits for you to come to him so he can show you his love and compassion. For the LORD is a faithful God. Blessed are those who wait for him to help them. 19 O people of Zion, who live in Jerusalem, you will weep no more. He will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible