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  • Daryl Grimes avatar

    How's Your Tounge?

    Contributed by Daryl Grimes on Oct 17, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 6,289 views

    How are you using your tongue--to destroy or edify?

    "A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievious words stir up anger" Proverbs 15:1. This has been one of my most recent quoted Bible verses of late. In counseling with some precious people in our church that have gone through some difficulties of late I have encouraged them to remember this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Exhorter Series

    Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,472 views

    Learn where you fit in

    Title: “Where Do You Fit In”? Text: Romans 12:3-6 Paul said, “It isn’t good for anyone to think of himself more highly than he needs to because everyone is important in the body of Christ.” Every member has a purpose. Over the last several ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    A Widow With Nothing But Empty Vessels

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 18, 2009
    based on 51 ratings
     | 18,072 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

  • Ernest Canell avatar

    Where Will God Take You?

    Contributed by Ernest Canell on Jan 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,443 views

    WHere is God taking you to. A fresh understanding to help us move forward in GOd’s direction

    Where will God take you? Luke 2:26-28 When you say, "It’s time for us to move, not just feed," the flock will mumble. But a pastor, by definition, is a shepherd who is not only feeding, but also is taking people somewhere. My goal in preaching is to help people capture God’s vision and align ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    "Yes, God Is Working Even In That” - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,465 views

    Romans 8:28 is meant to be a comfort and encouragement to us.

    1. Romans 8:28 is meant to be a comfort & encouragement to us. • It’s like a soft pillow to rest a weary head. • Yes, God is at work in this. Yes, God is using this somehow. • Yes, God cares about me. Yes, God hasn’t forgotten me. BUT… I know that it’s not always that comforting to hear this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Yes, God Is Working Even In That” - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,684 views

    The comfort and encouragement of Romans 8:28.

    “Yes, God is working even in that” is the comfort and encouragement of Romans 8:28 • As everything around us swirls in confusion & pain and difficulty… God is on the throne, in love, working… Things can get real tough… as things don’t line up the way that we had planned or anticipated. • Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bones: Getting Some Life Into Your Life

    Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,446 views

    A sermon based on the story in Ezekiel 37 about the valley of dry bones. This message describes what brings back life to dry bones and to dry lives.

    In the town of Sedlec in the Czech Republic there is a famous cemetery that dates back to the 13th century. Some 40,000 people who died from the Black Plague in the 14th century and in the Hussite wars in the beginning of the 15th century were buried there. Around 1400 a Gothic church of All Saints ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First In Line

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,804 views

    A short graveside message.

    -Our culture is fascinated with the afterlife. They can’t get enough of it. -Hollywood makes movie after movie about it. -Authors write books about it. -The national enquirer writes “news” stories about it. -One of the big news magazines like Time or Newsweek will have a story related to it just ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Giving Thanks In Uncertain Times"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,750 views

    A Thanksgiving sermon in the midst of economic hardship.

    Psalm 118:1-6, 15-17 “Giving Thanks in Uncertain Times” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org It’s just about time for the turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and my favorite—pumpkin pie. Most of us will be celebrating ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Timothy Darling avatar

    A Promise Of Glory Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,535 views

    Be encouraged. The work we do for God is dependent not on our personal resources, but on God’s abundance and glory.

    A Promise of Glory Haggai 2:1–9 It is the truth that our minds soften the past by helping us not to dwell on that which troubles us. Our forgetfulness deceives us into thinking that times were better. Here is the timetable to date: • Aug 29 Haggai brings a word of encouragement to recommence ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Steve Smith avatar

    Marriage God's Way Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,388 views

    The success of marriage is not based on success as the world teaches but as God commands through the example of submission offered by Christ himself.

    INTRODUCTION As you can tell from the title of the message, we are going to be looking at a tough subject today – one I prefer NOT to speak on – the relationship between HUSBANDS & WIVES. BUT before we dive in, I want to speak a moment on the attitude we need to bring – JUST HOW IMPORTANT IS THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Jones avatar

    The Lord Got Me Out Of That Mess

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Oct 21, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 43,257 views

    When you come out of a bad situation God puts a new song in your mouth.

    Psalm 40:1-3 Today we are allowed a peek into these verses which leads into the heart of King David. Scholars think that this Psalm was written during the time David was running and hiding from Saul. In the text David is speaking about a time in his life when he felt trapped in a helpless and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Toby Powers avatar

    What Doest Thou Here, Elijah? Series

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Nov 1, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,399 views

    Following Elijah’s greatest victories he goes into a deep depression and runs from the will of God. The Lord asks him a question we should all consider, "What doest thou here, Elijah?"

    From the Desk of Rev. Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org WHAT DOEST THOU HERE? Sermon One I Kings 19:1-18 Intro: Following Elijah’s remarkable battle with Ahab and Jezebel’s prophets on the Mount of Carmel, Elijah killed the prophets of Baal, according to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Shelton avatar

    When We Open The Door Of Our Heart And Let Jesus In.

    Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,473 views

    What happens when we open the door of our heart to Jesus

    Revelation 3:20. Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. Will you open the door of your heart and let him come in? When we open the door of our heart and let Jesus in. 1. “Our Sins are taken ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jose Imperial avatar

    Keep Your Lamp Burning

    Contributed by Jose Imperial on Nov 6, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,875 views

    Its hard to burn for God always but you don’t need to run, you don’t need to hide, and you don’t need to quit just because it is. Knowing who you are will keep you burning for God always.

    LAMP THAT BURN CONTINUALY Objective: 1.To give awareness to brethren that they are light, and they have a purpose. 2.To give instruction to those who want to burn continously 3.To give encouragement to those who face a shortage of light because of shortage of oil cause by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ