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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Whatever It Takes To Know God Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 18, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,506 views

    Second in a series of messages encouraging believers to do "whatever it takes" to grow in their walk with Jesus. This message focuses on discipleship.

    Review: A “Whatever it Takes” Commitment: 1. Does not hold to convention 2. Is not hemmed in by circumstances 3. Does not heed convenience 4. Is not hampered by criticism 5. Does bring honor to Christ Read Colossians 2:1-7 Purpose (v. 2): My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Lowe avatar

    If It Be So, Why Am I Thus

    Contributed by James Lowe on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 11,431 views

    Good sermon to encourage those who may feel God has left them out of His plans

    If it be so, why am I thus? Text: Genesis 25: 19-26 Most of us remember the promise God gave Abraham concerning his descendants becoming a great nation. God made a covenant with Abraham that is recorded in Genesis chapter 17. Abraham was at this time 90 years old, an age when most people would ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Don't Give Up! Shape Up!

    Contributed by David Aswat on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,350 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

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    Cause For Contemplation

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,914 views

    In these days of chaos and confusion, Christians need to focus their minds on one encouraging and inevitable truth--The Return of Christ.

    CAUSE FOR CONTEMPLATION Text: Matt.16: 27; Acts 1: 8-11; James 5: 8 Intro: The passages that we have just read all have one basic theme: JESUS IS COMING AGAIN. We Baptists would readily agree that we believe Jesus is going to come again someday, sometime, or one of these days. But folks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Lane III avatar

    Keep On Doing All The Good You Can

    Contributed by Charles Lane Iii on Jul 17, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 45,435 views

    An encouragement to be faithful and persistent in following the example of Jesus Christ in doing good, doing all the good we can.

    DO ALL THE GOOD YOU CAN Text: Galatians 6:9-10 9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. I. WE BECOME WEARY, DISCOURAGED. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Why Pray?

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,009 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

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    The Truth About Truth Series

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 7, 2003
    based on 105 ratings
     | 18,948 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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    Understanding People's Unresponsiveness Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,830 views

    A surprise, a realization, an encouragement and a reality check for understanding why more people don’t respond to the Christian message.

    After I became a Christian, I wanted to find a way to share the good news of Christ with my non-Christian friends and family members. I was convinced that if I could find just the right approach, just the right technique, all of my unbelieving friends would come to faith in Christ. At first I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shine The Light!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 12,176 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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    Four Spiritual Checks - #2 The Reliability Of God's Promises Series

    Contributed by Mark Thornton on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 165 ratings
     | 17,780 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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    Surprising Answers To Prayer

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Jul 23, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 6,589 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

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    "How Great Is Your Faith"

    Contributed by Perry Newton Sr on Jun 24, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,864 views

    This sermon is designed to encourage believers, to exercise faith so that they may see God’s manefested power on their behalf

    How Great is your Faith By Bishop Dr Perry Edison Newton Sr Word of Faith Tabernacle Word of Faith Church Nassau, Bahamas There are many ways that one could define faith. But the Bible gives only one definition of Faith. In Hebrew chapter 11: 1 we fine the Bible or God’s version of what faith ...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
     | 5,633 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

  • Rich Dunbar avatar

    Wait On The Lord Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,945 views

    This sermon is an introduction to the book of Acts and an encouragement that through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit we can be Great Commission Christians.

    Wait on the Lord – Acts 1:1-8, The Holy Spirit gave them the power to: I. Share it personally (“it” being the gospel) (Acts 2:14 Peter’s sermon and then all that follow) II. Spread it widely a. Jerusalem (Acts 2:14) b. Judea and Samaria (Acts 8) c. The uttermost parts of the earth (Acts 9 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    The Foundation Of Faith

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 2, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,114 views

    This sermon seeks to lay a solid foundation for faith in the lives of believers and encourages the development of an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.

    When a carpenter is erecting a building he must have a solid foundation. Likewise, we need a solid foundation for our faith. Also, a carpenter must have an accurate plumb line lest the structure could wind up being a new Leaning Tower of Pisa. In your home, have you ever tried to hang wallpaper ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist