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  • Tommy Ellis avatar

    Who's Gospel Is It?

    Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,391 views

    Sermon explains that the Good News does not belong to a preacher, a church, or a denomination--it is the gospel of Jesus. Unity and humility are encouraged.

    WHO’S GOSPEL IS IT? Have you have heard of T. D. Jakes? Charles Stanley? Rod Parsley? Creflo Dollar? Billy Graham? Kenneth Copeland? Kenneth Haggin? Cho Yonggi? Which one do you like best and why? We can be attracted to certain amongst this list based upon our personalities, our church ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Becoming A Mother Of Great Faith!"

    Contributed by Tony Searles on May 11, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,019 views

    A message for Mothers, encouraging them to be prayer warriors for their family. And for them to be of great faith, for those "great" difficulties they are faced with.

    I want to begin this morning by wishing each and every Mother a Happy Mother?s Day! Without mothers?we would not be here today! We thank you for your hours of hard work and dedication?to the family, home, and the many other things that your time is consumed with? I hope that you all have received ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Extraordinary Power Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 16,047 views

    This sermon encourages believers to seek the Extraordinary Power of God in thier lives instead of simply living by their own wisdom and abilities.

    Extraordinary Power Acts 19 September 1, 2002 Intro: A. [The Honorable Bird, Philip Yancey in the foreword of Robertson McQuilkin’s Life in the Spirit] Dorothy Sayers tells of a Japanese convert struggling to grasp Christian theology. “Honorable Father, very good,” he said to his missionary ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is The Difference?

    Contributed by Rob Ross on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,452 views

    To encourage believers to develop the characteristics of the New Testament Church. Peter wrote his letter to develop their identity as the "family of God".

    INTRODUCTION Illustration: Hello, Hiya, Gidday, Hi Y’all, Konnichi wa, Good Day, Shalom, Bonjour, Aloha, Greetings and Salutations How someone greets another tells a lot about that person? A handshake, for instance, tells a lot. It amazes me how many different types of handshakes their are. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Let God Heal Your Eyes And Ears

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Mar 4, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 6,704 views

    Through this LAW & GOSPEL prophecy from Isaiah we are encouraged to let God heal the eyes and ears of our soul.

    You are handed something that looks like a strange plastic spatula. “Cover your right eye and read the smallest letters you can on the chart on the wall. Now do the same with the other eye,” you are told. The person speaking to you records the results. In another office an assistant to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Praying Like Elijah

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,464 views

    To note that prayer really does make a difference in order to encourage people to become Christians in order to take advantage of prayer.

    Praying Like Elijah Text: James 5.13-18 Thesis: To note that prayer really does make a difference in order to encourage people to become Christians in order to take advantage of prayer. Introduction: (1) James believed in prayer. He prayed so often that his knees became ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • George Bannister avatar

    Two Keys For Avoiding Discouragement Series

    Contributed by George Bannister on Aug 4, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,551 views

    This message deals with the apostle’s encouraging words to the hebrew believers. he gave them two keys to avoiding discouragement.

    TEXT: Hebrews 12:3-11 TOPIC: “Two Keys For Avoiding Discouragement” INTRODUCTION: In Larry Olsen’s Outdoor Survival Skills, he tells of a guy who has been lost in the desert for days. His water and food have long since run out. His lips are parched, and his tongue is swollen. His legs are bruised ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sharing The Good News

    Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 17,638 views

    There are many elements that are involved in sharing the good news of the gospel. This message encourages the believer to minister to others on many different levels.

    If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Sharing the Good News! Calvary Christian Chapel Pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Warren Bird avatar

    The Fourfold Name In Isaiah 9:6

    Contributed by Warren Bird on Dec 17, 2002
    based on 174 ratings
     | 77,052 views

    The magnificent fourfold name given to the promised child in Isaiah’s prophecy is a great encouragement, at Christmas and all year round.

    Introduction I don’t expect any of you to remember, but I promised at this time last year to preach tonight’s sermon at some time. My pre-Christmas message in 2001 was on the subject of “God’s Unique Sign” and in it I briefly discussed the verse in Isaiah 9:6 where the promised son is to be called ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Marty Baker avatar

    Releasing The Power Of Your Mind Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,195 views

    This is the first message in a series called Mind Games. It encourages you to use the power of your mind to love and worship God.

    Mind Games Series #1 Unleashing the Power of the Mind www.stevenscreek.net Dr. Marty Baker / January 19, 2003 Today we embark on a five week series called Mind Games. This series will help you focus your mind on ways that will help you become a better person. The foundation of these messages ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Duran Johnson avatar

    Youth Exploring Their Potential Series

    Contributed by Duran Johnson on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 514 ratings
     | 148,075 views

    The first in a series of messages aimed at encouraging youth to be all that they can be by leveraging the power given to them through the Holy Spirit.

    "Now to him who is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that you can ask or think according to the power that works within you." (Ephesians 3:20) Introduction The theme for this workshop is “Youth Exploring Their Potential Through Prayer, Faith and Singing The Praise”. Each night, we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Get Excited

    Contributed by V. David Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,303 views

    In our text we find Peter writing no new doctrine, no new preaching just writing a letter to encourage believers.

    In our text we find Peter writing no new doctrine, no new preaching just writing a letter to encourage believers. This morning we would like to try something a little different. We would like to encourage you not to get too excited about something's. We would like to do this not as an advocate of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Field avatar

    Christian Courage

    Contributed by Martin Field on Aug 7, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,473 views

    Reflecting on Joseph of Arimathaea’s courage in stepping forward to bury Jesus, the sermon encourages Christians to be bold and courageous today.

    In the Episcopal Church, today is the feast day of Joseph of Arimathaea, one of the more obscure New Testament characters. All that is known for certain about Joseph comes from the Gospel narratives of Jesus’ burial. Though John speaks of Joseph as a secret disciple of our Lord, and associates ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Christopher Raiford avatar

    Be Prepared

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 22,258 views

    2nd Sunday in End Time - Saints Triumphant A sermon that encourages us to be prepared for Jesus’ 2nd Coming

    Matthew 25 1-13 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. The wise, however, took oil in jars along with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When The Brook Runs Dry

    Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 189 ratings
     | 37,814 views

    This sermon uses Elijah’s experiences at the Brook Cherith to encourage believers who have run into dry spiritual times

    “When the Brook Runs Dry” by Matthew Everhard. 1 Kings 17: 1-16; Originally preached at Hudson Presbyterian Church on June 20th, 2004. Words: 2293 My message this morning is for those whose brook has run dry. If you’ve ever experienced lasting defeat; If you’ve ever had all that you’ve come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed