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  • Ronald Keller avatar

    Heaven, A Home To Share

    Contributed by Ronald Keller on Mar 9, 2003
    based on 119 ratings
     | 6,012 views

    A sermon using two pieces of chocolate to encourage Christians to share their faith in Jesus and their hope in Heaven.

    "Heaven, A Home To Share" INTRODUCTION (Give each person two pieces of foil covered chocolate. Tell them not to eat it right away. While they wait(and some will not wait), talk about how good chocolate tastes. How recent studies have shown it is an antioxidant. Lead them on for a while. Tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Rewriting Your Life Story Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 17,410 views

    This messages encourages you to move on with your life. Stop living in the past; press on to a new future.

    Rewriting Your Life Story www.stevenscreek.net Dr. Marty Baker / January 26, 2003 The human brain is composed of over 12 billion nerve cells, with the analytical ability of a room full of Pentium-equipped computers. The brain indiscriminately receives and stores every kind of information thrown ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Bob AuBuchon avatar

    Rise Up, Build Up, Work Up

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Apr 2, 2001
    based on 149 ratings
     | 15,537 views

    As a body of believers we are encouraged to rise up, build up, and work up in the strength of the Lord.

    By: R. AuBuchon Jr. In the past two weeks we have been invited to get in the boat and work together as a team. Today we are challenged to rebuild the walls that will fortify family life, church life and community life. Much like in the days of Nehemiah the walls that once protected and gave us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Losing Sight Of The Goal

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 17, 2001
    based on 191 ratings
     | 18,081 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to stay focused on the goal that God has designed for our walk with Him.

    Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1 – 11 Title: “Losing Sight of The Goal” Introduction: It was a fog-shrouded morning, July 4, 1952, when a young woman named Florence Chadwick waded into the water off Catalina Island. She intended to swim the channel from the island to the California coast. Long-distance ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    About A Mile Downstream

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 21, 2001
    based on 234 ratings
     | 19,395 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to go on and develop their Christian experience in discovering the greatness of God and His power.

    Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1 - 12 Title: “About A Mile Downstream” Introduction: Last week I preached a sermon called, “The River of Grace.” We looked at the SOURCE, the COURSE, and the FORCE of this river. This week we want to take a look at the PROGRESSION of Christian GROWTH. This river that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Turner avatar

    When Jesus Is Missing

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 19, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 16,268 views

    A message encouraging all of us that we do not allow Jesus to be missing from our lives.

    When Jesus Is Missing Luke 2:41-49 Introduction: Some times while doing something which is right, and good, we forget the most important thing. That can be said of Joseph, and Mary and what occurs in our text today. Joseph, Mary and Jesus had left their home in Nazareth and traveled approx 70 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Sure Foundation For Faith In Times Of Trial

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 4, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,948 views

    This is a sermon to encourage the beleiver in times of trial by providing a sure foundation for his faith from the scriptures.

    A SURE FOUNDATION FOR FAITH IN TIMES OF TRIAL OUTLINE 1.COUNSEL 2.COURSE 3.COMMITMENT 4.CHOICE 5.COVENANT 6.COMPASSION 7.CHARITY THE MESSAGE A SURE FOUNDATION FOR FAITH IN TIMES OF TRIAL 1.COUNSEL Job 42:2 The word of God promises that God can do everything and that no thought of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Am I Prepared For The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 20, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 14,779 views

    The Apostle Paul encourages proper preparation for those who desire to receive the Lord’s Supper

    The man flew airplanes in the war against Viet Nam. He was a pilot for Delta for almost 30 years. A year and a half ago he flew a small plane into Tulsa to pick me up so that we could fly together to a District Mission Board meeting in Milwaukee. When his plane was refueled and we stowed my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    We Will Be Victorious

    Contributed by Robert Thomas on Jul 23, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 16,147 views

    An encouraging message taken from the account of Gideon, inspiring believer to enter the battle to win it.

    We will be Victorious Judges 7 Introduction: We have sowed - We have watered – we will reap a Harvest! Jesus said in Matthew 16:18 I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. 2 Corinthians 10:4 The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Not Being Dictated To By Death

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Mar 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,365 views

    A sermon for Lent 5, reminding us that there is life beyond death and encouraging us not to be dictated to by death

    What’s your attitude to death? If you were to visit a doctor tomorrow and they said you were dieing, how would you react? Would you be like one of my mates who said, I can’t afford to die yet, I don’t have enough money for the funeral? Or perhaps you might be like the lady who said of course I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Let The People Hear

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,598 views

    Palm Sunday message encouraging people to not bow to the pressure to stay quiet about their love for Christ.

    Let the People Hear Luke 19:28-44 March 16, 2008 – Palm Sunday NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: How many here have ever been told to “shut up?” If you’re a human over the age of 1 week, you’ve been ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Found Faithful

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,112 views

    A short sermon encouraging my congregation to remain faithful as they celebrate their 48th year of ministry.

    (adapted from a message by Darrel Land) SPECIAL DAY: HOMECOMING AT FCC-MARTINSVILLE TEXT: MATTHEW 25:14-30 TITLE: “FOUND FAITHFUL” OPEN: A. What is “Homecoming” at a church all about? 1. Traditionally, homecoming celebrations look back at the past ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    Not Giving Up On God's Agenda

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,837 views

    A sermon that looks at the temptation of Jesus and encourages people to see the importance of God’s agenda in their lives.

    Someone once said Have you ever wondered why opportunity knocks once – yet temptation bangs on the door constantly? Do you find this true? Supermarkets are aware that we are easily tempted. Why do you think they place lollies, soft drinks and magazines at near the cash registers where we have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ronald Dale Mizer avatar

    Warning And The Promise

    Contributed by Ronald Dale Mizer on Feb 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,222 views

    Encouraging people don’t forget how the lord has brought us this far and their responsibilty.

    “WARNING AND THE PROMISE” 12 Then Jehovah appeared to Solomon by night, and said to him: I have heard thy prayer, and I have chosen for myself this place for a house of sacrifice. 13 If I shut up the heavens that there be no rain, or if I command the locust to devour the land, or if I send ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    In It To Win It

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,261 views

    July 4th sermon. Encourages folks to get involved in the Christian battle we are to fight.

    SOLDIERS FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM: IN IT TO WIN IT “This past week we celebrated Independence Day. On the 4th of July each year, we remember the signing of our Declaration of Independence. There were 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence, either on that day or shortly thereafter. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist