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  • Ponce Brown avatar

    Becoming An Authentic Christian

    Contributed by Ponce Brown on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,550 views

    Encouraging Christian committment

    Becoming An Authentic Christian “Growing together towards Christian maturity…” Matthew 3: 1-12 1 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, 2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    "Dealing With The Uncertainties Of Our Future

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 29, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,552 views

    Encouragement for uncertain futures.

    How many wish from time to time that life would just stand still? The majority of us have a really hard time with change. We feel safe with the familiar, comfortable with those things that we are used to. A new job may bring higher pay and better benefits, but it also comes with new people, new ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Barnabas

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,656 views

    The need to encourage others

    Intro: Picture yourself with me back in the early church. Jesus has died, risen, and ascended back into heaven. The apostles are in charge of the early church. These are the twelve who had been taught by Jesus. They do signs, wonders, and miracles. The church looks to them for leadership. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Up Against A Wall

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,290 views

    Encouragement from Joshua

    Intro: Last week we learned some lessons about Moses. We talked about Moses giving the leadership of the nation of Israel over to Joshua. This morning, we want to learn some lessons from Joshua’s first days of leadership. Joshua has been with Moses for 40 years in the wilderness wanderings. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Look Back Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,796 views

    encouragement for the year ahead

    Don’t Look Back People often get nostalgic around this time of year. As a new year approaches there is something in our hearts and minds which make us reminisce about the past. Just the other night I turned on the radio to hear the 11.55pm news and there was country and western music on. Now, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    "Can You Hear The Voices?

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 26, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,476 views

    This is a message to bring encouragement.

    CAN YOU HEAR THE VOICES? Pastor W. Max Alderman Nehemiah 4:1-14 BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Introduction: When there is a building program going on in the church, it certainly is not uncommon for the Church to study the events that took place when Nehemiah rebuilt the fallen walls ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meditation

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 2, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,909 views

    Encouragement to meditate on the Lord

    Progressive Meditation Psalm 104:34 My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD. Meditation means active contemplation, not wandering reverie. It depends on purposeful concentration of the mind on the subject of meditation, and deliberate expulsion of discordant thought and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Servants

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,405 views

    This message encourages service.

    During the American Revolution a man in civilian clothes rode past a group of soldiers repairing a small defensive barrier. their leader was shouting instructions, but making no attempt to help them. Asked why by the rider, he retorted with great dignity, "Sir, I am a corporal!" The stranger ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Roger avatar

    Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

    Contributed by Bobby Roger on Feb 11, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,737 views

    To encourage people to be peacemakers

    Message #6: BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS Matthew 5:9 I. OUR REPUTATION IS AT STAKE (You shall be called the sons of God) A. Who we belong to-identified as a part of GOD’S family! See John 1:12 & 13:35 B. How we behave-sons = huios-mature son; See Romans 8:14. Illustrated in Mat. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Woman Incognita

    Contributed by Willie Woodberry on May 17, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,677 views

    This sermon will be an encouragement to mothers.

    Introduction: Certainly the Bible Recognizes women in positions of power women who contributed to makinng the world a better place. Miraim who led the people in praising God after the crossing of the Red Sea (ex.15:21) Ruth who put God first and became the ancesteress of King David (Ruth.1:16; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed!

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,654 views

    Ephesians is rich and encouraging.

    1. We are in the beginning stages of an exciting study… • Ephesians is such a rich and encouraging book highlighting the great blessings of God in our lives. • It’s commonly been called the Alps of the New Testament. • A highpoint in all of the Bible! • What breathtaking and inspiring views we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Lowe avatar

    God, What Am I Doing In This Pit?

    Contributed by James Lowe on Sep 20, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,945 views

    An encouraging message of hope

    God, what am I doing in this Pit? Genesis 37: 13-24 Before we get into the main theme of this message, let’s go back a few verses and gather a little background to this story. Joseph was the son of Jacob. Verse 3 says he was the son of his old age. Because he was the son of his old age, he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hope

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 18,718 views

    A Encouraging Sermon on HOPE.

    “HOPE” Text: Jeremiah 29:11-14 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. (a future and a hope.) NKJV Then shall ye call upon Me, and ye shall go and pray unto Me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Paul Norwood avatar

    Being A Servant

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Jan 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,344 views

    To encourage audience to be servants.

    “Being a Servant” Text: John 13:1-5 I. Welcome II. Introduction Our special theme for the Walter Hill church this year is “Being the Leaven in 2011!” Of course, as Jesus taught with this very short parable in Matthew 13:33, this is what disciples in our Lord’s kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Anthony Collins avatar

    Knocked Down But Not Defeated

    Contributed by Anthony Collins on Jan 27, 2012
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,640 views

    Encouragement in the time of trouble

    1Samuel 30:1-6 KNOCKED DOWN – BUT NOT DEFEATED (I CAME TO GET MY STUFF) I. The Enemy Is Winning (vs. 1-5) A. Continual enemy the Amalikites…Israel/King Saul… B. Destroy Messianic – (Pharaoh, Haman, Herod, Hitler) C. Attacked David at his home… D. Took everything ...read more

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