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    How To Respond The Natural Disasters

    Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,389 views

    This sermon encourages believers to trust God in the natural disasters. God can be trusted no matter what happens in life.

    I went to a nearby hamburger stand by my job on Friday to get some oatmeal. Before entering in I picked up a copy of the LA Times newspaper and on the front was the gory pictures of the Katrina aftermath. As I walked into the hamburger stand to place more order, a man seen the newspaper under my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose And Design Of Marriage Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on May 20, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,222 views

    The purpose of this message is to outline God’s purpose and design for the family and to encourage the church to return to our godly foundation.

    THE BIBLICAL FAMILY: The Purpose & Design of Marriage Gen 2:18-25 INTRODUCTION: A. Psalm 127:1 Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. 1. Like never before in the history of America, our families ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Women In Ministry

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,128 views

    This is a bilbe teaching that provides a look at various Scriptures which encourage and seem to limit women’s role in ministry.

    Women In Ministry Glenville New Life Community Church Life-Sharing Many Christians are divided over different roles that women should fulfill in the life of the church. That division will probably continue until Jesus returns. Our intents is to look at the passages of Scripture that support the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Is It So Hard?

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 15, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,632 views

    This message is meant to bring us face to face with the problem of sin and encourage us to go to Christ for freedom and victory!

    WHY IS IT SO HARD? Proverbs 13:15 INTRODUCTION: A. Over the past few months I have heard quite a few people tell me that life is hard 1. Life, Why is it so hard? a. Is the over arching principle of life found in 1 Cor 10:31 hard to understand - Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Are You Becoming

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,967 views

    A new years sermon encouraging reflection and intentionality in our development. not really one passage of Scripture, but many examples.

    Who are you becoming? Amidst the roar of preparations to celebrate the new year, century, and millennium, have you had the chance to stop and reflect on who you are becoming? The celebrations are finished. The last of the crowds at Time Square have gone home and now the street cleaners are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph, Do What You're Told

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 21, 2007
     | 2,177 views

    Joseph is held up as an example of the type of person we are encouraged to be by stepping beyond self and thinking of the welfare of others.

    Matthew 1: 18 – 25 Joseph, Do What You’re Told Intro: What manger scene or Christmas pageant would be complete without Joseph, “father of Jesus.” Fathers all say and do pretty much the same things. Here is my list of the top 5 things father’s say. “Ask your mother.” “Do I look like I’m made ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Reach

    Contributed by David Marks on Feb 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,430 views

    Sermon is to encourage people to reach always in their lives for two things. Reach Up to God and Reach Out to people.

    Reach!—meaning “to stretch.” It implies an inconvenience. It involves movement. You can’t lean back, relax, get comfortable—and then reach, without giving up some of the comfort (at least for a moment). Reaching involves a little extra effort to get to something you want. How much extra energy you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    6 Ways To Make God Smile!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 35,831 views

    Here’s a teaching for all ages that will encourage everyone to pursue Christ. Throw your personal testimonies in this one.

    What Brings a Smile unto God Text: Numbers 6: 22-27 22 And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 23 “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, ‘This is the way you shall bless the children of Israel. Say to them: 24 “The LORD bless you and keep you; 25 The LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Calling Of A Candidate

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,523 views

    This is a sermon preached in view of being called as pastor which seeks to encourage the congregation to seek God’s will as they worship.

    The calling of a pastor is one of the most exciting experiences in the life of a church. It can also be one of the most anxious and trying too! This is reflected in a church newsletter article originally used by the “NEWS” in March 1957 entitled: “The Problem of Picking a Pastor.” If he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Tandem With God: Sharing The Good Things About Jesus Series

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Aug 24, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,626 views

    A sermon that encourages us to see what others say about Jesus and share with them the good things of Jesus.

    Are you enjoying the Olympics? Every time they come about I seem to find myself watching more tv. And people who were no bodies around 6 weeks ago, become household names and heroes. Did you see Steve Hooker pole vault 5.96 metres to win the gold medal and set a new Olympic record? When the heats ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hold The Ropes Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 25, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 26,215 views

    Like the paralytic in Mark 2, school kids need someone to hold the four ropes for their encouragement and success in school.

    Holding the Rope Mark 2:1-12 One of the stories we read in VBS was the story of the man who was completely helpless. He couldn’t walk; he couldn’t use his hands. The only way he could get anywhere was when his friends carried him. Then the news got around that Jesus was healing people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    A Prayer For Revival

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,837 views

    Psalm 143 reveals our need for revival, encourages our desire for revival, and gives us a prayer for revival.

    A PRAYER FOR REVIVAL Text: Psalm 143 Introduction: • The Source of Revival (v. 1) Body: A. The Need for Revival 1. Defilement (v. 2) 2. Defeat (v. 3) 3. Deadness (v. 3) 4. Discouragement (v. 4) B. The Desire for Revival 1. Remember (v. 5) 2. Reach (v. 6) C. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can Make A Difference!

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,054 views

    A sermon devoted to encouraging hearers to believe that God can use them right where they are to touch others for the kingdom.

    You Can Make a Difference! Col 1:3-6 Intro. Of the three network news cast, I prefer NBC because there is a segment at the end of the broadcast called “Making a Difference.” They report stories of individuals who have done just that—amazing stories of those who were not satisfied with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    One Man's Junk Is Another Man's Treasure

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Aug 3, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,439 views

    In the kingdom of darkness - the souls of men are merchandise. But in the Kingdom of God, they are a treasure. Encourages people to let Jesus "buy" them!

    Revelation 18:10-13 (esp. "SOULS OF MEN") contrasted with Matt 13:44-46 The first text we read in Revelation, describes the fall of Babylon, which throughout scripture depicts the kingdom of Satan. Notice that merchants from all over the world bemoan the loss of her varied commerce: precious ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Are You Staring At? (Go!)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,078 views

    This is a sermon that encourages its audience to get up and go... get up and go tell someone the good news.

    Acts 1:6-14 So when they met together, they asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom of Israel?” He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed