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  • Johnny Knight avatar

    Mending The Nets

    Contributed by Johnny Knight on Aug 11, 2007
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     | 10,797 views

    Though they had worked and day and were tired, Peter & John were mending their nets, for another day of fishing yet to come.

    MENDING THE NETS Text: Luke 5:1-11 Place: The Sea of Galilee Setting: On the shore near fishermen who were washing and (Matthew 4:21 mending) their nets. There is a crowd of people surrounding Jesus trying to hear what He was saying. He sees Peter & Andrew’s two boats newly brought ashore, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Battle Orders Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,906 views

    We have to follow God’s battle orders.

    Battle Orders Text: Joshua 1:10-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: Video clip from the movie "Gettysburg," side A; scene 24. 2. God can promise to give us the land, but until we pick up our armor and go into battle, it’s just a promise. 3. We have to execute God’s battle plan. a. God’s Orders ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Crowns!

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Aug 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,840 views

    5 CROWNS WE SHOULD BE SEEKING

    1 Corinthians 9:25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.2 Timothy 2:5 Similarly, if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not receive the victor’s crown unless he competes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Preparing To Build - Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,043 views

    Good Intentions vs Genuine Commitment

    Seeing The Vision Good Intentions vs Genuine Commitment Today, we are continuing in our series, Preparing To Build…Seeing The Vision…Living The Dream! Today we are getting very close the completion of our building project. We are getting closer and closer to that final product, to that dream, of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Devon Witherspoon avatar

    Why Do I Still Have Hope In The Midst Of Troubles

    Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Mar 13, 2008
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    In this world of trouble there is for all that we go through.

    Prayer Text: Lamentation 3:21 – 26 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. (22) It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. (23) They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. (24) The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin, Suffering, Sickness And Our Savior Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 20, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 27,593 views

    God redeems and will cure every disease, even death.

    Introduction Over the last few weeks I have been rereading C. S. Lewis’ delightful Chronicles of Narnia series. I was struck by a scene in The Silver Chair in which the children’s faith is tested by an uncertain outcome. The children were given signs by which they could fulfill their mission in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Don't Give Up On Your Faith

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,519 views

    A homecoming sermon focused on church renewal through remembering what God has done.

    Don’t Give Up Your Faith 2 Chronicles 15:1-14 In the 1930’s a small group of people met at a school house for Sunday School, and so was born what would eventually become First Baptist Church of Nicholson. As I understand it, the beginnings of the church were somewhat interdenominational, with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Cry Of Victory

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
     | 3,207 views

    Father’s Day sermon that stresses we can have victory in the trials of life.

    A Cry of Victory Mark 9:14-26 During World War II, the days following Dunkirk were among the darkest for the Allied effort. Forty-seven British warships had been sunk in the operation off Norway after Dunkirk. When the evacuation was completed, half the British destroyers were in the shipyards for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "In War No One Fights Alone" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,625 views

    Sermon 8 in a study in Colossians

    “For I want you to know how great a struggle I have on your behalf and for those who are at Laodicea, and for all those who have not personally seen my face, 2 that their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in love, and attaining to all the wealth that comes from the full ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Tools For The Journey Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Ferrer on Apr 1, 2008
     | 7,556 views

    When God calls us to do something, He equips us in order for us to do and succeeed in the task!

    Text: Joshua 1: 1 – 9 Subject: Journey with Joshua Theme: Tools for the Journey Title: “SURVIVAL KIT” GREETINGS PRAYER INTRODUCTION – (Sonics and Bobcats game) Have you ever felt like standing on the border – ready to cross over into success… into explosion… into achievement – but never ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Faithfulness And Fearfulness Of God

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,207 views

    Apart from faith in Jesus, meeting God is a fearful prospect.

    Introduction Wilbur Rees described a common view of religion today: “I would like to buy $3 worth of God, please. Not enough to explode my soul or disturb my sleep, but just enough to equal a cup of warm milk or a snooze in the sunshine. I do not want enough of Him to make me love a black man or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Watch Out For The Shortcuts! Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 4, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,286 views

    47th in a series from Ephesians. Shortcuts in our walk with God rob us of the joy of the journey.

    We seem to always be in such a hurry that as a culture, we have fallen in love with shortcuts. My earliest recollection of taking shortcuts goes back to when we used to walk to school each morning. You know – 5 miles, uphill each way, through the snow – in Tucson! Actually it was more like half a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing The Giant Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Apr 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,815 views

    This series of sermons are built around the movie entitled. Facing the Giants

    “Facing the Giant of FEAR!” Text: Isaiah 41:10 “ Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” Lamentations 3:57 “Thou drewest near in the day that I called ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Manna - Waking Up To Reality Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 5, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,514 views

    Getting through dry times, is not done by the use of your wits, your education, your determination, or the power of positive thinking. Getting through dry times requires a supernatural solution.

    So, I get a call late one night, it is the sister of a good friend of mine – she never calls. There is a long pause after I answer. Then a little chit chat, then quickly comes the news: A childhood friend of mine, her sister, has just died of lung failure, she was only 38. I’m floored. I’m not sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    How To Make It To Friday

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 29, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,655 views

    Facing troubles and tests in our daily walk drains our energy. We wonder if we can even make it to Friday. Three things from I Peter show us how to get there.

    May, 2007 How to Make it to Friday I Peter 1:17-23 INTRODUCTION: In this scripture Peter is writing to Jewish Christians who were driven out of Jerusalem and scattered throughout Asia Minor and to all believers everywhere. This writing took place as Christians were being tortured and killed for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist