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  • Anoop Samuel avatar

    The Lost

    Contributed by Anoop Samuel on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,594 views

    The first and most important aspect of being lost, is realizing that you are lost. If you have a GPS, it will tell, “Make a u turn if possible”. Some will tell you, “Make a legal u-turn if possible”. This would be the first indication to you that you have

    If a fish in taken out of water and it would definitely feel out or place or lost. If left on land, it would die within a few minutes. There are fishes that cannot survive in salt water. Also, there are fishes that can survive in many types of waters. If you have an aquarium, you have to make sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Count Your Trials To Be Blessings

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Feb 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
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    The Holy Spirit commands us through James to choose to consider our trials to be blessings. How can we do that?

    Count Your Trials to Be Blessings Text: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. (Jam 1:2-4) Text idea: James writes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Receiving What Cannot Be Shaken

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Feb 24, 2008
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    Christ followers are insurgents living behind enemy lines in this world. This is not their kingdom. Their citizenship is of another kingdom. In the midst of all the shaking going on, they live their life to make a difference in a world that grows incre

    This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2008 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . Click to have messages emailed to you as they are made available. You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Legacy Worth Remembering

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,786 views

    Over the past 3 weeks we have traced Joseph’s life through the valley of abandonment, to the mountain of achievement, through a pitiful pit, to a palacious palace. Through the shores of shame, to the path of prosperity. If there was one person who was lea

    Over the past 3 weeks we have traced Joseph’s life through the valley of abandonment, to the mountain of achievement, through a pitiful pit, to a palacious palace. Through the shores of shame, to the path of prosperity. If there was one person who was least to achieve in life and leave a lasting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Joy In Serving Christ Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 9, 2007
     | 6,882 views

    Last words are usually sad, but Paul’s last words, although serious, have an attitude of joy. The key to living for Christ with joy, is knowing how to die for Christ. In our text today, Paul is showing us how to die by giving us his view of death

    Finding Joy in Serving Christ II Timothy 4:6-7 Purpose: To explain why Paul had been so successful in serving Christ. Aim: I want the listener to think more about being with Christ than they do about the hardships of serving Christ. INTRODUCTION: The key to living for Christ with joy, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Do I Still Have Hope In The Midst Of Troubles

    Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Mar 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,562 views

    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
     | 27,478 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
     | 10,413 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
     | 3,137 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
     | 4,494 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
     | 7,373 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
     | 6,088 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

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Watch Out For The Shortcuts! Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 4, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,140 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
     | 8,653 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
     | 6,408 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