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  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Revelation--A Book Of Fear Or A Book Of Hope" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 28, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,210 views

    Is there hope for the Christian in the book of Revelation or fear?

    Iliff & Saltillo UM Churches May2, 2004 “Glimpses into Revelation: a Book of Fear or a Book of Hope?” Rev. 1:3, 9-20 INTRODUCTION: There is a lot of interest in the book of Revelation these days because there have been recent movies made and books written about certain events of the end times. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Get Angry [taming Your Temper]

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 5, 2004
    based on 85 ratings
     | 8,824 views

    It is possible to be angry and yet not sin. These Biblical and practical helps will cool ’hot heads’ and yet are great for all believers in some way or another. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    How to Get Angry Eph. 4:26, 27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HowToGetAngry.html -Andy came to work one day, limping something awful. One of his co-workers, Josh, noticed and asked Andy what happened. Andy replied, "Oh, nothing. It’s just an old hockey injury that acts up once in a while." Josh, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holding Life Together When It Feels Like Its Falling Apart

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 19, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,305 views

    For those of us who feel life unraveling, Paul offers Jesus who holds life together even when it feels like it is falling apart.

    Holding Life Together When It Feels Like Its Falling Apart Colossians 1:9-20 (New International Version) 9For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    He Spoke Openly

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Sep 14, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,679 views

    The message of Christ, which we heard this morning, is not easy to accept and especially not easy to follow, but its truth cannot be dismissed if we are sincerely seeking God.

    HE SPOKE OPENLY Mk. 8:27-38 Matt. 10:34; 16:16 Lk. 9:20 1 Cor. 15:24-25 2 Tim. 2:11–13 The message of Christ, which we heard this morning, is not easy to accept and especially not easy to follow. Yet, its truth cannot be dismissed if we are sincerely seeking God. Consequently, many want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Fading Love Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,523 views

    We can learn a lot from the letters to the seven churches in Revelation

    INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  How deep is your love for the church, I am not only talking about ACC, but I am also speaking about the church in general. Do you see the church as something that is meaningful and important?  I so love the church. I owe a lot to the church. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Plan For Spiritual Misfits Series

    Contributed by David Selleck on Oct 26, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,976 views

    Second in a series of messages from Michael Yaconelli’s book "Messy Spirituality" God’s Annoying Love for Imperfect People.

    Template Oct 8, 2006 Messy Spirituality Series 2 Felt Need: What is God’s plan for my life, why is this so difficult to figure out? Desired Results: Persons would hear the Good News of God’s grace and know that they are loved and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Message: God’s plan for Spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sheep Evangelizing Wolves

    Contributed by William Mouser on Jun 19, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,930 views

    Jesus’ instruction, warning, and encouragement for the Disciples’ first evangelisitc mission applies to all future service to Christ in this world.

    Matth 10:16-33 Fourth Trinity 2005 We have all heard the expression about the weather in parts of Texas: if you don’t like it, just wait an hour or two and it will change. I heard the same thing this past week in New England, where the weather is changeable because of the constant interaction ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Same Storm, Different Day

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,157 views

    A believer can confidently weather the worst storm life has to offer.

    Same Storm, Different Day Matt. 8:22-27 Oct. 30, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A In the film The Perfect Storm, a seasoned crew of fishermen aboard the fishing boat the Andrea Gail had gone out fishing for swordfish in beautiful, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What About The Psalms

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,528 views

    The Bible - the Library for Christians, Psalms the Psalm book of the Tempel.

    What about the Psalms – His Love Endures forever! Psalm 136 Do any of you remember your early trips to the Library? I remember at first there was no real pressure. The teacher took us in and showed us where the simple picture books were. You could get one and look at it. And then just leave it ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Slaying Our Giants

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008
     | 2,862 views

    The Second of the 2008 Summer Sermon Series God is.

    (Slide 1) (The sermon began with the Reader’s Theater piece ‘The Boy King’ published by Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing.) (Slide 2) Have you slain any giants lately? I am not talking about the New York Giants (especially if you are New England Patriots fan) or the San Francisco Giants. I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Get A Grip On Your Life And Its Enthusiasm

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 22, 2008
     | 2,552 views

    Add on to faith

    Don’t ever come to church without coming as though it were the first time, as though it could be the best time, and as though it might be the last time. Vance Havner Get a grip on your life and its enthusiasm 2 Pt 1:5-7 As we read our bibles we come across a statement that says Christians are to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Rightly Dividing The Word:

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,579 views

    God has given us His Word and we’re to be careful not to try and make His Word fit what we may have heard down through the years just because we may have heard or been taught certain things about the Bible according to what Grandpa may have said.

    RIGHTLY DIVIDING THE WORD: 2ND Tim. 2:15 Today I’ll talk for a little while about rightly dividing the WORD. And let me say here at the very beginning that I’m certainly not a Bible scholar by any means, but I do believe that God has given us His Word and we’re to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Handle Anger Constructively Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Aug 12, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,052 views

    Eph 4:26 “In your anger do not sin” : Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, Eph 4:27 and do not give the devil a foothold."

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Focusing On God Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 23, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,999 views

    What a powerful church; what was their secret? They had learned to make focusing on God in praise and thanksgiving a life habit -- they got the "gratitude attitude." *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    FOCUSING ON GOD (3rd in a Purpose Driven Series - "The Way the Church Ought to Be" NOTE: I am indebted to some sermoncentral.com users for some of the illustrations in this sermon. Ac 2:41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Wonder Bread, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,992 views

    The bread (manna) that the Israelites were fed in the desert foreshadowed Christ, the true bread from heaven.

    [If you would like to receive a free weekly sermon by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] REVIEW Jesus took a little boy’s lunch and miraculously multiplied it to feed a crowd of five thousand men, plus women and children (John 6:1-13). Lesson: God can use anyone to do great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist