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  • John Braland avatar

    Nehemiah's Wild Ride Part 2 Series

    Contributed by John Braland on Sep 27, 2006
     | 3,202 views

    Today’s message is about being like Jesus. It’s about putting feet under you faith and taking action. It’s about getting off the bench and into the game and when you leave today I hope you get it. I hope you understand how significant you are in the Ki

    A mother was preparing pancakes for sons, Kevin who is 5, and Ryan who is 3. The boys began to argue over who would get the first pancake. Their mother saw the opportunity for a moral lesson so she said: “If Jesus were sitting here, He would say, "Let my brother have the first pancake. I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ben Randall avatar

    "The Big Game"

    Contributed by Ben Randall on Feb 4, 2007
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     | 4,257 views

    A coach wants from his football team, what God wants from His church team. - With one exception. – We aren’t striving for a trophy that lasts for a year, but for the trophy that will last for eternity.

    THE BIG-GAME! I. Today at 6PM EST, the Indianapolis Colts will meet the Chicago Bears on a field of battle in Miami, Florida. They will be contending for a trophy that tells the world that they hold the title of Super Bowl champions. – It is the “big day” for football fans. – We will watch teams ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Team Selection

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 3, 2005
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    Gideon Narritave - How God chooses for His glory. When chsen we must respond so that God can do great things.

    God’s team selection - Narritave Judges 7 Greetings people of God, My name is Jerub-Baal. It’s a nickname it means contender with Baal. My real name is Gideon, son of Joash. Please feel free to call me Gideon. I know it is not quite as impressive. I am here to tell you about a time when ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Don Jaques avatar

    Getting Out Of Debt For Good Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 13, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,267 views

    All people can be freed from the disease of materialism by replacing love of money with Godly contentment.

    MAIN IDEAS: All people can be freed from the disease of materialism by replacing love of money with Godly contentment. 1. The average American is addicted to spending. Did You Know… • BusinessWeek says that total household debt in the US was more than 100% of our disposable annual income ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    When God Calls Faith Answers Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,611 views

    The message examines the example of Samuel’s faith.

    Growing up Christian is not as easy a task as one might think. There are dangers and temptations unique to growing up within a Christian family and within the church and sadly these difficulties are often downplayed or misunderstood by those who have been converted later in life. "Church kids face ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Heart Of A Father

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 16, 2008
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     | 6,478 views

    Although the main focus of the Prodigal Son parable is the ungracious brother, the assumptions made about the Prodigal’s father are enlightening.

    The Heart of a Father (Luke 15:11-32) 1. Father’s Day -- what can we say? 2. Sermon Central took a poll, and this would be mostly of pastors. The question and results are as follows: What do you expect for Father’s Day? A big deal 3% Simple card/gift 42% Nothing 35% Surprise ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Beehler avatar

    I Call Shotgun

    Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 6,895 views

    We all want a seat of honor

    I Call Shotgun Today we continue on Jesus’ journey. We have followed this journey from Capernaum where the disciples were arguing who was the greatest, through Judea and the encounter with the rich man, and now we’re on our way to Jerusalem. It’s at this point that James and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Four Chaplains

    Contributed by Paul Tambrino on Feb 3, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,411 views

    “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends,” and that is what the four chaplains gave us, that is what they volunteered to do.

    (Note: Red X and numbers in parenthesis croos reference PowerPoint slides used in the sermon.) (X) The Four Chaplains Deuteronomy 10:19 John 15:13 (1) “I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country.” These self-sacrificing words during our war for independence set the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Parable Of The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,958 views

    We are not to ask who is our neighbor; we are to be a neighbor.

    [To receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR? (Luke 10:25-28) 25On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26“What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Perryman avatar

    A Dead Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,179 views

    Looking at the 5th church in Revelation

    INTRO: Clayton Carpenter, one of the first casualties of Dessert Storm, was a helicopter pilot shot down was listed as KIA (killed in action). After the war, prisoners were released and Clayton Carpenter was one of them. As soon as he was freed, he called his mom back home in Kansas. Called, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tim Hedberg avatar

    Living In The Valley Series

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on May 15, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,148 views

    Sermon series on 1 John.

    Living in the Valley 1 John 1:1-4 April 30, 2006 For the next 2 months we will be exploring and going through the book of 1 John on Sunday mornings together. As we begin this series that I’m calling "Living Well in the Valley", I want to tell you 2 things I wish for you. Two things I wish for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Johnson avatar

    Freedom Ain't Free

    Contributed by Paul Johnson on Jan 14, 2012
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     | 7,266 views

    We have been set free from the bondage of sin by the blood of Christ so that we can bring forth deliverance as the body of Christ.

    When we encounter oppression our soul’s desire should be to fight for deliverance. If someone is being dominated by something or someone that is causing them despair we should want them to be delivered. When we encounter oppression and truly want deliverance to take place all of our energy ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Gaston avatar

    Trials Expected & Conquered

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 28, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,854 views

    The worst harm that can come to us, comes when we don't expect it. Believers should never be blindsided by trials. We are going to look at why trials should be expected, that they will not destroy believers, and the secret to conquering trials.

    TRIALS EXPECTED & CONQUERED Isa. 43:1-3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “SOMETIMES WE REPEAT MISTAKES” 1. Two men went to Alaska elk hunting. When the small plane came to pick them up, they wanted to load the two Elks into it. 2. The pilot said, "They’re too heavy! If we put them in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    I Have To Climb Higher...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 17, 2014
     | 4,877 views

    There is a battle between the weasil and the eagle, all the eagle has to do is let go?May the anointing consume us.

    I HAVE TO CLIMB, ANOINTING CONSUME ME... GET RID OF IT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Some fodder from this comes from T.D. Jakes... AS A CANDLE GIVES ITSELF FOR THE LIGHT... I. WE HAVE A TOKEN OF LOVE... THERE IS GOOD NEWS MY FRIEND... GOD IS WITH US... HERE THE BEAUTY: "WITH ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    God's Kind Of Mother

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 31, 2014
     | 12,443 views

    Some mothers give their self to their children. Others give their children to themselves. God's kind of Mother does this.

    God's Kind of Mother 1 Kings 3:16-28 Today is a very special day… a day when we honor and pay respect to a very special person ... our Mothers. To use the words of Abraham Lincoln, "It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this" Mother‘s Day began in Virginia, back ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist