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  • Richard Roberts avatar

    Falling Down Without Falling Away

    Contributed by Richard Roberts on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,941 views

    everyone makes mistakes and some times we fall flat on our face with anger pride lust or simply being lazy. Just because you fall down don’t mean you have to fall away.

    23. The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. 24. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. 25. I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Eric Ferguson avatar

    Proof Of Purchase

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,308 views

    Explore the message that the early Christians recieved to give them hope while facing Nero’s insane persecution. Discover the three proofs of faith which can help you truly know if you are developing as a follower of Christ.

    Opening Skit: Stamped For Eternity (available upon request) VIDEO INTRO: PROOF (available upon request) Introduction: We struggle to believe what we cannot see, but we cannot see, because we are not really looking. We all hope for the best most of the time. Even when the odds aren’t quite in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Meeting The Challenge: Part One Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,016 views

    As our congregation faced the new year of 2008, each person was asked to participate in a 10 week spiritual challenge so that we could grow more like Christ. This is an introduction to the first four spiritual disciplines involved in the challenge

    (a copy of the 10 Week Spiritual Challenge can be obtained by emailing Michael Luke) TEXT: SELECTED TITLE: “MEETING THE CHALLENGE: Part One” OPEN: A. Being a Christian is not easy --there are some common misconceptions concerning the Christian life 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Meeting The Challenge: Part Two Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,450 views

    As our congregation faced the new year of 2008, each person was asked to participate in a 10 week spiritual challenge so that we could grow more like Christ. This is an introduction to the last four spiritual disciplines involved in the challenge

    TEXT: SELECTED TITLE: “MEETING THE CHALLENGE: PART TWO” OPEN: A. Laurence J. Peter: “If you don’t know where you’re going, you will probably end up somewhere else.” 1. Goals are important --they help us establish: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Scandalous Christmas

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 22, 2007
     | 5,248 views

    Joseph, the step-dad of Jesus, was faced with a very tough decision: What to do with a pregnant fiance. Joseph journeyed far in his spirit to come to a place where he could make a home for Jesus with his wife Mary.

    Sermon for CATM and for Retirement Suites by the Lake –December 22 and 23, 2007 Advent IV – Joseph Made a Home for Jesus – Matthew 2:18-25 Advent: Love A Salvation Army woman was informed by a policeman that a local ordinance would prevent her from ringing her bells to invite contributions. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Henderson avatar

    Weapons Of Mass Distraction Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on May 7, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 13,516 views

    This message is a part of my series titled Facing the Giants which builds on the popular movie. This message deals with distraction...why we are distracted, how Satan uses this powerful tool and what we can do to combat it.

    Weapons of Mass Distraction Nehemiah 6:1-15 Read scripture. If we look carefully at the scripture one of the things that quickly emerges is this fact: life is a struggle....it is a battle from beginning to end. In the book of Ephesians Paul tells us “ For our struggle is not against flesh and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is There Not A Cause? Series

    Contributed by Dave Rajoon on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 72,024 views

    There are giants stalking the land and many people are too afraid to take up the challenge to stand and fight. David faced a giant one day and while everyone cowered and his brothers berated him, David asked: "Is there not a Cause?"

    BIG IDEA: Giants are stalking the land but the church seems to be burying its head in the sand. We must get up and fight because there is a cause. Introduction: David was the youngest of the eight sons of Jesse. Three of his brothers served in Saul’s army. There names were Eliab who was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Christ - Yesterday, Today And Forever

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 20, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,097 views

    Jesus Christ - Yesterday, Today and Forever. What does this mean when we face difficulties, when loss and change happen to us? Our congregation just learned of the resignation of its Senior Pastor. This sermon was written for that Sunday.

    "God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?" 7Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. 8Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Child's Ministry

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 13, 2003
    based on 164 ratings
     | 40,654 views

    The Challenge facing the church today is: IS THERE A PLACE FOR OUR CHILDREN IN MINISTRY? IS THERE A LAD HERE WITH GIFTS TO OFFER? IS THERE A GIRL HERE WHO HAS GIFTS TO OFFER? Well, let’s see as we approach our Target Text.

    “I will give my voice to the Lord. All the words I bring, all the songs I sing, I will give them to the Lord. I will give my hands to the Lord. All the things they do will be good and true, I will give them to the Lord. I will give my heart to the Lord. All the things I love are for Him above, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jamie Wright avatar

    In The Middle Of It

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 12,228 views

    Many Christians quit when faced with adversity. Jesus promised that He is in our midst. Looking through the Scriptures one can find that in the middle of a crisis God is right In the middle of It with them. He is in the middle of the Firery Furnace, He

    In the Middle of It Pastor Jamie Wright * Maranatha Fellowship * 04-18-04 How many times have you found your self in the middle of something? I would love to that but, I am in the middle of doing something right now. I would like to pay my tithes but I’m In the middle of a financial crisis I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Webster avatar

    Things You Can Trust In The New Year Series

    Contributed by James Webster on Jan 14, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,661 views

    Order of Service and Sermon for the New Year. There are thousands of promises in God’s Word. This sermon zeros in on four things you can count on when facing the New Year. Power Point available contact websterj@zoominternet.net

    CATLETTSBURG SOUTHSIDE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2012 AM WORSHIP SERVICE HAPPY NEW YEAR ORDER OF SERVICE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS IN THE EYES OF A CHILD (Movie Clip) PASTORAL WELCOME May all your troubles be as short as your New Year’s Resolutions RESPONSIVE READING Lam 3:21-26 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    He Wants The Truth Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 31, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,116 views

    Suppose some organization or person filmed your every action and thought. Would you like the film? Could you bear to watch it? Could you handle the truth about yourself? How are you at facing the truth?

    “He’s Amazing: He Wants the Truth” Luke 4:14-30 There are tremendous concerns today about invasion of privacy. People fear the FBI and the CIA. We are reluctant to grant them powers that would enable them to gather information about us without our knowledge – although many suspect they may ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    God In Trials

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,989 views

    These three young men stood up for God, and so were used in amazing ways to impact the greatest king who ever lived. They refused to do what was convenient and safe and rather entrusted themselves to God in the face of death.

    Passage: Daniel 3:1-30 Intro: Have you ever been frustrated by your inability to bring someone to faith in Christ? 1. you share your faith, you live a transformed life, you love and serve 2. sometimes even nag and cajole!! 3. but they continue walking in the darkness, and we wonder ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Judged

    Contributed by Paul Searight on Aug 24, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,617 views

    The certainty of judgement. Despite a range of interpretations about the final days and the nature of Christs return - all are in agreement - we will all face the judgement throne. We will be judged but we will also experience Gods mercy and his grace fir

    Judged John Milton wrote: The aged earth aghast With terror of that blast Shall from the surface to the centre shake When, at the worlds last session The mighty judge in middle air shall spread Hi throne As if on a massive cinema screen the most incredible event that man has ever witnessed will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    When We've Given Up On God Coming Through For Us

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 10, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,152 views

    As time passes by, we lose our hope that God is going to fulfill the promises He's made. This message looks at why God delays and how we can maintain solid faith in the face of the waiting.

    [This is a long outline that might be better suited to a Wednesday evening Bible study.] WHY WOULD YOU LAUGH AT GOD? We laugh because we’ve given up hope. - Genesis 18:11-12. - The way verse 12 is phrased makes it obvious that she once harbored real hope that this would happen. The problem is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist