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  • Chris Talton avatar

    A Faith-Filled Future

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,252 views

    When we look into the future, we can be filled with faith or fear. We can choose to be a blessing or dread tomorrow. Your choice.

    January 6, 2002 Hebrews 11:20-22 “A faith-filled future” INTRODUCTION Of all the topics that I could bring up to welcome you into a new year, probably the worst would be to talk about new year’s resolutions. But that is exactly what we are going to do today. Oh, it won’t be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fly High - Acts Part 9 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 18, 2006
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     | 3,132 views

    Acts chapter 10, 11 reveals to the world and to all generations that God will pour out His Holy Spirit on anyone who is devoted to God and His ways --whether they are Jewish, Italian, American or even Muslim. Peter showed that God is ready to pour out His

    “Fly High” – Acts part 9 Thesis: Acts chapter 10, 11 reveals to the world and to all generations that God will pour out His Holy Spirit on anyone who is devoted to God and His ways --whether they are Jewish, Italian, American or even Muslim. Peter showed that God is ready to pour out His Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Waiting On God

    Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Sep 6, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,725 views

    Waiting on God is worth it. Psalm 27:14 "Wait for the LORD; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD.

    Let us pray! Psalm 27:14 "Wait for the LORD; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD. Our message this morning is Waiting on God. Waiting on God. Are you ready. I was reading last Saturday, I was reading up on some statistics and I found out something ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steven Pace avatar

    The Lures Of Temptation Series

    Contributed by Steven Pace on May 3, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,074 views

    This is an illustrative sermon using different methods of fishing; mostly fly fishing to show how the Devil entices us into Sin... excellent sermon for pastors who love illustrative sermons.

    The Lures of Temptations. James 1:13-18 Next week we will be celebrating Mothers Day. Next week there will be time for you to share a short testimony about your mom and what she means to you, so be thinking about that and what you might share. Today we will be continuing our study in the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Santasiere avatar

    "What Are You Like?" Series

    Contributed by Chris Santasiere on May 11, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,886 views

    The answers to knowing what God is like are found in Jesus.

    “An Interview With God” WHAT ARE YOU LIKE? John 14:7-11 May 11, 2002 Introduction Have you ever had a pen pal? In past school years, my wife has had the students in her class form pen pals with the students from a class from a different state. Usually, the other class’ teacher is a friend of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Sarver avatar

    Four Lesson From Four People's Lives Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 11, 2002
    based on 160 ratings
     | 27,259 views

    A message on the spiritual life-lessons Christians can learn from Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Esau.

    Genesis Series #49 June 02, 2002 Title: Four Lesson From Four People’s Lives Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Welcome to New life in Christ. Today we continue with message #49 in our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Genesis. Read Genesis 25:19-34 Opening ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Surviving Loss Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,311 views

    We can survive loss by allowing ourselves to grieve, by receiving God’s comfort and strength, and by trusting in God’s sovereign purposes.

    As your pastor, I try to be as open and transparent as possible. I want you to know me well enough to see that the faith I talk about every week is real. And one of the ways you get to know someone is by asking what they like. Favorite food, favorite hobby. Favorite movie. So, in case any of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    One Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 20, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 8,082 views

    We find the foundation for authentic biblical community within God’s relationship to Himself in the Trinity.

    The Greastest Place on Earth - Part 1 January 13, 2002 INTRODUCTION While Jesus was here on earth a certain argument tended to break out among his disciples over who was the greatest. Will Smith is currently starring in the movie “Ali,” based on the life of the famous boxer Muhammed Ali. Ali ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Are Not An Island

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,406 views

    This sermon explores Jeremiah 29s call for us to be engaged with our community, and recognize that "in their peace, we will find ours."

    “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for wholeness and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” The famous words of Jeremiah 29:11. A well-known, well-publicized, well-memorized, even a life verse for many. But do we know the context for that verse? Do we know ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Show Me Your Character…through Everyday Living

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,215 views

    The third of a series through the book of James

    This past week on ‘Larry King Live’ Larry King interviewed Jessica Hahn, the woman who was part of the Jim Bakker/PTL scandal of almost 20 years ago that affected the reputation of the Christian church as a whole and turned off many people to organized Christianity. As they went to a commercial ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Richard Pfeil avatar

    Seasoning Our Giving Series

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,420 views

    Part of a Christmas series that focuses on making Christ more a part of His season.

    “SEASONING OUR GIVING” TEXT: 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15 Sunday, December 8, 2002 In 1983, 5,000 people nearly staged a riot at a Hill’s Department store in Chesterton, WV. Displays were knocked over, people were pushed, shoved and grabbed, and it was an ugly scene. The same year in Wilkes ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    One In The Spirit: God Shows No Partiality

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,622 views

    This sermon compares Peter’s ministry with Cornelius in Acts 10 to the open door God is giving our congregation to be partners in ministry with a Hispanic speaking congregation.

    One in the Spirit: God Shows No Partiality --Acts 10:34-48 On Sunday evening, January 27, 2002, Olympic gymnasts Mary Lou Retton-Kelley, Kerri Strug, and Bart Conner appeared on the Celebrity version of the TV Reality-Game Show “The Weakest Link,” along with five other famous Olympic athletes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott LeFebvre avatar

    House Of 1,000 Corpses

    Contributed by Scott Lefebvre on Oct 7, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,481 views

    The necessity of keeping your relationship with God fresh and alive.

    HOUSE OF 1,000 CORPSES I’ve always been facinated by outer space. As a little kid my favorite movies were about outer space. My favorite TV shows were about outer space. My favorite games were about outer space. In school I suffered a major let down when I discovered that outer space ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mary Lewis avatar

    Looking Out For Number One Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 3, 2003
    based on 304 ratings
     | 21,871 views

    Obeying the first commandment in a pluralistic society

    Looking Out for Number One INTRODUCTION Once upon a time a little boy who built a little toy sailboat. He would take it to the park every day and sail the little boat on the pond. He liked watching it coast around in the breeze. Because he loved his boat, he was pretty careful not to let it go too ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    My Heart Christ's Home Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 11, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 22,546 views

    This morning I want us to compare our hearts to the rooms in our houses and see how Jesus would view each room. (Idea and portions adapted from Robert Boyd Munger’s My Heart Christ’s Home)

    Sermon for 8/11/2003 My Heart, Christ’s Home Idea and portions adapted from Robert Boyd Munger’s My Heart Christ’s Home Introduction: A. Wanted: Fishers of Men. You catch them and the Lord cleans them. B. Cleaning fish or getting them ready to eat is a disgusting job. C. Took the boys fishing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ