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  • Daren Mitchell avatar

    How We Pray Is Important

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Sep 23, 2012
     | 3,585 views

    I pray we will fail in our pursuit of happiness and that as our focus transforms from the selfish to the holy we will become more and more in tune with His Spirit, with His mission to reach and serve the world around us for His Son.

    For the last two weeks we’ve been talking about prayer. The first week we discussed Daniel and how he showed us through his story that prayer matters. We discovered that prayer matters because it helps us to rely on God’s mercy. Because it helps us to confess sin and ask for mercy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Jesus Said About Fear Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 27, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,556 views

    15 times int he Gospels Jesus tells folks to not be afraid, what does that say to us today?

    What Jesus Said About Fear So, what are you afraid of? What it is that sends Goosebumps up and down your spine, brings your heart to your throat and makes you want to throw up just thinking about it? Snakes, heights, spiders, enclosed spaces? Back in the day one of my favourite shows was ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    No Excuses - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 12, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,353 views

    Several weeks ago, we saw that those who do not believe in God and ultimately do not trust in Christ have no excuse for not believing and for not living their lives in glory to God. Now Paul turns to the Jews, the religious people of the day, who thought

    No Excuses – Part 2 Romans 2:1-29 Slide Several weeks ago we began this series called “Summer in Rome” and we learned in the first message that the Gospel is the Power of God for salvation and for righteous living. It is only through trusting in Christ that we can be saved and only through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Pursuit Of Happyness

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,215 views

    God knows best what will lead to our happiness. In this sermon I share a secular article that reveals research that proves that God knows best.

    Introduction: A. What is your secret to living a long, happy life? B. The story is told of a woman walked up to a little old man rocking in a chair on his porch. 1. She said, “I couldn’t help noticing how happy you look, what’s your secret for a long happy life?” 2. The man said, “I smoke three ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love That Endures Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
     | 4,285 views

    Marriage is an invitation to move beyond yourself and focus on another. Marriage is a ministry. It’s not about getting your needs met but serving the need of your spouse. God called us to love one another not because of our feelings for them but in spite

    A Love That Endures Genesis 2:18-25 There’s the story of a husband who placed an ad in the Rocky Mountain News just prior to a Super Bowl a few years ago. Will trade my non-cooking and non-shopping wife with attitude problem
for one Super Bowl ticket. No Indian givers. Call so-and-so at ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Prayer To Grow On Series

    Contributed by Allen Calkins on Nov 24, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,185 views

    It is essential that Christians remain committed to growing in the Lord in order to have the impact we are intended to have in the world.

    A Prayer to Grow On Colossians 1:9-14 INTRODUCTION When it comes to matters of faith, how good is good enough for you? What is your goal in the Christian life? Is your goal to be the best believer you can be for the glory of God? Obviously, our Lord’s desire is for us to continue to grow and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy Is Coming In The Morning

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 16, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 40,356 views

    Have you ever felt like crying? There are times in every life when each of us feels like crying. Crying is universal. Everyone cries. Babies cry and adults cry. No matter what sex, race or nationality we happen to be, we cry. Usually our tears represent t

    “Joy Is Coming In The Morning” Psalms 30:5 SCRIPTURE: For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favor is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Psalm 30:5 Introduction Have you ever felt like crying? There are times in every life when each of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    To Be Rich Become Poor Series

    Contributed by T D on Dec 31, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,163 views

    Storing up treasures in heaven.

    Series: It’s Backwards! To Be Rich Become Poor Luke 12:32-34 You’ve probably seen Leonardo da Vinci’s painting of the Last Supper, as he depicts Jesus and his disciples around a long table, well da Vinci wasn’t the only artist to paint this event. It has been repeated ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Foundation For Joyous Living Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,635 views

    This sermon is part of a series in Philippians.

    HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE THE FOUNDATION FOR JOYOUS LIVING Sunday January 28, 2007 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:1-2 Intro. A. I have spoken to you on numerous occasions about the importance of a solid foundation. You do not have to be a contractor or home builder to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    I Am The Life Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 22, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,524 views

    This message looks at what Jesus meant by "I am the Life" and how that affects our Lives.

    I Am the Life It’s funny, I don’t have a favorite German Chancellor or a favourite African dictator but I do have a couple of favorite American Presidents. I have enjoyed reading the quiet wit of Calvin Coolidge, don’t know what he was like as a president but he said some ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Revelation 11 - Witnesses & Woes Series

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 24, 2011
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,833 views

    Our search to understand the book of Revelation brings us to chapter 11, concerning the two witnesses and the third woe.

    In our ongoing review of the book of Revelation, we now offer chapter 11. There is the story of an elderly lady who attended every church service for over 50-years. She always enjoyed the teaching of the Lord. Her favorite events were the fellowship dinners. She loved to serve others and was ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God Is Good

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Feb 20, 2015
     | 15,307 views

    A message using multiple stories illustrating the goodness of God in his divine protection, divine providence, and divine participation

    God IS Good Introduction: Matthew Henry said “As He is good to all, so he does good – He is good to all his creatures, from the highest angel to the meanest worm, to all but devils and damned sinners, that have shut themselves out from his goodness. All his creatures receive the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shepherd Of My Soul

    Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Mar 5, 2015
     | 18,652 views

    God is the Shepherd of our soul. This message tries to understand a deeper meaning of God being a Shepherd for His own sheep, His children.

    Shepherd of My Soul Psalms 23:1-6 Introduction: Psalm 23 is undoubtedly one of the best-known passages in all the Bible. Most of us learned it as children and it continues to be a comfort to those who are dying, or those who have lost loved ones. Maybe it’s so well-loved because it is so ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Judge Not Lest Ye Be Judged Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 23, 2015
    based on 23 ratings
     | 33,116 views

    Almost everybody can quote Jesus' statement: "Judge not". But are they quoting Him properly? Is there something in His words that say more than most people think?

    OPEN: Little Tommy was out on the playground during recess and was picking on the other children on the playground. One of his favorite ways of taunting the other kids was make ugly faces at them. Mrs. Smith was the teacher in charge of supervising recess and she saw Tommy doing this. She took ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Death Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 5, 2015
    based on 11 ratings
     | 45,500 views

    When I was 5 my grandfather died. As I stood by the graveside at the cemetery, my mother said I looked down into the grave and then turned to her and asked "How's Grandpa ever going to get out of there?"

    OPEN: I’d like us to start out with a couple of powerful Resurrection Songs from the past. Join me as we sing: “I know, I know, that Jesus liveth, and on earth and again shall stand I know, I know that life He giveth, that grace and power are in His hand.” “I serve a risen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ