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  • Tim Zukas avatar

    A Mothering God

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on May 10, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,086 views

    Mother’s Day - Female images of God in Scripture

    I have a top 10 list of things that my mother taught me. 10. My mother taught me about the science of Osmosis. Shut your mouth and eat your supper. 9. My mother taught me forsight. Make sure that you wear clean underwear in case you are in an accident. 8. My mother taught me logic. Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A God Copier

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,158 views

    We are called to be like God in this present world. This sermon shows what a "God-copier" looks like.

    A God Copier! Ephesians 5:1-3 While I was still in High school, the Theatre Arts department took a group of students to New York City. A friend of mine, named Jason Carr, was one of the lucky theatre people who got to go. While in NYC, he encountered a man selling watches on the street. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Paradigm Shift In The Church

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Jul 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,153 views

    Here is the Paradigm shift of the first church and the Paradigm shift needed of our church today! I. A CHANGE OF CONTROL - POURING v17 & 33 II. A CHANGE OF COMMUNICATION PREACHING 17-18 III. A CHANGE OF CHALLENGE PASSION 40...

    In Dallas I worked for a furniture company that sold over a half a billion dollars worth of furniture a year. As it was growing and before I got there, the owner was influenced by a “new age” motivational speaker. The guy convinced him to put all of the sales people through a “life changing” 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Love Honor And Obey Series

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,841 views

    Keys to a successful marriage

    To Love, Honor, and Obey? Ephesians 5: 21-28 What is the Primary Source of problems in the Marriage? As Paul wrote these words family life in the Roman Empire was in a shambles, divorce and adultery were running rampant and marriage was in danger of a complete and utter breakdown. Men didn’t want ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    A Multinational Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,965 views

    What is the Kingdom of God? It is multi-national.

    A Multinational Kingdom: Rev 5:9-10 October 29, 2006 Intro: The other day, I learned the definition of a good sermon: It should have a good beginning. It should have a good ending. And they should be as close together as possible. After one exceptionally long and boring sermon, a man shook the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Debts, Trespasses And Sins - Oh My! Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 6, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,572 views

    This sermon addresses the meaning of three words used to translate the Lord’s Prayer -- Debts, Trespasses and Sins.

    When I was in Seminary, I would preach at any church that needed a guest preacher. Sometimes we would go to churches that had over 1,000 in attendance, and the Senior Pastor would graciously allow a seminary student to come and preach. Sometimes we would go to these tiny little churches that had ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I'm On The Battlefield/Getting Ready For War

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 35,360 views

    Before we go into battle, we must be equipped for battle. A soldier in battle with his/her weapons, is like a lamb in a field with the wolves. Get yourselves armed and prepare yourselves for battle!

    As I was listening to the news about the Middle East conflict dealing with Sadaam Hussein, I began to look at how the United States was getting their forces ready and in place to go to war. But before a soldier can be allowed to be an active member of the armed forces, he or she must under go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Day Of Pentecost

    Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,608 views

    Learning from the darkness.

    This past Sunday was considered to be the Day of Pentecost Did you look on your calendar? What is it? For ’day of pentecost’ Acts 2:1 And when the DAY OF PENTECOST was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. Acts 20:16 For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Believe The Bible As God's Word? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 14, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,095 views

    There are many supporting truths which states that the Bible is the Word of God but the most important truth is that the One and Only True God is found in the Bible!

    I hope you are now prepared to answer the question, “Does God really exists?” That was our topic last week. More importantly, I hope you truly believe in the Creator God and that belief is not only experienced on Sundays but on a daily basis. Now, if someone asks you “Why do you believe the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Ps. 119:89~the 1611 Version Verses The Perversions

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Feb 26, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,314 views

    The 1611 King James Bible is based on the Masoretic Old Testament manuscripts, guarded and handed down by the Hebrew Scholars, and the Received Text (known as the Textus Receptus, or Byzantine Greek text) preserved by God through Godly men.

    PSALMS 119:89 THE 1611 KJ BIBLE VERSES THE PERVERSIONS 2-26-11 I just wonder how many of us have thought about the fact that this year “2011” marks the 400th Anniversary of the 1611 King James Bible, the King James Bible is based on the Masoretic Old Testament manuscripts, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What On Earth Is Going On? Series

    Contributed by Larry Sopchak on Sep 22, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,873 views

    A sermon examining the signs of the times in light of the tsunami disaster that struck Japan.

    What On Earth Is Going On? Sunday, March 13, 2011 End-Times Series : Sermon One [VIDEO] TEXT: Matthew 24:3-14 ; 21-22 ; 27; 29-44 Luke 21:9-11; 25-33 [VIDEO] INTRODUCTION In his book, "A Tale of Two Cities", Charles Dickens wrote... "It was the best of times, it was the worst of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer Keys - Be Specific Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,436 views

    BE SPECIFIC when praying. Specific prayers emphasize our need and God’s power. Specific prayers may even clarify our calling.

    Prayer Keys - Be Specific “What do you want me to do for you?” “Lord, I want to see,” he replied. Lk 18:41 Praying specifically is a key to effective prayer. The blind man’s first request is for Jesus to have mercy on him. Jesus asks him specifically, “What do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monty Newton avatar

    When We Get It Together

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 11, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,776 views

    When we get it together there is no telling what God will do.

    Pentecost Sunday Title: When We Get It Together Text: Acts 2:1-13 and 42-47 Thesis: When we get it together there is no telling what God will do. The Season of Pentecost Pentecost marks the dramatic arrival of the Holy Spirit and the amazing impact the Spirit’s presence had on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    How Big Is Your Want Too? Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 30, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,310 views

    God wants us to be history makers in our land so what are the qualities of a history maker?

    Text: Daniel chapter 1 Title: How big is your want too? Introduction Today we start a series on the book of Daniel. The theme of the entire book of Daniel is the Sovereignty of God.Every single chapter in the book of Daniel shows God as sovereign over the events of history; past, present and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Aaron Kilbourn avatar

    We're Expecting

    Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Jul 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,424 views

    We are patiently waiting for and expecting the day for when our pain and suffering is taken away and we truly become one of God’s children.

    Romans 8:18 – 25 reads, “For I consider the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist