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  • Johnny Carver avatar

    A. W. O. L. (Absent Without Leave)

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 21, 2001
    based on 116 ratings
     | 10,984 views

    This sermon addresses the problem of Christians leaving their post of duty and the dangers of their actions and how to prevent dropping out of service as a Christian.

    Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1 - 4 Title: A. W. O. L. (Absent Without Leave) Introduction: From 1496 B.C. to A.D. 1861,the world knew 2,130 years of war and 227 years of peace. In the last four hundred years European nations have signed more than eight thousand peace treaties. In this century 37.5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Keith Linkous avatar

    When All You've Got Is A "Maybe"

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jul 23, 2001
    based on 241 ratings
     | 29,438 views

    Are there directions that you sense are God’s will and direction, but you’re not sure? This message will encourage and equip you to deal with the issues that must be resolved in faith.

    In looking at the passage in 1 Samuel, Jonathan seemed to be in a situation of uncertainty. The future, the absolute direction he needed for the present time just was not clear. All he could say in v.6 was "It may be..." He couldn’t be sure one way or the other. He seemed to, and probably did, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    Why Do We Have To Forgive? Series

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Aug 10, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 11,491 views

    I talk about why we are mandated to forgive others.

    Why Do We Have To Forgive? Here are some warning signs that might show if you feel you are having a hard time forgiving someone: 1). You feel revenge is the ONLY solution. 2). You have thoughts of hatred towards another. 3). You would not come to their aid if they needed help. 4). Any chance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gabriel Cortes avatar

    Tratando Con La Ira Series

    Contributed by Gabriel Cortes on Feb 1, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 5,999 views

    Este es el primero de 4 sermones acerca de como tratar con nuestras emociones. Dios puso en mí compartir estos mensajes la semana antes y varias semanas después del 11/9/01

    TRATANDO CON LA IRA Salmo 37:5-9 INTRODUCCIÓN En abril de 1994, un hombre y una mujer iban en una van en un expreso de Chicago; atrás iban sus 2 hijos. Un cadillac, conducido por un exconvicto, se colocó detrás de ellos y se les pegó a solo pulgadas. El hombre en la van redujo la ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Busch avatar

    Heavenly Provisions For High Expectations

    Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Jan 6, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,390 views

    How do we reconcile the gulf between where God is demanding we be, and how far our own ability will get us. The answer for this is found in God’s word!

    “Heavenly Provision to meet High Expectations,” Text: Romans 1:16-17 Intro: Tonight I would like to bring you a message entitled “Heavenly Provision To Meet High Expectations.” I started out with a title simple called “Expectations,” but the more I worked on it, the more I realized that there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dan Campbell avatar

    The Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 12,071 views

    The Bible teaches that the world is headed not toward peace and unity, but toward a final, cataclysmic war, the battle of Armageddon (16). Until that climactic holocaust, things will continue to deteriorate as the world falls deeper and deeper into chao

    THE FOUR HORSEMEN OF THE APOCALYPSE Revelation 6: 1-8 The Bible teaches that the world is headed not toward peace and unity, but toward a final, cataclysmic war, the battle of Armageddon (16). Until that climactic holocaust, things will continue to deteriorate as the world falls deeper and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It Is Not An End But A Bend

    Contributed by Olayinka Alamu on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 17,930 views

    God will always make a way where there seems to be no way

    Tell neighbor “It is not an end but a bend’, tell him or her that whatever it is, it is because you are negotiating a bend…Amen1 Whenever we embark on a journey by road, there may be one, two or more bends on the road to our various destinations. This means that during y journey, along the road ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    Who Is The Holy Spirit And What Does He Do?

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 28, 2003
    based on 357 ratings
     | 68,510 views

    This is an attempt to understand who is the Holy Spirit and what does He do?

    Text: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Title: Who is the Holy Spirit and what does he do? Let me begin by saying it is not easy being the Holy Spirit! It is not easy being the Holy Spirit because verse 14 tells us so. “The man without the spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Core Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,070 views

    A short study of six very important terms that help us to understand the core of the gospel.

    TEXT: ROMANS 3:21-31 TITLE: “THE CORE OF THE GOSPEL” INTRODUCTION: A. Bill was lonely and decided his life would be more interesting if he had a pet. He went to the pet store and told the owner he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Simon Rundell avatar

    Hail Mary.... The Immaculate Conception Explained

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 13,189 views

    Explaining the Immaculate Conception, teaching on the history and theology of the dogma, and how it applies to all of us, as an example of God’s Grace and Goodness.

    Sermon: 8th December 2001, Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Text: Luke 1:26-38 “Hail Mary, Filled with Grace” In the name of the +Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Two weeks ago, during our Advent Course, Fr Lewis laid down a challenge for me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Carl Kelleher avatar

    Teachers Series

    Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,507 views

    Learn about your spiritual gifts and where you fit in.

    Title: “Where Do You Fit In”? Text: Romans 12:6-10 Tonight we are going to be looking at the Motivational Gift of a Teacher. I said in the past that when you were Born as a Newborn Baby that God placed certain Talents & Gifts ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ronald Keller avatar

    Pentecost And Babel

    Contributed by Ronald Keller on Jun 8, 2003
    based on 481 ratings
     | 39,784 views

    This Pentecost Sunday sermon compares the events of Pentecost and the Tower of Babel.

    INTRODUCTION Pentecost and Babel. New Testament. Old Testament. Two very different events and yet when we compare them we can learn and be helped. The Genesis’ account of the Tower of Babel tells us that after Noah’s Flood everyone in the world spoke the same language. As the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    A Father Who Deserved Better

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 11, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,555 views

    The father in this parable certainly deserved better than what he received from both his sons. I think we can all agree that our heavenly Father deserves better than what He receives from His children today.

    A FATHER WHO DESERVED BETTER 11 Then He said: "A certain man had two sons. 12 "And the younger of them said to his father, ’Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ So he divided to them his livelihood. 13 "And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, journeyed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Beehler avatar

    What Did You Expect?

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 1, 2003
    based on 121 ratings
     | 14,987 views

    Who do you see, a Messiah or a carpenter?

    What Did You Expect? For most of us, the most powerful negative feeling we will ever experience is the feeling of rejection. People are rejected by their parents, children, spouses, co-workers, friends, peers, and even fellow church members! In our scripture for today, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Getting Ready For Something Big"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 286 ratings
     | 40,737 views

    A sermon for Advent.

    ISAIAH 64:1-9 Mark 13:24-32 “Getting Ready For Something BIG” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church One of the most popular t-v game shows is The Price Is Right hosted by good old Bob Barker. When you receive tickets to attend this highly-watched, fast-moving game ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist