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  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    Waiting On God

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 17,524 views

    An examination of the importance of and manner in which we are to wait on God in our lives.

    The saying goes: “Timing is everything.” That is so true. You see this to be obvious in the trauma operating room. The surgeon knows that to operate too quickly - before the patient’s vital signs are stabilized - will probably kill them on the table. But, he knows that to wait too long will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Choices Matter

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 14, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,287 views

    Our God given right to Choose and the importance of right choices in life

    Trust Decides Everything Rom 8:29 - 30, Gen 2:16-17, Gen 15:1-6, Deut 30:16-20, John 3:16, Acts 16:31 October 4, 2002 I. When people decide to accept Jesus as their savior they come to a point in there lives where they are ready to put their trust in God instead of themselves. A. When any of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What You Need To Know About The Holy Spirit Chuck Sligh, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,668 views

    There are several important activities in the lives of believers, some of which are discussed in this sermon.

    What You Need to Know about the Holy Spirit Chuck Sligh Parts 2 TEXT: Acts 1:8 - “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do You Say Thank You To A King

    Contributed by Michael Deaton on Nov 20, 2000
    based on 478 ratings
     | 24,216 views

    First Person Narrative of Leper who went back to say thank you for healing.

    How do you thank a King? Luke 17:11-19 It's been three weeks since my wife touched me again. It had been three long years. I didn't know if I would ever feel her touch again. I didn't know if I would ever feel the touch of another human being ever again during those three years. But then ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Stand Firm!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 30, 2011
     | 6,980 views

    A first-person narrative based on the Apostle Paul’s final words of encouragement.

    If you only had fifteen minutes to live, who would you want to speak to and what would you say? Would you, perhaps, call up your mom and tell her how much you love her for all that she did for you? Or would you sit down with the grandchildren and impress upon them again those things that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Candle In The Darkness

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 27, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,348 views

    The image of being "the light of the world" is quite important to the Christian life

    A CANDLE IN THE DARKNESS MATTHEW 5:14-16 OPENING ILLUSTRATION… “Take off the Sticker” (p) My wife and I were traveling to Greeneville the other day and I became frustrated. We were in our car, which really has no markings that we are Christians other than the “Pastor” sticker I have placed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Catalyst For Cleansing

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 4, 2013
     | 4,623 views

    A sermon that describes the importance of the blood in cleansing us from our sins.

    "The Catalyst for Cleansing" I John 1:7 "But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin." INTRODUCTION: Let me start this morning with the definition of the word catalyst. Encarta ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stop, Look And Listen

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 13, 2010
     | 8,567 views

    A pre-lenten sermon on the importance of having a close relationship with Christ Jesus.

    Luke 9: 28 – 36 Stop, Look and Listen Intro: “A teacher of a primary Sunday School class was reading this passage of scripture to her class. As she read, she noticed Johnny staring at her with a puzzled look. When she finished reading, she asked Johnny to tell her where Jesus was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Pack Your Pew

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 30, 2024
     | 2,734 views

    This message was preached for our "Pack Your Pew" Sunday with the emphasis of why coming/going to church was important. One of my emphases was that coming here is not nearly as important as going somewhere.

    PACK YOUR PEW Why Do I Need To Go To Church Anyway? Hebrews 10:25 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: This story deals with a rather old fashioned lady, who was planning a couple of weeks vacation in Florida. She also was quite delicate and elegant with her language. She wrote a letter to a particular ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pleasure Of God

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,272 views

    God’s pleasure is possibly the most important subject in the world ever!

    The Pleasure of God 19th April 1997 • Main text- Ephesians 1:1-14 (New King James) 1. Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus: 2. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship Series

    Contributed by Clifton Mckinley on Aug 3, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,061 views

    Second message in a series on church health stressing the importance and attributes of worship

    Getting W.E.L.L. Worship Part 2 of 5 Intro The ability to worship is one of the distinguishing marks of humans compared to animals. A dog doesn’t sit in his backyard and lift his paws to the Lord and bark out his praises. Yes, he barks sometimes, but I guarantee he is not contemplating the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Miracle On 34th Street Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 12, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 17,231 views

    It is important to our faith to believe in miracles - especially the virgin birth of Jesus.

    SERIES: CHRISTMAS CLASSICS “MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET” LUKE 1:26-38 OPEN In the famous 1947 film classic Miracle on 34th Street, which was re-made in recent years, a man claiming to be Santa Claus is placed on trial. The judge is hoping to provide an answer for the age-old question, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is The Church? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 11, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,204 views

    This sermon is the first in a short series of messages on the church, and it examines what the church of Jesus Christ is.

    Scripture For the next four weeks or so I would like to interrupt my series in Paul’s letter to the Romans and preach a short series of sermons on the church. I am doing so for the following reason. Over the course of this past year the Session of the Tampa Bay Presbyterian church has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Revelation Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Mark Bouman on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 81 ratings
     | 13,692 views

    A small introduction to the Apocalypse of St. John and a verse by verse exposition of the first Chapter of the book.

    Introduction- A few years ago a friend asked me what I thought was the most important book of the Bible for our own day and age. My answer to him was a resounding, “The Revelation of Jesus Christ.” It is because, I believe, we are getting nearer and nearer to its literal fulfillment every day. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Your Neighbor As Yourself Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 11, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 44,080 views

    Before you can love your neighbor as yourself, you must first love yourself.

    The Greatest Commandment Series David Owens Sermon #3: “Love Your Neighbor as Yourself” (Pt. 1) 10/5/03 Text: Mark 12:28-34 Introduction: A. I want to begin this morning with the words to a song that was a big hit for Whitney Houston around ten years ago. “I believe the children are our are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ