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  • Danny Nance avatar

    A Celebration Of Love Series

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
     | 4,866 views

    First-person narrative preached in a series of narratives for Advent

    A Celebration of Love Jn. 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sparks

    Contributed by Christopher Carlton on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 7,396 views

    This patriotic sermon shows that we all have the potential to start fires. The only difference is whether or not we warm things up or burn things down.

    Romans 7: 15-25 Matt 11 16-19, 25-30 The Fourth of July is probably my favorite of the non-religious holidays. Part of this is because I grew up in the Appalachian mountains of Virginia far, far off the beaten path. Virginia also has some of the strictest fireworks laws in the country. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Laziness Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 3, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 20,173 views

    The first message in a series onthe seven deadly sins.

    VIRUS: Hidden Infections of the Spiritual Life Laziness – Sitting Pretty on Your La-Z-boy Throne Intro: We live in a world of germs and viruses. In many ways we live in fear of the next mutation. Whether it’s the flu or the threat of germ warfare, we live in a time in which the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Addicted To God

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Aug 28, 2020
     | 4,698 views

    This addiction is a good thing

    1 CORINTHIANS 16:15 “ADDICTED TO GOD” A) The word that I want to focus on tonight is the word addicted. * The Greek word is “etaxan” (e’-tax-an) and means to devote or to give of oneself ... Webster: Unable to give up a habit, strongly inclined. B) When you think about being an addict, then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dirty Side Of Ministry Series

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 214 ratings
     | 19,113 views

    In order for the church to reach the lost in the world, it must first reach the lost within the church.

    "The Dirty Side Of Ministry" Mark 1:21-29 By Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church In his words concerning the tragedy of the “Columbia” explosion, President Bush said of the seven astronauts, “These astronauts knew the dangers, and they faced them willingly, knowing they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    America's Hope!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 6, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 24,487 views

    There is hope for America, if we do four things.

    America’s Hope! Psalm 33:1-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 1, 2007 *I love this country. There is no place on earth I would rather live. We have been blessed in countless ways, and we have been a blessing to the whole world. Can you imagine what the world would be like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Warrior

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on May 28, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,011 views

    Remembering in and of itself brings a dilemma. I can remember the things I need to forget, and I forget the things that I should remember. Anyone else have that problem? Can I get a witness? So tell your neighbor, “You need to remember the right thing

    Memorial Day is a day of remembering. We should remember those who have gone to be with the Lord. Tell your neighbor, “You need to remember!” Remembering in and of itself brings a dilemma. I can remember the things I need to forget, and I forget the things that I should remember. Anyone else ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Greetings

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,738 views

    This was my first sermon at First Baptist Church, it was a follow up of the Farewell sermon preached at Michigan Heights Baptist where I had served for ten years.

    Introduction: Today is a day of new beginnings for First Baptist Church, and for Lenea and I. For the past 10 years we were given the privilege to serve Michigan Heights Baptist Church in Stockton and now God has brought us here to serve Him through serving you. Last Sunday as I said “farewll” to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christianity: What's Love Got To Do With It? Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 11, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,731 views

    This sermon covers how love is an essential part of Christianity in the first of a sermon series on the Fruits of the Spirit

    June 13, 2004 The Fruits of the Spirit: Love Tina Turner - whom I believe was abused by her husband Ike during their marriage - once sang a song called, “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” I can only remember the second line of the song when she asked, “what’s love, but a second hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What God Hates!

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,291 views

    The things God Hates!!!

    WHAT GOD HATES PROVERBS 6:16-19 Don’t you just hate it when another vehicle cuts you off on the freeway and especially Big Trucks!! Or I really hate talking to those automated phone systems, and pushing all the different buttons to get to that person you want and then you get some voice ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Priority One Series

    Contributed by Steve Bond on Feb 16, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,708 views

    So what can you do to begin to get rid of stress and worry with your finances? The first step…and the only one we’re going to consider today is this—put God first.

    Introduction If you’ve been with us at Summit for any length of time, you’ve heard us say that God wants us to experience a life with him that’s full and robust…a life with meaning and purpose. A few months ago, our memory verse was John 10:10. Jesus is speaking and he says, “The thief comes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Lessons Learned From Mom"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 14, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,046 views

    A few spiritual things I learned from Mom.

    “Lessons Learned from Mom” May 14, 2017 Matthew 20:20-21 “Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down, asked a favor of him. “What is it you want?” he asked. She said, “Grant that one of these two sons of mine may sit at your right and the other at your left in ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How To Walk On The Water Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 14, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,717 views

    Learn the principles behind Peter’s experience of walking upon the water: (1) Take the first step out in response to God’s call (getting our feet wet first), and (2)understand that faith grows through these steps!

    Jesus experiences the power of God when He was ministering on earth. We see the manifestations of that power through the miracles He performed. Jesus had faith in the Father, and had the confidence that God will give Him the power to accomplish His purposes. We can live our life with that kind ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Spiritual Discipline Of Simplicity Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 19,173 views

    The discipline of simplicity is the conscious act of not being tied to the things of this world.

    Tilling the Soil of the Soul November 27, 2005 Simplicity Matthew 6:19-21, 24-33 I received an email this week from Outside Magazine with the title: “Gift Guide Madness” It read… “The time of immaculate consumption is upon us. From a flaming kayak paddle to an indestructible laptop that can ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Authenticy Of Christianity

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,264 views

    Christianity is the real thing

    Intro: in the midst of great personal tragedies and conflict, it is recorded that John the Baptist had a faith lapse. He asks, are you he, or should we look for another? After ministering to the multitudes and declaring Jesus to be the Christ, he wondered if he had really found the answer. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God