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  • Martin Wiles avatar

    How's Your Hearing?

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 14, 2010
     | 5,054 views

    God's Word encounters various types of heart soil as it preached and taught, and a person's response is determined by what kind of preparation has taken place.

    HOW'S YOUR HEARING? MATTHEW 13:1-9 INTRODUCTION Some know firsthand what it is to have a hearing problem. Those who have one are often required to have a hearing aid. Others choose not to. Losing our hearing or even a part of it is a very serious and aggravating thing. Some have what is termed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For Christ's Return

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 20, 2010
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     | 21,675 views

    Believers and unbelievers alike have the responsibility to prepare for Christ's return.

    Preparing For Christ’s Return Matthew 25:1-13 I was once sent an interesting book entitled, Jesus Is Finally Coming Are You Ready for the Rapture? October 28, 1992. It was sent to me free of charge by the Mission For The Coming Days. This is an organization that was formed in 1988 after, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep On Keeping On

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,076 views

    So when you’re fed up, discouraged, and ready to quit, when you whine and complain to God, “I’m done. I’m through. It’s over,” don’t lose it when God says: “No you’re not."

    Intro Elijah is running for his life, frightened, trying to hide from the fears that haunt him. Suddenly, in the thick of his escape attempt, “The word of the Lord came to [Elijah]”! Now if that’s not enough to frighten someone, the question the Lord asks him should. God asks ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Where Is God When It Hurts? Series

    Contributed by Michael Deaton on Jan 27, 2012
     | 11,910 views

    Use of Psalm 88 to ask Where God Is in those hurting days of our lives

    Where is God When It Hurts? Psalm 88 LORD, you are the God who saves me; day and night I cry out to you. May my prayer come before you; turn your ear to my cry. I am overwhelmed with troubles and my life draws near to death. I am counted among those who go down to the pit; I am like one ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Keeping Your Kids Out Of Concrete

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 22, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,195 views

    There is NO more important task in the life of the believing parent than to provide the abundant life through active, unceasing training in following Christ and His Word.

    “Keeping Our Kids Out of The Concrete” Introduction: What is happening in our nation today? What is happening to our children and young people? Why are so many compromising, struggling, drowning and even dying? Why does it seem that each of the last few generations is taking longer and longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Triumph Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 27, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,387 views

    The Cross of Christ is unimaginably tragic. Yet, it is also amazingly triumphant! There is pain, but out of that pain will emerge new joy. There is despair, but out of that despair will arise eternal hope!

    THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CROSS THE TRIUMPH OF THE CROSS! Easter Sunday, April 8, 2007 INTRODUCTION: In the past several weeks, we have explored together the significance of the Preparation For The Cross, The Cost of The Cross: Obedience, last Sunday Pastor Mark so well spoke on The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Suicide

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Dec 24, 2008
    based on 36 ratings
     | 25,299 views

    I NEED HELP! - THERE IS HOPE!

    1 Samuel 31:41Sa 31:4 Then said Saul to his armorbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith, lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armorbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took his sword, and fell upon it. 1Sa 31:5 And when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    And His Name Shall Be Called . . . Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,301 views

    Isaiah gives us four names that Jesus would be called, and each name gives us a description of what Jesus would do.

    Introduction During the 1960’s, a phenomenon called “Peanuts” was born. The comic strip began appearing in newspapers all over America. The simple characters and modest storylines became the perfect placebo for millions looking for a daily dose of innocence. And none of that was lost on Madison ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Dr Luke - An Example For Us All Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,118 views

    God use this Gentile to write 28% of the New Testament, he had an illustrious career ahead of him, but he chose to follow the Lord - what will you do with your life? God can and will use you - if you let Him.

    Dr. Luke – 2nd November 2008 am The character we will look at today wrote more of the New Testament than anyone else – any guesses who it is? Who is Luke? It has been suggested that Luke may have been one of the two Greeks who desired to see Jesus about the time of the raising of Lazarus John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Found A Way: To Bridge The Gap

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,799 views

    Jesus bridges the gap, and we are witnesses to this incredible miracle!

    Love Found A Way: To Bridge The Gap John 1:14 Intro: (video clip - intro scene in "The God’s Must Be Crazy") But it wasn’t garbage that came from heaven, like it was in the video clip. It wasn’t the discarded leftovers casually tossed overboard, having fulfilled their usefulness and now needing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rest Of The Story

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on May 27, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,683 views

    Often quoted and very familiar to even people who don’t follow Jesus’ "Come to me" passage. But do we really understand what Jesus means by it? This passage is full of cultural specific references that could easily be lost if we don’t understand the cultu

    Memorial Day The Rest of the Story Matthew 11:25-30 May 25, 2008 Often quoted and very familiar to even people who don’t follow Jesus is His declaration, “Come to me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.” This is an amazing passage with a whole host of applications that can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Am I To Become Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 3, 2011
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     | 5,412 views

    To live the Christian life mean there are some qualities we must develop. Here are 4 - that is, if we desire God's blessing.

    What Am I to “Become?” Ephesians 4:1-5 * Years ago, one of the most often asked question to little children was, “What do you want to be when you grow up.” Depending on the child, the answer could change a couple of times every day. This thinking weight heavily on our word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony White avatar

    Stewardship: Giving In Times Of Little Series

    Contributed by Anthony White on Feb 24, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 16,047 views

    With the looming economic meltdown, persons are tempted to not be faithful in their stewardship. This sermon is an encouragement to give despite the hard times now being faced.

    Today is the start of our stewardship series which is normally done this time of the year. Our stewardship series is always about the use of our spiritual gifts, the use of our time and the use of our resources. This morning I want to start off the series by looking at the topic, “Stewardship: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Smith avatar

    Remarriage Is Adultery Series

    Contributed by David Smith on Oct 27, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,983 views

    Jesus said to them, "Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery."

    Every now and then you find yourself tacking a Bible passage that just doesn’t lend itself to starting your sermon with a joke. Today’s Gospel reading is one such passage. For divorce is no laughing matter, and of course I know that first-hand. Indeed, not only did I experience the divorce of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    "God's Voice Is In The Storm"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 18, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,879 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to encourage the hearers to TRUST God at all time regardless of the circumstances.

    18 October 2009 Pentecost Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Compound’s Multi-Purpose Facility Contingency Operation Base (C.O.B.) Adder Tallil, Iraq BIG IDEA: Regardless of the circumstances in our lives, we need to TRUST God at all times. REFERENCES: Jonah (ESV); Job 26:7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal