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  • Thomas Gaskill avatar

    Be Still So That You Can Run

    Contributed by Thomas Gaskill on Oct 23, 2011
     | 6,070 views

    Rest is necessary to run the race God has marked out for us.

    Be Still So That You Can Run! Thomas A. Gaskill October 30, 2011 Introduction: Read Isaiah 40:28-31 Rest is vital to our well being physically, mentally, and spiritually. God created the Sabbath to be a means of revitalization. It is a day to heed God’s invitation: “Be still ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Be Merciful Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Oct 29, 2011
     | 6,840 views

    Mercy is for the weak, we are weak because of our sins. Others need to have that same mercy for they too are weak from sins.

    Blessed are the Merciful… Matt 5:7 Many years ago, executives of the Time-Life publishing organization discovered that the company’s profit margin had shrunk to an alarmingly low level. Consequently, they began an intensive effort to try to cut costs. Efficiency experts suggested that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Caring Mother And The Caring Child

    Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Apr 2, 2011
     | 12,342 views

    MOTHERING SUNDAY SERMON

    THE CARING MOTHER AND THE CARING CHILD Introduction The history of Mothering Sunday is interesting. Some say it is difficult to be definitive about how it all began. The following are some of the theories advanced about the history of this all important day: It may have started from a Roman Spring ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    You Need An Anchor Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,708 views

    A sermon on the anchor of the soul (Some material taken from Wikipedia's article on anchors: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anchor)

    HoHum: A naval student was being put through the paces by an old sea captain. "What would you do if a sudden storm sprang up on the starboard?" asked the captain. "Throw out an anchor, sir." replied the naval student. "What would you do if another storm sprang up aft?" asked the captain. "Throw out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I'm Pressing On

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 5, 2011
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     | 32,843 views

    A sermon encouraging others to leave their doubt, unbelief and negative talk behind and take personal responsibility for their spiritual growth in 2011.

    I'M PRESSING ON: A 2011 new year message to CWC! Philippians 3:13-15 Intro: The Old Hymnal, “Higher Ground” is a spiritual declaration of one determined man Johnson Oatman, Jr.put to music! Some refuse to believe that our personal faith plays a role in our spiritual growth and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christ Is Our Perfect Sacrifice

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 25, 2011
     | 6,426 views

    LENT 5 - God's Son, Jesus Christ, is our perfect Sacrifice. More than just the outside Jesus cleanses even the inside of mankind.

    CHRIST IS OUR PERFECT SACRIFICE (Outline) April 10, 2011 - Lent 5 - HEBREWS 9:11-14 INTRO: What is important in your life? What do you consider as the most valuable to you at this time? In our youth the little things held our attention. Pets, bikes, and good grades seemed to be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Unityin The Body Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 24, 2013
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     | 6,054 views

    God created the church and God desires that there be unity in God's house. The common denominator for unity is Jesus Christ and the leading of the Holy Spirit to direct His church.

    Lessons from Apostle Paul; Unity in the body of Christ Ephesians chapter 4:1-4:6 Introduction- This morning we are beginning a new series called lessons from Apostle Paul. We will be looking at practical applications of God’s Word, discipleship, behaviors, basic Christianity, and how ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Holy Spirit's Peace

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 24, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,130 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have genuine peace? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To emphasize the work of the HOLY SPIRIT in our lives not our works of fake peace. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 12:18 (New Living Translation, Second

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have genuine peace? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To emphasize the work of the HOLY SPIRIT in our lives not our works of fake peace. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 12:18 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the leader of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Holy Spirit's Peace

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 28, 2013
     | 4,783 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have genuine peace? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To emphasize the work of the HOLY SPIRIT in our lives not our works of fake peace. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 12:18 (New Living Translation, Second

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have genuine peace? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To emphasize the work of the HOLY SPIRIT in our lives not our works of fake peace. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 12:18 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the leader of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Super Bowl Christians

    Contributed by William Lott on Feb 2, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,753 views

    This sermon teaches what is necessary for Super Bowl Christians to become Champions.

    Super Bowl Christians I Cor. 9:25 Intro: For a lot of players it’s just great to get to play in the “Super Bowl” but for others who have been there and lost in the past, just getting there is not the goal. They want to be champions. I’m afraid Christians are that way too ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Pictures Of Faithful Service

    Contributed by Timothy W. Smith, Sr. on Feb 23, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,035 views

    From three professions we can learn how to be faithful in serving The Lord.

    Three Pictures Of Faithful Service 2 Timothy 2:3-7 INTRODUCTION 1. As Paul sought to encourage Timothy in his work as an evangelist... He made allusions to three secular occupations: soldier, athlete, farmer 2 Timothy 2:3-7 Here we find "Three Pictures Of Faithful Service" 2. Everyone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who's Your Boss Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Aug 28, 2010
     | 6,265 views

    As servants of Almighty God, we have the authority and awesome privilege of sharing God's message of love with all people.

    WHO'S YOUR BOSS? GALATIANS 1:1-5 INTRODUCTION The boss is an interesting individual. Some people like their boss and some do not. Some work harder when the boss is around than when he or she is absent. Many bosses are very difficult to work for while others are very laid back. The boss might be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eating Death Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 30, 2010
     | 3,551 views

    Exposition of Heb 2:5-8 regarding Christ and the gospel

    Text: Hebrews 2:5-9, Title: Eating Death, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/22/10, A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: the writer/author is continuing with his argument about the superiority of Christ over angels, almost like the warning passage was a parenthetical statement. And we get a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Attitude Of Gratitude Towards Work

    Contributed by Hylton Davidson on May 19, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,022 views

    You may not have the perfect job, buy you need to thank God that you have a job. Some people would love to have your job.

    An attitude of gratitude towards work Introduction On of the greatest problems we face today, believe it or not, is the attitude we take to work. When I refer to work, I mean any form of work. We must not look on our work as a gloomy monotony, a burden to be borne. We must learn to have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Understanding Post Traumatic Stress

    Contributed by Peter Mcinnes on Jun 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,021 views

    For military Veterans & families to help understand how PTSD is developed & some ideas on how to deal with it.

    This is written with the aim of explaining to both veterans & their families the reasons behind this major problem & to give some advice as to how to manage it successfully. Post traumatic stress disorder is not necessarily for war veterans, but can be caused by stressful experiences in life such ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican