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  • Ken Harris avatar

    "God Sees, God Hears, And God Listens"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jun 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,582 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that just as David were the central object in the parable; as believers, we are always the central object of Scripture.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Chapel Second Sunday of June Killeen, TX 13 June 2010 Big Idea: God is speaking to us. Just as we are always present in our dreams regardless of what the dream is about; we are the central object. Likewise, we are always in the center of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Olympics Subtly Lure Tots Into Paganism's Embrace

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jun 16, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,889 views

    Olympics Subtly Lure Tots Into Paganism's Embrace

    Over the past decade and a half or thereabouts, I have published occasional columns pointing out that there is more going on in terms of worldview at the Olympic games than good sportsmanship and keeping a stoic outlook no matter how disappointed one might be at the outcome of a particular event. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living Life With Purpose

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 29, 2010
     | 3,281 views

    You cannot live life effectively without a purpose.

    Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro: 1. John Piper, “Pastors have the job of equipping the saints for the work of the ministry. But the work of the ministry. But ordinary Christian does the ministry. What ministry looks like is as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Weapons For Offense

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Mar 30, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 18,393 views

    After encouraging believers with different defensive weapons for "spiritual warfare", Paul gives two weapons that together give the believer weapons for "hand to hand" combat. Both however, only work through the power and connection of the Spirit.

    A. Quote: Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones wrote this about our spiritual battle: A man who does not understand the nature of the problem he is confronting is a man who is already doomed to failure. Christian people are like first-year college students—they think at first that every subject is quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • V. Wayne Malone, Sr. avatar

    The Cross, The Grave, The Resurrection - He Is Alive! Series

    Contributed by V. Wayne Malone, Sr. on Apr 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,402 views

    God used the cross and the grave and took them from horrible to the most positive things that ever happened in human history.

    The Cross, The Grave, The Resurrection HE IS ALIVE! 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Romans 6:4-9 INTRODUCTION First Corinthians is Paul’s letter to the church at Corinth. The church had been founded and established during Paul’s second missionary journey, and he is writing this letter to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prince Of Peace: The Wounded Spirit Whole

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 29, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,086 views

    Advent 1987: Many of us live with deep disappointments, profoundly wounded spirits. Whole nations so live, thanks to the scourge of war. Christ, the Word Made Flesh, does more than tell us to "get over it." He stands beside us, with us.

    Jim, as I will call him, was a successful pastor, acclaimed for his preaching skill, sought out for his wisdom, almost worshipped by the flocks of young adults who came to the church he served. It seemed he could do no wrong and that he had it all together, from here on out. Nothing, it seemed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mother's Day/Pentecost

    Contributed by David Trexler on May 10, 2008
     | 11,524 views

    What do the two have in common?

    Sermon for Pentecost and Mother’s Day 2008 Today is Mother’s Day! Today is also Pentecost! Mother’s Day is celebrated once a year on the second Sunday in May. The holiday is inspired by the British day in honor of Mothers and brought to America by a woman named Julia Ward Howe as a call for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Three Essentials For A Great Family Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,099 views

    The mystery of marriage is a center point of God’s revelation of His desire for relationship with Man. No wonder the family is under such spiritual attack. In the series Family Matters, Pastor Terry will look at the significance of family and marriage f

    Three Essentials for a Great Family Family Matters 2007 Part 3 Text: Deuteronomy 6:1-9 When D.L. Moody was asked by a reporter why he had never married, Moody quipped back “I’d rather go through life wanting that which I did not have than to go through life having something I’d wished I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    House Or A Home Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on May 11, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,038 views

    We need to make the house a home, it is a process, battle and commitment, we need to build our home on the Rock, we need to protect from the enemy,

    A house or a home. Matt. 7:24-27, Judg.6:11, 14 In case you haven’t noticed, lately, Satan has launched an all-out offensive attack against families - against the traditional home! It doesn’t take a "rocket scientist" nor does it take a degree in Sociology to recognize that the American family ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Experiencing The Kfc - #4 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,173 views

    Inspired by several resources. Gene Mimms’ books "The Kingdom Focused Church" and "Kingdom Principles for Church Growth, Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Church and Thom Rainer’s "Simple Church."

    The Kingdom Focused Church Experiencing the Kingdom Focused Church Matthew 6:24-33 * Please take your Bible and turn to Matthew 6. We will read verses 24-33. * Jesus is beginning His earthly ministry with a foundational message which we have called the “Sermon on the Mount”. He has given ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ricky Johnson avatar

    In Control Of Chaos

    Contributed by Ricky Johnson on May 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,460 views

    From the chaos before Creation through the chaos of today’s world, GOD is in control

    In the beginning the world was in chaos. There was no form, no function, no order, "Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness covered the surface of the watery depths." GOD was not pleased with what He saw and created the heavens, the earth, and all living things. "GOD said, “Let there be ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Steve Smith avatar

    A Christian's Influence Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 15,242 views

    Jesus, using Salt and Light as an illustration, taught his disciples that we must be a different influence to others. Not as the world has seen, but a difference!

    INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION: A Peanuts cartoon showed Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown in which she said, “Guess what, Chuck? The first day of school, and I got sent to the principal’s office. It was your fault, Chuck.” Charlie Brown responds, “My fault? How could it be my fault? Why do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    God's Future Society Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,107 views

    Civil & political leaders who will truly surrender themselves to follow God open the way for God to wondrously bless those they govern.

    ISAIAH 32: 1-8 GOD’S FUTURE SOCIETY God’s people were turning to Egypt, to the way of the world, for help during their hard times. Thus their society and economy would go from bad to worst. Yet in the worst of times, God continues to promise a way of salvation for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Git-R-Done Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 13, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,662 views

    Exposition of Nehemiah 3 about the organization and leadership required to begin the project of rebuilding

    Text: Nehemiah 3:1-32, Title: Git-R-Done! Date/Place: NRBC, 9/16/17, PM A. Opening illustration: tell about the mission team from Petsworth that really got her done in April of 2003 B. Background to passage: A burden was born, a king was won, a midnight moonlit ride was taken, and a speech that was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Potter And The Clay

    Contributed by Tim Gladu on Sep 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,364 views

    How do we relate to God the creator. What should our respose be.

    When I consider my life and what God has done in it to this point in time I have to consider where have I been and where am I going. God has placed in my path many obstacles and stumbling blocks. I had to face these issues and get past them. God knew that I could handle everyone of them and He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist